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Remediated Corner Retail Building

5 Boston Way Asheville, NC 28803

5 Boston Way, Asheville, NC, 28803
$998,000
For Sale
$998,000

Remediated corner retail building in historic Biltmore Village, with top floor unaffected and bottom floor ready for a new buildout.

Property Size3,200 SF
Price / SF$311.88
Days on Market398

Property Features for 5 Boston Way

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,200 SF
Property subtype
Retail

Building Details

Year Built
1895
Listing agency Beverly-Hanks, Executive Park
Listed by Rick Tisdale · License #197215
Source Xome
Added: Jun 19, 2025 Updated: Jul 20 at 11:51PM Checked: Jul 21 at 3:12AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This remediated corner retail building is located in historic Biltmore Village and was previously used as a Christmas shop. The property has been remediated by a professional company, and the top floor is reported to be unharmed, while the bottom floor is ready for a fresh buildout.

The building sits at the corner of Boston Way and Swan St., offering retail space in the heart of Biltmore Village. Over 3,200 square feet of space are noted in the remarks.

The current condition supports immediate planning for a new interior design and tenant fit on the bottom floor, while the top floor remains unaffected, subject to a buyer’s verification during due diligence.

Key Highlights

  • Remediated corner retail building in historic Biltmore Village at the corner of Boston Way and Swan St.
  • Over 3,200 sqft of space, with the top floor reported as unharmed and the bottom floor ready for a new buildout.
  • Corner lot that is wooded and level.

Local Financial Insights For Retail

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $54.5k $17.04
− Vacancy −$927 −$0.29
EGI $53.6k $16.75
− OpEx −$16.1k −$5.03
NOI $37.5k $11.73
3,200 SF · lease $17.04/SF/yr · vacancy 1.70% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$536.0K
$469.0K – $625.4K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,521 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.76%
Second Best
—
—
no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.01M
$885.4K – $1.18M (±1% cap)
NOI $70,832 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.10%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Olde World Christmas ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Law Firm Auto Parts Store HVAC Service Electrical Service Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Nail Salon Accounting Firm Grocery & Convenience Store (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

Similar Off Market Nearby

  • Memorial Campus Gift Shop — 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Storefront property - Remediated corner retail building in historic Biltmore Village, with top floor unaffected and bottom floor ready for a new buildout.
Where is this storefront property located?
The property is located at 5 Boston Way Asheville, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $998,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Remediated corner retail building in historic Biltmore Village at the corner of Boston Way and Swan St.; Over 3,200 sqft of space, with the top floor reported as unharmed and the bottom floor ready for a new buildout.; Corner lot that is wooded and level.
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