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Three-Space Mixed-Use Building
For Sale
$229,000

155/157 Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043

Downtown commercial building with three business areas and an additional rear site for possible expansion.

Property Size1,704 SF
Price / SF$134.39
Days on Market198

Property Features for 155/157 Main Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,704 SF
Property subtype Retail

Additional Details

Road Access Yes
Office Units 3

Amenities

3
Parking.
On Street.
City
Paved Road.

Building Details

Year Built 1940
Buildings 1
Building Size 1,704 SF
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Odean Keever & Associates, Inc.
Listed By: Sonja Smith · License #133997
Source: Xome
Added: Jan 16 Changed: Aug 2 Last Checked: Aug 2 at 4:29AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1940, this 1,704-square-foot mixed-use commercial building is arranged for three separate business spaces. The configuration can support multiple occupants, an owner-user arrangement, or a future interior reconfiguration. A rear portion of the property offers an additional site for possible expansion or development.

The property is positioned in downtown Forest City within the West Main Historic District. On-street parking, city services, and a paved-road setting support everyday commercial access. Its location along Main Street places the building within the community’s central business district and provides exposure to daily traffic.

Key Highlights

  • 1,704‑square‑foot mixed‑use commercial building
  • Three separate business spaces within the existing configuration
  • Additional rear site identified for possible expansion or development

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 $30.7k $18.00
− Vacancy −$6.9k −$4.07
EGI $23.7k $13.93
− OpEx −$5.9k −$3.48
NOI $17.8k $10.45
1,704 SF · lease $18.00/SF/yr · vacancy 22.60% · expense 25.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$254.4K
$222.6K – $296.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $17,805 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.78%
Second Best
Retail
$240.7K
$210.6K – $280.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $16,850 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.36%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$375.8K
$328.8K – $438.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $26,304 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.49%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Storefront properties

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Real Estate Agency Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Furniture & Home Goods Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

Lease Details

3
Office units
Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Yes
Paved road access

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

107
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28043, NC

20,183
Population
9,356
Households
2.2
Avg Household Size
43
Median Age
18%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
66.3 sq mi
ZIP Area
304
Density / Sq Mi
$41,746
Median Household Income
$29,909
Median Earnings
$744
Median Rent
$176,100
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Mixed-use property - Downtown commercial building with three business areas and an additional rear site for possible expansion.
Where is this mixed-use property located?
The property is located at 155/157 Main Street Forest City, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $229,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 1,704‑square‑foot mixed‑use commercial building; Three separate business spaces within the existing configuration; Additional rear site identified for possible expansion or development
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