Virginia Resident Converts Abandoned 1907 General Store into Residential Homestead

By Isabella Bernabeo · Realtor.com · 2026-08-01

According to Realtor.com, owner Emma Shaye is attempting to repurpose a 4,000-square-foot brick commercial building in Southampton County, Virginia, originally built as a railroad-era store and pharmacy. Shaye acquired the derelict property for $23,000 in late 2024 and is current

According to Realtor.com, owner Emma Shaye is attempting to repurpose a 4,000-square-foot brick commercial building in Southampton County, Virginia, originally built as a railroad-era store and pharmacy. Shaye acquired the derelict property for $23,000 in late 2024 and is current