56 17th St NE, Atlanta, GA 30309

SCENE

Positioned just off Peachtree Street at the intersection of 17th Street, this prime Midtown Atlanta property sits at one of the city’s most prominent and vibrant crossroads.

Nestled at the edge of desirable Ansley Park, it offers exceptional potential for multifamily or mixed-use redevelopment in a location that seamlessly blends culture, commerce, and connectivity.

Steps from the High Museum of Art, Colony Square, and the Woodruff Arts Center, the site places you in the heart of Atlanta’s cultural corridor, while offering immediate access to MARTA, the BeltLine, and major interstates.

As Midtown continues to grow as a hub for tech, business, and the arts, this property presents a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of Atlanta’s most dynamic and walkable neighborhoods.

Culture:

56 17th St NE is immersed in Midtown Atlanta’s vibrant cultural landscape.

This area boasts the Southeast’s highest concentration of arts institutions, including the renowned High Museum of Art, the Grammy-winning Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, and the Tony Award-winning Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center.

Nearby, the historic Fox Theatre offers iconic performances, while the Museum of Design Atlanta (MODA) presents cutting-edge exhibitions at the intersection of creativity and innovation.

The neighborhood also hosts over 150 annual festivals and events, such as Music Midtown, Atlanta Dogwood Festival, and Piedmont Park Arts Festival, attracting millions of visitors and energizing the local economy.

With walkable access to world-class art, music, design, and performance venues—alongside lively public spaces and year-round cultural programming—this location offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with the city’s creative pulse.

Commerce:

The area surrounding 56 17th St NE is a powerhouse of economic activity and growth, strategically positioned at the nexus of Midtown’s most influential commercial anchors.

Steps from Colony Square and the bustling Peachtree Street corridor, the property is surrounded by a thriving mix of Class A office towers, upscale retail, and chef-driven dining.

The immediate area is energized by a steady stream of professionals, residents, and visitors drawn to nearby luxury hotels, cultural institutions, and event venues, creating ideal conditions for foot traffic and year-round engagement.

Major employers—including NCR’s global headquarters, Georgia Tech, and leading healthcare institutions—fuel continued economic momentum, while creative and academic hubs like SCAD Atlanta add to the area’s innovation-driven appeal.

With sustained demand for high-quality housing, office, and retail space, this location presents a rare opportunity to invest in the future of one of Atlanta’s most dynamic, walkable, and commercially vibrant districts.

Connectivity:

Located at the intersection of Peachtree and 17th Streets, 56 17th St NE offers exceptional connectivity in Midtown Atlanta.

The property is just steps from the Arts Center MARTA Station, providing direct access to Atlanta’s Red and Gold rail lines, facilitating seamless commutes to downtown, Buckhead, and Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The area is also served by multiple bus routes, including Route 40 along Peachtree Street, and free circulator shuttles like the Atlantic Station shuttle along 17th Street, enhancing local mobility.

For drivers, the property boasts immediate access to Interstates 75 and 85, as well as the Buford-Spring Connector, ensuring efficient regional travel.

The neighborhood’s commitment to walkability is evident in its 14 miles of sidewalks, tree-lined streets, and ongoing infrastructure improvements, including planned enhancements to 17th Street that aim to add protected bike lanes and improved pedestrian amenities.

This blend of transit options and pedestrian-friendly design makes 56 17th St NE an ideal location for dynamic, transit-oriented development.

SPECS

Adjacent to the intersection of Peachtree and 17th Streets, 56 17th St NE is a distinctive three-story commercial property offering a unique blend of historic charm and modern functionality.

Built in 1914, this 3,613-square-foot building sits on a 0.12-acre lot and is zoned for commercial use, providing versatile opportunities for redevelopment or continued use as office space.

The main level features an open layout with dedicated office spaces, a waiting area, a spacious conference room, and a kitchenette. The second floor houses four private offices, a second bathroom, and access to a finished attic for additional storage. The lower level, accessible via both interior and exterior entrances, includes a full kitchen, a full bathroom, and versatile flex rooms. Additional highlights include 4-5 reserved parking spaces at the rear, plus permitted street parking.

With its prime location at the edge of Ansley Park and proximity to Midtown’s cultural and commercial hubs, this property presents a rare opportunity to invest in one of Atlanta’s most dynamic neighborhoods.

The redevelopment feasibility study performed by Gamble + Gamble and/or survey to be shared upon request.

Property Specifications

Listing Price: $1.985M

Lot Dimensions: Approximately 53 feet (front and rear) by 104 feet (sides)

Street Frontage: Approximately 53 feet along 17th Street NE

Total Lot Area: 5,000 square feet (0.1148 acres)

Zoning: C-3 (Commercial)

Parcel ID: 17010500030245

Building Size: 3,613 square feet

Year Built: 1914

Parking: 4–5 reserved spaces at the rear, with additional permitted street parking