The L. L. Lee Building - Four stories of brick, timber, and downtown history rise above Edgar Avenue in the heart of Ronceverte. Built as the L. L. Lee Hardware Store following the catastrophic fire that burned much of the block, this landmark building offers approximately 9,000+/- square feet across four levels and a blank canvas for its next chapter.
The building's past is still written into its walls. It was constructed with a freight elevator at the rear serving all four floors. Over the decades, it served the community as the Spurge McQueen Department Store and later as Harding Furniture, owned by Red Harding.
A street-level storefront with broad display windows anchors the building, while the upper levels showcase the character of early commercial construction, including exposed brick, heavy timber framing, hardwood floors, and expansive multi-pane steel windows with views of the surrounding ridgeline.
The building is unfinished and will require substantial renovation. Whether envisioned as a mixed-use investment, apartments above downtown storefronts, or something entirely new, the property offers the opportunity to shape the space around your plans and breathe new life into a recognizable piece of downtown Ronceverte as this historic river town continues its revitalization.
Property Details Address: 681 Edgar Avenue, Ronceverte, WV 24970 Stories: 4 Approximate Total Size: 9,001 sq ft (per floor plans, to be verified) Main Floor: 2,177 sq ft +/- Second Floor: 2,254 sq ft +/- Third Floor: 2,321 sq ft +/- Fourth Floor: 2,249 sq ft +/- Construction: Brick masonry with timber framing Historic Features: Original freight elevator shaft evidence and anchors Condition: Requires substantial renovation
