8620 Research Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262

Northmarq, as exclusive agent, is pleased to present to qualified investors the opportunity to acquire the fee simple interest in a premier development site located at 8620 Research Drive in Charlotte's high-growth University Research Park submarket. Totaling 3.07 acres and zoned CAC-1 (Community Activity Center 1), the property represents a highly flexible development opportunity well-suited for a wide range of uses, including retail, restaurant, medical, office, hotel, and childcare. Site plan and building permit approval for a two-pad configuration is well underway, providing an expedited entitlement timeline, with full flexibility to pursue an alternative use or configuration. The property has the potential to accommodate a ground lease, build-to-suit, or owner-user scenario, including a build-to-suit arrangement with The Learning Experience, a national childcare operator.

Situated at a signalized intersection with 44,500+ VPD on W.T. Harris Boulevard, the site offers exceptional visibility and access across from Wells Fargo's Customer Information Center and IBM Innovation Park. Nearby demand drivers include Atrium Health University City (130 beds), The Shoppes at University Place, UNC Charlotte (31,000+ students), and Griffith Lakes, a 400-acre residential development with over 780 homes. University Research Park spans 2,600 acres and includes more than 75 companies and 20,000 employees. The submarket benefits from direct rail access to Uptown via the LYNX Blue Line and continues to attract major institutional investment. Recent expansions by TIAA, Centene, and Allstate reflect sustained demand across healthcare, tech, and finance.