The Virginia Can Company Complex is a 46,000 SF historic industrial property at 315 Albemarle Ave SE in downtown Roanoke, Virginia. Originally constructed for industrial use, the complex features substantial existing structures with architectural character, flexible layouts, and the kind of raw, adaptable space that developers and investors look for in adaptive reuse projects.

The property consists of North and South warehouse buildings with a mix of open warehouse floor plates, finished office space, and common areas. Highlights include exposed brick, original heart pine flooring, high ceilings, large windows with abundant natural light, and concrete and wood-beam construction throughout.

Key Property Details

Total Building Area: Approximately 46,000 SF across North and South buildings
Address: 315 Albemarle Ave SE, Roanoke, VA 24013
Construction: Concrete floors, wood beam framing (15′ x 15′ spacing), brick exterior
Access: Multiple entry points, loading docks, roll-up doors, and street-level access from Albemarle Ave and 4th Street
Character: Exposed brick, heart pine floors, high ceilings, large industrial windows
Additional Parcels: Adjacent industrial lot (suitable for parking or new construction) and four residential lots may be available separately, offering assemblage and expanded development potential

The existing layout and zoning support a wide range of redevelopment strategies, including residential or multifamily conversion, mixed-use development, creative office or innovation-focused workspace, live-work units, or hybrid approaches combining adaptive reuse with new construction on adjacent parcels.