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5 COMMERCIAL PROPERTIES IN DOWNTOWN ATHENS
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Premier Commercial Portfolio â 5 Properties in Downtown Athens, TN â B-2 Central Business District â SELLING TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER
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This exceptional commercial portfolio presents a rare and significant opportunity to acquire five strategically located properties in the heart of Downtown Athens, Tennessee. Four of the five properties form a contiguous city block, offering a unified and highly versatile footprint in the Central Business District, while the fifth property sits prominently across Madison Avenue at the corner of Green Street and Madison Avenue. All five properties are zoned B-2 â Central Business District with all utilities available including water, sewer and gas, unlocking a wide range of commercial, retail, office, hospitality, and mixed-use possibilities.
The Opportunity:
Downtown Athens is a thriving and growing community, and opportunities to acquire a contiguous city block â combined with an additional prominent corner property â in the Central Business District are extraordinarily rare. Whether youâre a developer envisioning a transformative mixed-use project, an investor seeking a significant commercial foothold in McMinn Countyâs seat, or an entrepreneur looking to establish or expand a business presence in the heart of a vibrant downtown corridor, this portfolio delivers the scale, zoning, and location to make virtually any vision a reality.
PROPERTY 1 | 4 Green Street â Athens, TN 37303
This well-maintained approximately 27' x 40' double-wide office building sits prominently at the corner of Green Street and E Madison Avenue, offering excellent visibility and street presence in the heart of Downtown Athens. Completely refreshed in March 2023 with new flooring, HVAC, roof, siding, and plumbing fixtures, the building has not been occupied since its renovation â making it truly move-in ready for its next tenant or owner-occupant.
Interior Features:
Large reception area â ideal for welcoming clients and customers
Three offices â one with a closet
Dedicated office with a pass-through counter to the reception area
Two bathrooms
Utility room with sink
The Opportunity:
With its prominent corner location, recent top-to-bottom updates, expansive parking, and a functional office layout ready for immediate occupancy, this property is an outstanding option for a professional office, medical or wellness practice, financial services firm, or a wide range of other B-2 permitted uses.
McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID:
056M D 080.00
Yearly Property Taxes:
$1,442.17 â total yearly taxes | $695.38 â City of Athens and $746.79 â McMinn County
Year Built:
1990
Lot Size:
0.33 +/- acre
PROPERTY 2 | 224 E Madison Avenue â Athens, TN 37303
This one-of-a-kind approximately 1,147 SF 1950s service station is a true showpiece property in the heart of Downtown Athens, painstakingly restored to its original period appearance and offering an unmatched combination of historic charm and modern functionality. The iconic large canopy over period-style fuel pumps serves as a stunning decorative centerpiece, immediately drawing attention and creating an unforgettable first impression that stands out in any downtown commercial portfolio.
Exterior & Structure:
Authentic 1950s service station restored to original appearance
Large canopy over period-style fuel pumps for decor and visual impact
Two exterior restrooms with original period tile
Two-bay shop building with front office and reception area
Two glass rollup doors
Interior Features:
Front office and reception area with polished concrete floor
Two-bay shop area with shop sink
Large mechanical room
Recent Updates â 2024-2025:
New rubber roof
New HVAC system
New glass storefront
New glass rollup doors
Interior and exterior paint
Polished concrete floor in the office area
Some updated wiring
The Opportunity:
Whether envisioned as a boutique retail destination, a unique food and beverage concept, an automotive themed business, an event space, or a one-of-a-kind office environment, this lovingly restored approximately 1,147 SF 1950s service station offers a character and presence that simply cannot be replicated.
McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID:
0056M D 063.00
Yearly Property Taxes:
$548.44 â total yearly taxes | $264.45 â City of Athens and $284.00 â McMinn County
Year Built:
1955
Lot Size:
75 x 83.4 | 0.13 +/- acre
PROPERTY 3 | 225 E Washington Avenue â Athens, TN 37303
This versatile approximately 2,100 SF commercial space occupies a prominent corner position at E Washington Avenue and Green Street in the heart of Downtown Athens, offering excellent visibility and accessibility in the B-2 Central Business District. The open and adaptable floor plan makes this property an ideal candidate for retail, office, creative, or light commercial use.
Interior Features:
Large open room â ideal for retail, showroom, workspace, or event use
Dedicated office area
Break room
Full bathroom with walk-in shower
The Opportunity:
With its prominent corner location, generous open floor plan, private office space, and full bathroom with walk-in shower, this approximately 2,100 SF property offers outstanding flexibility for a wide variety of business concepts. Whether used as a standalone commercial space or as part of the larger contiguous city block portfolio, this corner property adds tremendous visibility, value, and versatility to the overall offering.
McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID:
056M D 046.00
Yearly Property Taxes:
$1,167.11 â total yearly taxes | $562.76 â City of Athens and $604.36 â McMinn County
Year Built:
1981
Lot Size:
75 x 83.4 | 0.13 +/- acre
PROPERTY 4 | 221 E Washington Avenue â Athens, TN 37303
This impressive two-story commercial building offers approximately 6,720 SF of versatile space â with approximately 3,360 SF on each level â and stands as a substantial and flexible property in the Downtown Athens portfolio. With two large storefront doors on the main level large enough to drive a vehicle through, a rear rollup door, and expansive open floor plans on both levels, this building offers extraordinary potential for a wide range of commercial, industrial, retail, or creative uses.
Main Level â Approximately 3,360 SF:
Two large storefront doors â wide enough to accommodate vehicle entry
Rollup door on the rear of the building for additional access and loading
Mostly open floor plan offering tremendous flexibility
Office area with bathroom
Upper Level â Approximately 3,360 SF:
Mostly open floor plan
Stunning exposed brick walls â offering exceptional character and aesthetic appeal ideal for creative, hospitality, or boutique retail concepts
The Opportunity:
Buildings of this scale, character, and flexibility in a Downtown Athens B-2 Central Business District location are extraordinarily rare. Whether envisioned as a showroom, event venue, creative workspace, brewery, restaurant, retail destination, or mixed-use development, this approximately 6,720 SF two-story building is a truly remarkable asset within the overall portfolio.
McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID:
056M D 047.00
Yearly Property Taxes:
$1,876.91 â total yearly taxes | $905.00 â City of Athens and $971.71 â McMinn County
Year Built:
1920
Lot Size:
0.11 +/- acre
PROPERTY 5 | 220 E Madison Avenue â Athens, TN 37303
This strategically situated 0.11+/- acre lot located directly behind 221 E Washington Avenue serves as a valuable and complementary addition to the overall Downtown Athens commercial portfolio. Whether utilized as dedicated parking, future expansion space, or as part of a larger redevelopment vision, this lot adds a meaningful layer of flexibility and potential to the contiguous city block offering.
Property Details:
0.11+/- acre lot
Located directly behind 221 E Washington Avenue
Zoned B-2 â Central Business District
Ideal for parking or future development
The Opportunity:
In a downtown commercial setting where land is at a premium, an additional lot of this nature provides invaluable options for parking, expansion, or future development. As part of the larger five-property portfolio in Downtown Athens, this lot rounds out an already exceptional commercial offering and adds tremendous long-term value and versatility for any buyer or developer with a vision for the future of this remarkable downtown corridor.
McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID:
056M D 062.00
Yearly Property Taxes:
$154.67 â total yearly taxes | $74.58 â City of Athens and $80.09 â Knox County
Lot Size:
41.8 x 83.4 | 0.11 +/- acre
CATALOG TEXT BELOW:
1 - PROPERTY 1 | 4 Green Street â Athens, TN 37303 This well-maintained approximately 27' x 40' double-wide office building sits prominently at the corner of Green Street and E Madison Avenue, offering excellent visibility and street presence in the heart of Downtown Athens. Completely refreshed in March 2023 with new flooring, HVAC, roof, siding, and plumbing fixtures, the building has not been occupied since its renovation â making it truly move-in ready for its next tenant or owner-occupant. Interior Features: Large reception area â ideal for welcoming clients and customers Three offices â one with a closet Dedicated office with a pass-through counter to the reception area Two bathrooms Utility room with sink The Opportunity: With its prominent corner location, recent top-to-bottom updates, expansive parking, and a functional office layout ready for immediate occupancy, this property is an outstanding option for a professional office, medical or wellness practice, financial services firm, or a wide range of other B-2 permitted uses. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 056M D 080.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $1,442.17 â total yearly taxes | $695.38 â City of Athens and $746.79 â McMinn County Year Built: 1990 Lot Size: 0.33 +/- acre
2 - PROPERTY 2 | 224 E Madison Avenue â Athens, TN 373 This one-of-a-kind approximately 1,147 SF 1950s service station is a true showpiece property in the heart of Downtown Athens, painstakingly restored to its original period appearance and offering an unmatched combination of historic charm and modern functionality. The iconic large canopy over period-style fuel pumps serves as a stunning decorative centerpiece, immediately drawing attention and creating an unforgettable first impression that stands out in any downtown commercial portfolio. Exterior & Structure: Authentic 1950s service station restored to original appearance Large canopy over period-style fuel pumps for decor and visual impact Two exterior restrooms with original period tile Two-bay shop building with front office and reception area Two glass rollup doors Interior Features: Front office and reception area with polished concrete floor Two-bay shop area with shop sink Large mechanical room Recent Updates â 2024-2025: New rubber roof New HVAC system New glass storefront New glass rollup doors Interior and exterior paint Polished concrete floor in the office area Some updated wiring The Opportunity: Whether envisioned as a boutique retail destination, a unique food and beverage concept, an automotive themed business, an event space, or a one-of-a-kind office environment, this lovingly restored approximately 1,147 SF 1950s service station offers a character and presence that simply cannot be replicated. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 0056M D 063.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $548.44 â total yearly taxes | $264.45 â City of Athens and $284.00 â McMinn County Year Built: 1955 Lot Size: 75 x 83.4 | 0.13 +/- acre
3 - PROPERTY 3 | 225 E Washington Avenue â Athens, TN3 This versatile approximately 2,100 SF commercial space occupies a prominent corner position at E Washington Avenue and Green Street in the heart of Downtown Athens, offering excellent visibility and accessibility in the B-2 Central Business District. The open and adaptable floor plan makes this property an ideal candidate for retail, office, creative, or light commercial use. Interior Features: Large open room â ideal for retail, showroom, workspace, or event use Dedicated office area Break room Full bathroom with walk-in shower The Opportunity: With its prominent corner location, generous open floor plan, private office space, and full bathroom with walk-in shower, this approximately 2,100 SF property offers outstanding flexibility for a wide variety of business concepts. Whether used as a standalone commercial space or as part of the larger contiguous city block portfolio, this corner property adds tremendous visibility, value, and versatility to the overall offering. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 056M D 046.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $1,167.11 â total yearly taxes | $562.76 â City of Athens and $604.36 â McMinn County Year Built: 1981 Lot Size: 75 x 83.4 | 0.13 +/- acre
4 - PROPERTY 4 | 221 E Washington Avenue â Athens, TN3 This impressive two-story commercial building offers approximately 6,720 SF of versatile space â with approximately 3,360 SF on each level â and stands as a substantial and flexible property in the Downtown Athens portfolio. With two large storefront doors on the main level large enough to drive a vehicle through, a rear rollup door, and expansive open floor plans on both levels, this building offers extraordinary potential for a wide range of commercial, industrial, retail, or creative uses. Main Level â Approximately 3,360 SF: Two large storefront doors â wide enough to accommodate vehicle entry Rollup door on the rear of the building for additional access and loading Mostly open floor plan offering tremendous flexibility Office area with bathroom Upper Level â Approximately 3,360 SF: Mostly open floor plan Stunning exposed brick walls â offering exceptional character and aesthetic appeal ideal for creative, hospitality, or boutique retail concepts The Opportunity: Buildings of this scale, character, and flexibility in a Downtown Athens B-2 Central Business District location are extraordinarily rare. Whether envisioned as a showroom, event venue, creative workspace, brewery, restaurant, retail destination, or mixed-use development, this approximately 6,720 SF two-story building is a truly remarkable asset within the overall portfolio. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 056M D 047.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $1,876.91 â total yearly taxes | $905.00 â City of Athens and $971.71 â McMinn County Year Built: 1920 Lot Size: 0.11 +/- acre
5 - PROPERTY 5 | 220 E Madison Avenue â Athens, TN 373 This strategically situated 0.11+/- acre lot located directly behind 221 E Washington Avenue serves as a valuable and complementary addition to the overall Downtown Athens commercial portfolio. Whether utilized as dedicated parking, future expansion space, or as part of a larger redevelopment vision, this lot adds a meaningful layer of flexibility and potential to the contiguous city block offering. Property Details: 0.11+/- acre lot Located directly behind 221 E Washington Avenue Zoned B-2 â Central Business District Ideal for parking or future development The Opportunity: In a downtown commercial setting where land is at a premium, an additional lot of this nature provides invaluable options for parking, expansion, or future development. As part of the larger five-property portfolio in Downtown Athens, this lot rounds out an already exceptional commercial offering and adds tremendous long-term value and versatility for any buyer or developer with a vision for the future of this remarkable downtown corridor. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 056M D 062.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $154.67 â total yearly taxes | $74.58 â City of Athens and $80.09 â Knox County Lot Size: 41.8 x 83.4 | 0.11 +/- acre
CATALOG TEXT BELOW:
1 - PROPERTY 1 | 4 Green Street â Athens, TN 37303 This well-maintained approximately 27' x 40' double-wide office building sits prominently at the corner of Green Street and E Madison Avenue, offering excellent visibility and street presence in the heart of Downtown Athens. Completely refreshed in March 2023 with new flooring, HVAC, roof, siding, and plumbing fixtures, the building has not been occupied since its renovation â making it truly move-in ready for its next tenant or owner-occupant. Interior Features: Large reception area â ideal for welcoming clients and customers Three offices â one with a closet Dedicated office with a pass-through counter to the reception area Two bathrooms Utility room with sink The Opportunity: With its prominent corner location, recent top-to-bottom updates, expansive parking, and a functional office layout ready for immediate occupancy, this property is an outstanding option for a professional office, medical or wellness practice, financial services firm, or a wide range of other B-2 permitted uses. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 056M D 080.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $1,442.17 â total yearly taxes | $695.38 â City of Athens and $746.79 â McMinn County Year Built: 1990 Lot Size: 0.33 +/- acre
2 - PROPERTY 2 | 224 E Madison Avenue â Athens, TN 373 This one-of-a-kind approximately 1,147 SF 1950s service station is a true showpiece property in the heart of Downtown Athens, painstakingly restored to its original period appearance and offering an unmatched combination of historic charm and modern functionality. The iconic large canopy over period-style fuel pumps serves as a stunning decorative centerpiece, immediately drawing attention and creating an unforgettable first impression that stands out in any downtown commercial portfolio. Exterior & Structure: Authentic 1950s service station restored to original appearance Large canopy over period-style fuel pumps for decor and visual impact Two exterior restrooms with original period tile Two-bay shop building with front office and reception area Two glass rollup doors Interior Features: Front office and reception area with polished concrete floor Two-bay shop area with shop sink Large mechanical room Recent Updates â 2024-2025: New rubber roof New HVAC system New glass storefront New glass rollup doors Interior and exterior paint Polished concrete floor in the office area Some updated wiring The Opportunity: Whether envisioned as a boutique retail destination, a unique food and beverage concept, an automotive themed business, an event space, or a one-of-a-kind office environment, this lovingly restored approximately 1,147 SF 1950s service station offers a character and presence that simply cannot be replicated. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 0056M D 063.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $548.44 â total yearly taxes | $264.45 â City of Athens and $284.00 â McMinn County Year Built: 1955 Lot Size: 75 x 83.4 | 0.13 +/- acre
3 - PROPERTY 3 | 225 E Washington Avenue â Athens, TN3 This versatile approximately 2,100 SF commercial space occupies a prominent corner position at E Washington Avenue and Green Street in the heart of Downtown Athens, offering excellent visibility and accessibility in the B-2 Central Business District. The open and adaptable floor plan makes this property an ideal candidate for retail, office, creative, or light commercial use. Interior Features: Large open room â ideal for retail, showroom, workspace, or event use Dedicated office area Break room Full bathroom with walk-in shower The Opportunity: With its prominent corner location, generous open floor plan, private office space, and full bathroom with walk-in shower, this approximately 2,100 SF property offers outstanding flexibility for a wide variety of business concepts. Whether used as a standalone commercial space or as part of the larger contiguous city block portfolio, this corner property adds tremendous visibility, value, and versatility to the overall offering. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 056M D 046.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $1,167.11 â total yearly taxes | $562.76 â City of Athens and $604.36 â McMinn County Year Built: 1981 Lot Size: 75 x 83.4 | 0.13 +/- acre
4 - PROPERTY 4 | 221 E Washington Avenue â Athens, TN3 This impressive two-story commercial building offers approximately 6,720 SF of versatile space â with approximately 3,360 SF on each level â and stands as a substantial and flexible property in the Downtown Athens portfolio. With two large storefront doors on the main level large enough to drive a vehicle through, a rear rollup door, and expansive open floor plans on both levels, this building offers extraordinary potential for a wide range of commercial, industrial, retail, or creative uses. Main Level â Approximately 3,360 SF: Two large storefront doors â wide enough to accommodate vehicle entry Rollup door on the rear of the building for additional access and loading Mostly open floor plan offering tremendous flexibility Office area with bathroom Upper Level â Approximately 3,360 SF: Mostly open floor plan Stunning exposed brick walls â offering exceptional character and aesthetic appeal ideal for creative, hospitality, or boutique retail concepts The Opportunity: Buildings of this scale, character, and flexibility in a Downtown Athens B-2 Central Business District location are extraordinarily rare. Whether envisioned as a showroom, event venue, creative workspace, brewery, restaurant, retail destination, or mixed-use development, this approximately 6,720 SF two-story building is a truly remarkable asset within the overall portfolio. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 056M D 047.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $1,876.91 â total yearly taxes | $905.00 â City of Athens and $971.71 â McMinn County Year Built: 1920 Lot Size: 0.11 +/- acre
5 - PROPERTY 5 | 220 E Madison Avenue â Athens, TN 373 This strategically situated 0.11+/- acre lot located directly behind 221 E Washington Avenue serves as a valuable and complementary addition to the overall Downtown Athens commercial portfolio. Whether utilized as dedicated parking, future expansion space, or as part of a larger redevelopment vision, this lot adds a meaningful layer of flexibility and potential to the contiguous city block offering. Property Details: 0.11+/- acre lot Located directly behind 221 E Washington Avenue Zoned B-2 â Central Business District Ideal for parking or future development The Opportunity: In a downtown commercial setting where land is at a premium, an additional lot of this nature provides invaluable options for parking, expansion, or future development. As part of the larger five-property portfolio in Downtown Athens, this lot rounds out an already exceptional commercial offering and adds tremendous long-term value and versatility for any buyer or developer with a vision for the future of this remarkable downtown corridor. McMinn County Parcel / Tax ID: 056M D 062.00 Yearly Property Taxes: $154.67 â total yearly taxes | $74.58 â City of Athens and $80.09 â Knox County Lot Size: 41.8 x 83.4 | 0.11 +/- acre
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