Prime Restaurant/Drive-Thru Available—E. Market Street, Harrisonburg’s Top Retail Corridor

For Lease

1756 E Market Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22801

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at Prime Restaurant/Drive-Thru Available—E. Market Street, Harrisonburg’s Top Retail Corridor. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail. Current retail listings at this property total 2,400 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at Prime Restaurant/Drive-Thru Available—E. Market Street, Harrisonburg’s Top Retail Corridor.

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Tim Reamer

Cottonwood Commercial

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Restaurant
  • Property Size 2,400 SF
  • Date Updated Jul 14, 2025
Harrisonburg is recognized as one of Virginia’s most dynamic regional markets. The metro area population now exceeds 146,000, with continued growth supported by its role as the commercial, medical, and educational center of the Shenandoah Valley. Harrisonburg’s strong trade area reaches well beyond the city limits, drawing shoppers from a 20–30 mile radius and serving a total market of more than 265,000 people. Anchored by James Madison University and a thriving cluster of higher education institutions, Harrisonburg benefits from a steady influx of students, faculty, and professionals who support year-round economic activity. The area’s diverse economy is driven by education, healthcare, advanced manufacturing, agri-business, and a robust services sector, ensuring stability and continued demand for retail, dining, and entertainment offerings. Ongoing population and job growth, coupled with Harrisonburg’s status as a regional destination, have resulted in sustained retail sales growth and vibrant new development across the metro. The city continues to attract new residents and businesses seeking the unique combination of affordability, quality of life, and access to major transportation corridors, reinforcing its position as a leading retail market in western Virginia.This 2,400 sf former Potbelly occupies a prime endcap position at a superior second-generation strip center surrounded by leading national retailers and neighboring the market’s primary office district. Located on East Market Street—the region’s most active and desirable commercial corridor—this site offers immediate proximity to I-81 (Exit 247, less than ½ mile away) and dedicated access to the area’s busiest signalized intersection at University Blvd. Built in 2018, the space retains a high quality restaurant buildout, including a fully installed drive-thru lane— expediting speed to market, shortening the construction timeline, simplifying permitting, and saving six figures in buildout costs. With over 210,000 consumers in the trade area, 46,000+ daytime employees nearby, and 22,000 students from James Madison University, this location offers outstanding visibility and convenience in Harrisonburg’s most active commercial district.
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Highlights

  • 2,400 sf former Potbelly with drive-thru available for lease | Rare second-generation restaurant opportunity.
  • Direct access via signalized intersection, with cross access to neighboring centers and dedicated right-in/right-out to E. Market Street.
  • Immediate trade area serves 140,000 residents plus James Madison University’s 22,000 students, with a regional draw of 260,000+ due to Harrisonburg’s role as a retail and employment hub.
  • Prime E. Market Street location, the area’s leading retail corridor with traffic counts over 31,000 VPD.

Getting around

  • 57/100

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  • 34/100

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  • 53/100

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Location

  • City Harrisonburg, VA
  • Zip Code 22801

Points of Interest

  • 1239 Harrison Shelter

    1.66 miles

  • Northview

    1.72 miles

  • Royal Gas

    0.03 miles

  • Shell

    0.29 miles

  • Martin's Gas

    0.61 miles

  • Liberty

    0.65 miles

  • Walmart Gas Station

    0.67 miles

  • Exxon

    0.70 miles

  • Sheetz

    0.75 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    0.75 miles

  • 7-Eleven

    0.77 miles

  • Costco Gasoline

    0.79 miles

  • Residential Parking R4

    0.76 miles

  • Commuter Parking C12

    0.79 miles

  • Faculty Parking D3

    0.82 miles

  • C12 Metered Parking

    0.83 miles

  • Commuter Parking C10

    0.84 miles

  • Ballard Parking Deck

    0.84 miles

  • Faculty Parking D6

    0.86 miles

  • Faculty Parking D1

    0.94 miles

  • C10 Metered Parking

    0.96 miles

  • Residential Parking R5

    0.96 miles

  • Chili's

    0.04 miles

  • Jess' Lunch #2

    0.07 miles

  • Five Guys

    0.10 miles

  • Papa John's

    0.13 miles

  • Popeyes

    0.15 miles

  • Wendy's

    0.15 miles

  • Applebee's

    0.16 miles

  • Cook Out

    0.18 miles

  • Chick-fil-A

    0.21 miles

  • Taco Bell

    0.22 miles

  • Kroger

    0.09 miles

  • TJ Maxx

    0.13 miles

  • JCPenney

    0.20 miles

  • Valley Mall

    0.24 miles

  • ALDI

    0.28 miles

  • Belk

    0.29 miles

  • Target

    0.40 miles

  • Kohl's

    0.47 miles

  • Ross

    0.51 miles

  • Martin's

    0.59 miles

1756 E Market Street Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    Retail space at Prime Restaurant/Drive-Thru Available—E. Market Street, Harrisonburg’s Top Retail Corridor asks $35.00/SF/YR per square foot.

  • The property includes 2,400 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 2,400 square feet are Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include NNN.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

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Tim Reamer

Cottonwood Commercial

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