Akers Center

1401-1497 E franklin blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054

Property Information

  • For Lease $10.00 - $16.00/SF/YR
  • Property Type Retail
  • Property Size 242,838 SF
  • Lot Size 24.85 Acre
  • Zoning C-3 General Business District
  • Property Tenancy Multi-Tenant
  • Building Class A
  • Date Updated Jul 20, 2026

Description

Akers Center is a major Gastonia NC shopping center known for its many big-box anchors including Ollie’s, Roses, American Freight, Gabe’s, and Home Outlet.​ It offers anywhere from 1,750 to 35,585 square-feet of Retail space for lease within one of the area’s most active commercial corridors.​ Located at 1403-1493 E Franklin Boulevard in Gastonia, this property benefits from over 20,000 vehicles per day along E Franklin, and is just 15 minutes from Charlotte, one of the state’s largest metropolitan areas.​

Situated a half-mile from I-85 and in close proximity to other major regional shopping destinations, this center serves both local residents and commuters traveling between Gastonia and the greater Charlotte metro.​ Gastonia continues to benefit from population growth and its location along key transportation routes, making it a strong market for national and regional retailers.​ Businesses seeking retail space outside of Charlotte will gain access to established neighbors and a steady consumer draw, with this Gaston County retail center.​ 

Commercial suites at this center are available to rent for anything from traditional retail storefronts and restaurants to offices to medical or other professional service providers.​

Join this bustling, well-anchored center with a special introductory rate for an as-is lease today! 

The owner, Woodcrest Capital, welcomes first time and franchise businesses to its centers with easy-to-read leases and flexible terms.​ Woodcrest is also sufficiently sophisticated to please the largest of national credit tenants.​ As a family-owned business with over 40 years in commercial real estate, Woodcrest owns and operates everything from Class A centers in the busiest neighborhoods to troubled centers it’s rehabilitating in struggling rural communities.​ Give us a call today to find the right location for your business as we usually have multiple retail opportunities in the immediate area!

Highlights

  • Co-tenants include: Ollie's Bargain Outlet, Roses, Gabe's, Jackson Cafeteria, and many more
  • 15 Minutes from Charlotte
  • Massive parking lot with easy ingress / egress via multiple access points
  • Join this massive, well-anchored power center with a special Introductory Rate for an As-Is lease today!

7 Spaces Available

1403-B (Basement)

Space Type

Retail

Lease Rate

$10.00/SF/YR

Total Space

4,000 SF

Floor

-1

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Sublease

No

Build Type

Shell

This is a BASEMENT/Below Ground suite, located below suite 1403. Has typical access on both front and rear of the building, but the front door immediately leads to a set of stairs. Could make for a neat live performance venue, comedy club, or similar. Landlord is open to creative uses! 

1425A

Space Type

Retail

Lease Rate

$16.00/SF/YR

Total Space

2,000 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Sublease

No

Build Type

Full build out

1433 (Restaurant)

Space Type

Restaurant

Lease Rate

$16.00/SF/YR

Total Space

3,070 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Sublease

No

Build Type

Partial build out

2nd generation Restaurant with commercial kitchen

1461

Space Type

Retail

Lease Rate

$16.00/SF/YR

Total Space

3,165 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Sublease

No

Build Type

Full build out

1467B

Space Type

Anchor

Lease Rate

$10.00/SF/YR

Total Space

17,790 SF

Divisible Space

5,000 - 35,585 SF

Available Date

Immediate

Lease Type

NNN

Sublease

No

Build Type

Raw

Contacts

Location

Located at 1401-1497 E franklin blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054, this property is part of the Roland Park neighborhood and Charlotte market.

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