105 W Franklin Street

Downtown Hartwell Commercial Opportunity with Upstairs Potential Bring your next venture to downtown Hartwell. This two-level Franklin Street building offers an existing restaurant configuration, an open, unfinished upper level, and possibilities beyond its current use. The main level includes a kitchen, front-of-house area and dine-in seating throughout. All restaurant equipment and furnishings are included in the sale. Seller reports two newer A/C units and an attached underground cellar at the rear. Possession is negotiable. Explore continued restaurant use, a new dining concept, boutique retail, professional offices or another commercial venture. The open upper level offers potential for residential, live/work or additional income-producing space. Proposed uses and improvements are subject to zoning, permits, building requirements and applicable historic-preservation approvals. Located within the National Register-listed Hartwell Commercial Historic District, the property sits among established downtown shops, restaurants and services. Buyers considering rehabilitation may explore potential historic-preservation incentives, subject to property and project eligibility, program availability and required approvals. Nearby GDOT stations report 2025 estimated annual average daily traffic of approximately 10,300 westbound vehicles on West Franklin Street and 10,200 eastbound vehicles on East Howell Street. For an owner-operator or investor, this property combines historic character, an existing commercial layout and the opportunity to develop the space above. Schedule a private showing to explore the possibilities.