Historic Downtown Franklin Commercial
228 E Palmer Street, Franklin, NC 28734
- Added:
- Nov 25, 2025
- Days on Market:
- 172
- Last Refresh:
- May 16 at 6:06 pm
Property Features for 228 E Palmer Street
General Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Office
- Rooms
- Basement
- Parking features
- Parking Lot
- Security features
- Security System
- Basement
- Storage Space, Unfinished
- Standard status
- Active
- APN
- 6594194852
- Lot size
- 0.37 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Description
- PALMER STREETFORMER MACON FURNITURE MART
Utilities
- Sewer type
- Public Sewer
- Heating system
- Electric (Heating), Heat Pump (Heating), Central, Forced Air, Natural Gas
- Cooling system
- Central Air, Electric, Heat Pump
Building Details
- Year built
- 1909
- Flooring type
- Wood, Carpet, Tile
- Building materials
- Brick Partial
- Roof type
- Flat, Rubber
Listing agent Jake Mossman License #325658 (828) 367-9148
Listing office Keller Williams - Weaverville 55 N Main St, Suite B, asheville, NC (828) 658-1900
Listing date Nov 25, 2025
MLS# 4319743
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HighLights
- Prime downtown Franklin location with high visibility and pedestrian traffic.
- Substantial 24,574 sq ft of finished space plus a 6,079 sq ft unfinished basement suitable for diverse uses.
- Turnkey opportunity with elegantly updated, furnished workspace, including an elevator, multiple lobbies, conference rooms, kitchenettes, and 12 bathrooms; much of the office furniture conveys.
- Existing income stream from two leased units (226 and 224 E Palmer totaling 3,018 sq ft) providing immediate revenue.
- Well‑equipped operationally with 13 HVAC units, a diesel generator, upgraded systems, extensive wiring, and adjacent to a city parking lot.
- Historic building with modern adaptability, offering a unique blend of character and functionality.
Overview
The Historic Joines/Bryant Building is a substantial commercial property in Downtown Franklin. Spanning half a city block, this two-story landmark offers a blend of history and modern adaptability. The property provides 24,574 square feet of finished, heated space plus an additional 6,079 square feet of unfinished basement. The location is in Franklin's core business district, steps from restaurants, shops, festivals, and pedestrian traffic. The main structure at 228 E Palmer offers 20,122 square feet of updated, furnished, split-level workspace. Features include an elevator, multiple lobbies, glass-front offices, refinished hardwood floors, conference rooms, kitchenettes with appliances, water fountains, 12 bathrooms, and storage. Multiple HVAC systems provide climate control. Much of the office furniture conveys at no additional cost. Connected to the main building is 208 E Palmer, an additional 1,434 square foot suite with its own portico-style private entrance. Rounding out the property are 226 and 224 E Palmer, totaling 3,018 square feet. Both units are currently leased to tenants, providing immediate income. Operationally, the property is equipped with 13 HVAC units, a diesel generator with a double-walled 250-gallon tank, upgraded systems, extensive wiring, and adjacency to a city parking lot. The building is located on a 0.37-acre lot.
Property Profile
Insight Report
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Office buildings
Location Insight
- Map
- Local Demand
- City
- Franklin
- County
- Macon
- State
- North Carolina
- Longitude
- -83.380709
- Latitude
- 35.181399
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Office building - Iconic commercial property in Franklin's core business district.
Where is this office building located?
The property is located at 228 E Palmer Street Franklin, NC.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Prime downtown Franklin location with high visibility and pedestrian traffic.; Substantial 24,574 sq ft of finished space plus a 6,079 sq ft unfinished basement suitable for diverse uses.; Turnkey opportunity with elegantly updated, furnished workspace, including an elevator, multiple lobbies, conference rooms, kitchenettes, and 12 bathrooms; much of the office furniture conveys.
