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211 N Howe St, Southport, NC

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Historic property in downtown Southport with business district zoning.

Type:RETAIL

Property size:

2,448 SF

Lot size:

0.27 Acres

Price / SF:

$653/SF

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Prime business location in downtown historic Southport with Business District zoning allowing for diverse uses.
Rare .275 acre oversized lot in the heart of the downtown Historic District.
Historic 2448 sq ft Craftsman style home with potential for on‑site residence or rental income from a 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartment.
Two conditioned outbuildings (457 sq ft and 296 sq ft) suitable for office, studio, or workshop.
Alley access provides rare vehicular access and parking in the downtown area.
Established location of the iconic Ricky Evans Art Gallery for the past 20 years.

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Sherol Lappala

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Historic property in downtown Southport with business district zoning.

Type:RETAIL

Property size:

2,448 SF

Lot size:

0.27 Acres

Price / SF:

$653/SF

Added:: Sep 11, 2025
Days on Market:: 272
Last Refresh:: May 20 at 8:00 pm

Property Features for 211 N Howe St

General Information

Standard status: Active
Size: 2,448 SF
Lot size: 0.27 Acres
Property subtype: RETAIL

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Sherol Lappala

Listing agent Sherol Lappala License #213435

Listing office Southport Realty, Inc.

Listing date Sep 11, 2025

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Prime business location in downtown historic Southport with Business District zoning allowing for diverse uses.
Rare .275 acre oversized lot in the heart of the downtown Historic District.
Historic 2448 sq ft Craftsman style home with potential for on‑site residence or rental income from a 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartment.
Two conditioned outbuildings (457 sq ft and 296 sq ft) suitable for office, studio, or workshop.
Alley access provides rare vehicular access and parking in the downtown area.
Established location of the iconic Ricky Evans Art Gallery for the past 20 years.

Overview

Located in the downtown historic district of Southport, this property occupies 0.275 acres. The A. Tilden and Lizzie McKeithan House, built circa 1928, has been the home of the Ricky Evans Art Gallery for the past twenty years. The property includes a 2448 square foot Craftsmen style historic home plus two conditioned outbuildings measuring 457 square feet and 296 square feet. The second floor features a two-bedroom, one-bath owners apartment. The outbuildings are currently used as an office and painting studio, and as a wood shop for crafting custom frames. An alley on the south side of the primary structure offers vehicular access to the rear of the property for parking and vehicle storage. Zoned business district, this property allows for a variety of uses ranging from retail to wine bar, restaurant, or art gallery.

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City: Southport
County: Brunswick
State: North Carolina
Longitude: -78.0201
Latitude: 33.9199

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What type of property is this?

Storefront property - Historic property in downtown Southport with business district zoning.

Where is this storefront property located?

The property is located at 211 N Howe St Southport, NC.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $1,599,999.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Prime business location in downtown historic Southport with Business District zoning allowing for diverse uses.; Rare .275 acre oversized lot in the heart of the downtown Historic District.; Historic 2448 sq ft Craftsman style home with potential for on‑site residence or rental income from a 2‑bedroom, 1‑bath apartment.

211 N Howe St, Southport, NC

Historic property in downtown Southport with business district zoning.

Property Features for 211 N Howe St

General Information

We can help!

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Overview

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

Location Insight

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