tbd W King St, Boone, NC 28607

Rare opportunity on King Street in downtown Boone! This .70 +/- acres commercial property offers B-1 Downtown Core zoning with valuable King Street frontage, walking distance to Appalachian State University. Featuring a high foot and vehicle traffic count, Town of Boone services, and wooded, rolling topography with a set of historic stone stairs from a former homestead, this site represents one of the last undeveloped parcels on King Street — a prime location for future mixed-use or commercial development.This property is situated in the B-1 Downtown Core (B1DC) zoning district, the heart of Boone’s walkable downtown. The district is intended to preserve the area’s historic character while supporting a vibrant mix of commercial and residential uses. Permitted uses include retail shops, restaurants, professional and medical offices, lodging, entertainment venues, and mixed-use residential above street-level businesses. Development must maintain a strong street presence with buildings built to the sidewalk, pedestrian-oriented storefronts, and traditional materials such as brick or stone. Building heights are generally limited to 30–33 feet depending on frontage, ensuring compatibility with Boone’s small-town scale and historic architecture.