601 S Alston Ave

601 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701

Property Information

  • For Sale $1,250,000
  • Property Type VacantLand
  • Lot Size 0.28 Acre
  • Date Updated Jul 28, 2026

Description

Situated at the highly visible edge of South Alston Avenue and the Durham Freeway, this ±1.36-acre assemblage presents a rare opportunity for commercial development just minutes from Downtown Durham. Commercial Neighborhood (CN) zoning supports a variety of neighborhood serving commercial uses, making the site well positioned for retail, restaurant, medical, office, and service-oriented development. The property consists of five assembled parcels with frontage along South Alston Avenue and access from Mint Street.Offered for sale is a ±1.36-acre commercial development opportunity comprised of five contiguous parcels located at the intersection of S. Alston Avenue and the Durham Freeway (NC-147) in Durham, NC. Zoned Commercial Neighborhood (CN), the property supports a wide variety of neighborhood-serving commercial uses including retail, medical office, professional office, restaurants, childcare, fitness, pharmacies, banks, and personal services. The site offers excellent visibility from both S. Alston Avenue and NC-147, strong traffic counts, and convenient access to Downtown Durham, Duke University, RTP, and the greater Triangle. Surrounded by continued residential growth and ongoing redevelopment, this assemblage presents an exceptional opportunity for developers, investors, and owner-users seeking a highly visible infill commercial site. Seller restriction prohibits convenience stores and gas stations.

Highlights

  • ±1.36 Acres for Sale
  • Commercial Neighborhood (CN) Zoning
  • Excellent Visibility from NC-147 & S. Alston Avenue
  • Five Contiguous Parcels
  • Flexible Commercial Development Opportunity
  • Frontage on S. Alston Avenue with Access from Mint Street
  • Minutes from Downtown Durham
  • Offered at $1.25 Million

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Location

Located at 601 S Alston Ave, Durham, NC 27701, this property is part of the North Carolina Central University neighborhood and Raleigh Durham market.

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