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    117 N College Avenue, Newton, NC 28658

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    For Sale
    $549,000

    Historic cinema with modern amenities and additional business opportunities.

    Type:Commercial/Industrial
    Added:
    Mar 11, 2026
    Days on Market:
    67
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 6 at 2:50 am

    Property Features for 117 N College Avenue

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Property subtype
    Commercial/Industrial

    Building Details

    Year Built
    1945

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    Listing Contact
    Robin Whitener

    Listing agent Robin Whitener License #304998

    Listing office Realty Executives of Hickory

    Listing date Mar 11, 2026

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    HighLights

    • Operating historic cinema with modern digital projectors
    • Three movie rooms included
    • Additional building offers rental or business opportunity
    • Upstairs space with private entrance suitable for apartment or office conversion
    • Located in historic downtown Newton
    • Features an old stage in the back of the building

    Overview

    Located in historic downtown Newton, this property features the State Cinema, equipped with modern digital projectors and retaining its old town charm. The theater includes three movie rooms and an office with a storage area and security system. A stage is located at the back of the building. The property also offers an upstairs space that could be finished into an apartment or office space with a private entrance and views overlooking the main street. Adjacent to the theater is a building that presents opportunities for rental income or establishing a new business. The property is an operating business.
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    Current Use by Public Records

    Theaters & concert halls

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Restaurant Law Firm Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Auto Repair Shop Gym & Fitness Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Newton
    County
    Catawba
    State
    North Carolina
    Longitude
    -81.2215
    Latitude
    35.6612

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Theater & concert hall - Historic cinema with modern amenities and additional business opportunities.
    Where is this theater & concert hall located?
    The property is located at 117 N College Avenue Newton, NC.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $549,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Operating historic cinema with modern digital projectors; Three movie rooms included; Additional building offers rental or business opportunity
    (828) 328-8900
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    Listing Contact
    Robin Whitener
    Real Estate License ID: 304998
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

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    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

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    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
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    Cap Rate = 9.97%

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    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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