The Collective Center Portfolio
Enfield, North Carolina

The Collective Center & Enfield Commercial Land Portfolio

A historic downtown Enfield adaptive-reuse and commercial land opportunity anchored by the former Meyer’s Department Store, now The Collective Center.

The AnchorFormer Meyer’s Department Store / The Collective Center The Support LandDennis Street parking and support lots The Corridor LandMcDaniel Street / Route 301 commercial parcels PERCCorp HomeReturn to the property opportunities page Guide HubView the full PERCCorp guide collection
Portfolio Overview

A downtown anchor, support land, and future commercial possibility.

This portfolio brings together a historic downtown commercial building, nearby Dennis Street parking and support lots, and additional commercial land opportunities near the McDaniel Street and Route 301 corridor.

Portfolio ComponentRoleWorking Facts
131 Whitfield Street / The Collective CenterHistoric downtown commercial anchorFormer Meyer’s Department Store; approx. 4,500 sq. ft. main level plus approx. 4,500 sq. ft. upper storage/former stock floor.
Dennis Street Large LotParking and support landCommercial support parcel near The Collective Center.
Dennis Street Small LotAdditional parking and support landAdditional commercial support parcel near The Collective Center.
508 / 510 S. McDaniel StreetCommercial corridor landApprox. 0.4464 acres, based on county property panel.
514 McDaniel StreetAdditional commercial corridor landApprox. 0.1508 acres, based on county property panel.
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Historic photograph of Meyer’s Department Store in Enfield
Historic Meyer’s Department Store, the downtown building now known as The Collective Center.
The Story

From Meyer’s Department Store to The Collective Center.

Long before it became The Collective Center, the building at 131 Whitfield Street was part of Enfield’s everyday commercial life. People came through its doors to shop, gather, talk, and mark small but meaningful moments in their lives.

For Larry Perkins, the building is personal. At age 14, he laid away his first suit there. Years later, he returned to the building not simply as an owner, but as someone investing back into his hometown.

The Collective Center became a labor of love. It was a way to breathe life back into a downtown building, create a dignified gathering space, and offer Enfield a place for weddings, galas, exhibits, art shows, celebrations, civic programs, and community events.

Anchor Property

131 Whitfield Street / The Collective Center

The Collective Center is the anchor of the portfolio: a historic adaptive-reuse commercial building with proven event and community use, owner-confirmed commercial zoning, and supporting utilities.

Building Scale

Approx. 4,500 sq. ft. on the main floor, plus an additional approx. 4,500 sq. ft. upper floor currently used for storage and formerly used as a department-store stock floor.

Utilities and Systems

Town of Enfield electric, water, sewer, and trash service; Piedmont Natural Gas; two heating units, one being a new HVAC.

Restrooms and Access

Two restrooms, including a larger restroom owner-confirmed as ADA compliant and approved by local and Halifax County inspectors.

The Collective Center arranged for event seating
Open main-level space arranged for a formal event.
Restroom at The Collective Center
Public-use restroom improvements.
The Collective Center exterior on Whitfield Street
Downtown exterior view of The Collective Center.
Smaller restroom at The Collective Center
Second restroom supporting public and private event use.
Restroom and utilities closet area at The Collective Center
Restroom and utility-area improvements.
Map overview of The Collective Center parcel area
Downtown parcel orientation.
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Restoration and Reinvestment

A building reopened with purpose.

The Collective Center is not an untouched vacant shell. The property has received meaningful owner investment and renovation work to support public-facing use.

Original floor condition before improvements
Earlier floor condition before improvements.
New electrical rough-in during renovation
Electrical rough-in and infrastructure work.
Restroom rough-in work
Restroom reconstruction and rough-in work.
New HVAC being installed
HVAC installation documentation.
Old heating unit removed during renovation
Removed older heating equipment as part of system updates.
Chandelier installation inside The Collective Center
Interior lighting installation adding a sense of occasion.
New fire and exit door installation
Fire / exit door installation and access improvements.
Awning rebuild at The Collective Center
Awning and storefront improvement work.

Owner-confirmed improvement areas

Building remodelingAccess and control improvementsNew fire doorsFire alarmsBathroom improvementsCode-compliant electrical wiringPlumbing improvementsOverhang roof and awning workHVAC / heating improvements

Due diligence note: Some permit images show “300 S. Church” in the 911 Address field. Owner confirms this refers to his home/business office address, while the permits were posted in the window at 131 Whitfield Street during renovation work and accepted by inspectors during the remodeling process.

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Proven Use

A community-based event and gathering space.

The Collective Center has been used for formal celebrations, catered events, weddings, galas, awards programs, live music, exhibits, art shows, vendor showcases, civic programs, and private community gatherings.

The Collective Center is not operated as a club-style hangout or casual open-door venue. It is a community-based event and gathering space where events are planned, invitation-based, and guided by venue standards, including a dress code policy. While the building is a historic adaptive-reuse property rather than a luxury ballroom, it has been used to create a respectful, organized, and elevated setting for weddings, formal celebrations, exhibits, art shows, vendor showcases, civic programs, catered events, galas, awards programs, and other private or community gatherings.

Formal event setup at The Collective Center
Formal event setting.
Live band at The Collective Center
Live music and cultural programming.
Gala table setup at The Collective Center
Gala and catered-event presentation.
Enfield Christmas Gala and Awards floor design
Floor design showing red carpet, check-in, auction, dance floor, AV, catering/service, bar, awards, band area, restrooms, balcony seating, entrance, exit, and storage.

Documented event functionality

The floor design supports the building’s use for formal seated events, gala-style programming, music, awards, catering service, reception-style movement, and planned community gatherings.

The floor plan should be treated as operating proof, not as a code-certified occupancy plan.

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Dennis Street Support Lots

Parking, overflow, staging, and future flexibility.

Two nearby Dennis Street commercial lots provide approximately 16,000 sq. ft. of combined support land for event parking, overflow use, staging, vendor setup, or future commercial flexibility.

Cars parked along Dennis Street support lot
Dennis Street parking support in use.
Vehicles parked on Dennis Street lot
Commercial support lot with event parking use.
Parking lot with vehicles parked
Parking-support land serving the downtown venue cluster.
Dennis Street Large Lot dimension map
Dennis Street Large Lot dimension map, approximate planning data.
Dennis Street Small Lot dimension map
Dennis Street Small Lot dimension map, approximate planning data.

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Final parking count is subject to layout design, field measurement, accessible parking requirements, drive aisles, lighting, setbacks, and applicable code review.

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McDaniel Street / Route 301 Corridor

Commercial land opportunity beyond the downtown anchor.

The McDaniel Street parcels create a second lane of opportunity beyond The Collective Center, offering approximately 0.597 acres / 26,000 sq. ft. of commercial land opportunity near the McDaniel Street and Route 301 corridor.

McDaniel Street commercial land view
Open commercial land along the McDaniel Street corridor.
McDaniel Street land and nearby roadway
Road and corridor context.
Commercial land at McDaniel Street
Additional land view for buyer orientation.
508 and 510 McDaniel Street dimension map
508 / 510 S. McDaniel Street dimension map for buyer orientation.
514 McDaniel Street dimension map
514 McDaniel Street dimension map for buyer orientation.

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Future use potential is subject to zoning, utilities, site conditions, access, survey, title review, and buyer due diligence.

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Hospitality and Market Reality

Regional lodging, local character, and best-fit uses.

While downtown Enfield does not currently have a hotel, lodging options are available within the broader regional market, including Rocky Mount, the I-95 corridor, and Roanoke Rapids. This makes The Collective Center better positioned for invitation-based private events, regional celebrations, civic programs, exhibits, and destination-style gatherings than for traditional multi-day conferences requiring immediate downtown hotel blocks.

This is not a weakness to hide. It is a planning factor that helps define the right buyer, the right operating model, and the right reuse strategy.

Whitfield Street downtown Enfield context
Whitfield Street and downtown Enfield context.
Approximate Dimensions

Working parcel dimensions and land summary.

Approximate dimensions are based on Halifax County parcel map data and are for planning and marketing discussion only. Buyer should verify by survey.

AssetApprox. AcresApprox. Sq. Ft.Visible Planning Dimensions
131 Whitfield / TCC0.1315,706Approx. 59.4 ft, 100.6 ft, 61.55 ft, 90.73 ft, plus small angled segment.
Dennis Street Large Lot0.28712,502Approx. 64.38 ft, 107.4 ft, 175.8 ft, 74.2 ft, 185.4 ft.
Dennis Street Small Lot0.0843,659Approx. 46.49 ft, 69.34 ft, 53.78 ft, 75.93 ft, plus one unclear small segment.
508 / 510 S. McDaniel0.446419,445Approx. 216.5 ft, 86.38 ft, 218.3 ft, 83.7 ft.
514 McDaniel0.15086,569Approx. 72.44 ft, 85.56 ft, 72.67 ft, 86.82 ft.
Total working land areaApprox. 1.0992Approx. 47,881Rounded tax-notice acreage is approximately 1.11 acres.
The Collective Center and Dennis lots map overview
Downtown TCC and Dennis Street overview map.
131 Whitfield Street dimension map
131 Whitfield Street / The Collective Center dimension map.

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Reimagined Use Concepts

Beyond weekend event rentals.

A future owner could continue event use, expand community programming, or reposition the property as a broader adaptive-reuse commercial asset.

Cultural arts / heritage center

Builds on Enfield history, the Meyer’s legacy, exhibits, art shows, and local storytelling.

Vendor / retail marketplace

Uses open gathering space for planned retail, vendor showcases, pop-up markets, and curated events.

Nonprofit or training center

Supports civic, community, workforce, education, or mission-driven programming.

Retail-event hybrid

Combines commerce, gatherings, private events, and community showcases.

Creative studio / production space

Uses the open interior, downtown identity, and adaptive character of the building.

Downtown redevelopment anchor

Positions the property as part of broader Enfield reinvestment and commercial reuse.

All concepts should be evaluated by the buyer based on zoning, code requirements, building condition, market demand, business feasibility, and intended use.

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Strengths and Considerations

A clear-eyed buyer view.

The strongest guide will be honest about both the opportunity and the practical planning factors.

Strengths

  • Historic downtown identity and former Meyer’s Department Store legacy.
  • Approx. 9,000 sq. ft. total building area, subject to verification.
  • Owner-confirmed commercial zoning across the portfolio.
  • Two Dennis Street parking/support lots.
  • Additional McDaniel Street commercial land.
  • Proven event, arts, civic, and community-use history.
  • Major owner improvement history and public-use reinvestment.
  • Town utilities and Piedmont Natural Gas.

Considerations

  • Downtown Enfield does not currently have a hotel, though regional lodging is available nearby.
  • No full kitchen, so the current event model is catered-event based.
  • Weekday conference demand may be limited by local lodging and market conditions.
  • Parking count must be verified by layout and code review.
  • Upper floor active use requires buyer and code review.
  • Future permitted uses should be confirmed in writing.
  • Parcel dimensions should be verified by survey.
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Due Diligence Materials

A buyer-file foundation is already underway.

The portfolio has supporting materials available or in development to help a buyer understand ownership, parcels, improvements, event use, and redevelopment potential.

Available / working materials

DeedTax noticesParcel mapsDimension mapsHistoric photoRenovation photosPermit photosEvent photosParking photosFloor planUtility summaryOwner improvement notes

Recommended additions before public release

Written zoning confirmationBuilding / fire inspection recordsHVAC invoice or install recordFire alarm / fire door documentationMeasured parking layoutInsurance and utility expense rangesEvent rental historyIncome / expense summary

This guide is a preliminary marketing and discussion aid. It is not a survey, appraisal, legal opinion, zoning opinion, engineering report, or building-code certification. Buyer should conduct independent due diligence.

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