One month since the National Science Center said its Fort Discovery riverfront property was for sale, there has been some interest, but no deal, officials said Wednesday.

Dennis Trotter, a commercial Realtor with Meybohm Commercial Properties and one of the Realtors handling the listing, said the length of time a commercial property stays on the market is dependent on factors such as price, location and the ability for buyers to get financing.

"But mainly price," he said.

The 128,000-square-foot facility is listed for $5.5 million.

Another factor is how specialized the property use is, Mr. Trotter said.

Fort Discovery's property -- facing the Savannah River with access from Reynolds Street -- is included in the Planned Development Riverfront zone, which permits uses that will enhance the aesthetic development of surrounding properties and businesses.

"It is a very specialized use, so there is only a small pool of businesses that can make use of that space," Mr. Trotter said.

Some potential uses for the space include a large corporate office, a museum or a gallery, he said.

"Ideally, we want to bring someone downtown who is going to bring a lot of foot traffic," he said. "It would be great for downtown and businesses there. That would be ideal for everyone."

FOR SALE

The National Science Center, which opened Fort Discovery in 1997, announced its plan to sell Oct. 2.

THE BUILDING: two-story, 128,000 square feet

THE PRICE: $5.5 million

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