865-446-0492
117 S French Ave, Sanford, FL for Rent

$34.63 USD /SF/yr

Retail - For Rent
1/29
775 SF | 1 Space

117 S French Ave
Sanford, FL 32771
Downtown Sanford


HIGHLIGHTS

  • 1914 Victorian building with original 12–15 ft ceilings and a copper ceiling feature
  • Covered wraparound balcony and courtyard/patio potential
  • High Visibility - prime downtown Sanford location, 25,000+ VPD on French Ave
  • Dedicated on-site parking - rare this close to Downtown Sanford's core
  • Move-in ready shell — dedicated bathroom and AC already in place
  • Flexible SC-3 zoning — retail, office, restaurant, bar/lounge all permitted

OVERVIEW

A Rare Blank Canvas in Historic Downtown Sanford Step into a beautifully restored 1914 Victorian on one of downtown Sanford's most visible corners — French Avenue frontage, 25,000+ vehicles passing daily, and steps from the district's restaurants, breweries, boutiques, and waterfront. This isn't just a space for lease — it's a foothold in one of Central Florida's fastest-growing downtown scenes. The Space At 775 SF, Suite 117 is sized to move fast: quick to build out, efficient to operate, and flexible enough to fit almost any concept without the overhead of a larger footprint. High original ceilings (12–15 ft) and a striking copper ceiling feature give the room a character no new-construction retail space can match. A covered wraparound balcony and courtyard/patio add outdoor seating potential most downtown storefronts simply don't have room for. Built for Possibility, Not Just Occupancy Flexible SC-3 zoning opens the door to retail, office, restaurant, and bar/lounge uses — meaning this suite can become nearly anything: a cocktail bar, coffee or tasting bar, boutique retail shop, design studio, gallery, or a complementary concept alongside the established bar/lounge next door. Whatever the vision, the zoning won't be the obstacle. Parking That Actually Solves a Problem Dedicated on-site parking comes with the lease — a real rarity this close to Sanford's downtown core, where off-street parking is one of the biggest constraints tenants and their customers face. This alone removes a headache most downtown prospects assume they'll have to solve themselves. Downtown Is the Draw, Not the Backdrop This isn't a space that happens to be downtown — its value comes from being in downtown Sanford's walkable, active corridor, surrounded by restaurants, breweries, nightlife, and consistent year-round foot traffic. Tenants aren't just renting square footage; they're buying into a location people already choose to spend time in. Move-In Ready — Bring Your Concept, Not a Construction Crew Dedicated bathroom, dedicated AC, and clean shell condition mean the heavy lifting is done. This is a head start on buildout, not a bare-bones cost center — the kind of space where a tenant's vision can go in on day one rather than months into permitting.

RENTAL DETAILS

SPACE AVAILABLE

775 SF

# OF SPACES

1

RENT/MONTH

$2,237 USD /mo

RENT RATE (MO)

$2.89 USD /SF/mo

RENT RATE (YR)

$34.63 USD /SF/yr

LEASE TYPE

Triple Net

LEASE LENGTH

Negotiable

AVAILABLE

Now

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Retail

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Restaurant

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

775 SF

YEAR BUILT

1914

PARKING SPACES

40

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

0.66 AC

LAND SF

28,749.6 SF

ZONING

SC-3

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