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Athens,GA 30601
Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Commercial,Retail
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 1,464 sqft
Price per Sqft $546
MLS Listing ID 10623249
HOA Y/N No
Year Built 1950
Annual Tax Amount $5,050
Tax Year 24
Lot Size 10,890 Sqft
Acres 0.25
Lot Dimensions 10890
Property Sub-Type Commercial,Retail
Source Georgia MLS 2
Property Description
1016 E Broad Street stands as one of Athens' most recognizable and culturally significant commercial properties. For decades, this site has been home to Weaver D's Delicious Fine Foods, the soul-food restaurant operated by beloved local figure Dexter Weaver. Known for its welcoming green facade and the famous slogan "Automatic for the People," the property represents an enduring piece of Athens' identity-where food, community, and music history intersect. Weaver D's has earned national recognition for its authentic Southern cuisine and community presence. The restaurant received the James Beard Foundation's "America's Classic" Award, honoring establishments that reflect the timeless character of regional dining. Its motto, "Automatic for the People," inspired the title of R.E.M.'s 1992 album, weaving this humble Athens kitchen into the fabric of American pop culture. For an owner-operator, investor, or preservation-minded developer, 1016 E Broad Street offers an opportunity that goes beyond real estate fundamentals-it provides stewardship of a local institution. Whether maintained as a restaurant, adapted for boutique retail, or integrated into a broader redevelopment vision, this property delivers lasting community significance and a tangible connection to Athens' storied past. This freestanding commercial building totals approximately 1,464 square feet and occupies roughly 0.25 acres along the East Broad Street corridor, just a short walk from Downtown Athens and the University of Georgia. The single-story masonry structure offers a functional dining layout, rear kitchen and service area, and convenient on-site parking-an increasingly rare amenity within the downtown district. The building was built in 1950 and the site is zoned C-D, Commercial Downtown district. Positioned within the East Downtown / River District, the property benefits from strong vehicle and pedestrian traffic, excellent visibility, and proximity to major civic, academic, and cultural anchors. The surrounding area is experiencing ongoing reinvestment through mixed-use, residential, and creative adaptive-reuse projects, reinforcing both the current value and future potential of this address.
Location
State GA
County Clarke
Zoning C-D
Interior
Heating Central
Cooling Central Air
Fireplace No
Exterior
Parking Features Paved,On Street,Parking Lot
Utilities Available Cable Available,Electricity Available,Natural Gas Available,Sewer Available,Underground Utilities,Water Available
View Y/N No
Roof Type Composition
Garage No
Private Pool No
Building
Lot Description City Lot,Corner Lot,Level,Near Public Transit
Faces From Downtown Athens, head east on East Broad Street for about 0.6 miles past Willow Street. The property is on the right, just before the Oconee River. From Loop 10 / U.S. 78, take the Oconee Street / GA-10 exit toward downtown. Continue west on Oconee Street, then left on Poplar Street and right onto East Broad Street - the property will be on your left.
Sewer Public Sewer
Water Public
Structure Type Block,Brick,Concrete
New Construction No
Others
Tax ID 171B4 A002
Special Listing Condition Resale
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