The Rourk House circa 1927 Shallotte

Description:

For Sale – The Historic Rourk House | 2,944 SF on 2.4 Acres | Prime Village Rd Location in Shallotte, NC

Step into timeless Southern charm with The Rourk House, a stately and historic property dating back to circa 1926, now available for sale in the heart of Shallotte. Situated on 2.4 acres with over 2,944 square feet of beautifully preserved interior space, this iconic home offers a rare opportunity for adaptive reuse in one of Brunswick County’s most visible and growing corridors.

Zoned for flexible commercial use, this property is ideally suited for:

Professional Offices

Retail or Boutique Concepts

Restaurant or Event Venue

Brewery, Winery, or Distillery

Creative Studios or Wellness Spaces

Classic architectural features include original hardwood floors, custom millwork, large sun-filled windows, a grand staircase, multiple fireplaces, and built-in shelving in the library. The multiple spacious rooms, welcoming foyer, and charming front porch with original brick offer flexible layout potential for a wide variety of business uses.

Highlights:

Prominent Village Road frontage with strong traffic counts at 16,500 VPD.

Expansive 2.4-acre lot with opportunity for additional outdoor seating, entertainment or parking use.

Central location with easy access to Ocean Isle Beach and Shallotte's Main Street.

Elegant historic character blended with functional commercial potential.

Public utilities and updated HVAC (2020).

Kitchen Expansion Potential via adjacent breakfast nook and enclosed porch for full commercial-grade prep and service area—ideal for restaurant, catering, or event-based uses.

Crawl space is encapsulated; center beams were re-enforced; new roof on home in 2021.

A large detached garage (added in 2000 with new roof 2023) with an upper-level loft provides abundant storage or the opportunity for workshop, studio, or flex space. Adjacent utility areas and the property's layout offer a natural path for expanding the kitchen or developing a full commercial-grade prep and service area—ideal for restaurant, catering, or event-based uses.

Whether you’re an entrepreneur, investor, or organization seeking a distinctive space to elevate your brand, The Rourk House offers exceptional visibility, unique charm, and room to grow in one of Coastal North Carolina’s fastest-growing markets.

This property was owned by the Rourk family for over a century and holds a special place in the history of Shallotte. The current home was completed in 1926 by William Asbury Rourk and Sarah Stone Rourk after the original house was lost to fire in 1925. Dr. Malcolm Henderson Rourk and his wife, Marie Fosue Rourk, later made it their residence and were known for their philanthropic contributions to Brunswick County, particularly within the Shallotte community. The home underwent a full renovation in 1996–97, preserving its historic character while updating it for modern use.

The 18.5 acres surrounding this property is under contract for future retail development. The 33 acres across Village Rd is marketed as future residential or mixed-use development. Nearby businesses are Shallotte Commons Shopping Center, home to Planet Fitness, Dollar Tree, Brunswick County Association of Realtors, Restaurants and Retail. Nearby Novant Health & Novant Rehabilitation, Tractor Supply, Shallotte Middle School and Main Street Shopping & Dining drive steady traffic along this corridor. Bring your vision and create something truly special.