Athens, GA: ±17,000 SF Commercial Building at 150 Crane Drive (Clarke County)

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Athens, GA: 17,000± SF Commercial Building - Former Brewery at 150 Crane Drive (Clarke County)

BULK BIDDING NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL BREWERY/ RESTAURANT/ TAPROOM EQUIPMENT! See Terms & Conditions below.

10% Buyer’s Premium - Online Only

Pre-Auction Offers Welcome for a Complete Turnkey Opportunity!

A rare Athens opportunity: 17,000± SF freestanding commercial building on 1.37± acres, most recently operating as a full-service brewery. The building is ideally located just off of Atlanta Highway (US-78) in one of Athens-Clarke County's most active retail and hospitality corridors - minutes from the Epps Bridge Centre trade area (Costco, Target, Whole Foods), the University of Georgia, downtown Athens, Loop 10, and Highway 316 access to metro Atlanta. This turnkey layout combined with being zoned "G-C," General Commercial - one of the county's most permissive commercial classifications - this building is very well suited for brewery, restaurant, event venue, food-and-beverage production, or flex commercial use.

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Investment Highlights

Flexible G-C zoning. General Commercial zoning supports a broad range of uses - brewery, restaurant, event venue, food and beverage production, retail, office, or flex commercial - giving buyers multiple paths to value without a rezoning risk.
Irreplaceable corridor position. Freestanding buildings on the Atlanta Highway corridor rarely trade, and almost never with this level of specialty buildout.
Owner-user or investor. Suited to an owner-user seeking a hard-to-replicate facility, or to an investor pursuing a lease-up or redevelopment play in a corridor positioned for significant reinvestment.
Adjacent to the 75± acre Georgia Square Mall site, the subject of a proposed large-scale mixed-use redevelopment - a long-term catalyst for the immediate trade area.

Site & Improvements

Building Size: 17,000± SF, freestanding, single-story
Land Area: 1.37± acres
Year Built / Renovated: 1987 / 2017
Utilities: Served by Athens-Clarke County water and sewer
Parking: On-site parking
Outdoor Area: Indoor and outdoor seating areas as improved by prior operator
Zoning: G-C, General Commercial - Athens-Clarke County
Access: Frontage and access from Crane Drive; secondary visibility from Atlanta Highway (GA-78)

Location & Market Overview

Minutes from the Epps Bridge Centre trade area - Costco, Target, Whole Foods, and the region's dominant lifestyle retail cluster
Immediate access to Loop 10 (SR 10 Loop), the beltway connecting west Athens to downtown, UGA, and the East Side
Short drive to downtown Athens and the University of Georgia campus, the region's largest employer and demand driver
Highway 316 access provides a direct corridor to Gwinnett County and metro Atlanta

Athens-Clarke County Tax Assessor Details

Clarke County Tax Parcel: 073 015E
2026 Clarke County Tax Appraised Value: $1,743,076.00
2025 Clarke County Taxes: $21,399.91

Bidding Starts to Close: Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 11:00AM EST
Inspection: By Appointment Only
Property Address: 150 Crane Drive, Athens, GA 30606
Real Estate Sale Manager: Austin McRoberts, 404-408-5222 or Austin@AMCbid.com
Brewery Assets Sale Managers: Justin Balsam, 706-405-4322 or Dee Moore, 706-405-5215,
Brewing@AMCbid.com

Terms: Proof of Funds Required to Bid, 10% Buyer’s Premium added to winning bid to determine sale price, Earnest Money Deposit 5% of Purchase Price, 2% Broker Co-op, close in 30 days.

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TERMS & CONDITIONS FOR BULK BID ON EQUIPMENT:

SELLING SUBJECT TO SELLER APPROVAL. Highest bidder will be notified within 24 hours if offer accepted by Seller.

All items offered for sale at the Auction ("Items", "Property", "Product", "Purchases") are offered by Auction Management Corporation ("Auctioneer") as Seller's agent, subject to the following Terms and Conditions of Sale, which, combined with any specific terms as posted in materials and on the web, make up the Complete Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Buyer’s Premium: A(n) 18% Buyer’s premium will be added to the winning bid of each item purchased. For example, a $1,000 bid would result in a $1,180 Purchase Price.

Sales Tax: 8%

PAYMENT TERMS:

Invoices over $2,500 must be paid via WIRE TRANSFER only. Wire transfers must be initiated promptly, with proof sent to the Sale Manager and receipt confirmed by Thursday, November 12 at 5:00 PM ET.
We do not accept checks or cash.
Unpaid items will be deemed abandoned and resold, and non-paying bidders will be barred from future auctions.

Bidding: All bids must be submitted using the online bidding system. Buyers are responsible for confirming their bids for accuracy. Selecting the Review Bids function at any time may do this. Bidders will receive outbid notifications via email until the last day of the auction, after which time you must log in to the bidding site to confirm your bids. Auctioneer provides Internet bidding using a third-party bidding platform as a service to Buyer. Under no circumstances shall Buyer hold Auctioneer liable for system failures resulting in Buyer’s bid not being properly submitted. This auction uses staggered closing times and dynamic closing. This means 1 item every 60 seconds will close in numerical order, and bids received in the final minutes before an item’s scheduled close time will extend the bidding an additional 5 minutes. Similar items may be set in a “group extension,” and none of these lots will close until none has received bids for 5 minutes. Auctioneer reserves the right to add to, group, withdraw, or re-catalog items in this auction, as well as adjust minimum bids or reserve prices and extend or shorten closing times.

Representations: All items are sold AS-IS with NO warranty. Auctioneer shall not be responsible for the correct description, authenticity, genuineness of or defect in any lot and makes no warranty in connection therewith. On-site inspection of items being sold is recommended. Auctioneer makes every effort to provide accurate information about the items being sold. However, neither Auctioneer nor its Client will assume responsibility for Buyer’s bidding errors. It is Buyer’s full responsibility to confirm the accuracy of items offered for sale. Buyers are recommended to inspect all items. Descriptions and photos are offered as a guide only. Do not rely solely on photos to make buying decisions; be sure to read descriptions and personally inspect the assets. Auctioneer shall not be held responsible for such errors as posting the wrong photo for an item. When in doubt about the condition of an item, please bid accordingly.

All Sales Final: A successful bid at auction, whether live or online, constitutes a legally binding contract of sale. All sales are final. There will be no refunds, returns, or exchanges.

Removal: Auction Management Corporation cannot be held responsible for the actions of anyone providing loading assistance or any rigging, loading, or shipping company. Buyer is solely responsible for removing purchases within the time frames posted. All purchases must be paid in full before items will be released from the premises. Any items the Buyer cannot hand-carry or remove with a hand truck must be removed by bonded and insured rigging companies, and proof of insurance will be required. Buyers not using a third-party rigging company must provide their own labor, materials, and packing supplies. They must also present a paid invoice and government I.D. at pickup.

Failure to Remove Purchases: Any items not removed in the time frames allotted shall be deemed abandoned and shall revert and repossess to Auctioneer and Seller without further notice to Buyer. Buyer will lose any right, title, or interest they may have acquired. Auctioneer shall also be entitled to reimbursement from Buyer for any costs associated with the removal, storage, and reselling of Buyer's items and any other charges, fees, and expenses incurred as a result of Buyer's failure, including all attorney fees and costs incurred by Auctioneer to enforce Buyer’s obligations hereunder.

Failure to Pay: If Buyer fails to pay the entire purchase price by the payment deadline, the items purchased shall be deemed abandoned. Buyer will lose any right, title, or interest Buyer may have acquired, and the items shall revert and repossess to Auctioneer or Seller without further notice to Buyer. In addition, Buyer will be prohibited from participating in future auctions.

Non-Delivery: Auctioneer reserves the right to cancel or void the sale of any purchased items until Buyer has removed purchased items from the premises. In the event of the non-delivery of a purchased item, Auctioneer shall have no liability to Buyer other than the refund of Buyer’s payment. No claim of any kind, whether or not based on negligence, shall be greater in amount than the purchase price paid by Buyer.

Absence of Warranties: The condition of the items offered varies. The Buyer understands and agrees:

(1) Any descriptions or samples of the items given or furnished by Auctioneer are solely for identification and do not create any warranty, expressed or implied. Auctioneer does not claim that the item conforms to such descriptions or samples.

(2) Buyer or agent on Buyer’s behalf has inspected or has had the opportunity to inspect all of the items upon which Buyer will be bidding or does purchase

(3) All items are purchased and accepted by Buyer “AS-IS”, “WHERE-IS”, and “WITH ALL FAULTS”. AUCTIONEER MAKES NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES WHATSOEVER WHETHER WRITTEN, ORAL OR IMPLIED AS TO QUALITY, AUTHENTICITY, QUANTITY, CONDITION, USEABILITY, SALEABILITY, WEIGHT, MEASUREMENT, YEAR, MODEL, MECHANICAL CONDITION, PERFORMANCE, OR OTHER SPECIFICATIONS, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR WARRANTY AGAINST PATENT, TRADEMARK, COPYRIGHT OR TRADE SECRET INFRINGEMENT

(4) If there are manufacturer warranties in effect for the item purchased, Buyer must make all claims directly with the warranty provider. No statement or statements of any other paragraph herein shall be construed to in any way contradict the provisions of this paragraph.

Acts of Others: Persons in attendance during the inspection, sale, or removal of merchandise assume all risks of damage or loss to persons, property, or merchandise and shall exercise proper precautions at all times for the protection of persons and property and shall comply with all safety and health requirements as directed by Auctioneer, and local, state and federal regulations. Neither Auctioneer, its agents, employees, or representatives shall be liable because of any defect in or about the condition of the premises on which the auction is held. Buyer specifically releases Auctioneer, its agents, and representatives from all liability thereof.

Limits of Liability: In no event shall Auctioneer’s liability to a Buyer exceed the purchase price paid for an individual item or lot. A Buyer’s claim shall be limited to the amount paid for the merchandise, and it shall not extend to any obligation, risk, liability, right, claim, remedy for loss of use, revenue or profit, liability of Buyer to any third party, personal injury, or any other direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages. Buyer further acknowledges that each item it purchases at the sale represents a separate transaction and that no one transaction shall be conditioned upon another transaction. Buyer hereby holds Auctioneer harmless from:

(1) the acts or omission of any party who provided any items to Auctioneer for sale

(2) the acts or omission of the owner or Lessor of the auction site or the site where the auctioned items are stored

(3) any claims Buyer may have against Auctioneer, Auctioneer’s client(s), or any former owner of the property being sold

(4) Buyer’s failure in any way to properly inspect items or fulfill its obligations per the terms and conditions of the sale, as indicated within this document or as announced by the Auctioneer at the time of sale.

(5) Auctioneer provides Internet bidding using a third-party bidding platform as a service to Buyer. Under no circumstances shall Buyer hold Auctioneer liable for system failures resulting in Buyer’s bid not being properly submitted. In the event Buyer provides a deposit or payment using a Credit Card, Buyer acknowledges that it is purchasing under the AS-IS, WHERE-IS terms of the auction and that Buyer shall waive all rights of chargeback based on any claims of misrepresentation, non-delivery, or non-performance.

Right of Removal: Auctioneer reserves the right to remove any person from the auction site and to refuse that individual’s bid, whether offered live, by proxy, or by the Internet. In such an event, any outstanding deposit will be immediately returned.

Indemnification: Buyer shall indemnify, hold harmless, and defend Auctioneer, owners, and building owners from and against any losses, damages, liabilities, and claims, including attorney fees, costs, and expenses arising out of based upon or resulting from:

(1) failure to secure all safety equipment and to meet all applicable government safety standards in removing items purchased or used by Buyer

(2) failure to comply with safety instructions issued to Buyer from Auctioneer

(3) any act or omission of Auctioneer, owners, building owners, or their respective agents, representatives, or employees relating to or affecting the items bid on or purchased by Buyer

(4) the claim of any third party claiming or challenging title to any items purchased by Buyer or claiming infringement of any proprietary interest

(5) the claim of any person resulting from Auctioneer offering for sale or selling the items purchased by Buyer

(6) any injury to Buyer or any other person or property of any type whatsoever caused during the inspection, dismantling, removing or transporting of items purchased by Buyer.

Bidder’s Number: The bidder’s number is non-transferable. All bids made using Buyer’s bidder number will be Buyer's responsibility.

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS

AUCTION REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

You must inspect the property and confirm that you have done your own inspection before registration
You must confirm that you have reviewed the posted materials, including these Terms and the Title Commitment provided for the property
You must provide Proof of Funds showing sufficient funds required to cover the 5% Earnest Money Deposit for a down payment. Proof of Funds consists of a current bank statement in your name with the account number blacked out. Proof of Funds may be emailed to Info@AMCbid.com before the auction.

All registrations must be completed online at our website before the auction. Last-minute registration is not guaranteed to be processed, and it is recommended to provide all documentation 24 hours in advance of the auction deadline. There will be NO opportunity for a post-auction property inspection or due diligence period prior to closing.

AUCTION INFORMATION: All available material and updates are posted on our website. Due diligence materials, Auction Purchase and Sale Agreement, Broker Registration forms, and other information may be obtained by calling 404-408-5222 or by visiting the website.

BUYER'S PREMIUM: The properties will be sold with a 10% Buyer's Premium. The bid amount plus the Buyer's Premium equals the final purchase price.

INSPECTION: Inspection is by appointment only. Please call or email for inspection appointments.

CONDUCT OF THE AUCTION: The auction ends when the highest bid is recognized by the auctioneer. Bid increments and bidding methodology are subject to change at the auctioneer's sole discretion.

EXTENDED BIDDING: This auction uses an extended bidding feature. Any bid within the last 5 minutes of bidding (on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM EST) causes an automatic 5-minute extension of the bidding. When 5 minutes pass with no more bidding, bidding will close with the high bidder being declared the winner.

GROUPED EXTENSIONS: For fairness and convenience, auction lots have been grouped together so that if a bid is placed on any lot within that group, the closing time for all lots in the group will automatically extend, allowing for more time for bidding on any of the lots within the group.

EARNEST MONEY REQUIREMENT: Winning online bidder (Buyer) must deliver an Earnest Money Deposit via wire transfer immediately following the auction (See Auction PSA), in the amount of 5% of the purchase price (calculated by adding the high bid amount plus a 10% Buyer's Premium). Escrow Agent, Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A., is also the Closing Agent. The balance will be paid in full at closing. The successful bidder (Buyer) will be notified immediately following the closing of the auction and emailed the PSA to sign and return.

ESCROW AND CLOSING AGENT: Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A. will order the Title Commitment, which will be posted to AMCbid's website, and will serve as the basis for conveyance of title to the Buyer. Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A. will act as Escrow Agent and be reimbursed for that service by the Buyer at closing, as well as being reimbursed by Buyer for the Title Commitment.

Closing will occur at the offices of the designated Escrow and Closing agent(s): Michael J. McCleary with Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A.: 2500 Daniell's Bridge Road Building 200, Suite 3A Athens, Georgia 30606, (706) 548-1151, mjm@fbglaw.com. Buyer agrees to pay 100% of Escrow and Closing Agent’s closing agent fees, prorated portion of current year taxes, owners title policy, title corrective expenses, plus the following closing expenses: none.

PURCHASING AND CLOSING: The Buyer shall execute an Auction Purchase and Sale Agreement ("Auction PSA") for the property immediately after being declared the successful bidder by Auctioneer. A form Auction PSA is available on our website and at the auction site prior to the auction. The Auction PSA, which Buyer must sign at the auction, contains an acknowledgment that Buyer has inspected the property prior to the auction, is relying solely on his/her inspection, and is purchasing the property As-Is with all faults and without reliance on any warranty of any kind whatsoever. NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO SAID AUCTION PSA OR ANY EXHIBITS ATTACHED THERETO, AND BUYER WILL BE OBLIGATED TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID AUCTION PSA ON AUCTION DAY. Provided, however, Seller reserves the right to modify or amend said Auction PSA, to complete blank sections, to attach appropriate exhibits, and to comply with state and local laws as may be enacted or amended from time to time. Earnest Money Deposits must be in the form of wire transfer only. Closing must occur thirty (30) days after execution of purchase and sale agreement. This deadline must be met unless extended in writing by mutual consent of the parties. Balance of purchase price will be paid in full at closing. Buyer not closing within the contractual time period to close will forfeit his/ her Earnest Money Deposit. Escrow Agent, Fortson, Bentley and Griffin, P.A. is also Closing Agent.

FINANCING: Please note that financing is NOT a contingency of this transaction. Because financing is NOT a contingency, all potential bidders must make certain in advance that they are capable of obtaining the necessary financing to close the transaction.

PLATS/SKETCHES/DRAWINGS AND PHOTOS: These are not to be relied on. Existing legal descriptions are not guaranteed for complete accuracy. All acreage and dimensions are approximate and could be subject to change upon an actual field survey. All stakes, signs, or flags indicating boundaries or location are for general location purposes only and are not to be construed as precise property corners.

EASEMENTS: All property sold is subject to recorded easements which include existing roads and planned roads, power line and other utility easements, ingress and egress easements, and other easements of record.

BROKER PARTICIPATION INVITED: A broker commission of 2% of winning bid will be paid to the properly licensed broker whose prospect purchases and closes on the real estate. To qualify for a commission, the Broker must register by mail, email, or hand deliver the prospect's name and address on the Broker Registration form available as a download at the AMC website listing, prior to bidder registration. The form must be signed by the prospect and the Broker, and must be received at the office of Auction Management Corporation no later than 24 hours prior to the published auction bid deadline. Commissions to be paid only upon closing. A Broker cannot act as a principal and a broker on the same transaction. A Broker cannot represent an immediate family member.

BUYER'S NOTE: Auctioneer reserves the right to add or delete property from this auction or to alter the order of sale from that published herein. Failure to inspect property prior to auction does not relieve Buyer of contractual obligations of purchase. Property sells As Is - Where Is with no warranties expressed or implied. Real property to be conveyed by Special Warranty Deed. A portion of the 10% Buyer’s Premium will be held by Escrow Agent on Seller's behalf as a part of the 5% Earnest Money Deposit and will be paid by Seller to Auctioneer at Closing. No other closing expenses will be paid by Seller. All other closing costs, including but not limited to escrow fees, survey (if Buyer opts for one, although closing will not be extended while waiting for a survey), preliminary title examination, title insurance, transfer taxes, 100% of closing fees charged by the Closing Agent, loan closing costs, and Buyer's attorney fees are at the expense of the Buyer.

Information was gathered from reliable sources and is believed to be correct as of the date this material is published. However, this information has not been independently verified by Sellers or Auctioneers. Its accuracy is not warranted in any way. There is no obligation on the part of Sellers or Auctioneer(s) to update this information. ALL ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE AT THE AUCTION TAKE PRECEDENCE OVER ALL ADVERTISING. Auctioneer is providing Internet bidding as a service to Buyers using a third-party bidding system. Under no circumstances shall Buyer hold Auctioneer or Seller liable for system failures resulting in Buyer's bid not being properly submitted. The Seller does not have any liabilities whatsoever for any oral or written representations, warranties or agreements relating to the property except as expressly set forth in the Auction PSA. There is no obligation on the part of the Seller to accept any backup bids in the event the high bid falls through. Please note that unless specifically noted otherwise, Auctioneer represents the Seller only.

Athens, GA: 17,000± SF Commercial Building at 150 Crane Drive (Clarke County)

Athens, GA: 17,000± SF Commercial Building - Former Brewery at 150 Crane Drive (Clarke County)

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