- Located at a strategic signalized intersection at US Highway 70 and Roberts Road / NC State Road 1140, a primary route transitioning into the future Interstate 42.
- Established Retail Neighbors: Immediately adjacent to Smithfield's Chicken 'N Bar-B-Q and directly across from a Walmart Neighborhood Market, ensuring high existing consumer traffic.
- Development / Shovel-Ready Lot: This 1.08-acre parcel is cleared, level, and ready for construction with clean environmental report.
- Prime Commercial Zoning: Zoned Commercial Highway (CH), allowing for flexible high-impact uses such as retail, restaurants (QSR), or medical offices.
- High Daily Traffic Counts: Features an average of 20,000 to 22,000 vehicles per day, with seasonal traffic surges of up to 40% during peak summer months.
- Full Utility Access: Available on-site utilities include municipal water and sewer (Town of Newport), Duke Energy electric, and Piedmont Natural Gas.
- Strong Local Demographics: Positioned in a market with a median household income of approximately $76,091, providing a solid customer base for new businesses
Property Description
Prime Highway Commercial Opportunity:
Presenting a high-visibility commercial parcel featuring 1.08 acres of prime real estate along the heavily trafficked US Hwy 70 corridor in Newport, NC.
Designated as Lot #3, this site offers excellent logistical advantages, high traffic counts, and optimal exposure for retail, medical, or professional office development.
Strategic Assembly Option:
To maximize your development footprint, this property can be purchased in tandem with the adjacent lot under the same ownership at 313 Roberts Rd (Lot #2). Lot #2 features 1.02 acres and is offered at $350,000. Purchasing both lots delivers a powerful 2.10-acre contiguous commercial tract with versatile access configurations from both US Hwy 70 and Roberts Rd.
High-Traffic Intersection: Positioned at a signalized intersection on the future Interstate 42, the site benefits from high visibility and controlled traffic flow that naturally slows vehicles, increasing "glance time" for your business.
Built-in Foot Traffic: The lot is directly adjacent to Smithfield's Chicken 'N BBQ and sits across from a Walmart Neighborhood Market, ensuring a steady stream of local and regional consumers already visiting the immediate area.
Interstate Infrastructure: As part of the planned I-42 corridor, US Highway 70 is being upgraded to interstate standards, which is projected to significantly enhance long-term connectivity, tourism, and property value.
Property Specifications
Lot Size: Approximately 1.08 acres of cleared, level land ready for development.
Zoning: Commercial Highway (HW), providing flexibility for retail, quick-service restaurants (QSR), medical offices, or financial services.
Utilities: Fully equipped with municipal water and sewer connections, plus electricity, natural gas, and underground cable available on-site.
Ease of Access: Features multiple road frontage points and proximity to the main service road, facilitating easy ingress and egress for customers.
Market Growth
The Newport area maintains a consistent population base with a median household income of approximately $76,091. Average traffic counts on US-70 range between 20,000 and 22,000 vehicles per day, with seasonal surges of up to 40% during peak summer months due to its proximity to the Crystal Coast.