Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, NC, this unique property offers incredible potential for both residential living or commercial use. Situated on nearly one acre of land, this 3-bedroom, 1-bath home presents a rare opportunity for investors, small business owners, or buyers looking for a property they can renovate and customize to fit their needs. The home does need work and offers endless possibilities for restoration, redevelopment, or conversion to a business space depending on your vision. With its prime location close to local shops, restaurants, and everyday conveniences, the property provides excellent visibility and easy access to everything downtown Columbus has to offer. Opportunities like this with flexible use and this much land in town are becoming increasingly hard to find. Whether you are looking for an investment project, a potential business location, or a property you can transform into a charming home, this one is full of potential
OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS! This Free-Standing Commercial Building is ready for a new Owner with fresh ideas! It is located within the Town Limits on a major roadway connecting Interstate highways and local municipalities. Columbus is the County seat for Polk County. Walk to restaurants, shopping, banks, and other retail services—only minutes to the Hospital and Community College. Asheville, Hendersonville, Greenville, and Spartanburg are easy drives, within 30 minutes of Asheville airport and 45 minutes of Greenville airport. Seller ready to let go of a family property! Call the Listing Agent to show!
Positioned along the high-visibility East Mills Street corridor, this 6,200 SF metal auto-repair facility offers an excellent opportunity for an owner-operator or investor seeking a well-located service property in a strong Polk County trade area. The current owner is retiring, and this sale represents the auto-repair portion of a long-established business. The adjoining portion of the operation—Durham’s Lube—is already listed, creating a clean transition for a new operator to step into an established location with steady traffic and strong local demand. The building features multiple service bays, two offices, one restroom, and ample interior workspace suitable for automotive repair, light industrial, or service-based operations. Situated on 0.51 acres, the property provides easy ingress/egress, customer parking, and excellent frontage on E Mills Street, one of the area’s primary commercial corridors. All major shop contents and equipment are included in the sale, offering a turnkey setup for continued automotive use or an adaptable footprint for alternative service businesses. With limited supply of mid-size industrial/service buildings in the region, this property delivers both functional utility and long-term location value. Building Roof needs some maintenance. Heated with waste oil
Columbus, NC is home to Durham’s Oil Change Shop, a quicklube service center that handles a range of automotive tasks. It officially opened on June 26, 2023, as an expansion of the long-standing BMWs by WD auto repair business which has served the area for over 12 years. Water is shared with owner's current business and can be worked out on usage by each. 20' proposed R/W on survey. Owner will be retiring in the next few years and will give buyer of this building first option on his. Office is heated by space heater and air cooled, Handicap bathroom. Heating in work areas is by portable electric units mounted on wall for the working bays, no a/c. Building was built in Mid 80's and added on to in 2022. All equipment conveys, except the red 250-gallon oil tank that belongs to the company they buy oil from and they have not charged the user any fees. The air compressor is practically new. The Shop Offers: Oil Changes Tire Rotation Alignments Battery Replacement Air Filter Changes Light and Fuse Replacements It is Managed and Operated Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. with both drive up and appointment options available.
Prime Opportunity Just Outside Columbus City Limits (*City Utilities Available!) — Fully Renovated 4Bd/2Ba Home Zoned for Mixed Use (MU) Offered Under $425K — Strategic Location + Commercial Potential! Convenient, completely updated, and full of potential—this 4 bedroom, 2 bath beauty combines residential comfort with real commercial upside. Nestled within a stone's throw of the city limits of Columbus, NC, this turnkey property is zoned Mixed Use (MU), giving you flexibility for a medical office, wellness center, live/work rental, or investment property—all without city taxes, but the conveniences of town utilities! Strategically positioned next to an established medical office and near a thriving active adult community, this location is perfectly suited for professionals seeking satellite medical or therapeutic space, or savvy investors eyeing high-demand rental potential. Enjoy winter mountain views and easy access to Tryon, Landrum, and I-26—linking you directly to Asheville, Spartanburg, and the broader Upstate/WNC region. Inside, the property features: -Completely updated interiors with all-new flooring, appliances, lighting, and fresh paint -Bright, open layout ideal for both living and business purposes -Split bedroom floor plan, perfect for privacy or partitioned use -Luxe primary suite with no adjoining walls, a walk-in closet, and new tiled walk-in shower -Multiple living areas that could easily convert to waiting rooms, consultation offices, or shared workspaces With MU zoning and a layout that lends itself to adaptation, this is more than a home—it's a platform for your next business move or passive income stream. Whether you're launching a new practice, expanding your real estate portfolio, or simply looking for a beautiful, flexible property in a growing area—this one checks all the boxes. Stylish, move-in ready, and priced to move. Showing strong interest and excellent feedback—book your private tour today!
Unlock the potential of this exceptional investment opportunity in the heart of downtown Columbus! Situated on a prominent corner along Mills Street, this commercial building features three fully occupied storefronts, each with established tenants generating immediate cash flow. Set on a level, fenced lot, the property offers not only stability but also room for future growth or redevelopment. Whether you’re looking to expand the existing structure, enhance the tenant mix, or hold as a long-term income-producing asset, this property delivers flexibility. Don’t miss your chance to own a solid commercial asset in downtown Columbus. Schedule your tour today and explore the possibilities on Mills Street!
12.9 acre site at the I-26 Columbus NC exit. Interstate frontage. Excellent commercial site for a hotel, restaurant, fast food, gas station, c-station, truck stop, etc... on the main commercial corridor in Columbus NC. Close to Wendy's, McDonald's, Waffle House, Advance Auto Parts, CVS, etc... Very visible. Zoned HC (Highway Commercial district)
LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION...This is one of the last large acreages in the City Limits of Columbus, the County Seat for Polk, North Carolina. Along with what is already here, there is continued growth and development. It has a small-town feel with proximity to Asheville, Hendersonville, Spartanburg, and Greenville, South Carolina. Walk to everything and be a minute to Interstates, airports, and the great outdoors. More acreage available in addition to the forty...RAW LAND Call the Listing agent to see and feel the possibilities!
The possibilities are endless in downtown Columbus! Think big! What does the wonderful Polk County need, there are so many options! Storage buildings, skating rink, hardware, affordable senior living apartments, youth complex with baseball/basketball/soccer, etc - let your mind explore the potential!!! Convenient to I-26 or I-74, Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, Asheville, NC - right dab in the middle of this "triangle" to create a wonderful space! You'll also get the local traffic from Polk County included but not limited to Saluda, Tryon, and Columbus + surrounding - even the extended local of Landrum, SC, Hendersonville, NC, Forest City, NC, Asheville, NC, Brevard/Pisgah Forest, etc... Don't miss out! Call for a showing or for questions; let's go walk it and check it out! Option to purchase the entire parcel of 6.54 Acres; -(Water/sewer per city; tap fee may be required for the +/-4 acres. Survey to be completed by buyer.) *Tax value reflects entire 6.54 acre parcel.
Exciting Opportunity in Downtown Columbus - Prime Location! With a high traffic count and endless possibilities, this property is perfect for your vision! Whether you're considering storage buildings, a skating rink, affordable senior living apartments, or a youth complex with sports facilities, this acreage offers ample parking and easy access to major highways. Conveniently located near Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, it's the ideal spot to create a vibrant space. Benefit from local and extended local traffic, and capitalize on the upcoming Rails to Trails attraction. With a creek on the backside and potential for growth, this is a prime opportunity not to be missed! Call now to schedule a showing and seize this exceptional investment! (*Always check County/City Zoning & permitting for your specific wants.) Willing to sell the right side of the property first, an option to discuss. Water/sewer per city. Great price!
Exciting Opportunity in Downtown Columbus - Prime Location! With high traffic count and endless possibilities, this property is perfect for your vision! Whether you're considering storage buildings, a skating rink, affordable senior living apartments, or a youth complex with sports facilities, this acreage offers ample parking and easy access to major highways. Conveniently located near Charlotte, NC, Greenville, SC, and Asheville, NC, it's the ideal spot to create a vibrant space. Benefit from local and extended local traffic, and capitalize on the upcoming Rails to Trails attraction. With a creek on the backside and potential for growth, this is a prime opportunity not to be missed! Call now to schedule a showing and seize this exceptional investment! (*Always check County/City Zoning & permitting for your specific wants.) Option to purchase parcel @ 6.54 Acres -(Water/sewer per city; tap fee may be required for +/-2.54 acres.) Tax value reflects entire 6.54 acre parcel.
Half Acre in the Center of Columbus, North Carolina Business District. The County Seat for Polk is only minutes from major Interstates and well situated to three major airports.
DOWNTOWN COLUMBUS, NORTH CAROLINA. COUNTY SEAT OF POLK COUNTY NC. in the Center of Town. Build multi-use Residential, Retail, Office, and special-use... buildings. The acreage allows for unlimited possibilities, and there are so many needs. It is one minute to Interstate 26 and less than five minutes to Highway 74. Conveniently located between Asheville, Hendersonville, Greenville, and Spartanburg, South Carolina, Columbus is only 7 miles from the Tryon International Equestrian Center. Call today!
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Columbus is located in North Carolina. Columbus, North Carolina has a population of 1,139. Columbus is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.15% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 22.17%.
The median household income in Columbus, North Carolina is $46,779. The median household income for the surrounding county is $55,058 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Columbus is 54.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 87.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 28.5 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 55.5 inches per year, with 3.9 inches of snow per year.
