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Motor Court Motel Property

26369 LANKFORD HWY Cape Charles, VA 23310

26369 LANKFORD HWY, Cape Charles, VA, 23310
$1,400,000
For Sale
$1,400,000

COMMERCIAL - CAPE CHARLES, VA

Property Size10,745 SF
Lot Size8.33 Acres
Price / SF$130.29
Days on Market114

Property Features for 26369 LANKFORD HWY

General Information

Property type
Commercial Sale
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
Commercial
Standard status
Active
APN
98-A-42
Size
10,745 SF
Lot size
8.33 Acres

Building Details

Year built
1952
Listing agency PARR PROPERTIES
Listed by William (Bill) Parr
Added: Apr 1 Updated: Jun 26 at 1:50PM Checked: Jul 23 at 6:06AM
MLS# 71161

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The Peacock Motel is a traditional motor court motel property built on 8.32 acres with a central office and sleeping room, plus 22 guest rooms along with 2 suites and 1 large apartment. On-site improvements include a laundry building and a storage shed, and the overall layout provides room for expansion. Parking is supported by the vintage motor court design with door-to-parking access typical of motor court configurations.

The property is located near Cape Center south of Cape Charles on US Route 13 and has more than 800 feet of highway frontage. The asset is in the Virginia Enterprise Zone for economic development incentives. Public remarks indicate the property has not been operated as a motel for several years and has instead been used as longer-stay or employee housing, with VDH operation permits for a Motel currently in place.

For operators and investors seeking hospitality or housing inventory with a motor court configuration, the existing room mix and permitting status are practical considerations. The current housing use suggests it can function immediately under a similar longer-stay format, while the motel-permit status and on-site lodging count provide a straightforward basis for reintroducing motel operations, subject to applicable requirements.

Key Highlights

  • Motor court motel on 8.32 acres near Cape Charles, south of Cape Center on US Route 13
  • 22 guest rooms plus 2 suites and 1 large apartment, along with a central office with sleeping room
  • Over 800 ft of highway frontage on US Route 13

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Motels

Suggested Use

Restaurant Real Estate Agency Discount Store Bed & Breakfast Restaurant Department Store Restaurant Hotel & Motel

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Peacock Motor Inn 1952 — 26369 Charles M Lankford Jr Memorial Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310
  • Shore Stay Suites 2008 — 26406 Lankford Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310
  • Cape Motel 1931 — 26460 Charles M Lankford Jr Memorial Hwy, Cape Charles, VA 23310

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Motel - Traditional motor court with 22 guest rooms, suites, and apartment, plus current VDH permits.
Where is this motel located?
The property is located at 26369 LANKFORD HWY Cape Charles, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,400,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Motor court motel on 8.32 acres near Cape Charles, south of Cape Center on US Route 13; 22 guest rooms plus 2 suites and 1 large apartment, along with a central office with sleeping room; Over 800 ft of highway frontage on US Route 13
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