Historic town of Gay, Georgia, with 60 acres and 17 buildings listed for $13.5m
The historic town of Gay, Georgia, is listed for sale for $13.5 million, including 60 acres and 17 historic buildings. The property is being marketed as a rare opportunity to own an authentic American town with existing infrastructure.
Why it matters
This unique real estate listing highlights the trend of private ownership of historic districts and the preservation of rural American heritage.
Interested in buying a piece of the town? Well, Georgia real estate saw a rare listing this week, with the historic town of Gay hitting the market. About 60 acres and 17 historic buildings spread across much of the centre of Gay, a small town, are up for sale, with an asking price of $13.5 million. The unusual listing in the Southeast includes commercial storefronts, hospitality venues, residential properties, agricultural and timber acreage, established event infrastructure, and the popular Gay Cotton Fair.Georgia’s historic town of Gay hits the marketGay sits about 50 minutes south of Atlanta. The town has largely retained its 19th-century charm, with original storefronts and historic structures still intact. The properties being sold are owned by Atlanta architect Keith Summerour and his family.
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