131 E Main Street,Forest City, NC 28043
Forest City, NC 28043
Description
Located in the C-1 district on Main St. in historic downtown Forest City, this 15,359 SF building is the largest in town and features great visibility and rich history. Built in 1929, this architectural gem opened as the Romina Theater and featured vaudeville acts & movies. Currently vacant, the property is ready for retail, office, gallery or event space. The main level features 4,939 SF, large display windows, storage room, and freight elevator for easy moving of goods and materials. The upper level can access separately and provides a clean slate for revenue generating event, gallery or theater space. The upstairs features 19’3’’ ceilings, original hand painted designs, curved proscenium arch, original stamped tin tiles and ornate lighting fixtures. Rutherford County is situated in the foothills of Western North Carolina, and is centered one hour between Asheville, Charlotte and Greenville Spartanburg (SC).
Details
| MLS # | 4256966 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Retail |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1929 |
| Days On Site | 41 |
| Listing Provided By | Likewise Commercial Real Estate | Stacy Wheeler |
Features
| Bath(s) | 1 |
|---|---|
| Basement | Y |
| Story(s) | 3 |
| Building(s) | 1 |
| Zoning | C-1 |
| Acreage | 0.11 |
Interior
| Cooling | Central Air, Other - See Remarks |
|---|---|
| Heating | Central, Other - See Remarks |
| Window Features | Display Window(s) |
Exterior
| Roof | Flat |
|---|---|
| Construction Materials | Wood |
| Foundation Details | Basement |
Utilities
| Utilities | Electricity Connected |
|---|
Market Activity 28043
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| State | NC |
|---|---|
| County | Rutherford |
| City | Forest City |
| Zip Code | 28043 |
| Area | Rutherford |
| Listing VS Median (in 28043) | |
Price: $850,000 low | high Med: $255,400 On site: 41 low | high Med: 219.500000 | |
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