This is not just a building — it’s a piece of Lowell’s history waiting for its next chapter. Built in 1921, this former bank sits proudly on the corner of E First Street in the heart of Historic Downtown Lowell. Solid brick, full of character, and still home to the original bank vault, it offers the kind of charm and authenticity you simply can’t recreate.
Positioned on a corner lot with strong street visibility, this property gives you presence. Whether you’re dreaming of a café, office space, studio, salon, or multi-tenant investment, the layout allows for up to three separate business spaces. There’s also a connecting doorway to 100 Main Street, giving you the flexibility to keep everything unified or operate independently.
Upstairs, you’ll find additional square footage (1755sqft) perfect for offices, creative studios, co-working space, or potential future residential use (buyer to verify). The walkable location puts you steps from parks, city hall, local shops, and ongoing downtown development — exactly where foot traffic and community activity are growing.
Lowell is a town on the rise, known for its mill-town roots, close-knit community, and revitalized downtown energy. With quick access to I-85 and less than 20 minutes to Charlotte, this location blends small-town character with big-city convenience.
Whether you envision a modern café built around the original vault, retail space with historic charm, or a multi-use investment property, 101 E First Street is a rare opportunity to own something truly special in one of Gaston County’s most charming downtowns.
- Basement:
- Partial
- Sewer:
- Public Sewer
- Window Features:
- Display Window(s)
- Country:
- US
- State:
- NC
- County:
- Gaston
- City:
- Lowell
- Zipcode:
- 28098
- Street:
- FIRST
- Street Number:
- 101
- Street Suffix:
- Street
- Longitude:
- W82° 53' 56.8''
- Latitude:
- N35° 15' 59.9''
- Directions:
- Take the ramp onto I-85 South toward Gastonia. Travel on I-85 S for about 1 mile. Take Exit 23 for NC-7 / McAdenville / Lowell. At the top of the ramp, turn left onto NC-7 / McAdenville Rd toward Lowell. Continue straight for about 0.5 miles. At the light, turn right onto N Main Street, entering downtown Lowell. Go about 0.2 miles, then turn left onto E First Street. 101 E First Street will be on your right a short distance down the road.
- Street Dir Prefix:
- E
- Office Name:
- Century 21 Town & Country Rlty
- Agent Name:
- Tina Clark
- TaxAnnualAmount:
- $0
- TaxAssessedValue:
- $0
- AssociationFee:
- $0
- Building Size:
- 2515
- Previous Price:
- 640500
- Video Url:
- https://listings.purehavenphotography.com/sites/101-e-1st-st-lowell-nc-28098-20810272/branded
- Virtual Tour:
- https://listings.purehavenphotography.com/sites/101-e-1st-st-lowell-nc-28098-20810272/branded
- Water Source:
- City
- List Agent Mls Id:
- R11046
- List Office Mls Id:
- 4820
- Listing Term:
- Cash,Conventional
- Mls Status:
- Active
- Modification Timestamp:
- 2026-09-30T16:42:05Z
- Originating System Name:
- Canopy
- Special Listing Conditions:
- None
- Status Change Timestamp:
- 2025-11-29T15:19:51Z
Commercial Sale For Sale
101 E First Street, Lowell, North Carolina 28098
- Property Type :
- Commercial Sale
- Listing Type :
- For Sale
- Listing ID :
- 4325996
- Price :
- $575,000
- Year Built :
- 1921
- Status :
- Active
- Property Sub Type :
- Retail
















































