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    Renovated Live-Work Space
    Updated: Oct 11
    Renovated Live-Work Space

    122 W Court St, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

    $3,659/Mo
    1,489 sqft
    Renovated main‑floor unit in a 1925 building
    Two‑bedroom live‑work configuration
    Storefront access directly from sidewalks on W Court Street and Central Street
    One block from Main Street and two blocks from the Rutherford County Courthouse
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    Live-Work Office Sublease Space
    Updated: Jul 20
    Live-Work Office Sublease Space

    800 Taylor Street, Durham, NC 27701

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    20,401 sqft
    Up to 20,401 SF available for sublease
    Sublease expires April 30, 2032
    FF&E is available
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    Renovated Mixed-Use Building
    Renovated Mixed-Use Building

    468 Main Street, Andrews, NC 28901

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    The interior combines private rooms and flexible work areas with a kitchenette, laundry room, and administrative space.

    Fireplace  Kitchenette  Laundry room
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    Mixed-Use Retail and Live-Work
    Mixed-Use Retail and Live-Work

    134 S Main St, Warrenton, NC 27589

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    Built 1901  Multi-tenant

    Restored mixed-use building offers a downstairs commercial space plus an upstairs two-bedroom residence and private courtyard.

    2 parking spaces
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    Mooresville Mixed-Use Property For Rent
    Mooresville Mixed-Use Property For Rent

    637 Williamson Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117

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    1,700 sqft

    Mixed-use property in Mooresville with high traffic and flexible zoning.

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    5 active listings match your search: Live-Work for lease in North Carolina. Based on your search, we've also compiled 68 Potential Opportunities for your consideration: 68 properties for sale.

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    Historic Mixed-Use Farmhouse
    Historic Mixed-Use Farmhouse

    270 Veterans Blvd, Bryson City, NC 28713

    $650,000
    3,400 sqft  0.35 acres  Built 1937

    Two-level property with office space, an apartment, hardwood floors, and on-site parking along the main route into town.

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    Mixed-Use Live/Work Building
    Mixed-Use Live/Work Building

    551 W Main St, Clayton, NC 27520

    $749,000
    17–29 people  4,360 sqft  Built 1950  2-story
    Highway access  SUP

    Two-level live/work building with residential space upstairs and a ready-for-commercial first floor, plus five on-site parking spaces.

    5 spaces
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    Mixed-Use Property with Highway Exposure
    Mixed-Use Property with Highway Exposure

    3385 US Highway 321, Blowing Rock, NC 28605

    $825,000
    3,033 sqft  1 building  2-story  Built 1959
    Highway access + Road access

    Flexible commercial and residential configuration with multiple bathrooms, kitchens, bedrooms, and separate electrical meters.

    Utilities to site  Wood flooring and wall finishes  Propane heat  Electric baseboard heat  Window air-conditioning units  Five separate electrical meters
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    Updated Fitness Center Building
    Updated Fitness Center Building

    109 N Main Ave, Newton, NC 28658

    $599,900
    7,500 sqft  1 building  Built 1912  Single tenant

    Two-level layout includes studio space, showers, restrooms, storage, and an office.

    Spacious room with mirrored walls  Showers  Bathrooms  Side storage rooms  Office area
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    Renovated Live-Work Space
    Renovated Live-Work Space

    444 S Beech Mountain Parkway, Banner Elk, NC 28604

    $1,299,000
    17–29 people  4,359 sqft  Built 2015 / renov 2015  1 building
    Road access  C-2

    C-2 zoning and a transferable permit support residential occupancy.

    Gas fireplace  Service kitchen  Tankless hot water heater  Central HVAC  Landscaped grounds
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    Historic Live-Work Property with Cottage
    Historic Live-Work Property with Cottage

    39 S Main Street, Marshall, NC 28753

    $1,395,000
    15–26 people  3,909 sqft  Built 1849  2 buildings

    A renovated Main Street residence pairs flexible business potential with a separate one-bedroom cottage.

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    Live-Work Space with Workshop
    Live-Work Space with Workshop

    506 N William Street, Goldsboro, NC 27530

    $375,000
    21–36 people  5,460 sqft  Built 1962  0.76 acres
    Road access

    Two-level layout places workspace below and living space above, with upgraded lighting and electrical service.

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    Mixed-Use Building With Studio
    Mixed-Use Building With Studio

    214 E Main Street, Robbinsville, NC 28771

    $199,800
    1,832 sqft  0.14 acres  1 building  2-story  Built 1970  concrete block and brick  Single tenant
    Road access

    Main-level office space pairs with a finished studio apartment and upper-level conversion framework in a walkable downtown setting.

    Large storefront windows  Covered entry  Covered porch
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    Live-Work Mixed-Use Property
    Live-Work Mixed-Use Property

    28 N Lexington Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801

    $1,200,000
    13–22 people  3,400 sqft  Built 1916

    Mixed-use building with fully leased street-level retail and an upper-floor residential unit above.

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    Two-Level Mixed-Use Property
    Two-Level Mixed-Use Property

    398 Log Cabin Road, Teachey, NC 28464

    $399,000
    3,200 sqft  0.5 acres  2-story  Built 1990

    CR-zoned building offers commercial space below and an unfinished residential configuration above.

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    Masonry Mixed-Use Building
    Masonry Mixed-Use Building

    214 E Main Street, Robbinsville, NC 28771

    $199,800
    2,256 sqft  0.14 acres  1 building  Built 1970  brick and concrete block
    Road access

    Flexible downtown commercial space with storefront windows, a covered entry, and a finished studio apartment on the lower level.

    Large storefront windows  Covered entrance  Flexible floor plan
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    Centrally Located Flex Building
    Centrally Located Flex Building

    907 Bethlehem Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086

    $595,000
    5,358 sqft  0.8 acres

    5,358 sq ft flex building with living/office and shop/storage.

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    Mixed-Use Property with Updated Systems
    Mixed-Use Property with Updated Systems

    506 W Main St, Burnsville, NC 28714

    $995,000
    3,443 sqft  0.85 acres  1 building  Built 1946
    Road access  C-3

    C-3 zoning and three-road access support flexible commercial and live-work configurations.

    Utilities to site
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    Mixed-Use Property with Bakery
    Mixed-Use Property with Bakery

    3331 Holden Beach Road SW, Supply, NC 28462

    $950,000
    1,200 sqft  0.39 acres  2 buildings  Built 1965

    The offering combines a working bakery space with an updated two-bedroom residence on one parcel.

    14 parking spaces  Outdoor dry storage shed  Boat storage space
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    Flexible Office Building
    Flexible Office Building

    1028 Dabney Drive, Henderson, NC 27536

    $149,900
    4–7 people  1,052 sqft  Built 1946  0.21 acres
    Office & Institutional

    OI-zoned property with adaptable office areas, a kitchen/breakroom, and a fenced yard.

    Vintage hardwood floors  Masonry wood-burning fireplace  Kitchen/breakroom  New deck
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    Live-Work and Office Building
    Live-Work and Office Building

    320 E Main St, Albemarle, NC 28001

    Coworking
    $399,900
    10–17 people  6 units  2,644 sqft  Built 1917 / renov 1997  2-story  0.25 acres

    Two-story multi-use building with six private office suites, kitchen, and code-locked access in downtown Albemarle.

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    Remodeled Storefront with Storage
    Remodeled Storefront with Storage

    2093 Highlands Road, Franklin, NC 28734

    $229,500
    784 sqft  Built 1965  0.48 acres

    Updated storefront with two storage buildings, an RV hookup, and building systems refreshed for flexible use.

    RV hook up
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    Flex Property with Showroom and Warehouse
    Flex Property with Showroom and Warehouse

    1358 W Main Street, Forest City, NC 28043

    $525,000
    0.36 acres  15 ft clear  Built 1946  2,080 sqft warehouse
    Highway access  Road access

    Street-facing showroom space connects to warehouse and an apartment for flexible commercial use.

    Large display windows  Prominent signage opportunities
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    Flexible Live-Work Building
    Flexible Live-Work Building

    181 Bryson Walk, Bryson City, NC 28713

    $300,000
    8–13 people  2,000 sqft  Built 1960  0.12 acres

    Corner-lot commercial property with adaptable interiors, central HVAC, a full kitchen, and off-street parking in downtown Bryson City.

    Central heating and air  Durable metal roof  Full kitchen  1.5 baths
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    North Carolina Live-work space Market Trends and Statistics

    Explore Live-work space leasing options in North Carolina with 5 listings featured on our commercial real estate exchange. The current inventory includes 23,590 square feet of properties with an estimated lease value of $29.49.

    Estimated lease rates for Live-work space in North Carolina average $29.49 SF/Yr.

    How to rent a live-work space in North Carolina

    1. Verify the legal designation, not the marketing. “Loft” on a listing means nothing. A true live/work unit, work/live space, or artist loft must show that status on the building's Certificate of Occupancy, so pull the records before touring.
    2. Match the zoning ratio to your plans. Many codes cap the residential share (some require 50%+ of floor area for work) and require the resident to actually run the business. Confirm that your split of studio-residence use fits the local formula.
    3. Check what business is actually allowed. Live-work zoning typically bans uses with heavy customer traffic, noise, or loading. Quiet studios, design practices, and remote offices pass, but a retail counter or workshop with clients may not.
    4. Confirm any artist-designation requirements. Some cities restrict these units to working artists and demand proof (a portfolio, arts income, or Artist-in-Residence certification) with real fines for non-qualifying occupants.
    5. Inspect for dual-code compliance. Converted industrial buildings must meet both residential standards (kitchen, bath, light, ventilation) and commercial fire/egress rules. Budget for sprinklers or upgrades if the space falls short, and pick a neighborhood that fits both halves of your life with Location Intelligence.
    6. Get both uses written into the lease. The lease must explicitly permit living and working — landlord's verbal consent won't override zoning. Compare the combined cost against renting home and office separately with the Lease Calculator.
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