OLD OCONEE COUNTY COURTHOUSE - 211 W. Main St., Walhalla, SC. Built in 1956 and designed by the regional architectural firm Lyles, Bissett, Carlisle & Wolff, this distinctive Mid-Century Modern courthouse is a notable local example of Starved Classicism, a style not found in other courthouses in South Carolina's hill counties.
Formerly serving as Oconee County's courthouse until 2003, the property presents a rare redevelopment and adaptive-reuse opportunity in downtown Walhalla. The approximately 33,497-square-foot building encompasses three levels, including a 15,110-square-foot first floor featuring the original courtroom, offices, restrooms, terrazzo flooring and marb
le wainscoting; a 3,315-square-foot second floor with offices, restrooms and a 1,440-square-foot balcony overlooking the courtroom; and a 15,072-square-foot basement with a ground-level entrance, meeting room, storage areas, utility areas and crawlspaces.
Exterior improvements include paved parking and site/yard improvements. The building is being offered for sale pursuant to Oconee County Ordinance 2026-25, adopted for the preservation, redevelopment and sale of the Oconee County Courthouse. Purchase price is $100,000.
As part of the County's redevelopment initiative, a $1,100,000 incentive is available to the purchaser upon completion of the required renovation and remediation in accordance with County requirements within 24 months, subject to the terms, conditions and approval requirements established by the County.
This property is offered as a unique opportunity to restore and adaptively reuse a significant piece of Walhalla and Oconee County history. The existing structure requires substantial renovation and remediation. Buyer to independently verify all square footage, building conditions, permitted uses, zoning, redevelopment requirements, incentive requirements, utilities and other property information.
Sale and redevelopment are subject to the terms and conditions of Oconee County Ordinance 2026-25 and applicable County requirements. Buyer must be willing to execute a personal guarantee covering the cost of demolition as a condition of submitting an offer. County may require a demolition cost estimate/quote as part of the offer process. Property will remain open for offers through the first week of September; seller reserves the right to accept, reject, or negotiate any offer at its discretion.
