Lifespan Montessori – Athens, GA

Lifespan Montessori
570 Research Dr, Athens, GA 30605, USA

Sands Investment Group is pleased to exclusively offer for sale the 12,854 SF asset located at 570 Research Drive in Athens, GA. This opportunity provides an owner-user with the ability to acquire a piece of irreplaceable real estate in the growing Athens market at an attractive basis of just over $175 PSF.

  • Significant Residential Growth: New 575+ unit housing development coming soon. The development, called “The Shoals,” is located off Barnett Shoals Road around Dekle Lake, ~0.7 miles from the property. The plan includes 575–745 units across townhomes, duplexes, quadplexes, mansion apartments, and single-family homes, plus 20,000+ SF of commercial space and a mile-long greenway extension.
  • Strong Childcare Demand: The center is currently licensed for 138 students and is surrounded by 8 elementary schools within a 5-mile radius, providing access to a large population of school-age families.
  • Major Employment Growth: Meissner, a life-sciences filtration manufacturer, announced a $250 million plant at 1310 Spring Valley Road in Winterville, ~4 miles from the site. The project is expected to create nearly 1,700 jobs at an average wage of ~$82,000, with operations slated to begin in 2026 and full build-out by 2030.
  • Quality Rated Childcare Provider: The center is currently a Quality Rated Level 2 provider and is enrolled in Georgia’s CAPS subsidy program. Georgia provides higher subsidy reimbursement to higher-rated providers, with quality bonuses of 10%, 20%, and 40% for 1-, 2-, and 3-star providers, respectively. A new owner-operator who advances the center to 3 stars could potentially qualify for a higher subsidy premium.
  • Healthcare Investment: 2 hospitals are located within ~4 miles of the site, including Piedmont Athens Regional, ~3.9 miles away, and St. Mary’s Health Care System, ~3.8 miles away. Piedmont broke ground in September 2025 on a $56 million surgical expansion, while Trinity Health, St. Mary’s parent organization, has announced a $100 million expansion across Northeast Georgia.
  • Proximity to Major Institutions: The site is less than 1 mile from a USDA research facility and ~2–3 miles from the University of Georgia. UGA enrolled 43,888 students in fall 2025, up 1.7% from the prior year. Combined with Meissner’s planned Winterville plant, these nearby institutions and employment centers provide access to a substantial pool of salaried, benefits-eligible working families.

In Cooperation With Sands Investment Group Atlanta, LLC – Lic. #67374 BoR: Andrew Ackerman – Lic. GA #311619

Price

$2,250,000

PREMISES

12,854 SF

YEAR BUILT

1990

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