6496 GA-85, Riverdale, GA 30274 presents an exceptional owner-user, investment, and redevelopment opportunity strategically positioned along a heavily trafficked commercial corridor in Riverdale, Georgia, within Clayton County's Riverdale/Jonesboro submarket. The offering comprises a 1186-square-foot freestanding building, originally constructed in 1959 and currently built out as restaurant space, situated on a 2.54-acre parcel zoned General Business (GB) with 186 feet of frontage along GA-85 Highway. The property will be delivered vacant, allowing an incoming owner-user to occupy and operate the space directly, an investor to lease it out for income, or a developer to reposition the site to its full potential. The site is well configured for the demands of a high-visibility commercial corridor, offering 30 surface parking spaces, a low parking-to-building ratio, and strong roadway exposure enhanced by pylon signage. Access and traffic flow are supported by a signalized intersection and a dedicated turn lane, while nearby bus service adds a complementary transit connection. The improvements are air-conditioned and positioned to accommodate a car-oriented customer base. With a building floor area ratio of just 0.01, the parcel is significantly underutilized relative to its footprint, positioning the asset as a compelling candidate for redevelopment or expansion under its flexible GB zoning. The location further benefits from its proximity to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport the world's busiest airport situated approximately 12 minutes from the site, reinforcing the corridor's long-term commercial demand drivers. Whether acquired as a turnkey owner-user restaurant location, a value-add investment, or repositioned for a larger ground-up development, 6496 GA-85 offers owner-users, investors, and developers a rare combination of exceptional visibility, functional restaurant improvements, and substantial land value along an established Metro Atlanta thoroughfare. Property Website: http://www.6496ga-85.com
| MLS # | 10808407 |
|---|---|
| Listing Type | For Sale |
| Sub-Type | Resale |
| Status | Active |
| Year | 1959 |
| Days On Site | 62 |
| Listing Provided By | Compass | Donna Smiley |
| SQ Feet | 1,186 |
|---|---|
| Zoning | General Commercial |
| Acreage | 2.56 |
| Cooling | Central Air |
|---|---|
| Cooling Yes / No | Yes |
| Heating | Central |
| Heating Yes / No | Yes |
| Lot Features | Near Public Transit |
|---|---|
| Construction Materials | Concrete, Frame, Wood Siding |
| Attached Garage Yes / No | No |
|---|---|
| Garage Yes / No | No |
| Parking Features | Parking Lot |
| Utilities | Electricity Available, High Speed Internet |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Public Sewer |
| Tax Annual Amount | 5586 |
|---|---|
| Tax Year | 2026 |
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Clayton |
| City | Riverdale |
| Zip Code | 30274 |
| Area | Clayton |
| Listing VS Median (in 30274) | |
Price: $1,000,000 low | high Med: $213,500 sqft: 1,186 low | high Med: 1,355 $ / sqft: $843 low | high Med: $158 On site: 62 low | high Med: 118 | |
| State | GA |
|---|---|
| County | Clayton |
| City | Riverdale |
| Zip Code | 30274 |
| Area | Clayton |
| Listing VS Median (in 30274) | |
Price: $1,000,000 low | high Med: $213,500 sqft: 1,186 low | high Med: 1,355 $ / sqft: $843 low | high Med: $158 On site: 62 low | high Med: 118 | |