For Lease
245 East Broadway Hopewell Virginia 23860
This former salon space is ready for its new occupant. The space sits on the corner across from the new City Point Ice Cream and Burgers restaurant. It would be almost turnkey for a salon or spa but also ideal for any type of retail or personal service business. Broadway offers a revitalized streetscape with clean sidewalks, landscaping and streetlights.
Downtown Hopewell offers affordable storefronts, visibility, and support for people looking to start or grow a business. With access to local resources, guidance from the Hopewell Downtown Partnership, and a mix of longtime and new businesses, it’s a place where businesses can take root.
ABOUT HOPEWELL, VA
Hopewell is an independent, historic, riverfront city adjacent to Prince George and Charles City counties, as well as the Fort Lee Military Installation. Hopewell is centrally located, only 21 miles south of Richmond and approximately 130 miles south of Washington, D.C. It was established in 1613 by Sir Thomas Dale and incorporated in 1615. Hopewell is the second oldest continuously occupied settlement in the United States (Jamestown is the first).
Hopewell is currently in the middle of another renaissance and is reinventing itself and enjoying economic growth and prosperity. There are new businesses, new restaurants, and new and exciting projects. The Beacon Theatre has been revamped, and has had some amazing artists. Hopewell is home to many events, the Hopewell Recreation and Parks’ Hoppin’ Happenings, Fireworks on the Appomattox, City Point Run Series, Harvest Fest, Light Up the Night as well as civic group events such as the Optimist Club Shrimp Feast, the Rotary Roast, Lunch and Lecture series, the Holiday Boat Parade, and so much more!

Chris is a Richmond native and industry veteran with extensive experience in real estate investment and development. For 13 years he served as Principal and in-house Broker with Riverstone Properties, managing and growing a diverse portfolio for one of Virginia’s prominent families. This provided the opportunity to work in all sectors of commercial real estate.
Prior to joining Riverstone, Chris served as a Vice President and Project Manager with East West Partners of Virginia for 10 years. He holds an MBA with a concentration in Real Estate Development from VCU and an undergraduate degree from East Carolina University.
In 2024, Chris started his consulting company, Double C Real Estate, and joined One South Commercial as an Associate Broker to draw on his experience and help families, businesses and investors evaluate, optimize and grow their commercial real estate holdings.

Ann Schweitzer Riley has become a distinguished figure in commercial real estate, focusing primarily on sales of urban commercial properties, including office spaces, retail locations, multi-family buildings, industrial facilities, and mixed-use developments. With a rich background that spans over a decade, Ann has developed a keen expertise in property sales, investment, and development.
A graduate of UVA, Ann’s journey in real estate began as a residential real estate appraiser in Charlottesville, VA. Her career path led her to roles as a legal assistant and later to Richmond in 2008, where she worked with an affordable housing nonprofit. There, she gained a passion for construction and real estate development. This foundation allowed her to excel as a real estate construction project manager and later as a corporate commercial sales agent.
Today, at One South Commercial, Ann is renowned for her sharp insights in market trends, her strategic approach to property disposition, and her ability to optimize asset value for her clients. Her comprehensive understanding of both residential and commercial real estate markets, combined with her specific expertise in commercial sales, makes her an invaluable partner to property owners and buyers alike.
Ann’s commitment to her clients and her profound market knowledge ensure tailored, effective strategies for those looking to invest in or divest commercial real estate assets.
DISCLAIMER: This offering memorandum is intended as a reference for prospective purchasers in the evaluation of the property and its suitability for investment. Neither One South Commercial nor Seller make any representations or warranties with respect to the accuracy or completeness of the materials contained in the offering memorandum. Prospective purchasers should evaluate the property independently and rely solely on such independent evaluation in determining whether to purchase the property. The offering memorandum, pricing, and terms therein are subject to change or withdrawal at the discretion of Seller and One South Commercial, as Seller’s exclusive representative. *Information provided deemed reliable but not guaranteed