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Suite 015 |
Historic Occidental Building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Seven private offices/meeting rooms and two large conference rooms allows for flexible configuration ideal for tenants of various sizes. City of Raleigh Landmark property featuring Roman bond brick piers and original brick terraces. Beautifully renovated outdoor amenity area and access to common conference room |
Suite 025 |
Historic Occidental Building listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Lower level office comprised of two meeting rooms/private offices. City of Raleigh Landmark property featuring Roman bond brick piers and original brick terraces. Beautifully renovated outdoor amenity area and access to common conference room |
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Property Details
- Property Type Office
- Property Size 54,924 SF
- Lot Size 2.25 Acre
- # of Floors 4
- Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
- Building Class B
- Year Built 1956
- Year Renovated 2017
- Date Updated Feb 11, 2025
The Occidental Building at 1001 Wade Avenue was built in 1956 as a headquarters for the Occidental Life Insurance Company, which moved out of downtown Raleigh in search of a more relaxed office environment. The building was the earliest major office building in Raleigh to be designed in the International Style, characterized by austere rectilinear forms and steel frame construction with curtain glass walls. The impressive massing of the building exterior is elegantly accentuated by limestone panels, Roman bond brick piers, aluminium casement windows with green-tinted glass, and large aluminum canopies extending over building entrances. The building was designated as a City of Raleigh landmark in 2005.
Empire Properties purchased the Occidental Building in 2017 and has completed suite upfits on the majority of the ~55,000 square foot building. Empire has also taken on building improvement scopes to maintain the historic integrity of the landmark building, such as carefully renovating the original brick and concrete terraces.
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Location
- City Raleigh, NC
- Neighborhood Cameron Village
- Zip Code 27605
- Market Raleigh Durham
Points of Interest
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Raleigh
1.47 miles
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Zone 4: Limos
9.19 miles
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Zone 1: Prearranged Services
9.21 miles
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Exxon
0.70 miles
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BP
0.78 miles
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Speedway
0.92 miles
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Pullen Mart
1.34 miles
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Nash Square Charging Station
1.52 miles
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Resco
1.57 miles
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PowerCharge
1.77 miles
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Shell
1.77 miles
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Tesla Supercharger
2.77 miles
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Electrify America
4.91 miles
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Raleigh Little Theatre Parking Lot
0.82 miles
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Boney Drive Lot
1.02 miles
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Lot 25
1.13 miles
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Williams Hall Parking
1.14 miles
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Coliseum Parking Deck
1.16 miles
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Deck 64
1.18 miles
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Lot 4
1.18 miles
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Lot 48
1.18 miles
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Deck 76
1.18 miles
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Lot 1
1.21 miles
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Aloft Raleigh
0.81 miles
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Hampton Inn & Suites Raleigh Downtown
0.89 miles
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Hyatt House Raleigh Downtown Seaboard Station
1.16 miles
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AC Hotel by Marriott Raleigh Downtown
1.19 miles
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The Longleaf Hotel
1.20 miles
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The Casso, Raleigh, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
1.31 miles
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Holiday Inn Raleigh Downtown
1.33 miles
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Friendship Inn Capitol
1.37 miles
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Tempo by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
1.68 miles
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Raleigh Downtown
1.69 miles
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Harris Teeter
0.47 miles
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The Fresh Market
0.53 miles
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Target
0.91 miles
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Publix
0.92 miles
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Weaver Street Market
1.43 miles
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Whole Foods Market
1.68 miles
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The Royal
1.78 miles
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Al-Basha Market & Grill
2.04 miles
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Food Lion
2.14 miles
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Almadina Market
2.21 miles
1001 Wade Avenue Listing Brief
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Leasing rates here can depend on a variety of factors, including the quality rating of the property (property class or building class), the position of the available space within the building, any unique attributes that the listed space may include, as well as on the availability of on-site or nearby amenities. Reach out using the contact form available on this page to schedule a tour or to get more detailed information on the most modern facilities and amenities that 1001 Wade Avenue has to offer.
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See the listing area details for information and ratings regarding the degree of walkability in the neighborhood, the accessibility and frequency of public transit options, as well as the level of availability and quality of biking infrastructure in the area. What’s more, you can use the interactive map for a good overview of the area. Location details also include a breakdown of distance from the property to several essential amenities and points of interest, which may include parking facilities, fuel stations, stores, or hotels.
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This property is in the Cameron Village neighborhood of Raleigh and located within zip code 27605.
1001 Wade Avenue was originally completed in 1956 and is rated class B. The building includes 54,924 square feet, of which 2,529 square feet is rentable office space. The most recent renovation completed at this address was in 2017.
Access more in-depth information about this property — including ownership, tenant details, property characteristics and transaction history, along with local market insights and much more — on CommercialEdge.

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