Explore the possibilities unlocked by this 62.61-acre site along Old Augusta Road within the Effingham County submarket, directly in the path of outward Savannah Growth.
860 Old Augusta Road South is a picturesque, beautifully manicured estate spread across three parcels, affording the opportunity for multi-phase projects. The contiguous tract features a stately mansion-style home and four other homes that can be repurposed or cleared for complete redevelopment. There are also two separate on-site ponds, allowing developers to utilize them as detention/retention ponds.
While the site is currently zoned AR-1, the surrounding area has experienced significant industrial expansion over the past decade, priming it for reconfiguration to meet demand. The property is well-positioned for industrial rezoning, making it an attractive candidate for developers and investors seeking to capitalize on the region’s explosive growth. Driven by the continued success of the Port of Savannah and ongoing investment, including large-scale warehouse developments and nearby manufacturing operations, industrial land in the Savannah market remains in high demand and short supply.
Underscoring Effingham County’s prominence, as of Q2 2026, rents have changed by 4.8% year over year in Effingham County, compared to a change of 3.7% market wide. Savannah market rents have changed by 5.1% year over year in logistics buildings, 3.7% in flex buildings, and 2.1% in specialized buildings. In Effingham County, five-year average annual rent growth is 8.9%, and 10-year average annual rent growth is 7.3%. Overall annual rent growth in the Effingham County industrial submarket is forecast to end 2026 at 3.3% compared to the Savannah average of 2.5%.
Take advantage of the momentum in one of the Southeast’s most active markets with multifaceted development opportunities.