Storefronts, offices & warehouses

Commercial real estate

Buy or lease Golden Triangle commercial space straight from the owner — retail on Main Street, office suites, shops and warehouse space.

Where Golden Triangle business happens

Downtown Columbus and Main Street Starkville carry the retail and restaurant traffic; Highway 45 and Highway 82 carry the drive-by volume; and the corridors near the industrial parks in Lowndes and Clay County carry shop, warehouse and light-industrial demand tied to the steel mills, Airbus Helicopters and the aerospace suppliers.

Lease terms owners here actually offer

Most small-bay space is quoted as a modified gross or triple-net rate per square foot per year, with three- to five-year terms and a personal guaranty for new businesses. Ask who carries roof and HVAC replacement, whether CAM is capped, and what the landlord will contribute toward build-out — owner-listed space usually has more room to negotiate on the build-out than on the rate.

Check zoning before you sign

Confirm the property's zoning and permitted use with the City of Columbus, City of Starkville or West Point planning department, and confirm parking count, grease-trap and hood requirements if you are opening food service. Historic-district storefronts also need approval for signage and facade changes.

Commercial — frequently asked questions

What commercial space is available in the Golden Triangle?
Downtown Columbus and Main Street Starkville storefronts, office suites, shop and warehouse bays near the Lowndes and Clay County industrial parks, and highway-frontage retail along Highway 45 and Highway 82.
How are lease rates quoted?
Most small-bay space is quoted per square foot per year on a modified gross or triple-net basis, with three- to five-year terms and a personal guaranty for new businesses.
Who pays for roof and HVAC replacement?
It depends on the lease. Ask before signing whether the landlord carries roof and HVAC replacement and whether common area maintenance charges are capped.
How do I confirm zoning for my business?
Verify permitted use with the City of Columbus, City of Starkville or West Point planning department, along with parking count and any grease-trap or hood requirements for food service.
Can I negotiate build-out with an owner?
Owner-listed space usually has more flexibility on build-out allowance than on the headline rate. Bring a scope of work to the first conversation.

Common commercial features

  • Street frontage
  • Drive-in door
  • Loading dock
  • Three-phase power
  • Sprinklered
  • Restrooms (ADA)
  • Dedicated parking
  • Grease trap
  • Fenced yard
  • Office build-out
  • Warehouse space
  • Signage rights