±27.68 AC PRIME DEVELOPMENT SITE | I-26 & UPWARD RD INTERCHANGE
Appleland Business Park | Henderson County, NC
Rare opportunity to acquire a ±27.68 acre commercial tract located directly off the Upward Road interchange at I-26—one of the most active and rapidly growing corridors in Henderson County and the greater Asheville MSA . This highly visible and accessible site features approximately 1,300 feet of frontage along Upward Road with additional frontage on Commercial Boulevard within the established Appleland Business Park, offering multiple access points and excellent development flexibility .
The property is predominantly level and has been previously utilized for agriculture, providing a clean, efficient development footprint with minimal site work required. Zoned RC (Regional Commercial), the site allows for a wide range of uses including industrial, flex, multi-family, retail, office, hospitality, and mixed-use development. Infrastructure is a key advantage, with public water and sewer, natural gas, and three-phase power available to the site—making it well-positioned for immediate development and reducing upfront costs and timelines for investors and developers.
Located in the heart of the South Asheville / Hendersonville growth corridor, the property benefits from strong surrounding development, proximity to Asheville Regional Airport, and immediate interstate access via I-26. The site is surrounded by a growing mix of industrial, commercial, and residential uses, supporting long-term demand and absorption. This offering presents a unique opportunity to develop a large-scale industrial flex park, multi-family community, or commercial center in a supply-constrained market where sites of this size, visibility, and utility access are increasingly rare.
Investment Highlights
* ±27.68 acres in prime I-26 corridor location
* Direct access via Upward Road interchange
* ±1,300’ road frontage + additional frontage on Commercial Blvd
* Located within Appleland Business Park
* Zoned RC (Regional Commercial) – flexible use options
* Public water & sewer, natural gas, and 3-phase power available
* Level topography – minimal grading required
* Ideal for industrial, flex, multi-family, or commercial development
* Minutes to Asheville Regional Airport
Ideal Uses
* Industrial / Flex Development
* Multi-Family Residential
* Distribution / Light Manufacturing
* Retail / Mixed-Use Commercial
Summary - Large-scale, utility-served development sites with interstate access are increasingly limited in Western North Carolina. This property offers the scale, infrastructure, and location required to support a wide range of high-demand uses, making it a premier investment and development opportunity.