Turnkey Dental Practice
Below Market Value
518 S. Harper Street, Laurens, SC — a 2,214 sq ft dental office with 75 years of community trust. Two fully functioning operatories, four additional rooms ready for build-out, a 2017 digital panoramic X-ray machine, and two additional lots for expansion.
Starting a practice from scratch costs $500,000+. This one is ready now.
Why Pay More for Less?
The ADA estimates the average cost to start a dental practice from scratch at $500,000 — and that gets you an empty shell with no patients, no reputation, and months of construction delays. This property gives you everything on day one.
Average startup cost (ADA, 2025)
- 12–18 months of construction
- No patients on day one
- Equipment purchased separately
- Permits, design, contractor delays
- No community reputation
Turnkey — everything included
- Open in weeks, not years
- 75 years of patient loyalty
- 2 operatories + 4 expansion rooms
- 2017 digital panoramic X-ray
- Building, land & 2 extra lots
Everything Is Already Here
2,214 square feet of dental office space with two ready-to-use operatories, four rooms primed for expansion, and a 2017 digital panoramic X-ray. Walk in, hang your degree, and start practicing.
2 Functioning Operatories
Two fully equipped, ready-to-use operatories with dental chairs, overhead lights, and instrument delivery systems — see patients on day one.
4 Expansion Rooms
Four former operatories that were discontinued but retain plumbing and infrastructure. Refurbish or build out for additional chairs as your practice grows.
2017 Digital Panoramic
Fully functioning digital panoramic X-ray machine, purchased new in 2017 at a cost of $35,000. Already installed and operational — no imaging equipment to buy.
3 Large Offices
Three spacious private offices for the dentist, office manager, and administrative staff — all with natural light.
Waiting Room
Dedicated patient waiting room with natural light — a welcoming first impression for every visitor.
Break Room
Full break room with sink, counter, and storage for staff — a comfortable space to recharge between patients.
Sterilization Suite
Dedicated sterilization room with autoclave, countertops, and supply storage — fully stocked and ready to operate.
See the Potential
These architectural renderings show what this practice could look like with fresh landscaping, updated signage, and modern curb appeal — all built on the solid brick foundation that has stood for 75 years.
Evening Curb Appeal
With modern signage, landscape lighting, and refreshed finishes, this practice becomes a landmark on S. Harper Street — inviting patients day and night.
Renderings are conceptual design visualizations based on the actual building architecture. Actual improvements may vary.
Floor Plan & Property Maps
Floor Plan
Building footprint: 2,213.81 sq ft with 204.75 ft perimeter. The layout includes two functioning operatories, four former operatories available for expansion, three offices, sterilization suite, waiting room, break room, three restrooms, hallway, and reception area.
Inside the Practice
24 real photos from the property appraisal — operatories, offices, exterior, aerial views, floor plan, and expansion lots. Click any image to enlarge.
75 Years of Trust —
Already Earned
This practice did not close because it failed. It served the Laurens community with a strong reputation for nearly 75 years. When it closed, patients were referred to other dentists — but many of those patients would welcome the chance to return to the practice they trusted for decades.
You are not starting from zero. You are stepping into a name and a location that the community already knows and trusts.
Patients Ready to Return
Decades of loyal patients were referred elsewhere but would likely return to a new dentist at this trusted address.
Priced to Move
Based on Laurens County commercial real estate data: office space averages $147/sq ft (Crexi), with lease rates of $8–$20/sq ft/year. This pricing reflects the building, two functioning operatories, four expansion rooms, a 2017 digital panoramic X-ray, two additional lots, and 75 years of goodwill.
What This Would Cost You Elsewhere
Every line item below is already included in the asking price.
Your Options
Purchase
Own it outright — building, equipment, land
$203/sq ft — well below replacement cost
- Building & all equipment
- Two additional vacant lots
- 2 operatories + 4 expansion rooms
- 2017 digital panoramic X-ray
- 75 years of community goodwill
Lease
Start generating revenue immediately
~$13.50/sq ft/year — includes all equipment
- All equipment included in lease
- Start practicing in weeks
- No construction loans needed
- No equipment financing
- Minimal upfront investment
- $30,000/year vs $500K+ startup
Lease-to-Own
Build equity while you practice
Structured terms with portion applied to purchase
- Monthly payments build equity
- Transition to full ownership
- Start generating revenue now
- Customizable term length
- Lower barrier to entry than purchase
- Interest rate negotiable
Pricing supported by Crexi Laurens County office data ($147/sq ft avg), ADA startup cost reports ($500K avg), CityFeet lease comps ($3.40–$12/sq ft/yr bare office), and BizBuySell dental practice transaction data ($520K median, 2024–2025).
A Small Town With
Big Advantages
Located within walking distance of historic downtown Laurens, this practice sits in the heart of a charming Southern community. The downtown square, anchored by the iconic Laurens County Courthouse, draws steady foot traffic and fosters the kind of word-of-mouth referrals that build a practice.
Room to Grow
The property includes two additional lots available for future expansion, plus four former operatories inside the building ready to be refurbished. Add chairs, bring on partners, build out specialty services, or expand parking — the space and land are there when you are ready.
The Doors Are Ready.
Are You?
You did not go through four years of dental school to spend the next five buried in construction loans and equipment leases. This practice gives you what most new graduates only dream about — a real, operating dental office, fully stocked and priced aggressively to let you start your career without drowning in startup debt.
Schedule a Tour or Discuss Terms
Whether you are interested in purchasing at $450,000, leasing at $2,500/month, or exploring a lease-to-own arrangement, we would love to show you the property and answer your questions.
Priced aggressively. Opportunities like this do not sit on the market long.