The redevelopment of the Sowell Furniture building represents the most significant adaptive reuse opportunity in downtown Searcy. Positioned as a "Renovation Revolution," this project offers investors a chance to enhance the city’s $93 million #MySearcy master plan which includes bike trails, community center and waterpark. This 28,000+ square foot historic landmark is located directly across from the oldest courthouse in Arkansas and within walking distance of Art Alley and the Rialto Theatre. Ground Floor (Dining & Culture): A 14,000 sq. ft. open-concept footprint ideal for a flagship restaurant designed for all ages, filling a critical gap in Searcy’s downtown "Experience Economy." Upper Level (Entertainment & Nightlife): Another 14,000 sq. ft. dedicated space for live music, bands, and high-end arcade features, designed to capture the growing student and young professional demographic. Currently ranked as the #8 fastest-growing city in Arkansas, Searcy lacks a combined dining and activity venue of this scale, ensuring a "first-mover" advantage for the developer and includes ample parking. Let's get started on making this happen.
| MLS # | 26007169 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Style | Building And Land |
| Sub-Type | For-lease |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1884 |
| Days On Site | 216 |
| Listing Provided By | Howell Realty Pros | Liz Howell |
| SQ Feet | 24,780 |
|---|---|
| Story(s) | 2 |
| Acreage | 0.25 |
| Foundation | Crawl Space, Slab, Slab/Crawl Combination |
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| Utilities | Sewer-Public, Electric-Municipal, Gas-Natural |
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| Property | 4358 |
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| State | AR |
|---|---|
| County | White |
| City | Searcy |
| Zip Code | 72143 |
| Area | SEARCY |
| Subarea | SEARCY |
| Community Name | AR |
| Listing VS Median (in AR) | |
Price: $1,500,000 low | high Med: $300,000 sqft: 24,780 low | high Med: 23,530 $ / sqft: $61 low | high Med: $46 On site: 216 low | high Med: 52.5 | |
| State | AR |
|---|---|
| County | White |
| City | Searcy |
| Zip Code | 72143 |
| Area | SEARCY |
| Subarea | SEARCY |
| Community Name | AR |
| Listing VS Median (in AR) | |
Price: $1,500,000 low | high Med: $300,000 sqft: 24,780 low | high Med: 23,530 $ / sqft: $61 low | high Med: $46 On site: 216 low | high Med: 52.5 | |