Barndominium for Sale in Old Fort, NC – Zero Zoning, 100% Interstate Visibility
Your barndominium is waiting! This one-of-a-kind property near Old Fort, North Carolina offers something rare: zero zoning and no deed restrictions, meaning it can be used as residential, commercial, or both. Whether you're dreaming of a live-work space, an art studio with living quarters, or a business location with unbeatable exposure, this property is PRIME. It sits with 100% visibility from Interstate 40, both east and west, right at Exit 73 in Old Fort, with direct frontage on Catawba River Road. Located outside city limits, it also benefits from low McDowell County taxes, no zoning, and no restrictions — all the hard work has been done for you, so you can bring your business or your vision here and grow.
The building itself is a 42x60 all-steel Arco Building Systems structure with steel trusses, fully finished and ready for your personal touch. It features a fully finished concrete floor with rebar, two automatic 10x16 garage doors, and two manual 10x10 garage doors, with framing already in place for two additional garage doors — one on each end. The space is heated and insulated, with Commercial Space-Ray heat installed on the ceiling, and the metal roof comes with a 20-year warranty. Two steel entry doors provide additional access, and the building is fully handicapped accessible, including a zero-entry bathroom. Inside, you'll find FBX LED highbay lighting, two Elkay water coolers, and a 2.5-gallon water heater.
Beyond the building itself, the location offers everyday convenience and outdoor recreation alike. It's a short drive, walk, or bike ride to the Catawba Falls trailhead, the heart of downtown Old Fort, and the local recreation park and pool — making this property as livable as it is functional.
Is this property zoned? No — it has zero zoning and no deed restrictions, making it flexible for residential, commercial, or mixed use. Where is it located? On Catawba River Road in Old Fort, NC, with 100% visibility from Interstate 40 at Exit 73. Is the building handicap accessible? Yes, both the building and bathroom are fully accessible with a zero-entry design.
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