FOR SALE — 101 E FIRST STREET, LOWELL, NC A Timeless 1921 Landmark Ready for New Life Step into a rare piece of Lowell’s history. Originally built in 1921, this former bank building stands proudly at the corner of E First Street—marked with character, craftsmanship, and endless potential. The original bank vault still rests inside, a striking reminder of the city’s early commercial era. Positioned in the heart of Historic Downtown Lowell, this solid brick structure offers an exciting opportunity for investors, business owners, or developers looking to create something special in a growing, revitalizing community. LAYOUT & POTENTIAL • Up to 3 business spaces possible—ideal for retail, office, boutique, café, studio, salon, or professional services. • A separate, connecting doorway leads to 100 Main Street, giving the option to keep the spaces unified or operate them independently. • Upstairs area offers additional square footage—perfect for offices, co-working, creative studios, or potential future residential conversion (buyer to verify). • Strong street visibility with corner-lot presence—your signage and storefront will shine. • Walking distance to parks, city hall, local shops, and new development activity. Lowell is a community rich with mill-town roots, friendly neighbors, and a growing downtown footprint. Revitalization efforts have brought new local businesses, events, and investment interest. With quick access to I-85 and less than 20 minutes to Charlotte, this location blends small-town charm with big-city convenience. Whether you imagine a modern café tucked behind the old vault, trendy retail along Main Street, or a multi-tenant property… 101 E First Street is a rare canvas in a historic district full of possibility.
PRIME LOT LOCATION AND AN OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD IN A CITY WITH LOTS OF POTENTIAL. BECOME A PART OF GASTONIA EXTENDED NEW LOGISTICS AND INDUSTRIAL HUB WITH ITS PROXIMITY TO I-85 AND HWY 74. IN A MARKET PRIMED FOR GROWN AND IMPROVED VALUE. VALUE ON THIS PROPERTY IS MOSTLY IN THE LAND. MAYBE PURCHASED WITH ADJACENT LOT FOR A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE. FOR INFORMATION ON CITY OF LOWELL AND ITS ORDIANCES REFER TO THEIR WEBSITE. FRIENDLY CITY INVITING NEW BUSINESS INTEREST.
Andrea Conner, License #298336, Xome Inc., License #C24582, [email protected], 844-400-9663, 750 State Highway 121 Bypass, Suite 100, Lewisville, TX 75067
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Lowell is located in North Carolina. Lowell, North Carolina has a population of 3,650. Lowell is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 26.14% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 28.19%.
The median household income in Lowell, North Carolina is $44,375. The median household income for the surrounding county is $56,819 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Lowell is 41.2 years.
The average high temperature in July is 89.2 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 29.3 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 42.7 inches per year, with 1.8 inches of snow per year.
