523 Flitter Hill Road
Whiteville, NC 28472
MLS# 100562549
42000 sqft
Property DescriptionManufacturing Facility for Sale - 523 Flitter Hill Road, Whiteville, NC
42,000 Sq. Ft. Fully Conditioned Former Manufacturing Building on 12 Acres
This exceptional industrial property offers an immediate opportunity for manufacturers seeking a move-in-ready facility with significant expansion potential. Never flooded, the building features 15-foot clear ceilings, four dock-high doors, abundant electrical power (including a bus panel running across the middle), and a fully conditioned interior--ideal for production, assembly, or distribution operations.
The building envelope consists of durable brick and block construction on three sides with metal siding on the fourth, providing a strong, low-maintenance structure and excellent potential for future expansion onto the expansive 12-acre site.
Proven Manufacturing History
Formerly home to Franklin Electric, where baseboard heaters were manufactured, the facility later housed a meat production operation. At its peak, the site supported 150 full-time employees across three shifts (50 per shift), demonstrating its capacity for high-volume, multi-shift production.
Strategic Location & Economic Advantages
Located in Columbus County, a Tier 1 County in North Carolina, this property qualifies for attractive state and local economic development incentives, including grants, tax credits, and workforce training support for companies that create jobs. Whiteville offers a strong labor pool, competitive operating costs, and convenient access to major transportation routes.
Whether you're looking to relocate, expand, or establish a new manufacturing operation, this versatile facility delivers the space, infrastructure, power, and incentives needed to hit the ground running and scale efficiently.
Serious inquiries invited. Contact us today to schedule a private tour of this rare manufacturing opportunity in southeastern North Carolina.
ud_i_07: 1193
# of Parking Spaces: 60
# of Units: 0
Fireplace Y/N: No
Lot Acres: 12.05
Lot SqFt: 524898
Lot Dimensions: 1192x440x1193x440
SqFt - Apx Total: 12.05
SqFt - Total Available: 42000
SqFt - Office: 4500
SqFt - Warehouse: 37500
Location Type: Mainland
Available Date: 2025-04-24
Delayed Marketing?: No
Sub-Type: Warehouse
Garage: N/A
Sale/Lease: Sale
List Price/SqFt: 40.48
Stipulation of Sale: Standard
Status: Active
Marketing Start Date: 2026-03-25
Listing Price: 1700000
Current Price: $1,700,000
City Limits: Yes
Secondary Subdivision: N/A
Street #: 523
Street Name: Flitter Hill
Street Suffix: Road
County: Columbus
State/Province: NC
Zip Code: 28472
Subdivision: Other
Geo Lat: 34.326411
Sign on Property: Yes
Directions to Property: From Wilmington, take US 74/76 West, take exit 244 US 74/76 Business, turn Left on Tram Rd, continue onto E Lewis St, Turn left onto Maultsby St, turn left on Flitter Hill Rd (You have Arrived). Property on left.
Tax Assessed Value: 408700
Total City Real Estate Property Tax: 5008
Deed Book: 319
Deed Page: 707
Legal: Oxytech Inc
Broker Owner: No
PID: 0290.01-29-3898.000
Tax Identifier: 0290.01-29-3898.000
Plat Book: 245
Plat Page: 27
Total Real Estate Property Taxes: 5808.76
Special Assessments: None
Tax Year: 2024
Zoning: I-1
Federal Flood Ins Avlbl: Yes
Year Built: 1968
Industrial: 1
Warehouse: 1
Commercial: 1
Wholesale: 1
Ceiling Height: 15
Current Use: vacant / storage
Loading Dock: 1
Rail Siding: 1
Accessible Approach with Ramp: 1
Aluminum Siding: 1
Block: 1
2 - 3 Lanes: 1
Public (City/Cty/St): 1
Airport: 16+ Miles
County Highway: Less than 5 Miles
Port: 16+ Miles
Rail: Less than 5 Miles
State Highway: 6 - 10 Miles
SqFt - Heated (Primary): 42000
Business Type: Industrial; Warehouse; Commercial; Wholesale
Electric: 3 Phase; See Remarks
Handicap Accessible: Accessible Approach with Ramp
Construction: Block; Steel Frame
Exterior Finish: Aluminum Siding; Block
Green Bldg Features: None
Parking Features: Asphalt; Off Street; Parking Lot; Private
Lot Description: Corner Lot
Location: Industrial Park
Heating System Fuel Source: Electric
Utilities: Water Available
Water Source: Community Water
Terms: 1031 Exchange; Cash; Conventional; SBA
IDX
Listing Office: Hinnant Real Estate
Last Updated: March - 25 - 2026
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