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Investment Highlights

  • Prime downtown location just off Main St (U.S. 176)
  • Former café site – proven commercial use
  • Utilities likely available (water & sewer)
  • High-visibility near key intersection with steady traffic
  • Cleared and build-ready parcel
  • Ideal for café, retail, or boutique business

Executive Summary

Prime Downtown Saluda Commercial Lot – Build-Ready Opportunity
Rare opportunity to acquire a ±0.25-acre commercial lot in the heart of historic downtown Saluda, NC. Located at 1 Carolina Street just off Main Street (U.S. 176), this property offers excellent visibility, easy access, and proximity to established retail, restaurants, and consistent tourist traffic.
The site was previously improved with a café and has since been cleared, making it one of the few truly build-ready commercial parcels in the area. Likely access to existing water and sewer infrastructure further enhances development potential.
Saluda is a highly desirable mountain destination with limited commercial inventory and strong demand for walkable retail and dining locations. Opportunities to develop on Main Street or immediately adjacent to it are extremely rare.
Key Features:
Zoned commercial (buyer to verify)
±0.25 acres
Cleared and ready for development
Former café site (favorable prior use)
Likely water and sewer connections
Located within historic district
Strong visibility near active retail corridor
Ideal Uses:
Café, coffee shop, or restaurant
Boutique retail or specialty shop
Art gallery or studio
Mixed-use development (retail with residential above)
Professional office with storefront presence
This property is well suited for an owner-user looking to establish a business in a high-demand location, or an investor seeking a scarce development opportunity in a constrained downtown market.
Contact for additional details, zoning information, and site access.

Property Facts

Price $950,649 CAD
Sale Type Investment or Owner User
No. Lots 1
Property Type Land
Property Subtype Commercial
Proposed Use
Retail
  • Restaurant
  • Storefront
  • Storefront, Retail or Office
Total Lot Size 0.25 AC
Zoning Commercial - Commercial zoning allows for retail, restaurant, office, and mixed-use development. Located within Saluda historic district.

1 Lot Available

Lot

Price $950,649 CAD
Price Per AC $3,802,595.34 CAD
Lot Size 0.25 AC

Prime 0.25-acre commercial lot in downtown Saluda on Carolina St just off Main St. Former café site, cleared and buildable with likely water/sewer access. Excellent visibility, walkability, and rare opportunity for retail, café, or mixed-use.

Description

Prime ±0.25-acre commercial lot located at 1 Carolina Street in downtown Saluda, NC, just off Main Street (U.S. 176). Positioned near a key intersection, this property offers strong visibility and access at the edge of an active retail corridor with consistent local and tourist traffic. The site was previously improved with a café and has since been cleared, making it one of the few build-ready commercial parcels available in the area. Utilities including water and sewer are believed to be available to the site based on prior use (buyer to verify). The property features a gently sloping topography with a natural drainage area, offering character while still providing a usable building footprint. Ideal for a variety of commercial uses including café, boutique retail, gallery, office, or mixed-use development. Located within the historic district, this is a rare opportunity to secure a high-visibility site in a supply-constrained downtown market.

Somewhat walkable
20/100
Exceptionally drivable
100/100
Somewhat bikeable
20/100
  • Listing ID: 40299152

  • Date on Market: 2026-04-26

  • Last Updated:

  • Address: 1 Carolina Street, Saluda, NC 28773

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