This assembled commercial corner with signalized access offers 5.363 acres at the intersection of Mars Hill Road and Hodges Mill Road in Watkinsville, Georgia. With approximately 500 feet of frontage along Mars Hill Road and 575 feet along Hodges Mill Road, this site provides outstanding visibility and accessibility in a high-traffic area, boasting a Georgia DOT traffic count of 22,300 vehicles per day.
Strategic Location: Located just south of the rapidly expanding Epps Bridge commercial and medical corridor, the area is home to major regional anchors including the newly opened Costco, one of the busiest retail draws in Northeast Georgia, Piedmont Oconee Health Campus and the Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Athens, a 40-bed inpatient facility specializing in neurological and orthopedic care.
Designated for Neighborhood Commercial Development per the Oconee County Future Land Use Map, the site is designated Neighborhood Commercial, a category that encourages small-scale commercial, medical, and service uses tailored to serve nearby neighborhoods. This designation supports a wide range of neighborhood-serving development types and can accommodate additional flexibility through rezoning or planned development applications.
Proximity to Top-Ranked Schools: Oconee County Schools have been recognized as the No. 1 county school system in Georgia by Niche, marking the sixth consecutive year and 11th time overall that the district has received top marks — a strong indicator of sustained residential demand and community investment.
Established Consumer Traffic: The nearby QuikTrip (QT) at the next light north attracts over 1 million annual visitors, ranking it in the top 75% in Georgia and 65% nationally — a proven anchor that draws consistent traffic from surrounding neighborhoods and commuter routes.
Infrastructure and Accessibility: The site’s position at a signalized intersection with over 1,000 combined feet of road frontage on Mars Hill and Hodges Mill provides excellent access and flexibility for a range of development layouts, including pad sites, multi-tenant retail, medical office, or service-oriented uses.