Hwy 316, Dacula - 50K Traffic Count
Prime 4.2 ± Acre C-2 Corner Lot | Elevated Site with 51,700 ADDT
Marketing description
Property Description: Hwy 316 & Williams Farm Dr, Dacula, GA 30019 (Parcel ID: 5310-163)
Asking Price: $900,000 ($214,286/Acre) Prime 4.2 ± Acre C-2 Corner Lot | Elevated Site with 51,700 ADDT | Utilities Available (Sewer Extension Possible)
Property Overview This 4.2 ± acre corner parcel at the of SR 316 (University Parkway) and Williams Farm Dr offers unmatched visibility in Dacula's high-growth corridor, Gwinnett County. Elevated topography (no flood zones) with mostly pine tree cover provides a clean slate for commercial development. Zoned C-2 (General Business District), it supports retail, office, restaurants, services, and mixed-use. Water and electricity are available; sewer extension feasible via county process (details below). Flat, cleared potential post-timbering; no known encumbrances.
Key Highlights
Site Size: 4.2 ± Acres (corner lot)
Frontage: 300 ± ft on SR 316; 250 ± ft on Williams Farm Dr
Zoning: C-2 (Gwinnett County)—permits retail, office, auto services, hotels, and more (confirm with Gwinnett Planning)
Utilities: Water & electricity on-site; sewer nearby (extension process: 3–6 months, ~$/linear ft; contact 678.376.7026 for certification)
Traffic: 51,700 ADDT on SR 316 (GDOT 2024);
Topography: Elevated, wooded (mostly pine); no flood zones, wetlands, or branches
Location Benefits: 2 miles to I-85; 10 miles to Mall of Georgia; 5 miles to residential boom and Gwinnett Medical Center
Demographics (5-Mile Radius, 2024): Population 85,200 (up 3.2% YoY); Avg. HH Income $112,450; 22,500 households
Due Diligence Note: No updated survey/soils report available; recommend inspections
Value-Add Potential
Development Ready:Ready for retail strip, QSR, or flex office—fast-track entitlements via Gwinnett's process
Market Context (Dacula / Hwy 316 Corridor, Gwinnett County) Dacula's market surges with Gwinnett's #1 U.S. growth (2024); SR 316 expansions drive commercial demand. Avg. land prices $200K–$250K+/acre; retail rents $18–$25/SF NNN.
Industrial and Economic Momentum (2024–2025) $3.2B investments, 7,500 jobs added. Key projects:
SR 316 Reconstruction (GDOT): $829M from I-85 to Oconee; new interchanges at Hi-Hope/Fence Rds (2025–2028). Source: GDOT SR 316
Sugarloaf Parkway Extension Phase II: $150M+ link to SR 316 (groundbreaking 2025). Source: Gwinnett Transportation
Harbins 316 Mixed-Use: $124M (62K SF retail, multifamily); Phase I Q4 2025. Source: Gwinnett Daily Post
Gwinnett 316 Interchanges: $82M at Hurricane Trail (ROW 2025). Source: GDOT Dashboard
Cumulative Milestones: 50+ expansions; $2.5B capital, 6,000 jobs (Gwinnett Chamber). Source: Gwinnett Chamber EDC
Residential & Mixed-Use Momentum (2024–2025) 12,500+ permits (up 15% YoY); median home $479K (up 4.4%). Key projects:
Apalachee Farms (Pulte Homes): 150+ single-family; sales Q1 2025 ($450K–$550K). Source: Pulte Dacula
Adagio (DRB Homes): 100-unit community; move-ins April 2025. Source: DRB Adagio
Haverhill Estates (Pulte): 80 homes; through 2026 ($400K–$500K). Source: Pulte Haverhill
Enclave at Hamilton Mill: 60 townhomes; Phase I Q3 2025. Source: New Home Source
47-Acre Harbins Assemblage: 200+ units + retail; entitlements 2025. Source: Homes.com Dacula
Homestead at Hog Mountain: 10+ luxury estates; sales mid-2025 ($600K+). Source: Redfin Dacula
Broker Contacts
Harrison Watson, Senior Director Century 21 Results | Ocean Commercial P: 770-314-2920 | O: 770-889-6090 Email: cpcgcre@gmail.com
Aaron McLaughlin, Director Bridge 2 Invest P: 678-521-5043 | O: 770-889-6090 Email: aaronmclaughlin@bridge2invest.com
Disclaimer Every effort has been made to provide accurate information, but no liability is assumed for errors or omissions. Data sourced from marketing packet, Crexi (ID: 1957484), Gwinnett GIS/qPublic (Parcel 5310-163), GDOT, and CoStar Q3 2025. Verify zoning/utilities via Gwinnett Planning & Development (770-822-7800); conduct survey/soils for due diligence.
Investment highlights
Surrounding Area Report: Dacula / Hwy 316 Corridor (Gwinnett County, GA)
Location and Demographics
Dacula, a rapidly growing city in eastern Gwinnett County (pop. ~7,135 in 2024), sits along the Hwy 316 corridor, 35 miles northeast of Atlanta and 5 miles east of Lawrenceville. The parcel's corner position at SR 316 and Williams Farm Dr provides signalized access and ties into Gwinnett's logistics/residential boom. Proximity to I-85 (2 miles west) and the Mall of Georgia (10 miles west) enhances retail/office viability.
Demographic Summary (5-Mile Radius, 2024 Estimates):
Population: 85,200 (up 3.2% YoY)
Households: 22,500; Avg. HH Income: $112,450 (up 4.1% YoY)
65+ Population: 9,200 (10.8%; up 5% YoY, per U.S. Census ACS)
Owner-Occupied Units: 16,800
This affluent, family-oriented base (median age 36) drives demand for neighborhood retail/services, aligning with C-2 zoning.
Market Snapshot: Commercial Land / Retail-Office (Gwinnett County / Dacula Submarket, Q3 2025)
Gwinnett's commercial market remains resilient, with land sales at $200K–$220K+/acre (up 8% YoY) amid infrastructure upgrades. The Hwy 316 corridor sees strong absorption for retail/office pads, supported by population influx. Key metrics (; CoStar Q3 2025):
Retail Vacancy: 5.1% (down 30 bps QoQ; submarket 4.2%)
Asking Rents: $18–$25/SF NNN (up 5% YoY; corridor average $22/SF)
Net Absorption: +1.8 MSF YTD (retail/office combined; +15% YoY)
Land Sales Velocity: 2.5 MSF transacted Q3 (up 12% YoY; avg. $215K/acre)
Under Construction: 1.2 MSF retail/office (mostly Hwy 316 pads); cap rates 6.5–7.5% for stabilized sites
Overall Commercial Context (Supports C-2 Development):
Industrial Vacancy: 8.6% (Atlanta metro; Gwinnett 7.2%)—net absorption +2.0 MSF Q3
Office Vacancy: 22.4% (metro; Gwinnett 18.5%)
Multifamily Vacancy: 9.2% (up 50 bps YoY; avg. rent $1,720/unit)
Gwinnett's #1 U.S. county growth (2024 Census) bolsters land values, with sewer extensions easing development barriers.
Industrial and Economic Momentum (2024–2025)
Gwinnett's $3.2B investments and 7,500 jobs added since 2020 emphasize Hwy 316 as a logistics/retail artery. Key projects:
SR 316 Reconstruction (GDOT): $829M overhaul from I-85 to Oconee County; new interchanges at Hi-Hope Rd/Fence Rd (construction 2025–2028), cutting congestion 30%. Source: GDOT SR 316 Hub
Sugarloaf Parkway Extension Phase II: $150M+ connector from SR 20 to SR 316 (design complete 2024; groundbreaking early 2025), enhancing Dacula access. Source: Gwinnett County Transportation
Publix at Harbins 316 Shopping Center: $25M neighborhood retail (Publix-anchored, 62K SF); sold Nov 2024, Phase I open Q2 2025. Source: Gwinnett Daily Post
Gwinnett 316 Interchanges: $82M upgrades at Hurricane Trail/Winder Hwy (ROW acquisition 2025). Source: GDOT Project Dashboard
Dacula City Core Project: Walkable downtown/government hub (placemaking, retail pads); groundbreaking July 2025. Source: Urbanize Atlanta
Cumulative Milestones: 50+ expansions; $2.5B capital, 6,000 jobs (Gwinnett Chamber); 2025 includes I-85/McGinnis Ferry interchange. Source: Gwinnett Chamber EDC Report
Residential & Mixed-Use Momentum (2024–2025)
Gwinnett issued 12,500+ permits (up 15% YoY); Dacula median home $479K (up 4.4%). Key projects:
Apalachee Farms (Pulte Homes): 150+ single-family homes; sales opened Q1 2025 ($450K–$550K). Source: Pulte Dacula
Adagio (DRB Homes): 100-unit single-family community; move-ins April 2025. Source: DRB Homes Adagio
Haverhill Estates (Pulte): 80-home neighborhood; completions through 2026 ($400K–$500K). Source: Pulte Haverhill
Enclave at Hamilton Mill: 60-townhome mixed-use; Phase I delivered Q3 2025. Source: New Home Source Dacula
Pinecrest Ridge (Chafin Communities): Single-family subdivision; sales mid-2025. Source: Chafin Communities
Silverton (Starlight Homes): Move-in ready single-family; pool/cabana amenities, closings Q4 2025 ($350K–$450K). Source: Starlight Homes
Old Peachtree Estates: 7-lot single-family (R-100); permits issued Aug 2025. Source: Gwinnett Development Permits
Utility Focus: Sewer Availability & Extension Process
Per Gwinnett County Water Resources (Q3 2025): No direct sewer connection for Parcel 5310-163 (GIS shows mains ~0.5–1 mile along SR 316). Extensions are routine for Hwy 316 sites:
Process: Request free Water/Sewer Availability Letter (5–10 days; 678.376.7139); apply for Sewer Capacity Certification ($500; 678.376.7026); execute extension agreement (developer-funded, $/linear ft; 3–6 months).
Recent Upgrades: $125M Rowen project (along SR 316, completed 2023); Maxey St line (Jan 2025 start). Source: Gwinnett Developer Resources; Sewer Map
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