Building Details

Year Built 1920

Construction brick

Listing Agency: Southeastern Outdoors Show Phone

Listed By: Jesse Romero · License #394788 Show Phone

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Added: Apr 14, 2025 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 31 at 5:37PM

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Based on property information with market context.

Built in 1920, this specialty property is a solid brick former jail in Old Pelham, Georgia. The structure retains original features, vintage doors, and early twentieth-century architectural character, creating a distinctive setting for preservation-minded ownership or adaptive reuse.

The property is located at 159 SW Mathewson Avenue, Pelham, GA 31779. Its compact lot and unusual building history distinguish it from conventional commercial properties and provide a basis for a range of future concepts, subject to applicable approvals.

Key Highlights

• 1920 construction
• Solid brick former jail structure
• Original features remain in place

Property Analytics

Current Use

Pelham Asylum Haunted ... Haunted House Pelham Inc Police Department

Suggested Use

Top Pick Real Estate Agency Law Firm Dental Office (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Furniture & Home Goods Bakery

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Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

284

Businesses Nearby

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Demographics for 31779, GA

8,883

Population

3,298

Households

2.7

Avg Household Size

43

Median Age

8%

College-Educated

82%

High-School Grad

135.5 sq mi

ZIP Area

66

Density / Sq Mi

$50,450

Median Household Income

$34,706

Median Earnings

$738

Median Rent

$115,300

Median Home Value

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?

Specialty property - Solid brick construction retains original architectural details and vintage doors.

Where is this specialty property located?

The property is located at 159 SW Mathewson Avenue Pelham, GA.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 1920 construction; Solid brick former jail structure; Original features remain in place