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Historic Retail Building with Two-Car Garage
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For Sale
$795,000

65 Wayah Street, Franklin, NC 28734

COMMERCIAL - Franklin, NC

Property Size3,000 SF
Lot Size0.71 Acres
Price / SF$265
Days on Market2

Property Features for 65 Wayah Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning description FNMU
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Parking features Off Street, Parking Lot
Security features Security Lighting
Lot features City, Open Lot, City Lot
Directions 65 Wayah Street, in town next to Smart Pharmacy across the street from the Resurrection Luthern Church.
Subdivision Franklin
Standard status Active
APN 6584979169
Size 3,000 SF
Lot size 0.71 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 5439

Utilities

Utilities Water Available
Heating system Wall Furnace, Electric (Heating), Heat Pump (Heating)
Cooling system Central Air, Electric

Building Details

Year built 1925
Floors in Building 2
Flooring type Tile, Hardwood
Building materials Block, Concrete, Wood Siding
Roof type Metal
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Elite Realty · RE/MAX International
Listed By: Teresa R. Murray · License #65043
Added: Jul 31 Changed: Aug 1 Last Checked: Aug 1 at 9:06AM
MLS# 26048083

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1925, this historic retail building in Franklin, NC offers a flexible interior layout with a kitchen area and two bathrooms, along with spacious rooms and abundant natural light. Flooring includes tile and hardwood, and the property features electric heating options including heat pump and wall furnace, plus central air with electric cooling. The exterior is constructed with block, concrete, and wood siding, and it has a metal roof.

The property sits on a 0.71-acre lot and includes off-street parking in a parking lot. An attached two-car garage provides additional operational flexibility, and there is also a separate carriage house with lower-level storage and potential for an upper-level apartment, office, or studio, subject to any required approvals. Water is available on-site.

Zoned Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU), the building is positioned along a busy gateway into the Town of Franklin, providing visibility to daily traffic. The flexible floor plan supports a range of retail, office, gallery, boutique, professional services, or other creative business uses.

Key Highlights

  • Built in 1925 historic retail building with tile and hardwood flooring
  • 0.71‑acre property with off‑street parking in a parking lot
  • Zoned Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU)

Property Analytics

Current Use

Antiques In Design Gift ... (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Locksmith (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Butcher Grocery & Convenience Store Florist Tanning Salon

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

903
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 28734, NC

29,284
Population
18,472
Households
1.6
Avg Household Size
49
Median Age
21%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
301.0 sq mi
ZIP Area
97
Density / Sq Mi
$50,221
Median Household Income
$35,913
Median Earnings
$779
Median Rent
$203,700
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Office in South region

14.4% 2019
16.4% 2020
17.3% 2021
18% 2022
18.6% 2023
20.3% 2024
20.2% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU) retail building with an attached two-car garage and separate carriage house.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 65 Wayah Street Franklin, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $795,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Built in 1925 historic retail building with tile and hardwood flooring; 0.71‑acre property with off‑street parking in a parking lot; Zoned Neighborhood Mixed Use (NMU)
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