Description

Historic Chappell House offers 5,500 SF of retail space for lease at 1020 Maxwell Boulevard in Montgomery, AL. Built in 1850 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the property gives a restaurant operator a distinctive setting for its concept.

The 5,500 SF building occupies a 2 acres site and includes an outdoor patio, giving an operator room to shape both indoor and outdoor guest experiences. Suite 1 is identified as White Box, while the owner plans to fully restore the exterior. Zoning is T4-0. For a restaurant or bar tenant, the historic building and patio offer a clear starting point for an identity that extends beyond the dining room.

The property is adjacent to Montgomery Whitewater, which hosts events and concerts, and one block from Maxwell Air Force Base. That places an operator near both event visitors and a workplace population without asking the address to carry the concept alone. Maxwell Boulevard carries 13,871 AADT, adding passing exposure to the property’s destination appeal. A hotel is planned next door, with groundbreaking expected in 2026.

The full 5,500 SF is on offer, so an occupier can plan around the building rather than a smaller portion of it. Asking rent is negotiable, leaving room to discuss the economics alongside the scope of the tenant’s proposed buildout. Historic Chappell House is suited to a restaurant operator seeking a recognizable address, patio service and proximity to Montgomery Whitewater and Maxwell Air Force Base.

Highlights

± 5,500 SF Building
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Owner to deliver a “Warm Shell”
Exterior to be fully restored
Adjacent to Whitewater Park featuring special events and concerts
One block from Maxwell Air Force Base (12,500 employees)
New hotel planned next door
expected to break ground in 2026
Maxwell Blvd Traffic Counts: ± 13,871 AADT
Maxwell Air Force Base employees 12,500 and injects approximately $2.6 billion into the local economy each year
Montgomery Whitewater is projected to generate over $36 Million annually
Montgomery is home to 5 colleges/universities and brings over 2.2 million visitors

Property details

Historic designation: National Register of Historic Places
Delivery condition: Warm Shell
Traffic count Maxwell Blvd: 13871 AADT
Traffic count I-85: 98727 AADT
Nearby employer: Maxwell Air Force Base (12500 employees
one block)
Nearby: Montgomery Whitewater Park (adjacent)
Planned development: new hotel next door
groundbreaking expected 2026
Population 1/5/10 mi: 2171 / 79987 / 207553
Households 1/5/10 mi: 913 / 32238 / 86027
Average HH income 1/5/10 mi: $64577 / $60428 / $67687
Average house value 1/5/10 mi: $192170 / $171807 / $185237
Average age 1/5/10 mi: 41 / 40 / 39
Nearby landmarks: Montgomery Biscuits Stadium
Alabama State Capitol
Troy University
I-85 traffic count (AADT): ±98,727 AADT
Historic designation: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Planned exterior work: Exterior to be fully restored
Adjacent attraction: Adjacent to Whitewater Park, which features special events and concerts
Nearby employer: One block from Maxwell Air Force Base, with 12,500 employees
Planned neighboring development: New hotel planned next door, expected to break ground in 2026
Maxwell Air Force Base annual local economic impact: Approximately $2.6 billion
Montgomery Whitewater projected annual economic impact: Over $36 million
Montgomery annual visitors: Over 2.2 million
Area population, 1 / 5 / 10 miles: 2,171 / 79,987 / 207,553
Average age, 1 / 5 / 10 miles: 41 / 40 / 39
Average male age, 1 / 5 / 10 miles: 41 / 38 / 38
Average female age, 1 / 5 / 10 miles: 40 / 41 / 41
Total households, 1 / 5 / 10 miles: 913 / 32,238 / 86,027
Persons per household, 1 / 5 / 10 miles: 2.4 / 2.5 / 2.4
Average household income, 1 / 5 / 10 miles: $64,577 / $60,428 / $67,687
Average house value, 1 / 5 / 10 miles: $192,170 / $171,807 / $185,237