31 Penland Street, Canton, NC 28716

Building Details

Year built

1920

Flooring type

Concrete

Roof type

Rubber, Composition

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Listing date Apr 30, 2026

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Overview

Located at 31 Penland Street in downtown Canton, NC, this over 3,000 square foot commercial property is offered for sale and has been a landmark in the community for more than a century. The building’s flexible layout supports a range of commercial concepts, including retail, restaurant use, event space, office space, and potential mixed-use redevelopment. Set on approximately 0.38 acres, the property also includes ample on-site parking to support day-to-day operations.

The property is positioned between Bearwaters Brewing and Pigeon River Outfitters, placing it along a well-established downtown shopping and leisure corridor. With its central downtown presence, the building benefits from the kinds of local activity that typically draw consistent public visits to walkable retail and service destinations.

For buyers and operators, the building’s mix of size, parking, and adaptable interior configuration makes it practical for a variety of uses that need both customer accessibility and functional space planning. Whether you’re evaluating retail frontage requirements, a restaurant or event setup, or an office-oriented buildout, this property provides a longstanding downtown address with room to tailor the layout to your business plan.

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Dental Office Building Supply Law Firm Nail Salon HVAC Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Spa & Massage Center (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Insight

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City

Canton

County

Haywood

State

North Carolina

Longitude

-82.842769

Latitude

35.530934

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Retail space - Over 3,000 sf downtown commercial building with a flexible layout and ample on-site parking.

Where is this retail space located?

The property is located at 31 Penland Street Canton, NC.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $219,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Over 3,000 SF downtown Canton commercial building built in 1920; Concrete flooring throughout; Rubber and composition roof