191 N Main St 14,500 SF 100% Leased Retail Building Rutherfordton, NC 28139 $3,398,947 CAD ($234.41 CAD/SF)

Prime Downtown Commercial Opportunity – Restaurant + Building for Sale 191 N Main Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139
Rare chance to acquire both a turnkey restaurant operation and the underlying commercial building in the heart of Rutherfordton’s historic downtown Main Street.
The Property & Location
Situated at 191 N Main Street in Rutherfordton’s central business district, this property occupies a high-visibility location along the town’s primary commercial corridor. Rutherfordton’s Main Street Historic District (listed on the National Register of Historic Places) features classic early-20th-century commercial architecture and continues to benefit from ongoing revitalization efforts, community events, and growing interest from residents and visitors exploring the Blue Ridge foothills.
The location offers strong walkability, convenient street parking, and proximity to other local businesses, government offices, and amenities. Rutherfordton serves as the county seat and is well-positioned relative to nearby communities and outdoor recreation destinations.
Current Use – Parcel 191 / The Parcel Exchange
The building currently houses Parcel 191 (also known as The Parcel Exchange), an upscale-casual restaurant and bar known for elevated American and Southern-inspired cuisine with thoughtful preparations and a welcoming atmosphere. The concept includes:
• Lunch and dinner service
• Full bar with craft cocktails
• Popular weekend brunch
• A focus on quality ingredients and approachable yet memorable dishes (examples from the menu include house-made crab cakes, shrimp & grits, specialty burgers, and other elevated comfort items)
• A warm, inviting interior that has drawn positive feedback for food, service, and ambiance
The space has also incorporated complementary elements such as shipping/pack services and potential for private events, reflecting a flexible multi-use approach that has helped establish it as a local gathering spot.
Opportunity
This is an attractive offering for an owner-operator looking to step into an established dining concept, an investor seeking a commercial building with active cash flow, or a buyer interested in reimagining the space while capitalizing on the strong downtown location. The combination of real estate ownership and an operating restaurant in a revitalizing historic Main Street setting is increasingly rare in smaller Western North Carolina towns.
Key highlights for buyers:
• Prime Main Street frontage in Rutherfordton’s historic core
• Established restaurant with an existing customer base and positive local reputation
• Flexible commercial building suitable for continued restaurant use or alternative concepts
• Growing interest in Rutherfordton as a destination with authentic small-town character and access to the surrounding Blue Ridge region
Additional details on building square footage, condition, systems, financials of the business, inventory, and lease/ownership structure are available upon request to qualified buyers under NDA.
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