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1 Pari Dr - Former Satellite Tracking Facility for NASA 94,346 SF Specialty Building Offered at $30,000,000 in Rosman, NC 28772
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INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- PARI is a state-of-the-art campus first built for NASA, ideal for institutional, lab research, quantum data, educational, or innovative private use.
- Institutions like NASA and the NSA have invested over $240M in infrastructure at the site with future scalability potential (incl. power and fiber).
- Please contact Tammy, Robbie, or Brendan via phone or email at 336 681-0861 tdixon@naipt.com
- 192-acre site comprising ±94,346-SF, 30+ buildings, including an admin/welcome center, library, exhibits, dorms/staff housing, and dining facilities.
- Scientific and technological assets include 25+ optical telescopes, a planetarium, dish antennas, data centers, laboratories, radio arrays, and more.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Nestled in North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Mountains, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) offers a rare, ready-made gateway to the stars. This scientific landmark is ready for next-gen use, from AI research and data archiving to aerospace communications, STEM education, and even quantum computing.
Originally developed by NASA in the 1960s as part of the space race, this 192-acre campus helped capture the first images of Earth from space, and later, was used by the NSA during the Cold War as a key satellite communications hub. Today, the site is an International Dark Sky Park for public education, surrounded by over a half-million acres of protected national forest, ideal for astronomical observation and scientific research. But it’s not just that past that makes PARI extraordinary, it’s the future.
Nearly a quarter-billion dollars of investment has primed PARI’s infrastructure to nurture the future’s innovators, technological breakthroughs, and connections to the stars. Located in an electromagnetically quiet zone, one of only about 100 in the world, PARI is decidedly positioned to leverage its institution-grade elements in an environment where few other sites can.
Some of the scientific and technological highlights include two NASA-built dishes, two radio telescopes, Solar and Jupiter radio arrays, and an Eight-Meter Transient Array. Of the more than 25 optical telescopes, PARI features a Coronado Solarmax 40, Polaris 12-inch Cassegrain, SPACE 10-inch Cassegrain, and a 16-inch DFM Research Grade Telescope with a 7-inch Questar Finder Scope.
Under the current owner, a nonprofit organization, PARI is utilized for STEM education, scientific research, data archiving, and facility rentals, events, and private programs. PARI has already fostered longstanding relationships with over 40 universities, including 17 institutions within the UNC system. Intriguing guests come from all around to check out PARI’s NASA heritage museum, library, classroom workshops, conference facilities, AdventureDome planetarium, space equipment control center, and a visitor-favorite radio telescope known as Smiley. Two cabins on the property are great to host events or serve as dormitories, and a 200-person cafeteria and commercial kitchen is capable of serving 500 meals per day. PARI is accessible year-round via paved roads, and the on-site helipad allows users to quickly drop in for mission-critical operations. This model outlines multifaceted revenue streams from educational tuition and grants, sponsorships, potential for AI/quantum data center development, ground station operations, and radio/optical telescope usage.
Originally developed by NASA in the 1960s as part of the space race, this 192-acre campus helped capture the first images of Earth from space, and later, was used by the NSA during the Cold War as a key satellite communications hub. Today, the site is an International Dark Sky Park for public education, surrounded by over a half-million acres of protected national forest, ideal for astronomical observation and scientific research. But it’s not just that past that makes PARI extraordinary, it’s the future.
Nearly a quarter-billion dollars of investment has primed PARI’s infrastructure to nurture the future’s innovators, technological breakthroughs, and connections to the stars. Located in an electromagnetically quiet zone, one of only about 100 in the world, PARI is decidedly positioned to leverage its institution-grade elements in an environment where few other sites can.
Some of the scientific and technological highlights include two NASA-built dishes, two radio telescopes, Solar and Jupiter radio arrays, and an Eight-Meter Transient Array. Of the more than 25 optical telescopes, PARI features a Coronado Solarmax 40, Polaris 12-inch Cassegrain, SPACE 10-inch Cassegrain, and a 16-inch DFM Research Grade Telescope with a 7-inch Questar Finder Scope.
Under the current owner, a nonprofit organization, PARI is utilized for STEM education, scientific research, data archiving, and facility rentals, events, and private programs. PARI has already fostered longstanding relationships with over 40 universities, including 17 institutions within the UNC system. Intriguing guests come from all around to check out PARI’s NASA heritage museum, library, classroom workshops, conference facilities, AdventureDome planetarium, space equipment control center, and a visitor-favorite radio telescope known as Smiley. Two cabins on the property are great to host events or serve as dormitories, and a 200-person cafeteria and commercial kitchen is capable of serving 500 meals per day. PARI is accessible year-round via paved roads, and the on-site helipad allows users to quickly drop in for mission-critical operations. This model outlines multifaceted revenue streams from educational tuition and grants, sponsorships, potential for AI/quantum data center development, ground station operations, and radio/optical telescope usage.
MATTERPORT 3D TOUR
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PROPERTY FACTS
| Price | $30,000,000 | Building Class | A |
| Price Per SF | $317.98 | Lot Size | 192.00 AC |
| Sale Type | Owner User | Building Size | 94,346 SF |
| Sale Condition | Redevelopment Project | No. Stories | 1 |
| Property Type | Specialty | Year Built | 1963 |
| Zoning | Unzoned - Unzoned | ||
| Price | $30,000,000 |
| Price Per SF | $317.98 |
| Sale Type | Owner User |
| Sale Condition | Redevelopment Project |
| Property Type | Specialty |
| Building Class | A |
| Lot Size | 192.00 AC |
| Building Size | 94,346 SF |
| No. Stories | 1 |
| Year Built | 1963 |
| Zoning | Unzoned - Unzoned |
AMENITIES
- Air Conditioning
- Fiber Optic Internet
PROPERTY TAXES
| Parcel Number | 8545-30-6278-000 | Improvements Assessment | $4,348,300 |
| Land Assessment | $1,665,800 | Total Assessment | $6,014,100 |
PROPERTY TAXES
Parcel Number
8545-30-6278-000
Land Assessment
$1,665,800
Improvements Assessment
$4,348,300
Total Assessment
$6,014,100
SALE ADVISORS
SALE ADVISORS
Robbie Perkins, Shareholder & Market President
Robbie has been in the commercial brokerage business since graduating with a BA and MBA from Duke University in 1979. He currently serves as Market President for NAI Piedmont Triad. He has consistently been among the leaders in brokerage volume within the NAI Earle Furman organization. Mr. Perkins has also been a part of Greensboro community leadership since 1993, servicing 16 years on the Greensboro City Council and as Mayor of Greensboro from 2011-2013. Transportation planning, regional cooperation and major community investments such as the Greensboro Aquatic Center and the Steven Tanger Center for Performing Arts were part of his focus as an elected official. Since leaving office, Mr. Perkins has served as President of Triad Real Estate and Builders Coalition (TREBIC) and is currently Vice-Chair of the Economic Development Committee of the North Carolina Association of Realtors.
Tammy Dixon ,CCIM, CMB®, SIOR, Shareholder & Broker
Tammy joined NAI Piedmont Triad in September 2017 and specializes in investor relationship management and institutional real estate. She holds a CMB (Certified Mortgage Banker) designation and an AMP (Accredited Mortgage Professional) designation with the Mortgage Banker’s Association. Tammy has 20 years of professional experience in financial services with an extensive leadership background in strategic operations in mortgage lending and project management. She holds a real estate license in both NC and SC and earned her CCIM designation in October 2021.
Brendan Richardson, Broker
Brendan grew up in Franklin, Massachusetts and was a former intern at NAI Piedmont Triad. Now a licensed broker, Brendan specializes in industrial sales and leasing. He aims to help his clients find the ideal thriving space and make informed real estate decisions.
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