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    109 Roberts Street, Asheville, NC 28801

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    $4,800,000

    Five-floor building in Asheville’s River Arts District, currently operating as a multi-artist creative workspace.

    Property size:
    20,800 SF
    Price / SF:
    $230/SF
    Added:
    Apr 17, 2026
    Days on Market:
    72
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 27 at 3:52 am

    Property Features for 109 Roberts Street

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Size
    20,800 SF

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1928

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    Jay Lurie

    Listing office The Real Estate Center

    Listing date Apr 17, 2026

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    HighLights

    • 5‑floor creative workspace building in Asheville’s River Arts District
    • Built in 1928
    • More than 20,800 SF across five floors
    • Currently operates as a multi‑artist creative workspace with more than 35 artists and creative businesses
    • Address: 109 Roberts Street; adjacent to The Radical Hotel
    • Includes the parking lot across the street on the corner

    Overview

    Phil Mechanic Studios is a historic creative workspace building totaling more than 20,800 square feet across five floors. The property has been used as an arts-focused workspace for more than 35 artists and creative businesses, supporting a multi-tenant studio environment within the same structure.

    The building is located at 109 Roberts Street in Asheville’s River Arts District. It is described as adjacent to The Radical Hotel and positioned between The Radical Hotel and The Wedge Studio’s. The sale also includes a parking lot across the street on the corner.

    This offering is best suited for buyers seeking an established creative workspace footprint with multiple artist tenants in place and the added convenience of included off-site parking. The building’s five-floor configuration supports a range of studio uses for creative and office users that fit within a dedicated, arts-oriented environment.

    Local Financial Insights For Office B

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $526.7k $25.32
    − Vacancy −$12.1k −$0.58
    EGI $514.5k $24.74
    − OpEx −$128.6k −$6.18
    NOI $385.9k $18.55
    20,800 SF · lease $25.32/SF/yr · vacancy 2.30% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Office B
    $5.51M
    $4.82M – $6.43M (±1% cap)
    NOI $385,907 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.04%
    Second Best
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    —
    no second resolved use
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $6.58M
    $5.76M – $7.67M (±1% cap)
    NOI $460,406 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 9.59%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Amy’s Exotic Pet ... Department Store A. Faith Arts (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Melting Mountain Pottery Department Store Heart Song Acupuncture Alternative Medicine Practice Phil Mechanic Studios Association / Organization

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Asheville
    County
    Buncombe
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -82.567018
    Latitude
    35.586995

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Creative space - Five-floor building in Asheville’s River Arts District, currently operating as a multi-artist creative workspace.
    Where is this creative space located?
    The property is located at 109 Roberts Street Asheville, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $4,800,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: 5‑floor creative workspace building in Asheville’s River Arts District; Built in 1928; More than 20,800 SF across five floors
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