102 Phillips Dairy Rd, Palatka FL 32177, Palatka, FL 32177

***Seller Financing Available*** Remodeled, turnkey second-generation restaurant located along Palatka’s State Road 19 commercial corridor within the Jacksonville–Kingsland–Palatka, FL-GA Combined Statistical Area (CSA). Positioned ±500 feet from one of the area’s busiest signalized intersections, where 2025 FDOT data indicate AADT traffic volumes up to 20,500 vehicles per day, the corner site offers ±136 feet of SR 19 frontage with strong visibility. The ±1,574-square-foot building features two dining areas, host/service area, private dining or flex space, office/storage, dedicated takeout room, commercial kitchen, and two restrooms with washable tile finishes throughout. The commercial kitchen includes a 9-foot hood with Ansul fire-suppression system, stainless-steel wall panels, gas range/oven, three-compartment sink, and dedicated handwashing sink. An adjoining takeout room with service window supports dine-in and takeout sales. A drive-through can also be added, subject to conditional use approval by the City of Palatka. The property is served by public water, sewer, and natural gas, with two tankless gas water heaters. A grease storage tank provides a revenue stream through biodiesel collection. The rear of the property previously accommodated outdoor seating for ±45 patrons and offers potential for expanded parking, with a prior operator's parking expansion plan available for review. A separate block storage building includes a washer and dryer with hot-water capability. C-1 General Commercial zoning allows a range of retail, service, office, and other commercial uses, subject to City requirements and approvals. The property previously accommodated a multi-use configuration, with a hair salon and barber shop operating alongside the restaurant, demonstrating adaptability for complementary uses and owner-user or investor configurations. The asset’s improvements and flexible use profile are complemented by its position within the Northeast Florida economy. The Jacksonville–Kingsland–Palatka CSA encompasses ±1.93 million residents based on U.S. Census Bureau 2025 population estimates, reflecting continued population growth since 2020. This expanding regional population base supports continued residential, commercial, and service-sector investment throughout Northeast Florida. As the county seat of Putnam County, Palatka serves as an employment and service center with an economic base spanning government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, utilities, and retail. Major Palatka and Putnam County employers include the Putnam County School District, Georgia-Pacific’s Palatka operations, Putnam County government, St. Johns River Water Management District, HCA Florida Putnam Hospital, St. Johns River State College, Seminole Electric Cooperative, and major retailers. Together, these employers provide an established customer base, supporting demand for restaurant, retail, and service-oriented uses that this asset is positioned to accommodate.