553 US-70 W in Havelock, NC offers a premier retail leasing opportunity along one of Eastern North Carolina’s busiest commercial corridors. Positioned directly on US Highway 70 with exposure to approximately 31,500 vehicles per day, this former Lidl building provides exceptional visibility, access, and functionality for retailers, entertainment users, fitness concepts, and destination-oriented businesses seeking space near Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point.
The ±39,375-square-foot commercial property was purpose-built by Lidl and features high-quality construction rarely found in second-generation retail space. The building includes a commercial kitchen, freezer and refrigerator space, two loading docks, expansive parking, and a large monument sign at a signalized intersection. Grocery store use is deed-restricted, opening the door for a wide range of alternative retail, recreational, and service-oriented concepts.
Located in the heart of Havelock’s primary retail corridor, 553 US-70 W is surrounded by national retailers and major traffic drivers including Walmart Supercenter, Planet Fitness, CVS, and multiple restaurants. The property also benefits from immediate connectivity to Slocum Road, which provides direct access to Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point — the region’s largest economic engine and employer.
The Havelock, North Carolina market continues to experience positive demographic and housing trends. According to Realtor.com housing data, median home values in Havelock increased 15.9% and median rents increased 18.9% between Q4 2022 and Q4 2025, reflecting continued residential growth and consumer demand throughout the trade area.
This flexible commercial space in Havelock, NC is ideal for:
Hardware stores
Farm and agricultural supply retailers
Sporting goods stores
Indoor pickleball facilities
Family entertainment centers
Fitness concepts
Furniture retailers
Discount retail
Medical or specialty service users
Destination retail concepts
With tenant improvement allowance available based on deal structure and tenant credit, 553 US-70 W represents one of the best large-format retail opportunities near Cherry Point and along the US-70 corridor in Eastern North Carolina.
Elliot Sheridan
Olympus Capital LLC
