Exceptional opportunity to acquire 3.85± acres of General Commercial-zoned property along Martinsburg Pike (WV Route 45), just minutes from historic Shepherdstown and Shepherd University. Offered at $800,000, this highly visible property provides a rare combination of commercial zoning, substantial acreage, highway frontage and proximity to one of Jefferson County’s most desirable communities.
The property was successfully rezoned to General Commercial in 2015, creating a broad range of potential redevelopment opportunities. Its commercial potential has previously attracted developer interest: in 2017, a concept plan was submitted proposing an approximately 10,640-square-foot retail building on a portion of the property for a national retailer. While that proposal was not ultimately developed and should not be considered a current approval, it provides valuable history regarding the site's prior consideration for commercial development.
Located along the primary corridor connecting Shepherdstown and Martinsburg, the property benefits from exposure to local residents, commuters, Shepherd University traffic, visitors and the continued residential growth occurring throughout the Eastern Panhandle.
Potential uses under the General Commercial designation may include retail, restaurant, professional and medical offices, service businesses, daycare, hospitality and other commercial uses, subject to confirmation and approval by Jefferson County and other applicable governmental agencies.
The property is currently improved with an older approximately 2,750-square-foot structure. Given its condition and the underlying General Commercial zoning, the property is being marketed primarily for its land, location and redevelopment potential rather than the contributory value of the existing improvements.
Public water is available, and the property is presently served by an existing well and on-site septic. Prospective purchasers should independently investigate public sewer availability, utility capacity, access requirements, development density and all other matters relevant to their intended use.
With commercially zoned acreage increasingly difficult to find near Shepherdstown, 7174 Martinsburg Pike presents an opportunity for an owner-user, investor or developer to establish a significant commercial presence at the western gateway to Shepherdstown.
Whether envisioned as a neighborhood retail or service center, restaurant, professional or medical facility, hospitality concept or other commercial development, this property offers the acreage and zoning necessary to explore a variety of possibilities.