56 N Franklin Street
Delaware, OH 43015
MLS# 226010780
2773 sqft
Property Description56 N Franklin St. is a 2,773 SF office and retail building located in the heart of historic Delaware, offering a beautifully updated turnkey opportunity for a variety of users. Currently operating as a day spa, the property was fully renovated in 2022 with new flooring, fresh paint, and updated doors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Along with aesthetic improvements, both HVAC units are newer, and all required updates have been completed in coordination with the City of Delaware Fire Marshal, business insurance, and the Board of Cosmetology.
The building offers designated staff parking along with convenient street parking for clients. The main level features a spacious reception area with built in shelving for product display, a comfortable client seating area with a coffee bar, and multiple treatment or office rooms, making it ideal for continued spa use, medical office, professional office, or boutique retail. For your convenience, there is a laundry room on-site. The second floor includes a private kitchen and staff retreat, a restroom, and additional client rooms, and its proximity to the rear entrance creates potential for multi tenant use.
Zoned within the Downtown Commercial District, the property allows for a wide range of uses and is positioned in a strong and growing market, with the City of Delaware reporting a median income of $99,786 and Delaware County at $133,540. This area has seen significant population growth and has nearly doubled since 2000 and continues to grow at approximately 3 percent annually. Located in a historic downtown community, the area offers a vibrant mix of national franchises and locally owned businesses, including breweries, coffee shops, boutiques, and salons that drive consistent business to one another. The property is just steps from Ohio Wesleyan University, home to approximately 1,600 students.(Seller is related to agent)
List Price/SqFt: 137
City (Mailing Addr): Delaware
Corp LimitPerAuditor: Delaware
For Sale: Yes
Exchange: No
For Lease: No
Lease Rate $/Sq Ft: 0
Previous Use: Spa
Total SqFt Available: 2773
Bldg Sq Ft: 2773
Max Cont Sqft Avail: 2773
Minimum Sqft Avail: 2773
Occupancy Rate: 100
# of Docks: 0
Lot Size (Side): 85
# of Floors Above Gr: 2
Year Built: 1920
Zoning: Commercial
Tax Abatement: No
Taxes (Yrly): 5575
Tax Incentive: No
Parcel #: 519-432-24-013-000
Tax Year: 2025
Property Description: 56 N Franklin St. is a 2,773 SF office and retail building located in the heart of historic Delaware, offering a beautifully updated turnkey opportunity for a variety of users. Currently operating as a day spa, the property was fully renovated in 2022 with new flooring, fresh paint, and updated doors, creating a modern and inviting atmosphere. Along with aesthetic improvements, both HVAC units are newer, and all required updates have been completed in coordination with the City of Delaware Fire Marshal, business insurance, and the Board of Cosmetology.
The building offers designated staff parking along with convenient street parking for clients. The main level features a spacious reception area with built in shelving for product display, a comfortable client seating area with a coffee bar, and multiple treatment or office rooms, making it ideal for continued spa use, medical office, professional office, or boutique retail. For your convenience, there is a laundry room on-site. The second floor includes a private kitchen and staff retreat, a restroom, and additional client rooms, and its proximity to the rear entrance creates potential for multi tenant use.
Zoned within the Downtown Commercial District, the property allows for a wide range of uses and is positioned in a strong and growing market, with the City of Delaware reporting a median income of $99,786 and Delaware County at $133,540. This area has seen significant population growth and has nearly doubled since 2000 and continues to grow at approximately 3 percent annually. Located in a historic downtown community, the area offers a vibrant mix of national franchises and locally owned businesses, including breweries, coffee shops, boutiques, and salons that drive consistent business to one another. The property is just steps from Ohio Wesleyan University, home to approximately 1,600 students.(Seller is related to agent)
Gross Income: 0
Net Operating Income: 0
Electricity Available: 1
Natural Gas Available: 1
Auction/Online Bidding Y/N: No
Original List Price: 379900
List Price: $379,900
Property Sub Type: Retail
Street #: 56
Street PreDirection: N
Street Name: Franklin
Street Suffix: Street
County: Delaware
Subdiv/Cmplx/Comm: Historic Downtown Delaware
Township: Delaware
Status: Active
MLS Entry Date: 2026-04-07
Addl Acceptance Cond: None Known
Property Condition: Updated/Remodeled
Services Available: Electricity Available; Natural Gas Available; Sewer Available
MLS Primary PhotoSrc: Print Without Photo
Listing Office: Howard Hanna Real Estate Serv
Listing Agent: Nicole R Yoder-Barnhart
Last Updated: June - 11 - 2026
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