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    115 Elm Street, Lincolnton, GA 30817

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    $325,000

    COMMERCIAL - Lincolnton, GA

    Property size:
    1,952 SF
    Lot size:
    0.52 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $166/SF
    Added:
    Jun 4, 2025
    Days on Market:
    368
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 6 at 9:06 pm

    Property Features for 115 Elm Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Commercial Sale
    Property subtype
    Other
    Zoning
    c-1
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    L05213
    Size
    1,952 SF
    Lot size
    0.52 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2025
    Tax Description
    316; 208

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1995

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    Listing Contact
    Sandy J. Butler
    Sandy J. Butler

    Listing agent Sandy J. Butler License #341065

    Listing office DeFoor Realty 6430 Ridge Road, Appling, GA

    Listing date Jun 4, 2025

    MLS# 98227425

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    HighLights

    • Freestanding commercial building built in 1995 at the intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy 378 in Lincolnton, GA
    • Former Huddle House; seating for approximately 45 guests
    • 30 designated on‑site parking spaces, plus 3‑sided dumpster location and out‑of‑view grease dump location
    • Inground grease traps; upgraded HVAC (1 new roof HVAC) and updated plumbing fixtures, faucets, and refreshed bathrooms
    • Modern improvements include Low E windows, new insulated glass on the 378 side, and a new tankless water heater
    • Large roadside signage with 50+/- sign and marquee

    Overview

    This freestanding restaurant building is approximately 1,952 square feet and was formerly operated as a Huddle House. The interior has been updated with modern Low E windows, refreshed bathrooms, and upgraded plumbing fixtures. Improvements also include a new tankless water heater, inground grease traps, a new roof HVAC unit, and additional insulated glass on the 378 side. The space is set up for restaurant service with seating for approximately 45 guests, and it includes a three-sided dumpster location with an out-of-view grease dump location.

    The property is positioned at the crossroads of Hwy 47 and Hwy 378 in Lincolnton, Georgia. It includes 30 designated on-site parking spaces and features a large roadside sign with a marquee. The seller notes the site supports year-round traffic tied to lake travel toward Lake Thurmond/Clarks Hill Lake.

    With C-1 zoning, this building can fit a variety of commercial concepts, including restaurant, café, retail, or professional office use. The combination of updated building systems, established on-site parking, and restaurant-ready infrastructure like grease traps and seating makes it practical for operators seeking a turn-key start in a high-visibility corner location.

    Local Financial Insights For Specialty Retail

    Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

    NOI Build-Up
    Vacancy
    income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
    EGI (Effective Gross Income)
    gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
    OpEx (Operating Expenses)
    recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
    NOI (Net Operating Income)
    income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

    Component $ $/SF
    Gross rent $32.3k $16.56
    − Vacancy −$1.7k −$0.89
    EGI $30.6k $15.67
    − OpEx −$7.6k −$3.92
    NOI $22.9k $11.75
    1,952 SF · lease $16.56/SF/yr · vacancy 5.40% · expense 25.00%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Specialty Retail
    $327.6K
    $286.7K – $382.3K (±1% cap)
    NOI $22,935 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.06%
    Second Best
    Retail
    $310.6K
    $271.8K – $362.4K (±1% cap)
    NOI $21,745 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.69%
    Theoretical Best
    Office A
    $616.1K
    $539.1K – $718.8K (±1% cap)
    NOI $43,129 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 13.27%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Papa's Old South ... Restaurant

    Suggested Use

    Restaurant Real Estate Agency Law Firm Building Supply Dental Office Spa & Massage Center Big Box & Wholesale Store Auto Repair Shop Hair Salon Nail Salon

    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

    Location Insight

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    • Local Demand
    City
    Lincolnton
    County
    Lincoln
    State
    Georgia
    Longitude
    -82.479664
    Latitude
    33.789449

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Conventional restaurant - Turnkey freestanding restaurant building with updated systems, parking for 30, and seating for about 45.
    Where is this conventional restaurant located?
    The property is located at 115 Elm Street Lincolnton, GA.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $325,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Freestanding commercial building built in 1995 at the intersection of Hwy 47 and Hwy 378 in Lincolnton, GA; Former Huddle House; seating for approximately 45 guests; 30 designated on‑site parking spaces, plus 3‑sided dumpster location and out‑of‑view grease dump location
    (706) 833-5313
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    Listing Contact
    Sandy J. Butler
    Sandy J. Butler
    Real Estate License ID: 341065
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    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

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    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

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    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

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    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

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