4865 E Lee Hwy - Prime Interstate 81 Development Site 18.25 Acres of Commercial Land Offered at $3,043,810 CAD in Max Meadows, VA 24360

This premier development opportunity consists of an 18.25-acre tract strategically positioned along East Lee Highway, with the ability to assemble an additional 17.25 acres for a combined development footprint of approximately 35.5 contiguous acres. Opportunities of this scale, flexibility, and logistical advantage are increasingly rare. This site offers unparalleled potential for industrial, logistics, commercial, retail, hospitality, or mixed-use projects.
Located within one of Southwest Virginia's most strategic growth corridors, the property benefits from immediate access to Interstates 77 and 81, placing it at the crossroads of major national transportation networks.
Exceptional Traffic Counts: Positioned near Exit 84 where I-81 and I-77 overlap, the site benefits from an Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT) count of 45,000 to 55,000 vehicles per day—some of the heaviest volume in the region.
Logistics & Freight Powerhouse: Approximately 25% to 30% of daily traffic consists of heavy commercial trucks. Due to the rolling terrain and heavy truck mix, VDOT estimates the corridor’s operational volume is equivalent to 75,000+ passenger cars daily, proving its value as a vital logistics artery.
Pro-Growth Alignment: Wythe County's Comprehensive Plan explicitly envisions continued commercial and industrial growth throughout this corridor, reinforcing the area's commitment to economic expansion.
Key Site Advantages
No County Zoning Restrictions: Unlike highly regulated municipalities, this site offers ultimate development freedom with zero county zoning restrictions, allowing investors and owner-users to pursue diverse projects with fewer regulatory hurdles.
Infrastructure Ready: All major utilities are available to the site, significantly streamlining the development process and reducing upfront infrastructure costs.
Clean Environmental Site Assessment: Extensive environmental investigations have already been completed, returning a clean bill of health and providing absolute certainty for future development plans.
Versatile Canvas: Whether envisioned as a high-throughput regional distribution center, a major retail destination, an industrial manufacturing campus, or a hospitality development, this property delivers the size, infrastructure, traffic, and regulatory freedom necessary to bring ambitious projects to life.