Leasing at The Forge

Salem's premier mixed-use destination at 285 Liberty St NE — 80,724 SF of retail, salon, dining, and entertainment space in downtown Salem's historic district.

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Property Overview

The Forge is a remarkable redevelopment of downtown Salem's former Liberty Plaza. This three-story plus basement structure features a striking new exterior facade and is open to exciting concepts for food, retail, entertainment, wine tasting rooms, brunch spots, and sports bars with roll-up door access for indoor/outdoor seating. CB-zoned at the signalized intersection of Liberty & Chemeketa.

Building Size
80,724 SF
Lease Rate
$1.35–4.00/SF/Mo
Available Suites
513–684 SF
Lease Type
NNN
Parking
550 Stalls
Lot Size
0.47 Acres
Year Built
1954
Zoning
CB

Property Highlights

Retail, Salon & Restaurant Spaces
Flexible suite configurations from 513–684 SF on the first floor, with roll-up door access for seamless indoor/outdoor dining.
Downtown Salem High Visibility
Corner location at the signalized intersection of Liberty & Chemeketa in Salem's Central Business District.
550-Stall Parking Garage
Free covered parking adjacent via the Chemeketa Parkade, plus street parking. Unmatched convenience for customers and tenants.
Multi-Floor Destination
Four curated levels drawing foot traffic: retail, dining, salon suites, financial services, events, and entertainment.
New Exterior Facade
Complete renovation with modern buildout, new facade, and contemporary interior finishes attracting premium tenants.
Established Tenant Mix
Join Noira Wine Bar, Jade Dumpling, Bonzai!, Dreamies Creamery, CLINK! Champagne Bar, Cellar 54, and more.

Available Spaces

Curated spaces across four unique floors

Floor 1 — Food, Wine, & Retail

First floor suites ranging from 513–684 SF with roll-up door access. Lease rates from $1.35/SF/Mo NNN. Prime retail positioning with high foot traffic at Liberty & Chemeketa.

Current tenants: Noira Wine Bar, Jade Dumpling, Bonzai! Coffee + Teabar, Dreamies Creamery, The Ivory Bull, Aloe Restorative Lounge, A Wonderful World, Black Label Marketing

Floor 2 — The Women's Collective

25 well-designed salon suites with essential amenities. Home to CLINK! Champagne Bar. Opening April 1, 2026.

Current tenants: Halo Hair Studio, Diosa, Luxe Lash Studio, The Ivory Hair Co, HH Aesthetics, Neon Republic, Satin & Stone, Full Circle Stretching, The Hot Loft, and more

Floor 3 — Wealth & Finance

Home of Anthem CPA / DPW — a wealth management and financial strategists firm. Full floor occupancy.

Lower Level — Events & Entertainment

Underground venue space featuring Cellar 54 Entertainment & Event Venue, Noble & Grain Private Whiskey Lounge, and The Root Cellar.

Leasing Inquiries

Managed by Tradition Real Estate Partners

Paula Moseley
Commercial Broker
AJ Nash
Principal Broker | Partner
Rich Karlson
Principal Broker (OR) | Broker (WA)

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