Downtown Retail Space | Ayden, NC

Ayden, North Carolina, is best known for its legendary Eastern North Carolina barbecue, famously served at the iconic Skylight Inn. This culinary institution has earned national acclaim, with features on National Geographic, the Food Network, the Travel Channel, and the History Channel. Located in Pitt County, Ayden is located just 20 minutes from both Greenville and Kinston. Greenville, the county seat of Pitt County, anchors a metro area of approximately 230,000 residents and is a regional hub for education and medicine. To the south Kinston, the county seat of Lenoir County, home to around 20,000 people and known for its historic charm and arts and culinary scenes. Greenville, North Carolina, stands out as one of the state’s fastest-growing cities, with a thriving population exceeding 173,000 residents. This vibrant community is anchored by East Carolina University (ECU), the state’s third-largest university, and the ECU Health Medical Campus, positioning Greenville as a hub for education, healthcare, and innovation. Ranked as the 10th largest city in North Carolina, Greenville is energized by the presence of ECU, which enrolls over 28,500 students and employs 5,600 staff. ECU is home to the Brody School of Medicine and over 100 undergrad and 100 graduate programs. The school competes in the Division 1 FBS American Conference. The ECU Health Medical Campus, formerly Vidant Medical Center, further solidifies Greenville's reputation as a regional healthcare leader. As the only Level 1 trauma center east of I-95, it boasts 1,712 licensed beds, serves a population of 1.4 million, and employs 6,800 individuals.New Retail Space available in Downtown Ayden. These storefronts range in size from 1,044 SF up to 1,700 SF. Great opportunity to bring new businesses to the charming town of Ayden.