1168 W Main St - Office FOR SALE


Forest City, NC 28043
$350,000 USD
980-242-6596
1168 W Main St, Forest City, NC for Sale
$350,000 USD
Office - FOR SALE
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1168 W Main St
Forest City, NC 28043


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Highway Business (C-3) zoning supports a variety of commercial uses.
  • Positioned along West Main Street with established commercial visibility.
  • Two existing buildings provide immediate occupancy potential.
  • Versatile Commercial Site Ideal for Office, Retail, Restaurant or Service Use.
  • Position Your Business for Growth on Forest City’s West Main Street Corridor.

OVERVIEW

Prime Commercial Location with Excellent Road Frontage: 1168 W Main Street offers a highly visible commercial opportunity on a well-positioned intersection along one of Forest City’s primary commercial corridors. The 1.58-acre site, zoned Highway Business (C-3), provides excellent road frontage and exposure to daily traffic, making it an attractive location for a wide range of office, retail, service, restaurant, or other commercial businesses. The property includes two existing buildings totaling approximately 1,265 square feet, providing immediate functional space for an owner-user or business while leaving a substantial portion of the site available for parking, expansion, additional improvements, or future redevelopment. The combination of commercial zoning, a generous land area, existing structures, and prominent frontage creates flexibility for both current and future business needs. Its location along West Main Street places the property within an established commercial area surrounded by a mix of retail, restaurants, professional services, and other businesses. The site provides convenient access to downtown Forest City, surrounding residential neighborhoods, and major routes serving Rutherford County and the broader foothills region. Positioned in a Growing Forest City Market: Forest City is increasingly positioning itself as a regional commercial and retail hub for Rutherford County, with the Town actively supporting business development, infrastructure improvements, downtown revitalization, and new investment. The Town describes Forest City as a commercial and retail center for the county, while its current economic-development efforts emphasize a combination of established businesses, entrepreneurship, and continued investment. Recent activity further demonstrates the community's continued investment. In 2026, Forest City broke ground on the Park Square Depot, a new Rutherford County Farmers Market facility adjacent to the Thermal Belt Rail Trail, supported by contributions and grants from multiple community partners. The Town has also secured approximately $7.8 million in Economic Development Administration funding for a new electric substation, with additional local/private matching funds bringing the overall investment to approximately $9.7 million. The Town is also pursuing significant infrastructure improvements, including a proposed Main Street water-main replacement project that could receive up to $15 million in CDBG-DR funding to improve reliability, capacity, and resilience along the corridor. For a business looking to establish a presence in the Forest City market, 1168 W Main Street combines location, visibility, usable improvements, commercial zoning, and substantial land area. Whether used for an office, retail storefront, professional service, restaurant, or another permitted commercial use, the property provides a highly visible platform for businesses looking to serve Forest City and the growing Rutherford County trade area.

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

$350,000 USD

PRICE/SF

$277 USD /SF

CAP RATE

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% LEASED

-

TENANCY

Single

SALE TYPE

Owner User

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Office

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

-

STORIES

1

BUILDING CLASS

B

YEAR BUILT

1995

SPRINKLERS

-

PARKING SPACES

10

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

1.58 AC

LAND SF

68,735 SF

ZONING

C3

APN/PARCEL ID

422152

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