Building Details

Year built 1983

Listing Agency: Regency Properties a***@regencypropertiesnc.com Show Phone

Listed By: Andrea B Reeves Show Phone

Added: Sep 3, 2025 Changed: Jun 19 Last Checked: Jul 31 at 3:06AM

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MLS# 257702

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This property presents an opportunity to own a fully equipped ice cream shop and restaurant in a highly visible location off a major road in Jefferson, NC. The established business location benefits from customer traffic and offers potential for various business ventures. The property includes furniture, a storage building, and new heating systems, along with several pieces of new equipment. While currently set up for food service, the space offers flexibility for transformation into another type of retail shop or business. The property features city water and city sewer, and a spacious parking lot for customers. The lot size is 0.44 acres. Additional acreage is available for purchase. The property is located in Ashe County, North Carolina.

Key Highlights

• Highly visible location off a major road with existing customer traffic
• Fully equipped ice cream shop/restaurant ready for immediate operation
• Includes furniture, storage building, new heating systems, and new equipment

Property Analytics

Property Profile

Current Use

Jef Eatery and Cafe Restaurant

Suggested Use

Top Pick Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Computer & Electronic Repair Veterinary Clinic Daycare Center

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

252

Businesses Nearby

688

Monthly Visits Nearby

Balanced

Demand for This Use

Explore this area Business Placement

Foot Traffic Nearby

Home Improvements & Furnishings 100%

True Value Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings

688 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 28640, NC

4,622

Population

2,832

Households

1.6

Avg Household Size

48

Median Age

18%

College-Educated

87%

High-School Grad

37.1 sq mi

ZIP Area

125

Density / Sq Mi

$50,946

Median Household Income

$33,917

Median Earnings

$736

Median Rent

$252,200

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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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?

Conventional restaurant - Fully equipped restaurant/retail space in a high-visibility location.

Where is this conventional restaurant located?

The property is located at 215 Long Street Jefferson, NC.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $475,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Highly visible location off a major road with existing customer traffic; Fully equipped ice cream shop/restaurant ready for immediate operation; Includes furniture, storage building, new heating systems, and new equipment