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Downtown Mixed-Use Building with Frontage
For Lease
$1,598,000

61 Depot St, Bryson City, NC 28713

Three-story mixed-use building with restaurant, short-term rentals, and a vacant brewery space for repositioning.

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Lot Size0.58 Acres
Days on Market50

Property Features for 61 Depot St

General Information

Standard status Active
Class B
Lot size 0.58 Acres
Property subtype Commercial
Zoning Other-See Remarks

Financials

Cap Rate 8.75%
Business Included Yes

Building Details

Year Built 1950
Stories 3
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: Old Town Brokers
Listed By: Old Town Team ()
Source: Beachandforestrealty
Added: Jul 3 Changed: Aug 8 Last Checked: Aug 20 at 8:01AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

61 Depot Street is a three-story, Class B mixed-use property totaling 39,254 SF on 0.576 acres with 165 feet of frontage on Depot Street. The building is described as generating multiple income streams, including CJ's Grille (approximately $3,900 per month) and short-term rental units (approximately $3,500 per month). It also includes a large vacant former Nantahala Brewing Company space presented as ready for reactivation.

The property is located in downtown Bryson City directly across from the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot. The remarks note visitor traffic supported by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the railroad attraction, with Bryson City and Swain County described as continuing to see tourism growth and increasing demand for short-term rentals, dining, and destination experiences.

This asset is well suited for investors or owner-operators seeking an income-producing, high-visibility platform with room to refine the tenant mix. The property’s mixed-use configuration is positioned to support uses such as retail, restaurant, hospitality, or experiential redevelopment, depending on operator strategy. The brewery component is described as offering an additional potential income range of $5,000 to $6,000 per month, with the intent to restore or exceed prior stabilized performance referenced at an 8.75% cap rate.

Key Highlights

  • 39,254 SF three‑story mixed‑use building built in 1950 on 0.576 acres with 165 ft of frontage on Depot Street.
  • Located in downtown Bryson City directly across from the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot.
  • Multiple income streams: CJ's Grille (~$3,900/month) plus short‑term rental units (~$3,500/month).

Property Analytics

Current Use

Breweries

Suggested Use

Top Pick Electrical Service (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Kitchen & Bath Showroom Carpet & Flooring Store Catering Service

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

Multi-tenant
Tenancy
Turnkey business
Opportunity
NNN (Triple Net)
Lease Type

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

601
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28713, NC

8,551
Population
5,816
Households
1.5
Avg Household Size
47
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
88%
High-School Grad
139.6 sq mi
ZIP Area
61
Density / Sq Mi
$56,368
Median Household Income
$36,385
Median Earnings
$707
Median Rent
$231,300
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in South region

6% 2019
6.5% 2020
4% 2021
3.5% 2022
6% 2023
7.6% 2024
7.9% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Brewery - Three-story mixed-use building with restaurant, short-term rentals, and a vacant brewery space for repositioning.
Where is this brewery located?
The property is located at 61 Depot St Bryson City, NC.
What is the lease rate?
The lease rate is $1,598,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 39,254 SF three‑story mixed‑use building built in 1950 on 0.576 acres with 165 ft of frontage on Depot Street.; Located in downtown Bryson City directly across from the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot.; Multiple income streams: CJ's Grille (~$3,900/month) plus short‑term rental units (~$3,500/month).
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