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Renovated Restaurant Building
For Sale
$1,620,000

28 Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540

COMMERCIAL - Ellijay, GA

Property Size2,000 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$810
Days on Market47

Property Features for 28 Main Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning C1
Subdivision Ar 7 Gilmer, Sub 1
Standard status Active
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Building Details

Year built 1935
Listing Agency: REMAX Town & Country - Ellijay · RE/MAX International
Listed By: Emily Reece · License #407651
Added: Jul 17 Changed: Aug 11 Last Checked: Sep 1 at 11:06AM
MLS# 430901

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This approximately 2,000-square-foot restaurant property includes an existing kitchen area, approximately 75 seats indoors, and an outdoor deck with room for approximately 25 additional guests. The interior configuration can support two separate business areas, with a front retail component and a rear food-and-beverage operation. The sale includes the building and land only.

Renovations include 12-foot ceilings, a new 50-year roof, commercial triple-layer rolled roofing, replacement storefront glass, updated electrical, new HVAC ductwork, flooring over concrete, fresh interior paint, and custom wood wall finishes. The property is zoned C1 and occupies 0.05 acres at 28 Main Street in downtown Ellijay. Built in 1935, it is located within an Opportunity Zone and surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, wineries, breweries, shops, and North Georgia tourist attractions.

Key Highlights

  • Approximately 2,000 SF restaurant building with existing rear kitchen infrastructure
  • Indoor seating for approximately 75 guests plus an outdoor deck for approximately 25
  • 12‑foot ceilings and a new 50‑year roof

Property Analytics

Current Use

28 Main Clothing Store Green Willow Soap Cosmetic Store

Suggested Use

Top Pick Parking Lot & Garage (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Bakery Pet Grooming Service Daycare Center Tanning Salon

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

646
Businesses Nearby
14k
Monthly Visits Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Foot Traffic Nearby

Home Improvements & Furnishings 64% Shops & Services 26% Apparel 7% Hotels & Casinos 3%
Holts Ace Hardware Home Improvements & Furnishings
9,293 visits/mo 0.4 miles
Regions Bank Shops & Services
2,732 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Clarks Apparel
1,016 visits/mo 0.1 miles
Napa Auto Parts Shops & Services
973 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Budget Inn of Ellijay Hotels & Casinos
434 visits/mo 0.4 miles

Demographics for 30540, GA

19,397
Population
11,136
Households
1.7
Avg Household Size
48
Median Age
20%
College-Educated
85%
High-School Grad
196.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
99
Density / Sq Mi
$73,771
Median Household Income
$34,640
Median Earnings
$943
Median Rent
$267,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in South region

7% 2020
6.2% 2021
5.1% 2022
4.8% 2023
4.9% 2024
5.4% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Conventional restaurant - C1-zoned commercial building with kitchen infrastructure and a layout suited to restaurant or retail operations.
Where is this conventional restaurant located?
The property is located at 28 Main Street Ellijay, GA.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,620,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Approximately 2,000 SF restaurant building with existing rear kitchen infrastructure; Indoor seating for approximately 75 guests plus an outdoor deck for approximately 25; 12‑foot ceilings and a new 50‑year roof
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