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117 S French Ave
Sanford, FL 32771 Downtown Sanford

$2,583 USD/MO

Restaurant For Lease  •  775 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Restaurant
  • Year Built 1914
  • Total Building Size 1,550 SF
  • Tenancy Multiple
  • Building Class B
  • Zoning SC-3
30 Transit Score
50 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste 117 and 119 Retail 775 SF $40.00 USD/SF/YR
Recently renovated commercial space in Historic Downtown Sanford with prime French Ave frontage and excellent visibility as you enter downtown. Traffic counts exceed 25,000 vehicles per day. Beautiful 1914 Victorian with high ceilings and historic charm. Flexible SC-3 zoning allows retail, office, restaurant, bar/lounge, and professional services. Suite 117 includes a built-out bar with small prep/kitchenette area. Suite 119 is shell space ready for custom buildout. Large covered wraparound balcony plus elegant courtyard/patio offer excellent outdoor seating and event potential. Rare opportunity in one of Sanford’s most active downtown corridors.

  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: Triple Net
  • Built out as: Drinking Establishment
  • Space Type: Relet

Description

Prime commercial opportunity in the heart of Historic Downtown Sanford on French Avenue. This approximately 1,550 SF building offers a rare combination of a turnkey built-out bar/lounge space plus an adjacent shell space, creating flexible options for an owner/operator or business looking to establish a strong downtown presence.

Suite 117 features an existing built-out bar with a small kitchenette/prep area, ideal for beverage-focused concepts such as a cocktail bar, wine bar, tasting room, coffee bar, or hospitality use with limited food service. Suite 119 is currently in shell condition, offering a blank canvas for expansion, additional seating, retail, office, private event space, kitchen buildout, or a complementary business concept.

The property also offers attractive outdoor patio/seating potential and excellent visibility in one of Sanford’s most walkable and active downtown districts. Surrounded by restaurants, breweries, nightlife, boutiques, and frequent community events, this location presents a unique opportunity for a tenant seeking flexibility, visibility, and long-term growth in a thriving downtown corridor.

Property Highlights:
• Approx. 1,550 SF total
• Suite 117 built-out bar/lounge with small prep area
• Suite 119 shell space ready for custom buildout
• Opportunity to occupy both spaces together
• Outdoor patio / seating potential
• Prime frontage on French Avenue
• Excellent pedestrian visibility
• Located in Historic Downtown Sanford near dining, nightlife, and waterfront attractions

Ideal Uses:
Cocktail Bar • Wine Bar • Taproom • Lounge • Hospitality Concept • Boutique Retail • Café • Studio • Gallery • Office

Highlights

Prime Historic Downtown Location
Outdoor courtyard for seating
High Visibility

Amenities

  • Bus Line
  • Corner Lot
  • Courtyard
  • Fenced Lot
  • Signage
  • Air Conditioning

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
4 min - 1.5 mi
4 min - 1.7 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Orlando Sanford International 12 min - 5.0 mi
Orlando International 43 min - 34.2 mi
Daytona Beach International 45 min - 35.5 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Spaces Provided: 40
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
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