1008 E State St
Athens, OH 45701
Market on State Mall · Retail Property For Lease · 22,000 SF

±22,000 SF retail endcap available at 1008 E State St in the heart of Athens’ primary retail corridor. The property features over 490’ of frontage with outstanding visibility to 15,000+ vehicles per day and benefits from more than 240 surface parking spaces. Positioned in the Athens retail core adjacent to Ohio University, the site draws from a campus of 20,000+ Athens-based students (28,000+ system-wide), creating strong, consistent year-round demand. The area boasts $267M in consumer spending within a 5-mile radius and is surrounded by national retailers including Dunham's Sports, Tractor Supply Co., Texas Roadhouse, Goodwill, and Ollie's Bargain Outlet. Athens’ vibrant college-town atmosphere, fueled by university events, athletics, tourism to the Hocking Hills region, and a walkable uptown district, supports sustained retail, dining, and service demand throughout the year. Location highlights: Athens is a vibrant college town located in Southeast Ohio and serves as the home of Ohio University, the first university established in the Northwest Territory. Founded in 1804, the university is recognized as one of the nation’s most historic public institutions and is classified as a Carnegie R2 High Research Activity university. Ohio University enrolls approximately 28,000+ students across all campuses, with more than 20,000 students attending the Athens campus, creating a strong and consistent population base that drives retail, dining, entertainment, and housing demand throughout the community. The university is the economic and cultural anchor of the region, employing thousands of faculty and staff and attracting students from across the country and internationally. Combined with Athens’ walkable uptown district, strong tourism tied to the Hocking Hills region, and a steady flow of university events and athletics, the city maintains a vibrant year-round consumer base.