Retail Property on Tunnel Road

For Lease

1297 Tunnel Rd, Asheville, NC 28805

You can currently find 1 retail space(s) available for lease at Retail Property on Tunnel Road. Designated use type for space listed here includes retail. Current retail listings at this property total 3,404 square feet. Lease type options include NNN. Expand the listing and property details below for additional information on leasing opportunities at Retail Property on Tunnel Road.

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Contacts

Scott Raines

Dewey Property Advisors

Property Details

  • Property Type Retail - Freestanding
  • Property Size 3,404 SF
  • Lot Size 0.73 Acre
  • Building Class C
  • Year Built 1985
  • Date Updated Apr 24, 2026
Located at 1297 Tunnel Road in East Asheville, this commercial land opportunity sits along one of the city’s most active retail and commuter corridors. Tunnel Road (US-70) is a major four-lane arterial just minutes from downtown Asheville and offers quick access to I-240 and I-40, connecting the site to the broader Asheville market and surrounding mountain communities. The property is positioned within a dense commercial district surrounded by national retailers, restaurants, shopping centers, and high-density residential neighborhoods, and is near prominent destinations such as the Asheville Mall.Prime retail property opportunity available for sale or lease at 1297 Tunnel Road in East Asheville, offering excellent visibility and direct frontage along one of the area’s busiest commercial corridors. This highly accessible site provides strong daily traffic counts and convenient connectivity to both Interstate 240 and Interstate 40, placing it just minutes from Downtown Asheville. Positioned within Asheville’s primary retail trade area near Asheville Mall, the site benefits from strong co-tenancy with national retailers, restaurants, and surrounding residential density. Ideal for a bank, quick-service restaurant, medical, retail, or service-oriented user, this pad offers a rare opportunity to establish a presence along the high-traffic Tunnel Road corridor. *Though the property is not located in the flood zone, there was significant flooding from Helene. Internal work needs to be done.Prime retail pad opportunity available for sale or lease at 1297 Tunnel Road in East Asheville, offering excellent visibility and direct frontage along one of the area’s busiest commercial corridors. This highly accessible site provides strong daily traffic counts and convenient connectivity to both Interstate 240 and Interstate 40, placing it just minutes from Downtown Asheville. Positioned within Asheville’s primary retail trade area near Asheville Mall, the site benefits from strong co-tenancy with national retailers, restaurants, and surrounding residential density. Ideal for a bank, quick-service restaurant, medical retail, or service-oriented user, this pad offers a rare opportunity to establish a presence along the high-traffic Tunnel Road corridor with flexible sale or ground lease options.
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Highlights

  • 22,000 VPD on Tunnel Road
  • 65,000 VPD on I-40 at the Exit
  • Abundant parking
  • High traffic, high visibility location

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  • 30/100

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  • 40/100

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Location

  • City Asheville, NC
  • Neighborhood Azalea
  • Zip Code 28805
  • Market Asheville

Points of Interest

  • Ingles Gas Express

    0.93 miles

  • Enmark

    1.92 miles

  • Shell

    2.08 miles

  • Quality Plus

    2.35 miles

  • Sunoco

    2.72 miles

  • Gas Express

    3.62 miles

  • Greenlots

    4.55 miles

  • Tesla Supercharger

    8.32 miles

  • EVgo

    8.45 miles

  • Tesla Destination Charger

    8.46 miles

  • Haw Creek Park Parking lot

    1.88 miles

  • Lower Carson Lot

    2.47 miles

  • Spidel and Carson Staff Lot

    2.47 miles

  • Ballfield Lot

    2.54 miles

  • The Dust Bowl

    2.64 miles

  • Staff Parking

    2.72 miles

  • Biltmore Avenue Parking Garage

    4.52 miles

  • Rankin Avenue Garage

    4.69 miles

  • Sears Alley Public Parking Deck

    4.72 miles

  • Civic Center Garage

    4.73 miles

  • Cocula

    0.00 miles

  • Bojangles'

    0.10 miles

  • Arby's

    0.15 miles

  • Domino's

    0.18 miles

  • Zaxby's

    0.30 miles

  • Mamas & Beer

    0.66 miles

  • East Village Grille

    0.86 miles

  • Pizza Hut

    0.98 miles

  • McDonald's

    0.98 miles

  • Pomodoros Greek & Itallian East

    1.18 miles

  • Ingles

    0.93 miles

  • Foreign Affairs

    2.15 miles

  • Hopey & Co Grocery

    2.21 miles

  • ALDI

    2.27 miles

  • Kohl's

    2.45 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    2.57 miles

  • Ross

    2.79 miles

  • TJ Maxx

    2.83 miles

  • Whole Foods Market

    2.90 miles

  • Target

    2.95 miles

1297 Tunnel Rd Listing Brief

  • A property’s location contributes to the asking rent almost as much as its characteristics do. For instance, central urban locations with high walkability or suburban locations with ample parking and easy access by car will claim higher rents but offer superior access to your customer base. Likewise, the quality of the building systems and property finishes have a significant impact on how businesses can conduct their activity there, as well as on the experience of their customers.

    The rent for retail space at 1297 Tunnel Rd is available upon request. Feel free to reach out using the contact form conveniently included on this page to find out more about what the property can offer for your business.

  • The property includes 3,404 square feet of retail space for lease. Of this total, 3,404 square feet are Retail.

    Lease agreement conditions for the availability at this property include NNN.

    For more information or to schedule a tour of the property, use the convenient contact form on this page to get in touch with a representative.

  • You should keep in mind that different areas gradually build a reputation as hotspots or desirable corridors for shopping, eating, or other entertainment and consumer activities. So, while renting retail space in an area with a well-established high-end reputation might mean more customers that are more willing to spend, it will also place you in a more competitive environment.

    Knowing your ideal customer is essential. For your consideration, the average age of residents in Azalea is 45. The average household income here is $75,151 per year.

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Scott Raines

Dewey Property Advisors

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