Developer plans 90,000-square-foot Carolina Crossing business community including flex and office space

CHARLOTTE, NC – St. John Properties, Inc. has acquired a 24-acre site in Indian Land, South Carolina, where it plans to develop Carolina Crossing, a new business community featuring nearly 90,000 square feet of flex and single-story office space across three buildings. Located 25 miles south of Charlotte, Carolina Crossing will be the development and management company’s first project in South Carolina, representing the firm’s 14^th state nationwide. Baltimore-based St. John Properties owns and manages more than 25 million square feet of commercial real estate valued at over $6 billion and serves more than 2,800 tenants nationwide. Regional Partner Alaina Kiewit established St. John Properties’ Charlotte office in 2024 and leads all company operations throughout the greater Charlotte region, including acquisitions, development, construction, leasing, and property management.

Groundbreaking for Carolina Crossing is scheduled to occur this fall and will include the speculative development of two flex buildings offering 45,120 and 29,040 square feet of space respectively, as well as a 13,600 square foot single-story office building. All three buildings are expected to deliver in Q4 2027, and are cumulatively projected to support approximately 290 jobs.

Carolina Crossing is located near the intersection of Collins Road and Carolina Highway (US 521), and is adjacent to several commercial and residential developments. Nearly 100,000 people, with an average household income approaching $200,000, reside within a five-mile radius, and more than 32,000 vehicles pass the site daily.

The company’s signature flex product is a single-story “part office/part warehouse” building separated into suites which can be built to suit, based on tenants’ requirements. The prototype building is a LEED designed brick building and includes 18-foot clear heights, rear dock and drive-in loading doors, elevated landscaping, and ample parking to support office, retail or light industrial users. The product serves a broad array of businesses including professional services companies, traditional office uses, government contractors, retailers, daycares/schools, light manufacturing and warehouse/logistics users, among others.

St. John Properties’ single-story office buildings feature 10-foot ceiling heights, all-brick exteriors, suites ranging from 2,550 to 13,600 square feet, and an adjacent free surface parking lot. The spaces offer direct-entry and are ideal for a variety of professional services and medical office users.

“We look forward to supporting the continued growth of Lancaster County and introducing St. John Properties’ signature products and vertically integrated approach to this market,” Kiewit said. “The Charlotte region continues to attract new residents and businesses, and we believe that growth will create strong opportunities for companies looking to relocate or expand. We also look forward to growing our presence throughout the Charlotte market by pursuing additional acquisition and development opportunities across both North and South Carolina.”

“We are thrilled that St. John Properties chose Indian Land in Lancaster County for its first South Carolina location,” said Brian Fulk, Lancaster County Economic Development Director. “One of the County’s stated goals is to increase jobs. New light industrial capacity, and the operations this will attract, certainly helps us achieve that goal. Not only will this project help continue to build a well-rounded tax base, but it will also increase job opportunities in the County. The project is a big win for Indian Land and our residents throughout the County.”

“We would like to congratulate St. John Properties on purchasing the property on Collins Road for its new business community,” stated Chairman Brian Carnes of the Lancaster County Council. “These facilities will provide space for local small business owners to locate and grow their businesses through St. John Properties’ flexible building design.”

Founded in 1971, St. John Properties, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest and most successful privately held commercial real estate firms. The company is distinguished by its commitment to customer service, achievements in green building, and top-rated workplace culture. Throughout St. John Properties’ 55-year history, the company has developed more than 25 million square feet of flex/R&D, office, retail, and warehouse space and has investments in over 3,200 residential units. The company proudly serves more than 2,800 clients in Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Utah, and Wisconsin. For more information about the company, visit www.sjpi.com.

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