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Downtown Waterfront Development Site
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$500,000

413 N Howe Street # 0, Southport, NC 28461

Waterfront land in Southport with flexible commercial zoning and parking/settback relief to support redevelopment.

Property SizeContact for details
Days on Market128

Property Features for 413 N Howe Street # 0

General Information

Standard status Active
Property subtype Land
Zoning BD (Southport)

Taxes and HOA fees

Annual Taxes $480
Listing Agency: Realty World First Coast Rlty
Listed By: Scott Gentry
Source: Hamiltonrealtygroupnc
Added: Apr 17 Changed: Aug 21 Last Checked: Aug 21 at 4:29AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This downtown Southport, North Carolina waterfront parcel is positioned for a range of uses, with zoning allowing short-term rental, retail, restaurant concepts, and flexible business use. The property also benefits from a rare variance waiving on-site parking requirements and minimal setback restrictions, creating a development advantage intended to maximize the buildable footprint.

Fronting the historic “main street” corridor, the site offers strong exposure to pedestrian traffic associated with the North Carolina 4th of July Festival Parade route. It overlooks the parade route and is located a few blocks or less from the federally recognized Historic District, the Cape Fear riverfront, and nearby dining, shops, and the full-service marina and public boat ramp.

The site is well suited for an operator or developer seeking a flexible waterfront location within a walkable downtown pattern, with reduced parking and setback constraints that can simplify planning. With proximity to coastal recreation and attractions, it can support commercial concepts that benefit from frequent visitors and downtown activity, subject to final approval of site plans and applicable requirements.

Key Highlights

  • Waterfront Southport site fronting the historic “main street” corridor
  • Zoned for short‑term rental, retail, restaurant concept, and flexible business use
  • Variance waives on‑site parking requirements, with minimal setback restrictions to support redevelopment

Property Analytics

Current Use

Commercial land

Suggested Use

Top Pick HVAC Service Kitchen & Bath Showroom Plumbing Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Daycare Center Computer & Electronic Repair

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

615
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28461, NC

22,141
Population
14,435
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
62
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
95%
High-School Grad
75.9 sq mi
ZIP Area
292
Density / Sq Mi
$79,681
Median Household Income
$41,587
Median Earnings
$1,356
Median Rent
$388,800
Median Home Value
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Commercial land - Waterfront land in Southport with flexible commercial zoning and parking/settback relief to support redevelopment.
Where is this commercial land located?
The property is located at 413 N Howe Street # 0 Southport, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Waterfront Southport site fronting the historic “main street” corridor; Zoned for short‑term rental, retail, restaurant concept, and flexible business use; Variance waives on‑site parking requirements, with minimal setback restrictions to support redevelopment
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