$980,000
About this home
High Visibility. Historic Character. Exceptional Potential. A unique opportunity in the heart of Downtown Black Mountain's Historic District, 204 Sutton Avenue offers the chance to create a truly unique mixed-use property in one of Western North Carolina's most sought-after mountain towns. Located along a prominent downtown corridor, the property features flexible space with the potential for commercial use at street level and for residential living on the upper level and in the rear portions of the building, subject to buyer verification of zoning and permitted uses. Whether envisioned as a boutique storefront with a private residence above, a gallery and studio, professional offices, or a live-work environment, the possibilities are both exciting and rare. The building is ready for its next chapter, offering character, architectural interest, and a versatile layout that can be tailored to a variety of uses. High ceilings, loft-style spaces, and historic charm provide a distinctive foundation for customization while preserving the authenticity that makes downtown Black Mountain so special. Just steps from award-winning restaurants, breweries, galleries, boutiques, and year-round community events, the location offers an unmatched walkable lifestyle and exceptional visibility in the center of town. Opportunities like this seldom become available in Downtown Black Mountain. Bring your vision and take advantage of the chance to create something truly special in one of Western North Carolina's most vibrant communities. Seller is a licensed North Carolina Realtor.
Property details
- MLS #
- CAR4396033
- Property type
- N/A
- Subdivision
- N/A
- Status
- Active
- Days on market
- 8
- On market date
- June 30, 2026
- Stories
- N/A
- Total bathrooms
- N/A
- Garage spaces
- N/A
- Parking spaces
- N/A
- Lot size
- N/A
Location
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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 (e.g. NC Dept. of Public Instruction, SC Report Card).
- Enrollment
- 146
- Student:teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student:teacher ratio
- 13.4:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student:teacher ratio
- 25.3:1
- District
- Buncombe County Schools
Walkability
Blended score for Black Mountain'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).
Market position
How this listing compares to current activity in Black Mountain, from live MLS data.
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Data source: Listing information provided by Canopy MLS (carolina) via Trestle/CoreLogic. Last updated July 8, 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.