Nordan and Foster Custom Upholstery, at 500 Meeting St. in West Columbia permanently closed in early 2026. Kathy Nordan Foster lost her son, Houston Nordan, in February. Houston was a key component of the business that had been open for more than 70 years. Link to property listing

NAI Columbia is listing the Nordan and Foster Custom Upholstery building for sale for $750,000, along with the building beside it, 502 Meeting St. The Cambridge Co. Custom Framing is in that building. NAI Columbia Photo

For Sale: 500 and 502 Meeting Street, West Columbia

Property Highlights:

• 500 Meeting Street: ±4,840 SF
• 502 Meeting Street: ±3,740 SF
• ±0.62 Acres

Located in West Columbia’s most dynamic commercial district
Area’s planned improvements include:

• On-street parking
• Dedicated turn lanes
• Planted medians
• Pedestrian crosswalks
• Shared-use paths
• Meeting Street 12,800 VPD
• Zoning: C-2 in Gateway Overlay District (City of West Columbia)

Investment Highlights
Two retail buildings totaling ±8,580 SF in the heart of West Columbia’s Meeting Street corridor. Income-producing tenant present at 500 Meeting Street. Easy access to I-20, I-26, I-126, and I-77, with proximity to Downtown Columbia and Columbia Metropolitan Airport.

Located in the C-2 Gateway Overlay District with high visibility along a primary commercial route. ±12,800 vehicles per day provide consistent exposure to the property. Surrounding amenities include top dining spots, craft breweries, and mixed-use developments contributing to steady growth.
Executive Summary

500 and 502 Meeting Street offer an attractive opportunity in the heart of one of West Columbia’s most dynamic commercial corridors. Positioned within the State Street and Meeting Street gateway district, these two retail buildings total approximately 8,580 square feet and feature visibility along a well-traveled artery connecting downtown Columbia to the surrounding metropolitan area.

The site benefits from strong foot and vehicular traffic, as well as a location near West Columbia’s premier dining, retail, and lifestyle destinations.

Future streetscape improvements planned for Meeting Street, including landscaped medians and pedestrian enhancements, will further elevate the area’s appeal. West Columbia has experienced over 41% population growth since 2000, supported by ongoing private investments, mixed-use developments, and institutional anchors such as Lexington Health and USC. With close proximity to interstates I-20, I-26, I-126, and I-77, as well as Columbia Metropolitan Airport just five miles away, the corridor provides exceptional regional connectivity.

This property also includes an income-producing tenant, making it a strong option for investors seeking immediate return potential in an evolving, high-demand submarket.