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Viewmont Square Corner Restaurant/Bar Space
For Sale
$875,000

1383/1381 N Center Street, Hickory, NC 28601

Restaurant/bar space in a popular area with equipment included.

Property Size3,833 SF
Price / SF$228.28
Days on Market432

Property Features for 1383/1381 N Center Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 3,833 SF

Building Details

Year Built 2006
Listing Agency: REALTY EXECUTIVES OF HICKORY
Listed By: BYRON YARBROUGH
Source: Corcoran
Added: May 28, 2025 Changed: Mar 16 Last Checked: Mar 16 at 9:08AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 3833 square foot corner location in Shops at Viewmont Square presents a great opportunity in a popular, proven area. Currently set up as a restaurant and bar space, it could also be used as office, business, medical, or attorney offices, similar to some neighboring establishments. The current setup includes approximately 2400 square feet for the restaurant and 1433 square feet for the bar. The two buildings are connected through the kitchen, allowing for combined use or independent operation, with both having front and rear entrances. A significant amount of equipment remains, including an extra-large hood, two walk-in coolers, a draft beer system with cooling, a cleaning station, and an office area. There are four bathrooms and ample indoor seating, along with an outdoor patio. The parcels could be sold separately, offering various possibilities for operating the restaurant and bar separately or complimentarily.

Key Highlights

  • High‑visibility corner location in the established Shops at Viewmont Square.
  • Existing restaurant/bar setup with substantial equipment included (XL hood, walk‑in coolers, draft beer system, etc.).
  • Flexible space: Two connected buildings allow for combined or independent operation.

Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

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 $72.7k $18.96
− Vacancy −$4.4k −$1.14
EGI $68.3k $17.82
− OpEx −$17.1k −$4.46
NOI $51.2k $13.37
3,833 SF · lease $18.96/SF/yr · vacancy 6.00% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Specialty Retail
$731.9K
$640.4K – $853.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $51,235 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.86%
Second Best
Retail
$597.6K
$522.9K – $697.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $41,831 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.78%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.12M
$979.7K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,377 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.96%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Bars & Pubs

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Auto Parts Store Big Box & Wholesale Store Kitchen & Bath Showroom Auto Repair Shop Grocery & Convenience Store

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

800
Businesses Nearby
199k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Under-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Dining 50% Home Improvements & Furnishings 18% Groceries 16% Shops & Services 9%
Lowe's Home Improvements & Furnishings
36,057 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Lowes Foods Groceries
32,129 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Cook Out Dining
24,257 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Wendy's Dining
14,692 visits/mo 0.2 miles
El Paso Mexican Restaurant Dining
12,335 visits/mo 0.2 miles

Demographics for 28601, NC

53,973
Population
23,400
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
42
Median Age
35%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
47.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
1,146
Density / Sq Mi
$67,839
Median Household Income
$41,697
Median Earnings
$951
Median Rent
$236,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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  • Bistro 127 Catering — 2039 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Restaurant - Restaurant/bar space in a popular area with equipment included.
Where is this restaurant located?
The property is located at 1383/1381 N Center Street Hickory, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $875,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility corner location in the established Shops at Viewmont Square.; Existing restaurant/bar setup with **substantial equipment included** (XL hood, walk‑in coolers, draft beer system, etc.).; Flexible space: Two connected buildings allow for combined or independent operation.
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