1612 Congress Pky S - Bank FOR SALE


Athens, TN 37303
$2,900,000 USD
423-595-8231
1612 Congress Pky S, Athens, TN for Sale
$2,900,000 USD
Bank - FOR SALE
1/20
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1612 Congress Pky S
Athens, TN 37303


HIGHLIGHTS

  • Strong redevelopment or repositioning potential; Prime commercial corridor location
  • 112,529sf of usable space including 2nd floor (mezzanine and basement)
  • Traffic counts exceeding 15,000/day; Approximately 1050' of road frontage
  • Pre-leasing capability before closing
  • Potential immediate income stream (ATM lease)

OVERVIEW

98,529 SF Mixed-Use Commercial Opportunity 1612 and 1610 Congress Parkway South | Athens, TN Property will be conveyed subject to a recorded deed restriction prohibiting future use as a bank, credit union, or other financial lending institution. Seller Access / Possession: Seller is constructing a replacement location and anticipates relocating operations around July 20. Seller will require continued access to the premises through August 15 following closing to remove remaining equipment, records, and operational materials. Positioned along Congress Parkway South with approximately 1050 feet of frontage and traffic counts exceeding 15,000 vehicles per day, this ±98,529 SF mixed-use commercial property offers scale, flexibility, and visibility in one of Athens’ primary commercial corridors. The property sits on 4.70 acres (204,732 SF) across two parcels and is zoned B-3 Intensive Business District, allowing for a wide range of commercial uses. Total Building Area: 98,529 SF • ±31,553 SF Office/Retail (approx. 32%) • ±66,976 SF Warehouse (approx. 68%) • Additional ±14,000 SF upper-level storage (not included in GBA) Property Features: • Two-building configuration • 18 dock-high doors (9 per building) • 2 grade-level doors • Clear heights ranging from 14’–28’ • 89 surface parking spaces • Concrete construction • Built in 1970 • Land-to-building ratio of 2.1:1 The office/retail portion is currently configured as a bank branch with supporting offices, conference rooms, and storage areas, making it well suited for medical, educational, or professional users. The warehouse component offers substantial dock access and functional industrial space ideal for distribution, storage/ Flex space, or adaptive reuse. The property is currently partially owner-occupied and designed in a multi-tenant configuration, providing flexibility for an owner-user, investor, or redevelopment opportunity. Located in western Athens, the property benefits from proximity to State Route 30 (within ½ mile) and Interstate 75 (within 3 miles), as well as surrounding retail, office, and industrial development. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a large-scale, highly visible commercial asset with flexible zoning and strong arterial exposure in a growing Southeast Tennessee market. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: An exceptional opportunity to acquire a high-visibility commercial property located along one of Athens’ primary retail and traffic corridors. This offering includes an adjoining parcel, presenting strong potential for redevelopment, repositioning, or long-term investment hold. Offered by Simmons Bank, this is a structured, institutional-quality disposition with a generous due diligence period and unique pre-leasing capabilities. PROPERTY DETAILS Address: 1612 and 1610 Congress Pkwy, Athens, TN Additional Parcel Included Parcel IDs: 056I A 004.00 & 056I A 002.00 Asset Type: Existing Bank Building + Land Location: High-traffic commercial corridor with strong surrounding retail presence DUE DILIGENCE ADVANTAGE Full Termination Right for Buyer during due diligence with refund of deposit This extended timeline allows for thorough planning, feasibility studies, and tenant strategy execution. UNIQUE VALUE FEATURES Pre-Leasing & Tenant Marketing Rights Buyer may market the property and engage prospective tenants prior to closing, creating the ability to: Secure tenants early Reduce vacancy risk Accelerate stabilization post-closing Potential Income Component – ATM Lease Seller may require an ATM pad lease at closing: $2,000/month income ($24,000 annually) 5-year term + renewal options Strategically located at corner of Congress Pkwy & Layman Rd PROPERTY CONDITION Sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” Buyer responsible for all inspections, improvements, and compliance Ideal for experienced investors, developers, or owner-users seeking control and flexibility DEED RESTRICTIONS (KEY CONSIDERATIONS) The following uses are restricted: Financial institutions (except Seller) Vape/tobacco-related businesses Marijuana-related uses Liquor stores (off-premise consumption) Bars exceeding 40% alcohol sales Adult-oriented businesses Nuisance-producing operations These restrictions help preserve long-term property value and surrounding use quality. POSSESSION & TRANSITION Property delivered vacant at closing Seller retains short-term post-closing access (through August 15, 2026) to complete relocation INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS Prime commercial corridor location Institutional seller Long due diligence period Pre-leasing capability before closing Potential immediate income stream (ATM lease) Strong redevelopment or repositioning potential

FOR SALE DETAILS

PRICE

$2,900,000 USD

PRICE/SF

$26 USD /SF

CAP RATE

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% LEASED

-

TENANCY

Multiple

SALE TYPE

Investment Or Owner User

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY NAME

Simmons Bank - and 3 level warehouse

PROPERTY TYPE

Retail

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Bank

ADD'L SUBTYPES

Storefront Retail/Office, Warehouse, Department Store

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

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STORIES

3

YEAR BUILT

1970

SPRINKLERS

-

PARKING SPACES

89

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

4.88 AC

LAND SF

212,612 SF

ZONING

B-3 Intensive Business

APN/PARCEL ID

056I-A-002.00,056I-A-004.00

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