Description
Opportunity awaits in the heart of Historic Donaldsonville. Situated on three lots at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Charles Street, this approximately 3,722-square-foot former general store offers a rare opportunity to reimagine a distinctive commercial property within Donaldsonville’s Historic District. The building has been gutted and is ready for its next chapter, providing a blank canvas for an entrepreneur, investor, or developer to bring their vision to life. The two-story wood-frame structure features approximately 1,861 square feet on each floor, a three-sided balcony, an additional rear building, and a metal roof installed in 2019. Its prominent corner location places it within walking distance of restaurants, historic sites, churches, museums, and government offices, while the surrounding Donaldsonville area continues to benefit from significant industrial investment and economic activity. Located within a Federal Opportunity Zone, the property offers compelling potential for a variety of commercial or mixed-use concepts, subject to applicable zoning and approvals. Whether envisioned for retail, office, hospitality, dining, event space, or another redevelopment concept, 520 Railroad Avenue offers the character, location, and flexibility to create something truly special in one of Louisiana’s most historic communities.
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0.17ACRES
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01/2 BATHS
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3,722SQFT
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$47$/SQFT
School Ratings & Info
Description
Opportunity awaits in the heart of Historic Donaldsonville. Situated on three lots at the corner of Railroad Avenue and Charles Street, this approximately 3,722-square-foot former general store offers a rare opportunity to reimagine a distinctive commercial property within Donaldsonville’s Historic District. The building has been gutted and is ready for its next chapter, providing a blank canvas for an entrepreneur, investor, or developer to bring their vision to life. The two-story wood-frame structure features approximately 1,861 square feet on each floor, a three-sided balcony, an additional rear building, and a metal roof installed in 2019. Its prominent corner location places it within walking distance of restaurants, historic sites, churches, museums, and government offices, while the surrounding Donaldsonville area continues to benefit from significant industrial investment and economic activity. Located within a Federal Opportunity Zone, the property offers compelling potential for a variety of commercial or mixed-use concepts, subject to applicable zoning and approvals. Whether envisioned for retail, office, hospitality, dining, event space, or another redevelopment concept, 520 Railroad Avenue offers the character, location, and flexibility to create something truly special in one of Louisiana’s most historic communities.
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