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Church Building with Parking
For Sale
$350,000

257 Carolina Avenue, Suffolk, VA 23434

COMMERCIAL - Suffolk, VA

Property Size4,834 SF
Lot Size0.53 Acres
Price / SF$72.40
Days on Market97

Property Features for 257 Carolina Avenue

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning B2
Subdivision ALL OTHERS AREA 62
Standard status Active
Size 4,834 SF
Lot size 0.53 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 1200

Building Details

Year built 1940
Roof type Composition
Listing Agency: Fathom Realty
Listed By: Lauranette Godwin
Added: May 15 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 19 at 5:06PM
MLS# 10634796

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Vacant commercial property at 257 Carolina Avenue with 4,834 square feet on 0.53 acres. The building dates to 1940 and is being offered as-is. Its interior is framed for church use, including a sanctuary, offices, and bathrooms, but electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and other renovation work remain incomplete. A new composition roof and exterior window build-out are in place, and the property includes a parking lot.

Zoned B-2 for business use, the property is located in historic downtown Suffolk. The building was previously used as a grocery store, providing an existing commercial structure that can be reconfigured for a new business or completed for its current interior layout.

Key Highlights

  • 4,834 SF building on 0.53 acres
  • B‑2 zoning for business use
  • Interior framed for sanctuary, offices, and bathrooms

Property Analytics

Current Use

Churches & religious facilities

Suggested Use

Top Pick Building Supply Parking Lot & Garage Dental Office Real Estate Agency Kitchen & Bath Showroom (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) 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

869
Businesses Nearby
15k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Shops & Services 100%
Bank of America Shops & Services
4,041 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Wells Fargo Shops & Services
3,510 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Truist Shops & Services
3,430 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Citgo Shops & Services
2,789 visits/mo 0.3 miles
Napa Auto Parts Shops & Services
883 visits/mo 0.1 miles

Demographics for 23434, VA

51,430
Population
21,764
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
26%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
206.8 sq mi
ZIP Area
249
Density / Sq Mi
$75,798
Median Household Income
$47,291
Median Earnings
$1,242
Median Rent
$293,600
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?
Church & religious facility - Vacant B-2 commercial building with an unfinished church layout in downtown Suffolk.
Where is this church & religious facility located?
The property is located at 257 Carolina Avenue Suffolk, VA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $350,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 4,834 SF building on 0.53 acres; B‑2 zoning for business use; Interior framed for sanctuary, offices, and bathrooms
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