321 E 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42303

Building Details

Year built

1905

Building materials

Brick

Listing agent John Ross Martin License #300719 Show Phone

Listing office BHG Realty BHG Realty - 3424 Frederica Street, Owensboro, KY Show Phone

Listing date Jun 22, 2026

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MLS# 95170

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Overview

The former Wright Machine Company building offers historic riverfront character with industrial capacity and flexible zoning to support a variety of redevelopment or occupancy plans. The property is identified as an I-2 Industrial zoned asset, and the building is positioned for uses such as manufacturing, warehouse, office, commercial, mixed-use redevelopment, entertainment, or adaptive reuse.

Located at 321 E 2nd Street in Owensboro, Kentucky, the property sits along the Ohio River in the heart of downtown. Public remarks describe it as a landmark presence within a broader mix of restaurants, entertainment venues, and a growing business district.

For buyers, developers, and operators seeking a distinctive, downtown riverfront structure with I-2 flexibility, this building can serve as a candidate for immediate occupancy where industrial and commercial uses are appropriate. It also fits buyers looking to preserve a local landmark while converting the space into a redevelopment concept aligned with the broad range of uses supported by the property’s industrial zoning.

Suggested Use

Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Big Box & Wholesale Store Hair Salon Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon

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

Location Insight

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City

Owensboro

County

Daviess

State

Kentucky

Longitude

-87.1079858

Latitude

37.775301

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FAQs

What type of property is this?

Flex space - I-2 zoned historic industrial building along the Ohio River in downtown Owensboro.

Where is this flex space located?

The property is located at 321 E 2nd Street Owensboro, KY.

What is the asking price?

The asking price for this property is $1,035,000.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: Former Wright Machine Company building in downtown Owensboro; Landmark riverfront property along the Ohio River; I‑2 Industrial zoning with flexibility for manufacturing, warehouse, office, commercial, mixed‑use redevelopment, entertainment, or adaptive reuse