Cayce, SC — September 9, 2025 — Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the successful lease of 5,350 square feet at 1725 12th Street in Cayce, South Carolina, to Bachner Electro USA Inc. The company signed a five-year lease term to establish operations in the Midlands.
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Wilson Kibler Releases the Q2 Industrial Market Report for 2025
Columbia, SC — July 1st, 2025 — Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate is pleased to share this quarter’s industrial market report for Columbia, SC.
Quarter Two
This report shares insight into how Columbia, SC is remaining strong with all of the outside pressure to the area, including factors as tariffs, limited resources, and companies in surrounding areas pausing their site construction.
Our Deals
Also, discover the industrial deals that Wilson Kibler has done in this past quarter in markets all across the Midlands. We have the released sales and leases that we have done that have topped the industrial market in Columbia, and gives examples of Columbia remaining strong this past quarter.
Wilson Kibler Facilitates $3.6 Million Sale of Columbia Flex Building
Columbia, SC — June 2, 2025 — Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce the sale of 1104 Shop Road, a 36,326-square-foot flex building in Columbia, South Carolina. The property sold for $3.6 million in an investment transaction that underscores the continued strength of the Columbia commercial real estate market.
About the Property
The building is currently leased to Young Office, a regional leader in office furniture and workspace solutions, making it an appealing acquisition with reliable, in-place income. Located just minutes from downtown Columbia, the property enjoys a strategic position near Williams-Brice Stadium and the South Carolina State Fairgrounds, benefiting from strong visibility and access via I-77 and other key corridors.
Brokers of the Deal
Wilson Kibler brokers Sam Gamble, Lee Bussell, and William Gregg represented the seller in the transaction.
“This sale highlights investor confidence in the Columbia market, especially for well-located flex properties with strong tenancy,” said Sam Gamble of Wilson Kibler. “The combination of stable income, versatile space, and proximity to two major landmarks made 1104 Shop Road a highly desirable asset.”
About Wilson Kibler
Wilson Kibler is a full-service commercial real estate company with offices in Columbia and Greenville. Wilson Kibler provides a broad range of commercial real estate services throughout the state, including tenant and buyer representation, leasing, acquisition and disposition, property management, development, and consultation. Each of these services is staffed by highly regarded professionals focused on providing value for clients throughout all phases of an assignment. Wilson Kibler is an Accredited Management Organization, and its professionals hold prestigious designations including CCIM, MCR, CPM, LEED GA, and SIOR, for more information, visit www.wilsonkibler.com/.
For More Information, Contact
Sam Gamble | sam.gamble@wilsonkibler.com | 803.673.7952
Lee Bussell | lbussell@wilsonkibler.com | 803.255.8641
William Gregg | wgregg@wilsonkibler.com | 803.255.8654
Research and Marketing Coordinator
Catie McGovern | catie@wilsonkibler.com | 803.255.8611
Wilson Kibler Secures Lease at Historic 2222 Devine Street for Law Firm
Deal Insights
COLUMBIA, SC – Wilson Kibler is proud to announce the successful leasing of a ±1,920-square-foot office suite at 2222 Devine Street, situated just outside the vibrant Five Points District. The space will serve as the new home for an established law firm. The deal was completed by Wylie Coker, Broker Associate, and Wayne Smith, Managing Director of Special Assets at Wilson Kibler.
Wilson Kibler History
This transaction holds special significance for Wilson Kibler, as 2222 Devine Street is more than just another office—it marks the company’s original headquarters. In 1987, founders Jeremy Wilson and Marshall Kibler launched the firm from a modest two-room suite within the very same building, accompanied by a single secretary. From those humble beginnings, Wilson Kibler has grown into one of the most respected and long-standing commercial real estate firms in the Midlands.
Today, Wilson Kibler continues to deliver commercial real estate expertise across the Carolinas, with a legacy rooted in integrity, growth, and local connection.
For More Information Contact
Wylie Coker | wcoker@wilsonkibler.com | 803.468.0132
Wayne Smith | wsmith@wilsonkibler.com | 803.255.8612
Research and Marking Coordinator
Catie McGovern | catie@wilsonkibler.com | 803.255.8611
Wilson Kibler Releases Q1 2024 Industrial Report
The Industrial market is starting to feel a decline from the post-pandemic record highs. The Columbia Market is showing less concern for a huge loss and can potentially show a leveling out to pre-pandemic numbers.
View Q1 2024 Industrial Report
Wilson Kibler Releases 2023 Q4 Columbia Industrial Report
Our market is changing as we wrap up the end of 2023 and head into 2024. We are seeing a decline in the market from the record-high years of 2021-2022. Columbia is returning to the stable growth we originally saw pre-pandemic, and has hit similar activity volumes of 2019.
Lee Bussell Represents Buyer in $7 Million Sale at 501 Spears Creek Church Road
Southeastern Esthetics Institute purchased 501 Spears Creek Church Road—the ±150,000 SF building in Elgin, SC which was previously the Verizon Call Center. SEEI was represented by Lee Bussel of Wilson Kibler Commercial Real Estate in the transaction. The building will become the new home for Southeastern Esthetics Institute, formerly on Main Street in Columbia.
Lee Bussell, Senior Associate says, “This is exciting news for the Northeast and puts a vacant property back in use with the school’s staff and students. Owners Brandon and Courtney Sykes are committed to delivering a top-notch education for their students and they’ve found the perfect location to achieve their goal”.
Wilson Kibler releases 2023 Q3 Columbia Industrial Report
The Industrial market in Columbia remains strong with only a 3.7% vacancy rate. There are many buyers and tenants however that are slow to pull the trigger. This is likely because the buyers and tenants are still adjusting to higher rents and values.
The Q3 vacancy rates are reaching historic lows for the Columbia Market, making it more difficult for buyers and tenants to find inventory.
Wilson Kibler releases 2023 Q2 Columbia Industrial Report
The Industrial market in Columbia remains tight; however, we are feeling some slack in the demand for leased space that could just be the dog days of summer, and hopefully tenants will get rolling again as school starts back soon. There are many buyers still looking and can’t find their desired facility.
In Q2 the vacancy rate in the Columbia Market lowered slightly to 4.6%. The vacancy rate has plateaued in recent quarters making it difficult on buyers to find inventory, therefore raising sales prices and rental rates.
Wilson Kibler releases 2022 Q4 Columbia Industrial Report
In Q4 the overall vacancy rate in the Columbia industrial market holds rose slightly to 3.6%. Q4 saw a negative absorption of 137,198 SF, the only net negative absorption the Columbia Industrial sector had seen in the Columbia Market in 2022. The three previous quarters all saw a positive absorption, which combined for a net positive total of 1,801,773 SF.