Scottdale, GA
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$177 Avg asking sale price
$23 Avg asking lease rate
5,198 SF Avg unit lease size
17,816 SF Avg building size for sale
7.64% Average cap rate

Scottdale's Demographic Profile

Scottdale has 4,998 households and a median income of $72,390, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A +1% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 11,215
# Households 4,998
Median age 38
Median household income $72,390
Avg household size 2.0
Renter-occupied housing units 3,073
5-year population change +1%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Scottdale $113 27,448 SF 8.50%
North Decatur $269 12,721 SF 8.62%
Decatur $315 11,120 SF 9.34%
Tucker $253 14,648 SF 8.62%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Scottdale $229 11,783 SF
North Decatur $403 7,138 SF
Avondale Estates $190 17,066 SF
Decatur $227 7,415 SF
Druid Hills $418 8,636 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
North Decatur $664 16,627 SF 6.50%
Druid Hills $241 13,340 SF 6.50%
Tucker $118 53,275 SF 6.08%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Scottdale

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

Memorial Drive Medical Office Campus

Decatur, GA

  • Office Building
  • 8.50% Cap Rate
  • $3,098,000
For Sale

218 Laredo Dr

Decatur, GA 30030

  • 6,996 SF Industrial Building
  • $1,995,000
For Sale

Decatur Auto Repair - Seller Financing

Decatur, GA 30033

  • 6,500 SF Retail Building
  • 6.50% Cap Rate
  • $1,743,500
For Sale

Potential Conversion to Behavioral Health

Tucker, GA 30084

  • 42,528 SF Health Care Building
  • $6,000,000
For Sale

2661 E College Ave

Decatur, GA 30030

  • 0.68 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $1,895,000
For Sale

2774 E Ponce De Leon Ave

Decatur, GA 30030

  • 17,066 SF Retail Building
  • $3,250,000

Average Price For Sale

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Scottdale pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Scottdale $177 17,816 SF
Clarkston $373 3,348 SF
North Decatur $359 13,544 SF
Avondale Estates $332 12,031 SF
Decatur $281 18,145 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Scottdale alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Scottdale or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Scottdale 11,215 4,998 38 $72,390 2 3,073 1%
North Decatur 19,633 9,710 41 $94,808 2 4,723 2%
Decatur 26,158 10,703 41 $132,259 2 4,215 1%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Scottdale, GA and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Scottdale

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Is Scottdale a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Scottdale offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Scottdale?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Scottdale. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Scottdale?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Scottdale. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Scottdale compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Scottdale. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Scottdale acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Scottdale, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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