Lease to Own
Address
61 Depot Street, Bryson City, NC
Price
$ 1,598,000
Property Attributes
- MLS#434965
- TypeCommercial
- Listing Status Active
- CountySwain
- CityBryson City
- AreaAr 2 Other County NC
- Zip28713
- StyleCommercial
- Year Built1950
- Price$ 1,598,000
- Bedrooms0
- Full Bathrooms0
- Half Bathrooms0
- Sqr Footage39245
- Lot Size0.58 Acres
Data Source:
Northeast Georgia MLS (NEGMLS)
Property Description
A rare downtown Bryson City asset combining scale, location, and repositioning upside in one of Western North Carolina's most tourism-driven markets. Located in the heart of downtown directly across from the vibrant Great Smoky Mountain Railroad Depot, 61 Depot Street offers a rare opportunity to acquire a 39,254 SF mixed-use asset in one of Western North Carolina's most tourism-driven markets. Bryson City processes more visitor dollars through its local economy than towns five to ten times its size & this property combines in-place income with substantial value-add potential. The building features multiple income streams including CJ's Grille (~$3,900/month) & short-term rental units (~3,500/month), along with a large vacant former Nantahala Brewing Company space primed for reactivation. The brewery component alone presents an opportunity to generate an additional $5,000–$6,000 per month, restoring & potentially exceeding prior stabilized performance of an 8.75% cap rate. Situated on 0.576 acres with 165 feet of frontage on Depot Street, the three-story Class B structure offers flexibility for retail, restaurant, hospitality, or experiential redevelopment. The location benefits from consistent tourist traffic driven by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the railroad attraction directly across the street. Bryson City and Swain County continue to see strong tourism growth, with over $232 million in annual visitor spending and increasing demand for short-term rentals, dining, and destination experiences. This property is ideally positioned to capture that demand. Ideal for investors or owner-operators seeking a high-visibility, income-producing asset with significant upside through lease-up, repositioning, or redevelopment into a flagship destination property. Downtown Bryson City's combination of strong occupancy & diversified spending composition produces compelling attractive opportunities to leverage with this unique property into high cap rate
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/5/2026 | Listed $1,598,000 |
General Features
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
|---|---|
| Utilities | Cable Available |
| Possession | Close Of Escrow |
| Topography | Level |
| Property Subtype | Commercial |
| Parcel Number | 667419519533 |
| Assoc Fee Paid Per | Annually |
| County | Swain |
| New Construction | false |
| Property Type | Commercial Sale |
| HOA | false |
| Status | Active |
| Directions | From Bryson City Evertett Street, go to Depot Street |
| City | Bryson City |
| High School District | Bryson City |
| MLS Area | Ar 2 Other County NC |
| Lot Size Units | Square Feet |
| Lot Size Square Feet | 25264.8 |
| Virtual Tour | https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=hAwZ8wsvFKW |
| Building Area Units | Square Feet |
| Living Area Units | Square Feet |
| Standard Status | Active |
| Middle/Junior School District | Bryson City |
| Elementary School District | Bryson City |
| Freehold | IDX,BBO |
| Township | Bryson City |
| Living Area | 39245 |
| Heating | Heat Pump |
| Cooling | Central Air |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Roof | Metal |
| Construction Materials | Frame,Concrete,Brick,Metal Siding,Stone |
| Stories Count | 3 |
| Levels | Three Or More |
| Business Type | Restaurant,Food & Beverage,Bar/Tavern/Lounge,Hotel/Motel |
| Property Condition | Resale |
| Security Features | Security Lights |
| Building Features | Public Restrooms,Private Restrooms |
| Accessibility | Handicap Facilities |
Interior Features
| Air Conditioning Y/N | true |
|---|---|
| Heating Y/N | true |
| Below Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Above Grade Finished Area Unit Type | Square Feet |
| Interior Amenities | Ceiling Fan(s),Additional Dwelling Unit |
| Flooring | Concrete,Wood,Tile,Plank |
| Window Features | Insulated Windows |
Exterior Features
| Lot Features | Interior Lot,Other Location |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Public |
| Lot Size Area | 25264.8 |
| Lot Size Acres | 0.58 |
| Road Surface Type | Paved |
| Frontage Type | Road |
| Waterfront Y/N | false |
| Road Frontage Type | Alley,City Street |
| Parking Features | Paved |
| Building Area Total | 39245 |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
Property vs Commercial Average in 28713
Price
Year Built
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