Singer Building, 117 S. Water Street-Downtown Elizabeth City
Commercial Building For Sale
$ 475,000.00
- Property ID: 4993
- Date added: 08/13/25
- Post Updated: 2025-08-14 12:04:42
- Floors: 3
- Status: Active
- Area: 5460 sq ft
- Lot size: 1786 sq ft
- Year built: 1885
Description
Incredible opportunity to own this 3-story building built in 1885 by Jerome Flora that has only been owned by two families since being built 140 years ago. At the corner of Water and Fearing Streets with direct views of the Pasquotank River. +/- 1,820 sq ft per floor for a total of 5,460 sq ft. Under the unfortunate addition of vinyl siding is original brick exterior and there were more than 26 original segmented windows leasing 6’5” tall by 3′ wide that have been blocked in with cinderblocks. The second and third floor each have 4 windows facing the River & Water Street, six windows per floor facing Fearing Street, two windows facing Poindexter in the rear, and six windows can be added to the third floor facing Main Street with HPC approval. Ceiling heights of 11′ on the first floor and 10′ on the second and third floors. Stairs to access second and third floors and freight elevator in unknown condition. Tenant on first floor pays $700/month on a month to month lease. Pitched heavy duty rubber membrane roof is approximately 10 years old.
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Features
- Corner location
- Across the street from public parking
- Unobstructed views of the Pasquotank River
- Zoning allows for majority of commercial uses
- In the heart of Elizabeth City business and retail district
- Excellent visibility & exposure
- Commercial Zoning
- Near Downtown & Waterfront
Agent

This style property is located in Elizabeth City is currently Commercial Building For Sale and has been listed on The Rich Company. This property is listed at $ 475,000.00. It has bathrooms, and is 5460 sq ft. The property was built in 1885 year.