Salem City Council approves sale of West Salem Body Shop

City Council votes unanimously to sell body shop, redevelop into apartments

SALEM – Salem City Council members voted Monday night to sell the old West Salem Body Shop location to Roanoke developer, Ed Walker and his partner Brent Cochran.

The decision was unanimous.

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A written proposal by the developers is for at least 10 apartment to be built on the property. The developers say they plan to invest between $1.5 million and $2 million into the project.

West Salem Body Shop is at 8 West Main Street in the downtown area. The historic building was built in 1928.

No decision has been made on air rights over the Farmers Market.