Originally (The Old Jackson-Mccoy Hospital) in Folkston . Later usage was the Charlton County Board of Education. This 11,874 square foot building sets on a half a City Block in downtown Folkston Georgia on 1259 Third Street Folkston, GA 31537. Call today for a showing.
Prime Commercial Opportunity on US-1 in the Heart of Folkston! Don't miss this exceptional commercial property located at 3566 S Second Street - offering unmatched visibility and traffic along busy U.S. Highway 1. Perfectly positioned beside Harvey's, Dollar Tree, the brand-new Zaxby's, and other established retailers, this property sits in one of Folkston's most desirable commercial corridors. The property features excellent road frontage, a spacious lot, and a large commercial building currently outfitted for a restaurant, making it ideal for food service, retail, or a variety of other business uses. With its ample parking, high daily traffic counts, and convenient access, this property offers incredible potential for investors or business owners seeking to expand or start a new venture in a thriving location. Whether you're looking to open your own restaurant, reimagine the space for retail or office use, or invest in a high-visibility parcel with steady growth surrounding it - this property delivers location, flexibility, and opportunity in one.
Welcome to 6133 Second St - a fully renovated commercial property offering exceptional visibility and turn-key potential located directly on US Hwy 301. Recent upgrades include a newer roof, updated plumbing and electrical, new mini-split HVAC systems, garage doors, fresh paint, and new bathrooms (including an added bath). This property has been modernized for long-term value and efficiency features a tons parking, a separate storage building plus space to expand. Located on a high-traffic, highly visible corridor, this property benefits from excellent frontage and access. Folkston is experiencing rapid growth, with new businesses, restaurants, and major expansions, such as the ICE Processing Center at D. Ray James, projected to add approximately 400+ jobs to the local economy. Just minutes from Jacksonville International Airport, Brunswick Golden Isles Airport, Okefenokee Swamp Park, and US Hwy 301 with quick connections to I-75, I-95, and I-10, this property offers outstanding regional and national connectivity. It's strategic location and comprehensive renovations make it a rare opportunity in a growing market.
This prime commercial lot in Folkston, GA, offers a significant opportunity for development, capitalizing on the region's growth and strategic location. The willingness of the seller to subdivide adds significant flexibility for developers looking to tailor their project to specific needs and market demands. The established infrastructure, particularly the GDOT-approved ingress/egress, reduces initial development hurdles. Charlton County, GA, has seen its population double since 2010. This indicates a growing local customer base and workforce. Folkston is home to D Ray James Correctional Facility. Recent developments (June-July 2025) indicate a major expansion of the ICE Processing Center, merging with the D. Ray James facility. This expansion is projected to add approximately 400 jobs and bring significant economic growth to the region. The site location offers multiple truck routes for import and export, benefiting from proximity to major interstates like I-75, I-95, I-10, and other state routes that facilitate freight movement throughout the Southeast. Zoned General Commercial, which allows for a wide range of business opportunities. This typically includes retail stores, restaurants, offices, service businesses, shopping centers, small strip malls, hotels, gas stations, big-box retailers, and fast-food establishments to accommodate visitors, as well as travelers using Hwy 301.

Folkston is located in Georgia. Folkston, Georgia has a population of 4,350. Folkston is less family-centric than the surrounding county with 21.32% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 25.93%.
The median household income in Folkston, Georgia is $23,151. The median household income for the surrounding county is $45,494 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Folkston is 37.8 years.
The average high temperature in July is 93.6 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 39 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 51.1 inches per year, with 0 inches of snow per year.