CORNER building City square - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
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Downtown stage area - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
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West Ave - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
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Original Ceilings - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
View from Mezzanine - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
cargo elevator - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Third level front view windows - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Third Level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Third level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
front windows second level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
second level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Second level stairs looking to third floor - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
second level office hall - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
room second level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Room second level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Rooms second level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
corner room second level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
second level office hall - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
room second level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Old Bank Vault - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Display Window - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
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Main Floor space - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Mezzanine on first level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Back corner main level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Restroom main level - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Other back corner main flevle - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
View of main level  from the rear - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Third level storage room - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
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Separate Unit with Basement unit - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Separate Entrance Corner unit - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Corner Unit - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Second vault in the corner unit of the building - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Corner Unit - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Rear Parking area - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
Parking area - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
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Downtown Stage area - 812 West Avenue NW, Lenoir
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$924,900

812 West Avenue NW
Lenoir, NC 28645
Listed by Donna Daughenbaugh Phillips · Mountainside Realty, LLC
Bedrooms
N/A
Bathrooms
N/A
Living area
N/A
Year built
1907

About this home

THIS HISTORIC 3-story, over 24000 sq ft building sits proudly on a prime corner lot at the Downtown Lenoir Stage- perfectly positioned for visibility, walkability, & vibrant community activity. Nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains this property features towering ceiling, multiple storefront configurations, & large arched windows offering views of the downtown square & mountains, just 20 minutes to Blowing Rock. Front & rear parking make this an even more desirable find. 2nd & 3rd floors, accessible by stairs & freight elevator, present opportunity to develop commercial/residential living & may qualify for incentives through downtown programs, local & state tax credits. The thriving Downtown area is alive w/ festivals, live music, shops, dining, & scheduled community events, creating steady foot traffic & long-term value. Wether you’re looking expand your portfolio, or restore a piece of history, this timeless building blends historic charm w/ modern-day potential.

Property details

MLS
Canopy MLS
MLS #
CAR4267316
Property type
Retail
Subdivision
N/A
Status
Active
Days on market
334
On market date
June 12, 2025
Stories
3
Total bathrooms
N/A
Garage spaces
N/A
Parking spaces
N/A
Lot size
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Nearby schools

Within 10 miles. School directory data from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), accessed via the Urban Institute Education Data API. Local Score is calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate; where a state rating is shown, it comes from that state's own official school report card.

Elementary
Davenport A+ School
0.22 mi away · Grades -1-5
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
3.3
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: C (2025)
Enrollment
495
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Caldwell County Schools
Middle
Gamewell Middle
4.44 mi away · Grades 6-8
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
1.9
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: F (2025)
Enrollment
502
Student:teacher ratio
14.8:1
District
Caldwell County Schools
High
Caldwell Applied Sciences Academy
5.13 mi away · Grades 9-12
Zoned school (attendance boundary, 2015-16 data)
4.0
Local Score (state rating (2025) blended 70/30 with student-teacher ratio) -- not an official state rating
State rating: B (2025)
Enrollment
204
Student:teacher ratio
14.6:1
District
Caldwell County Schools

Walkability

Blended score for Lenoir's center, calculated by INNOVATE Real Estate from two sources: the EPA's National Walkability Index (street network, transit, land-use mix) and Google Places amenity data (what's actually reachable on foot from this point). 60% EPA National Walkability Index + 40% nearby-amenity density (Google Places).

65
Walkable
out of 100
EPA National Walkability Index
10.5 / 20 -- Above average walkable
Google Places amenity density
83 / 100
Restaurants & cafes20
Grocery stores2
Parks6
Schools5
Transit stops1
Pharmacies5

Market position

How this listing compares to current activity in Lenoir, from live MLS data.

On the market 334 days -- 93 more days than Lenoir's current average of 241 days.
For reference, the median list price across 424 active listings in Lenoir right now is $213,700.

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$184,980 down
$739,920 loan
Principal & interest$4,799
Property tax (est.)$771
Home insurance (est.)$150

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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated May 12, 2026.

Information herein deemed reliable but not guaranteed; all measurements, school assignments, HOA fees, taxes, and feature lists are approximate and should be independently verified. Equal Housing Opportunity.