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Off market. Those old gas pumps! Outerbanks history! Circa 1800’s. Over one acre in NC. $319,900

January 17, 2020

This would be fun to own! It’s a piece of Outerbanks history! The house was built in the late 1800s. The gas station and store was built in 1930 and closed in 1982 when the road was widened. It is located on 1.12 acres in Jarvisburg, North Carolina. People often stop for pictures of the old Esso gas pumps. This is known as the old C. W. Wright General Store. Five bedrooms, two bathrooms, and 2,480 square feet. $319,900

From the Zillow listing:

 

OUTER BANKS ONE-OF-A-KIND PROPERTY, ZONED GENERAL BUSINESS located on Hwy. 158 just 15 minutes from the Outer Banks with 1.12 Acres. This property stands out from all the rest with vacationers always stopping to take pictures of the Early Twentieth Century C.W. Wright General Store building with an engaged porch and ESSO gas pumps still in place boarding the highway. The General store was built in 1930 and closed in 1982 when the highway was widened. The Vintage two story, 5 bedroom, 2 bath home built in the late 1800’s is also a part of this property and has been updated with heat and air. An additional large 22′ X 42′ block building with ten roof, raised wood flooring is located behind the general store. A single car garage is within walking distance to the home. Additional 5.16 acre parcel with 20′ X 40′ concrete block building is available for purchase with front parcel with entrance from Fisher Landing Road or direct access through front parcel to Caratoke highway if purchased together. Fisher Landing property can be purchased separately for $115,000.00. So many uses for this property.

 

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