Tenant and buyer representation for office, industrial, retail and flex space in 15 submarkets across the Charlotte metro, from Uptown and Ballantyne to Lake Norman and York County, South Carolina.
Choosing the right part of town shapes your rent, your commute times, your customers and your ability to hire. Fowler Property Advisors helps businesses lease and buy commercial space throughout Mecklenburg County and the surrounding counties, including Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell and York.
Whether you need office space for lease in Uptown or SouthPark, warehouse space near the airport, a storefront in South End or a building to buy in Fort Mill, Barrett compares the options across every submarket that fits, and negotiates for you, never the landlord. See our services.
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Many Charlotte-area businesses compare locations in North and South Carolina for cost, labor and tax reasons. Barrett is licensed in both states, so you can weigh Ballantyne against Fort Mill, or Steele Creek against Rock Hill, with one advisor.
Submarkets
Each area has its own mix of property types, pricing and character. The property type filters above also apply to this list.
Charlotte, NC
Charlotte's central business district and the region's largest concentration of Class A office towers. Popular with corporate headquarters, financial and professional services firms, and ground-floor retail and restaurants serving the downtown workforce.
Charlotte, NC
Creative office, mixed-use buildings and street-level retail along the LYNX Blue Line and Rail Trail, just south of Uptown. A favorite of growing companies, tech and design firms, and restaurants that want walkable foot traffic.
Charlotte, NC
Walkable, character-rich neighborhoods northeast and east of Uptown with restaurant, retail and smaller creative office space. Well suited to independent retailers, restaurants and boutique offices.
Charlotte, NC
Upscale suburban office and retail centered on the SouthPark mall district. Popular with wealth management, legal, medical and professional services firms that want a central south Charlotte address.
Charlotte, NC
One of the region’s major suburban office hubs, with corporate campuses and Class A buildings near I-485 in south Charlotte. Convenient to both Uptown and the South Carolina line, with a growing mix of retail and amenities.
Charlotte, NC
Office, research and flex space around UNC Charlotte, the I-85 corridor and the LYNX Blue Line extension. Often a value alternative to central submarkets for back-office, research and light industrial users.
Charlotte, NC
One of Charlotte’s primary distribution and logistics areas, near Charlotte Douglas International Airport, I-485 and I-77. Strong for warehouse, distribution and flex users, with growing suburban retail.
Pineville, NC
Retail corridors around Carolina Place and light industrial space along I-485 near the South Carolina line. A practical choice for retailers, service businesses and small warehouse users.
Matthews, NC
Suburban retail and small office space along US-74 and I-485 in southeast Mecklenburg County. A good fit for medical, professional and neighborhood retail tenants serving fast-growing residential areas.
Huntersville, NC
A growing north I-77 suburb with office, retail and flex options. Popular with companies that want to be near Lake Norman and north Charlotte neighborhoods while staying within reach of Uptown.
Cornelius, Davidson & Mooresville, NC
Cornelius, Davidson and Mooresville along I-77, with corporate office, retail and industrial space. Attractive to businesses whose owners and employees live in the lake communities.
Concord, NC
Industrial, distribution and retail growth along the I-85 corridor in Cabarrus County, northeast of Charlotte. Known for large-format retail and expanding industrial parks.
Gastonia, NC
Industrial and manufacturing space west of Charlotte on I-85 in Gaston County. Often offers lower occupancy costs for industrial and warehouse users than Mecklenburg County.
Fort Mill, SC
Corporate office and industrial space just across the state line off I-77 in York County, South Carolina. Draws companies that want a South Carolina location within a short drive of Charlotte.
Rock Hill, SC
Industrial and retail growth along I-77 in York County, South Carolina, home to Winthrop University. Offers larger sites and competitive pricing for industrial, distribution and retail users.
We also serve close-in Charlotte neighborhoods including Dilworth, Elizabeth, Cotswold, Wesley Heights, Oakhurst and Blakeney.
Area FAQ
Have a question about a specific submarket? Call 704.219.0908.
Uptown and South End offer the highest concentration of Class A and creative office space. SouthPark and Ballantyne are the leading suburban office markets, while University City, Huntersville and Fort Mill often provide value alternatives. The right fit depends on where your employees and clients are.
Industrial space is concentrated along the interstates: Steele Creek and the airport area near I-485 and I-77, the I-85 corridor through Gastonia, University City and Concord, and the I-77 corridor south into Fort Mill and Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Many Charlotte-area companies compare North and South Carolina locations for occupancy costs, labor and taxes. Fort Mill and Rock Hill sit just off I-77 within a short drive of Charlotte. Barrett is licensed in both states and can compare options on each side of the line.
Yes. We represent tenants and buyers across the Charlotte metro, including Cabarrus, Gaston, Iredell and York counties, and Barrett is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Alabama.
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