Marcus & Millichap and RI Marketplace are pleased to present a vacant, free-standing, second-generation restaurant/retail building located within the Atlanta metropolitan area at 1971 Mount Zion Road, Morrow, GA 30260 (the “Property”). Previously occupied by Smokey Bones BBQ and most recently by Las Trojas Family Restaurant, the Property is being offered significantly below replacement cost, presenting an attractive opportunity for owner-users or investors to acquire a highly visible asset in the desirable Riverdale/Jonesboro submarket at a compelling basis. FIRST BID MEETS RESERVE!
Built in 1997 and renovated in 2005, the Property comprises a ±6,636-square-foot, single-story retail/restaurant building situated on a ±1.707-acre parcel (74,357 SF) with ±56 surface parking spaces. The building offers dual frontage with two points of ingress/egress, featuring ±235 feet along Mount Zion Circle and ±200 feet along Mount Zion Road, which boasts a traffic count of ±23,200 vehicles per day (VPD). Previously leased on a triple-net (NNN) basis, the site presents a compelling value-add leasing opportunity, with CoStar-estimated rents ranging from $16 to $20/SF NNN. Zoned BG – General Business District, the Property permits a broad range of commercial uses, offering flexibility for a variety of retail, restaurant, service-oriented, or commercial redevelopment strategies.
The Property is located within the Riverdale/Jonesboro Submarket, a well-established and highly active retail corridor in Clayton County, just ±15 miles south of Downtown Atlanta. Morrow offers a mix of suburban living and easy access to the vibrant city of Atlanta, which is just a short drive away. The site offers excellent regional connectivity via Interstate 75 (138,000+ VPD), Interstate 285, and Mount Zion Road (±23,200 VPD)—a key commercial thoroughfare lined with national retailers, service providers, and hospitality operators. Located near the heavily trafficked intersection with Mt Zion Pwky (±36,837 VPD), the Property is positioned along a dense retail corridor anchored by prominent national tenants such as Lowe’s, Publix, Home Depot, Costco, Best Buy, Planet Fitness, LA Fitness, Ross Dress for Less, Lowe’s, and Target, all of which drive significant daily traffic to the area. Located just ±11 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, the world’s busiest airport, the Property benefits from proximity to a massive employment hub and one of the region’s most powerful economic engines, supporting a broad network of retail, restaurant, and service businesses. Additional nearby demand drivers include Clayton State University, Southern Regional Medical Center, and a variety of K-12 schools and government offices, contributing to strong daytime traffic and a stable consumer base. Major employers in the area include Delta Air Lines, DHL, Chick-fil-A, Clayton County Government, and the Clayton County Public School System, among others. The surrounding trade area features a diverse and growing residential base, with approximately 76,000 residents within a 3-mile radius and nearly 185,000 residents within 5 miles, coupled with an average household income exceeding $79,000. These strong demographics, combined with the site’s exceptional visibility, accessibility, and proximity to major retail anchors, position the Property for a wide range of re-use opportunities, owner-user demand, and long-term leasing potential.