
503 East Third Street
503 E Third St | 8,260 SF Shell | 3 Retail Fronts | Permit Ready | Downtown Lexington
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Value-add investors and owner-users: this is your entry point into one of Lexington's fastest-moving corridors at a basis that's hard to replicate. 503 East Third Street is a fully gutted, permit-ready commercial shell with a building permit already submitted for 8,260 SF of three-front retail — priced at $1,100,000 As-Is.
The building anchors the signalized corner of East Third & Midland Avenue, the recognized Eastern Gateway to Downtown Lexington and the Historic East End. This intersection has seen over $30M in nearby investment in recent years: The Met Lex (75,000 SF mixed-use), DV8 Kitchen, the Lyric Theatre, the Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden, and the Artist Village all within walking distance. The corridor is a proven draw for residents, diners, creatives, and foot traffic — and this building is its most flexible remaining opportunity.
B-1 Neighborhood Business zoning permits retail, restaurant, medical, office, and personal service uses by right. Three proposed suites (1,730 SF / 3,628 SF / 2,895 SF) can be delivered to individual tenants, combined for a single user, or reconfigured entirely. Shell condition means the buyer controls every dollar of buildout and every line of the lease. Offered As-Is — bring your vision.
Investment highlights
• Permit submitted — 8,260 SF with 3 retail fronts ready to build out
• B-1 zoning: retail, restaurant, medical, office & personal service permitted by right
• Corner lot with over 230 FT combined frontage
• $30M+ in nearby completed investment within walking distance
• Shell condition: buyer controls all finishes, tenant mix, and buildout cost
• 3 flexible suites: 1,730 SF | 3,628 SF | 2,895 SF — combine or lease individually
• Strong value basis
• Low annual taxes (~$4,760/yr) during hold/lease-up period
• Freestanding building, built 1938 — +/- 0.5747 AC combined lots
• Property includes 501, 503, 505 E. Third St, 314-316 Race St and 506 Grinstead St
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