About Second Street N Hwy 1 & 301
This prime commercial lot in Folkston, GA, offers a significant opportunity for development, capitalizing on the region's growth and strategic location. The willingness of the seller to subdivide adds significant flexibility for developers looking to tailor their project to specific needs and market demands. The established infrastructure, particularly the GDOT-approved ingress/egress, reduces initial development hurdles. Charlton County, GA, has seen its population double since 2010. This indicates a growing local customer base and workforce. Folkston is home to D Ray James Correctional Facility. Recent developments (June-July 2025) indicate a major expansion of the ICE Processing Center, merging with the D. Ray James facility. This expansion is projected to add approximately 400 jobs and bring significant economic growth to the region. The site location offers multiple truck routes for import and export, benefiting from proximity to major interstates like I-75, I-95, I-10, and other state routes that facilitate freight movement throughout the Southeast. Zoned General Commercial, which allows for a wide range of business opportunities. This typically includes retail stores, restaurants, offices, service businesses, shopping centers, small strip malls, hotels, gas stations, big-box retailers, and fast-food establishments to accommodate visitors, as well as travelers using Hwy 301.
