For Sale
Corrugated Box Building – Creative Office
201 West 7th Street Richmond Virginia 23224
Asking$5,500,000
For Sale
201 West 7th Street Richmond Virginia 23224
This one of a kind adaptive reuse creative office building is a rare opportunity located in Historic Manchester. 201 W 7th Street is surrounded by thousands of new residential units and is located in the core of Manchester’s thriving renaissance. The building offers a range of occupancy options, providing for a flexible contiguous vacancy for an owner occupant or easy demising plan for a full building lease-up.
The current tenant roster includes the YMCA headquarters, Circle S Studio and Curtis Process Consultants, all with significant term remaining – an attractive revenue stream to any potential owner user seeking to offset occupancy costs. Tenant spaces at “Corrugated Box” feature a combination of open floorplans with beautiful modern buildouts alongside private offices and curated collaborative spaces – a contemporary yet timeless aesthetic that contrasts with the building’s unique historic structure.
Although the footprint of the historic warehouse aligns with modern office building standards, the design emphatically avoids the typical building core diagram by pushing service spaces to one edge. This allows for an open and flexible floor plan which emphasizes both the scale of the space and the connectedness of the tenants. In addition, this design creates a central circulation route which encourages interaction and organizes shared spaces such as the cafe, an informal lounge, and a large, multi-media conference room.
The building also features an elevator as well as a large portico, a wide covered dock space which fronts the eastern side of the building and is further enhances the potential amenity space offered by the property. Corrugated Box is an ideal property either for a creative owner user or an investor seeking a highly dynamic yet timeless asset in one of Richmond’s hottest rising submarkets.
ABOUT MANCHESTER
Nestled along the southern bank of the James River, Manchester is a thriving neighborhood that blends rich history with modern urban revitalization. Once an independent city with deep industrial roots, Manchester is now one of Richmond’s most dynamic areas for growth and innovation.
Known for its stunning skyline views, proximity to the river, and a flourishing arts scene, the area is a magnet for businesses, residents, and visitors seeking the perfect mix of character and convenience. Manchester’s rapid transformation is fueled by creative energy and strategic development. The neighborhood offers a mix of industrial-style lofts, modern apartments, and adaptive reuse projects that attract professionals, entrepreneurs, and families alike. With its excellent connectivity to downtown Richmond and access to parks, trails, and waterfront activities, Manchester presents an ideal location for businesses seeking a vibrant, connected community to call home.
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
