Building Details

Year Built 1900

Listing Agency: MARK WHITE AND ASSOCIATES m***@markwhiteusa.com Show Phone

Listed By: MARK WHITE · License #54459

Source: Corcoran

Added: Oct 13, 2025 Changed: Aug 18 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 8:34AM

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The Poplar Lodge, a well-known restaurant with a rustic, mountain retreat feel and stone exterior, is now for sale. This Henderson County landmark was known for its dining atmosphere and beloved salad bar. The restaurant features dark logs and creamy chinking, creating the feel of a rustic mountain retreat. Patrons could enjoy meals around a large fireplace or on the back terrace, all surrounded by mountains. In addition to serving the public, it was a popular venue for meetings, banquets, and special events. In its early years, it functioned as a guest house with a dance hall and nightclub.

Key Highlights

• Well‑known restaurant location with established reputation.
• Rustic, mountain retreat aesthetic with stone exterior.
• Includes a restaurant space with dining atmosphere.

Property Analytics

Property Profile

Current Use

Conventional restaurants

Suggested Use

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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

28

Businesses Nearby

Balanced

Demand for This Use

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Demographics for 28739, NC

21,251

Population

11,083

Households

1.9

Avg Household Size

54

Median Age

44%

College-Educated

94%

High-School Grad

61.0 sq mi

ZIP Area

348

Density / Sq Mi

$70,464

Median Household Income

$35,934

Median Earnings

$995

Median Rent

$358,800

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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What type of property is this?

Conventional restaurant - Well-known restaurant with rustic, mountain retreat feel and stone exterior.

Where is this conventional restaurant located?

The property is located at 2550 Hebron Road Laurel Park, NC.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $3,000,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Well‑known restaurant location with established reputation.; Rustic, mountain retreat aesthetic with stone exterior.; Includes a restaurant space with dining atmosphere.