Introducing a truly exceptional opportunity in the heart of the Chattahoochee River corridor - 143.98 acres of prime commercial land spanning two parcels at 1601 S Lumpkin Rd and 1650 Howe Ave. This one-of-a-kind property offers unmatched potential for transformative development in one of the region's most strategic and scenic locations. Positioned along the beautiful Chattahoochee River, this rare assemblage presents limitless possibilities for visionary investors and developers. Ideal for mixed-use development, the property could accommodate entertainment destinations, hotels, restaurants, upscale apartments, townhomes, retail spaces and vibrant boardwalk concepts designed to create a true live-work-play environment. With extensive river frontage and exceptional scale, the site has the capacity to become a landmark destination for the Southeast. The property was once considered as a potential casino development site, highlighting both its prominence and large-scale commercial appeal. Whether your vision is hospitality, residential, recreation, entertainment, or a signature waterfront development, an opportunity like this is exceedingly rare. This is more than land - it is the foundation for a legacy project with regional impact.
Vacant landProperty Type
144 acresLot Size
$88,889Price/Acres
Listed by Chester Randolph• Keller Williams River Cities
South Columbus, located between Downtown Columbus and Fort Moore, is a residential and industrial Columbus neighborhood with a river-adjacent edge and a grid of long, working streets. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around the Victory Drive corridor near the National Infantry Museum, where traffic, diners, and service storefronts set a practical, on-the-move tone. Housing leans toward mid-century ranches and modest bungalows, with pockets of newer infill along wider arterials. The Chattahoochee River corridor frames the area with trailheads and broad green views. The National Infantry Museum and the National Civil War Naval Museum anchor local culture with gallery-style exhibits and event programming. South Commons Sports and Entertainment Complex adds stadium lights, fields, and weekend crowds to the landscape.
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Open, partially wooded and grassed land
River frontage on the Chattahoochee River
Approximately 3,000 feet of waterfront
Road access with dirt, gravel and paved surfaces
City street frontage
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Unimproved land
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No boat slips (0 total slips)
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Property type: Land (Unimproved Land)
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Electricity available on the property
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Cable available
High-speed internet available
Natural gas available
Phone service available
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No homeowners association
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Suitable for commercial, recreational or other uses
Listed for cash or conventional financing
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Parcel number 045 003 006
Two lots
Lot size about 144 acres (per public records)
Lot size source: Public Records
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Introducing a truly exceptional opportunity in the heart of the Chattahoochee River corridor — 143.98 acres of prime commercial land spanning two parcels at 1601 S Lumpkin Rd and 1650 Howe Ave. This one-of-a-kind property offers unmatched potential for transformative development in one of the region's most strategic and scenic locations. Positioned along the beautiful Chattahoochee River, this rare assemblage presents limitless possibilities for visionary investors and developers. Ideal for mixed-use development, the property could accommodate entertainment destinations, hotels, restaurants, upscale apartments, townhomes, retail spaces and vibrant boardwalk concepts designed to create a true live-work-play environment. With extensive river frontage and exceptional scale, the site has the capacity to become a landmark destination for the Southeast. The property was once considered as a potential casino development site, highlighting both its prominence and large-scale commercial appeal. Whether your vision is hospitality, residential, recreation, entertainment, or a signature waterfront development, an opportunity like this is exceedingly rare. This is more than land — it is the foundation for a legacy project with regional impact.
GAMLS #10770783
May 14, 2026
Listed
$12,800,000
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
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Vacant Land
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Muscogee County
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043 004 016 AND 045 003 006
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Last updated by owner on May 25, 2026.
RMF2
VICTORY DRIVE
Residential Multifamily 2 District
The purpose of the RMF2 zoning district is to provide a high density residential zoning district that allows only multifamily dwelling types and maintains an overall residential character by allowing a limited number of commercial uses such as assisted, retirement or personal care facilities, and bed and breakfast inns; allowing secondary uses within office, and institutional, prohibiting other commercial uses; allowing uses that enhance residential areas, such as places of worship, elementary and secondary schools, and parks; and establishing property development regulations that are consistent with higher density residential concentrations.
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Victory Drive Overlay District
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Include but are not limited to:
Religious facility
Day care facility
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Housing-Senior
Infrastructure
Bed & breakfast
Public service
Golf related
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Columbus, GA • 31903
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Very good sunlight
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There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 1601 S Lumpkin Rd
$10,728,059
$2.1M under list price of $12.8M
Nearby comparable homes
The Redfin Estimate uses 6 recent nearby sales, priced between $210K to $584K.