- For Sale $2,450,000
- Property Type Retail - Freestanding
- Property Size 10,000 SF
- Lot Size 0.42 Acre
- Building Class C
- Year Built 1920
- Date Updated Nov 7, 2026
Description
Located in the heart of Castleberry Hill’s historic core, approximately 0.5 miles from Mercedes-Benz Stadium and 0.8 miles from Centennial Yards.The American Laundry Building is a distinctive historic adaptive-reuse opportunity in the heart of Atlanta’s Castleberry Hill district. The two-story property offers approximately 10,000 square feet of existing interior space, currently in partially built-out condition, complemented by a remarkable ±3,000-square-foot private open-air brick courtyard and gated on-site parking.
Originally renovated in 1999–2000, the building retains authentic industrial architecture, exposed brick, timber ceilings, oversized windows, and substantial open floor plates. Its creative-production history, architectural character, and proximity to Atlanta’s expanding Downtown entertainment district offer a rare opportunity for an owner-user or investor to create a distinctive destination.
Highlights
- Building: ±10,000 SF, two stories, with a ±3,000 SF private courtyard and a ±1,200 SF open-air structure. Outdoor space like this is rare in an urban infill setting.
- Construction: Built around 1930, with a complete gut renovation in 1999. Historic character on modern infrastructure.
- Down Payment: $750,000 (about 31%)
- Flexible Uses: Works for an owner-user, a multi-tenant layout, or creative uses such as office, restaurant, bar or nightlife, entertainment, or event space.
- Hip-Hop Landmark: Featured in OutKast’s iconic “So Fresh, So Clean” music video (60M+ YouTube views), a ready-made story for any hospitality or creative user.
- Interest Rate: 6.00% fixed annual rate
- Investment Highlights:
- Location: Prime position in Castleberry Hill’s historic core, one of Atlanta’s most walkable and fastest-changing arts, residential, and entertainment districts.
- Opportunity Zone Through 2036: The property suits OZ fund investors pursuing a value-add, adaptive reuse repositioning with potential capital gains tax deferral and tax-free appreciation on a 10-year hold.
- Parking: ±0.42-acre site with about 27 on-site spaces plus free street parking.
- Payments: Monthly interest-only, $8,500/month
- Proximity: 0.5 miles (1012 minute walk) to Mercedes-Benz Stadium and Centennial Yards with steady event-driven foot traffic.
- Scarcity: Fully renovated, character-rich historic buildings with parking and outdoor space rarely come to market in Castleberry Hill.
- Seller Financing Available: $750k down with the $1.7M balance at 6% interest-only for 10 years. That’s about $8,500/month, with no bank underwriting.
- Seller Financing:
- Seller-Financed Amount: $1,700,000
- Subject to owner’s review and approval of buyer qualifications
- Term: 10 years, with the principal balance due at maturity
- Zoning: Castleberry Hill Historic Core, Subarea 1.
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Contacts
Michael Wess
Bull Realty
Location
Located at 256 Walker St SW, Atlanta, GA 30313, this property is part of the Castleberry Hill neighborhood and Atlanta market.
Contact Listing Broker
Michael Wess
Bull Realty