131 E Main St | Forest City, NC 28043
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131 E Main St
Forest City, NC 28043
Retail Property For Sale

INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
- Prime location in C-1 district on Main St. in historic downtown Forest City with excellent visibility.
- Currently vacant and ideal for retail, office, gallery, or event space use.
- Upper level features 19'3" ceilings, original hand-painted designs, tin tiles, ornate lighting, and a curved proscenium arch.
- Largest building in town at 15,359 SF, originally built in 1929 as the Romina Theater.
- Main level includes 4,939 SF with large display windows, storage room, and a freight elevator.
- Centrally located in Rutherford County, one hour from Asheville, Charlotte, and Greenville-Spartanburg (SC).
PROPERTY FACTS
Property Type
Retail
Property Subtype
- Storefront
- General Retail Storefront Retail/Office
Building Size
15,359 SF
Building Class
C
Year Built
1929
Tenancy
Multiple
Building Height
3 Stories
Building FAR
3.11
Lot Size
0.11 AC
Zoning
C1 - The C-1 district aims to accommodate a mix of uses, including businesses, professional offices, and some institutional types, within a CBD setting.
Parking
31 Spaces (2.02 Spaces per 1,000 SF Leased)
Frontage
- 68’ on U.S. 74 Business
- 69’ on West Main Street
AMENITIES
- 24 Hour Access
- Signage
- Storage Space
- Air Conditioning
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PROPERTY TAXES
| Parcel Number | 425148 | Improvements Assessment | $146,800 |
| Land Assessment | $57,500 | Total Assessment | $204,300 |
PROPERTY TAXES
Parcel Number
425148
Land Assessment
$57,500
Improvements Assessment
$146,800
Total Assessment
$204,300
Listing ID: 35843798
Date on Market: 5/13/2025
Last Updated:
Address: 131 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043
The Retail Property at 131 E Main St, Forest City, NC 28043 is no longer being advertised on LoopNet.com. Contact the broker for information on availability.
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