28 N Main Street, Ellijay, GA 30540

About this home

RARE DOWNTOWN ELLIJAY COMMERCIAL OPPORTUNITY | LAST BUILDING PERMITTED TO SELL ALCOHOL | RESTAURANT READY | OPPORTUNITY ZONE – Exceptional opportunity to own one of the most desirable commercial properties in Historic Downtown Ellijay! Located at 28 N Main Street, this fully renovated approximately 2,000 sq ft commercial building sits in the heart of downtown surrounded by restaurants, boutiques, wineries, breweries, shops, & North Georgia's top tourist attractions, while being less than 10 minutes to Walmart. Believed to be the last remaining building in Downtown Ellijay permitted to sell alcohol, this property offers an incredibly rare opportunity for a restaurant, winery, brewery, tasting room, cocktail bar, café, soda bar, retail shop, boutique, or mixed-use concept. The building can accommodate approximately 75 guests inside, with an outdoor deck that can seat approximately 25 additional guests, & there may be potential to enclose the outdoor seating area for even more usable square footage (buyer to verify). Located within an Opportunity Zone, this property offers exceptional long-term investment potential & possible tax advantages for qualified buyers. Building & land only are being sold, giving you the flexibility to bring your own business vision to life. The layout also allows for 2 separate businesses under one roof, making it ideal for a boutique or retail store in the front with a restaurant, wine bar, brewery, café, or tasting room in the back. The rear portion already includes kitchen infrastructure from a previous restaurant, making it even easier to open your business. Major renovations include 12-foot ceilings, commercial triple-layer rolled roofing, a brand-new 50-year roof, all-new storefront glass, updated electrical, new HVAC ductwork, new flooring over concrete, fresh interior paint, & custom wood wall finishes throughout, creating one of the newest-feeling & most extensively updated commercial buildings in Downtown Ellijay. Additional features include public water & sewer, high-speed internet, garbage pickup, a 1,500-gallon grease trap, gas hookup for a commercial stove, water access ideal for a soda or coffee bar, sink area, 2 half bathrooms, all-paved access, outstanding visibility, & heavy foot traffic. Conveniently located near Ellijay's famous apple orchards, wineries, hiking trails, Springer Mountain (the beginning of the Appalachian Trail), Amicalola Falls, Fort Mountain State Park, Brasstown Bald, tubing, kayaking, trout fishing, sunflower fields, pumpkin patches, & more. Preferred lender offering a 1-Year Temporary Rate Buydown, lowering the buyer's interest rate by 1% during the first year for reduced monthly payments.

How this list price compares in Ellijay

• List price is 200% above the Ellijay median list price of $539,950 (336 homes).
• Compared with 335 single-family homes in Ellijay: 200% above the median of $540,000.
• List price per square foot is 225% above the Ellijay median of $260/SF.
• All 336 homes for sale in Ellijay, GA.
• 403 homes for sale in Gilmer County.

Figures are list prices from current FMLS IDX inventory (Active, Active Under Contract and Pending), not sales prices or appraisals.

Home facts

Property type

Single-family home

Status

Active

Bedrooms

1

Full baths

1

Living area

1,920 SF

Lot size

0.05 acres

Year built

1935

Levels

One

Main-level bedrooms

1

Parking

On Street, Parking Lot

Style

Traditional, Other

Construction

Brick, Concrete

Roof

Other

Flooring

Concrete, Luxury Vinyl

Heating

Central

Cooling

Central Air

Appliances

Other

Lot

Level, Other

HOA

No

Annual tax

$3,327 (2025)

County

Gilmer

Assigned schools

• HighGilmer - Other
• MiddleGilmer - Other
• ElementaryGilmer - Other

As reported in the listing. Verify with the school district.