515 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538
$412,000
Property Type:
Comm Bldg Sale/Lease
Baths:
2
Square Footage:
11,484
Lot Size (sq. ft.):
43,560
Status:
Active
Current Price:
$412,000
List Date:
7/09/2025
Last Modified:
7/29/2025
Description
Opportunity awaits in the charming town of Franklin, LA, where this vacant grocery store sits proudly across from St. Mary Parish Courthouse in the heart of downtown. A fixture of the community for generations, this property is woven into the fabric of Franklin's history and now offers a new owner the opportunity restore essential services to the community,
Spanning approximately 11,484 sqft, the building comes fully equipped from its previous life as a grocery store—including cash registers, POS terminals, shelving, commercial coolers and freezer, box crusher and more. BONUS: additional equipment worth approx $60,000 stored at an off-site location is also included with the sale. PLUS: a powerful 175kw diesel generator that auto-starts within minutes after loss of electricity and capable of running the entire building and all systems; a 3yr old 20 ton HVAC system with a 5yr transferrable warranty on the compressor; and a five year old roof ensure comfort and energy efficiency.
The sale includes both the main building lot and the adjacent parking lot, offering convenience and accessibility for customers and staff. Whether you envision a full-service grocery, a specialty retail concept, or a fresh new take on local commerce, this property offers the perfect foundation.
Don't miss this rare chance to bring new energy to a beloved piece of Franklin's downtown and create something lasting in a place rich with history.
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More Information MLS# 2500001065
Listing Info
Delayed Marketing: No
For Sale: Yes
For Lease: No
List Price/SqFt: 35.88
Document Modified: 2025-07-09 15:41:46.114854
Status: Active
Listing Date: 2025-07-09
Listing Price: 412000
Current Price: $412,000
Modification Timestamp: 2025-07-29T16:39:10Z
Photo Modified: 2025-07-29T16:39:10Z
Location, Tax & Legal Info
Multiple Tax Parcels: 2264681175
2264681414
Legal Desc: LOT BD LAWLESS ET AL - MAIN ST - YOUNGER - FIRST ST ACQ 426 338734
LOT BD CONNOLY - MAIN ST - KRAMER - FIRST ST ACQ 426 338734
Location
Downtown: 1
Historic Area: 1
General Property Description
Approximate Age: 51 - 75 Years
Lot Dimensions: Irregular
Stories: 2
SqFt - Total: 11484
SqFt - Source: Approximate
Mineral Rights: Negotiable
Property Condition: Resale
Acreage Range: 1 - 2.99
SqFt - Retail: 0
SqFt - Office: 0
SqFt - Warehouse: 0
# Offices: 2
Current Use: Vacant
Acres: 1
Total Baths: 2
Sale/Lease Info
Lease Purchase: No
Est Bldg Ins: 1200
Remarks & Misc
Remarks: Opportunity awaits in the charming town of Franklin, LA, where this vacant grocery store sits proudly across from St. Mary Parish Courthouse in the heart of downtown. A fixture of the community for generations, this property is woven into the fabric of Franklin's history and now offers a new owner the opportunity restore essential services to the community,
Spanning approximately 11,484 sqft, the building comes fully equipped from its previous life as a grocery store—including cash registers, POS terminals, shelving, commercial coolers and freezer, box crusher and more. BONUS: additional equipment worth approx $60,000 stored at an off-site location is also included with the sale. PLUS: a powerful 175kw diesel generator that auto-starts within minutes after loss of electricity and capable of running the entire building and all systems; a 3yr old 20 ton HVAC system with a 5yr transferrable warranty on the compressor; and a five year old roof ensure comfort and energy efficiency.
The sale includes both the main building lot and the adjacent parking lot, offering convenience and accessibility for customers and staff. Whether you envision a full-service grocery, a specialty retail concept, or a fresh new take on local commerce, this property offers the perfect foundation.
Don't miss this rare chance to bring new energy to a beloved piece of Franklin's downtown and create something lasting in a place rich with history.
Office/Member/Contract Info
List AOR: RAA
Property Type
Retail: 1
Shopping Center: 1
Other: 1
Price Includes
Furn/Fixtures/Equip: 1
Real Estate: 1
Parking
Concrete: 1
On Site: 1
Parking Lot: 1
Road Frontage
Curb & Gutter: 1
Paved: 1
Public Street: 1
Construction
Brick: 1
Features
Handicap Design: 1
Intercom: 1
Walk-in Freezer: 1
Foundation
Slab: 1
Exterior
None: 1
Roof
Rubber: 1
Heating
Central: 1
Heat Pump: 1
Cooling
Central Air: 1
Gas
Available: 1
individual Meter: 1
Electricity
3 Phase: 1
Individual Meter: 1
Sewer
Public Sewer: 1
Water Source
Public: 1
Water Company: City of Franklin
Security Features
Security System: 1
Financing
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Other: 1
Documents List
Flood Determination Disclosure: 1
Originating Details
Originating System ID: M00000300
Originating System Key: 20250707033415256465000000
Originating System Listing ID: 2500001065
Originating System Name: RAA Flex
Location Tax Legal Info
Street Number: 515
Street Name: Main
St Suffix: Street
Parish: St Mary
State: LA
Zip Code: 70538
Subdivision: None
Area: St. Mary
Tax Assessment Number: 2264681175
Zone: Business
Directions: From Hwy 90 Take Northwest Blvd Exit -Turn RIGHT onto Chatsworth Rd - Turn LEFT onto Iberia St - Turn RIGHT onto Main St - STRAIGHT across Willow St - 5th Building on Right - Parking Lot side of building
Property Features
Property Type: Retail; Shopping Center; Other
Location: Downtown; Historic Area
Road Frontage: Curb & Gutter; Paved; Public Street
Features: Handicap Design; Intercom; Walk-in Freezer
Exterior: None
Heating: Central; Heat Pump
Cooling: Central Air
Gas: Available; individual Meter
Electricity: 3 Phase; Individual Meter
Sewer: Public Sewer
Water Source: Public
Construction: Brick
Roof: Rubber
Parking: Concrete; On Site; Parking Lot
Foundation: Slab
Financing: Cash; Conventional; Other
Price Includes: Furn/Fixtures/Equip; Real Estate
Security Features: Security System
Documents List: Flood Determination Disclosure
Documents
Listing Office: EXP Realty, LLC
Last Updated: July - 29 - 2025
Broker Attribution:
337-522-7554
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