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Live-Work Mixed-Use Property
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$1,500,000

28 N Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

Mixed-use building with fully leased street-level retail and an upper-floor residential unit above.

Property Size1,916 SF
Price / SF$441.18
Days on Market93

Property Features for 28 N Lexington Avenue

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 1,916 SF
Property subtype Retail

Additional Details

Multifamily Units 1

Amenities

Public Sewer
Additional parcels description:, Parcel Number: 9649-40-0770-00000, Assessed Value: $621,000, Zoning: CBD
Gross Income: $60,000, Gross ScheduledIncome: $96,000, Net Operating Income: $80,233
Listing ID: CAR4408214, Standard Status: Active, MLS Status: Active, Property Subtype: Retail, Special Conditions: None
Built in 1916, Living area: 3400, 1 building
Operating: $15,767
County/Parish: Buncombe
2 total bathrooms
Water Source: City
Road Responsibility: Publicly Maintained Road, Road Surface: Paved

Building Details

Building Size 1,916 SF
Year Built 1916
Listing Agency: Dewey Property Advisors
Listed By: Jay Lurie · License ##192865
Source: Blackstreaminternational
Added: Jul 19 Changed: Oct 19 Last Checked: Oct 19 at 9:08AM

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Investment Insights

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This live-work mixed-use property combines street-level retail with an upper-floor residential unit, configured for either owner occupancy or income generation from both levels. The street-level retail space is fully leased, providing immediate occupancy within the property’s retail component, while the character-rich residential unit above offers an additional source of rental income or a built-in place to live.

Located in downtown Asheville on Lexington Avenue with access from Tingle Alley, the building is situated in the Lexington Avenue district.

The total property size is approximately 3,400 square feet, offering a compact downtown format with two distinct components in a single ownership.

Key Highlights

  • Mixed‑use building built in 1916 with street‑level retail and an upper‑floor residential unit
  • Street‑level retail is fully leased, providing immediate rental income
  • Live/work setup on Lexington Avenue with the residence above the retail space

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$63,081
Cap Rate
4.21%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,261,620 $1.3M
Cap Rate 7%
$901,157 $901.2K
Cap Rate 9%
$700,900 $700.9K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,400 SF
Gross rent
$86.1K $25.32/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.0K −$0.58/SF
EGI
$84.1K $24.74/SF
− OpEx
−$21.0K −$6.18/SF
NOI
$63.1K $18.55/SF
Area
Buncombe County, NC
Vacancy
2.30%
Lease Rate
$25.32 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
25.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$1,261,620
Cap Rate 7%
$901,157
Cap Rate 9%
$700,900

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Office B
$901.2K
$788.5K – $1.05M (±1% cap)
NOI $63,081 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.21%
Second Best
Retail
$569.5K
$498.3K – $664.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $39,866 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.66%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.08M
$940.7K – $1.25M (±1% cap)
NOI $75,259 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.02%
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Current Use

April Cornell Clothing & Fashion Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Locksmith Storage Facility Tanning Salon Nursing Home

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

1
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

5,310
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28801, NC

15,148
Population
8,490
Households
1.8
Avg Household Size
39
Median Age
53%
College-Educated
93%
High-School Grad
5.1 sq mi
ZIP Area
2,970
Density / Sq Mi
$51,125
Median Household Income
$38,829
Median Earnings
$1,130
Median Rent
$481,400
Median Home Value
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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Live-work space - Mixed-use building with fully leased street-level retail and an upper-floor residential unit above.
Where is this live-work space located?
The property is located at 28 N Lexington Avenue Asheville, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Mixed‑use building built in 1916 with street‑level retail and an upper‑floor residential unit; Street‑level retail is fully leased, providing immediate rental income; Live/work setup on Lexington Avenue with the residence above the retail space
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