New Painter Drive

Highlights:

• Just off I-85 exit — strategic position for travel-based, logistics, or service-oriented commercial development.
• Situated in a growing western submarket of Gaffney, surrounded by future development land and newly acquired parcels.
• Permits a wide array of uses: hotels, retail, automotive services, truck centers, light industrial, and more.
• Directly adjacent to a Red Roof Inn — strong signal for hospitality, QSR, or trucker-focused services

Description:

Positioned just off the interstate (I 85) in a rapidly evolving transit hub of Gaffney, SC this 4.53-acre General Commercial parcel is a blank canvas for forward-thinking investors and developers.

Zoned GC and flanked by established travel infrastructure this property sits at the front line of Gaffney’s next phase of commercial growth. Whether as a travel-oriented commercial node, logistics outpost, or future flex/industrial conversion, the location presents multiple development angles.

With a listing price of $275K — and room to negotiate — this property is priced to move. For the right investor, this is a long-view strategic hold or immediate development opportunity that leverages highway exposure, interstate adjacency, and value per acre economics.

The 4.53-acre parcel on New Painter Drive in Gaffney, SC, located directly behind the Red Roof Inn and just off I-85 Exit 90, presents a premier development opportunity in a high-visibility, high-traffic corridor. Zoned General Commercial (GC), the site has paved access via New Painter Drive.

Less than a mile from the Gaffney Premium Outlets, the property is surrounded by strong national tenants including Starbucks, Zaxby’s, Hamrick’s, and multiple hotel flags—creating a destination environment ideal for retail, service, or hospitality uses.
With daily traffic counts exceeding 52,000 vehicles on I-85, this site benefits from both local draw and regional pass-through volume, making it a compelling opportunity for investors seeking visibility, infrastructure, and long-term growth potential.

Gaffney’s identity as a regional hub—nicknamed the “Peach Capital”—is bolstered by its position between Charlotte and Greenville, drawing both tourist and commuter dollars. With Cherokee County’s strong manufacturing and retail employment base, plus the annual draw of premium outlets and Ivy League‑caliber amenities, the site uniquely blends local economic stability and regional appeal—making it a strategic and financially sound development investment.

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