Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - Baltimore Metro

Last Updated April 28, 2023

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If you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent, Baltimore, you've come to the right place. In this article, we cover three key topics, including:

  • An overview of dock-high warehousing.
  • An offer of our professional services to help you identify and acquire your next warehouse of any type, including Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in Baltimore, from the best listed and unlisted sources. It's what we do!
  • A few examples of properties - like the ones in this category - in the form of a survey. That level of information and more would be a part of the search we would conduct for your specific requirements. Skip directly to the search/survey section for this page.

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You likely found us here because you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the Baltimore Metro. Our Baltimore Metro affiliate broker has extensive experience with Dock High Warehouse, having leased and sold existing properties and worked with developers on build-to-suit spaces for lease. These spaces come in many shapes and sizes, and we've performed a search for this article that covers small- to medium-sized spaced for lease or rent in the Baltimore Metro. That survey/search is summarized in this article. We are ready, willing, and able to conduct a comprehensive search for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the Baltimore Metro and meeting your specific requirements. Read on for more detail about the characteristics of Dock High Warehouse, as well as the results of our search for this article.

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Distribution warehouses need one important element to function: dock-high. These are high entrances, 4 feet or 121 cm above ground level, which allow trucks to load and unload from inside the warehouse without major friction and with maximum labor savings.

Photo of a large dock-high loading facility.This is actually a pretty loaded question (pun intended if you like). At a very basic level, Dock-High docks are used to simplify getting "stuff" into and out of a building - generally from or to a truck trailer ... or train car. One of our more popular articles provides a definition of Dock-High loading. The main alternative is grade-level building access - i.e. being able to drive into a building so that the "stuff" you work with can be lifted from and onto whatever you are using to transport your "stuff." "Stuff" can mean anything from raw materials to finished goods, supplies, tools, tooling, etc., etc.. Size and weight are big factors in deciding which of these two methods of moving "stuff" into and out of your building is used - with bigger and heavier stuff tending to be grade-level, and lighter and smaller tending to be dock-high. There is also the issue of whether the stuff you are transferring needs to be well protected from the elements including during the loading and unloading process. There are always exceptions, and much is likely being left out. Docks are seen attached to many types of buildings - manufacturing, R&D, Distribution, Storage, etc. The measure of how many docks you need is tied directly to how much "stuff" you need to move into and out of your building/space in a given time period (also a complex calculation). That's a fairly simple, conceptual discussion of Dock-High dock uses. Also, now that we've compared and contrasted dock-high vs. grade-loading, note in the above photo that most (nearly all?) buildings need to have a bit of grade loading in any case. Read on for some discussion of more detailed issues surrounding Dock-High docks.

Since docks and loading/unloading is an important issue, we have several articles on the topic. Aside from the links in the section above, we have Warehouse Loading Types, Dock-Well - Picture with Definition, Side-Load Dock Well - Picture with Definition, Dock-High Loading - Convert an Existing FacilityExterior Elevated Dock - Picture with Definition and Dock-Leveler - Picture with Definition. The above are all links. If you have an interest, bon appétit. We'll likely be adding other articles on issues like Environmental Control during loading and unloading, Fork Lifts, etc., and we'll do our best to update this as pertinent items are added to the site. We spend a good deal of time on this and related content, and expect to continue to do so.

Dock-High is really an aspect, or feature of a warehouse. It's quite common, and we chose it as the primary aspect for which you might be searching. There are other ways to search for this type of property or space. A few of these are listed below:

  • Cross-Dock Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Distribution Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Fulfillment Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Pick, Pack and Ship Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
  • Package Handling Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale

There are many more options for searching for this type of property/space. There are also a number of issues we can help you with that are not mentioned elsewhere - things like:

  • Free Trade Zone Access (FTZ)
  • Shipping Ports
  • Airport Hubs
  • Dock-High
  • Dock-Well
  • Rail Service
  • Etc.

There are a number of cities included in the Baltimore Metro Area - here are a few of the larger ones: Baltimore, Annapolis, Westminster, Aberdeen, Bel Air, Taneytown, Hampstead, Manchester, Centreville, & Sykesville.

The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our Baltimore Metro Area home page. You can navigate directly to the link on your Metro Home Page using the In-Page link for "Service Area Summary." This list includes all of the Cities and Towns of which we are aware in the Metro Area. Each City and Town listed is also a link to detailed statistics about that specific place drawn from various Census Bureau reports.

See the Survey Description Section for a contextual description of Surveys and for what they are used.

Survey Item 1 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
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I-95
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I-695
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Washington Boulevard Exit
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 630000
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum: 14
Maximum: 20
Property Feature Keywords
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Sprinklered
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Esfr/High Pile
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Dock Loading
Further Description * ±630,000 SF Building Size
* ±28.85 Acres Lot Size
* Built 1967 and Renovated 1994
* 14' - 20' Clear Height
* 40 Exterior Dock Doors
* 40’ x 28’ Column Spacing
* ESFR sprinkler
* Full truck court
* Free on-site parking
* Natural Gas
* City Sewer
* City Water
* Gas Heating
* I-MU Zoning
* Power Supply - Amps: 5,800 Volts: 277-480 Phase: 3 Wire: 4


The property features a traditional storage area with 40ft x 40ft column spacing, 20ft clear heights, traditional truck court loading/flex space with 40' x 28' column spacing, and ample onsite parking. It also has +/- 30,000 SF of flexible, air-conditioned space, 40 x 28, and 14-foot headroom. Tenants can use the facilities of the adjacent office complex, which includes a food court, fitness center, and auditorium. This modernized industrial building covers approximately 622,000 square feet and stands on 28.85 AC. Offers small, flexible, full-service spaces ranging from 250sf - 2,000sf with common loading and amenities.

Survey Item 2 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
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Frontage Jones Falls/I-83
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Union Ave
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 77620
Property Feature Keywords
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Sprinklered
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 77,620 SF Building Size
* 5.36 AC Lot Size
* Built 1960
* Masonry Constructed
* Wet Sprinkler System
* I-MU2 Zoning
* Cross Docks
* 3 Drive-In Bays
* 6 Exterior Dock Doors
* 60 Standard Parking Spaces

Two stories of 77,620 square feet industrial building with brick construction that was built in 1960 on a 5.36 acres site and is in zoned I-MU2. It features a wet sprinkler system, three drive-in bays, six outside dock entrances, 60 conventional parking spots, and cross docks. It includes 10 small to large spaces with a scope of 400 to 1200 SF with a shared rustic lounge, shared conference room and 2 bathrooms.

Survey Item 3 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
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I-173 & I-695
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Baltimore-Washington International Airport
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 39359
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 14
Property Feature Keywords
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Sprinklered
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Grade Level Access
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Yard
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Dock Loading
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A/C Warehouse
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Multi-Tenant
Further Description * 39,359 SF Building Size
* 5.29 AC Lot Size
* Built 1994
* Masonry Constructed
* Wet Sprinkler System
* City Water & Sewer
* Electric Heating
* Natural Gas
* Volts: 270-480 Phase: 3 Power Supply
* W2, County Zoning
* 14' Clear Height
* 2 Drive-In Bays/Grade-level
* 8 Exterior Dock Doors
* 32’ x 31’ Column Spacing
* 105 Standard Parking Spaces
* Central Air and Heating
* Security System

This property with an expansive building of 39,359 square feet on a lot size of 5.29 acres providing ample space for parking and outdoor storage. Constructed in 1994, this masonry building offers an enduring structure. It has a 32' x 31' column spacing with a 14’ clear height. With a total of 2 grade-level doors and 8 exterior dock doors for loading and unloading. Supplied with city water and sewer and is heated using electric heating and natural gas. This building provides a 7,524 SF fully conditioned suite where 60% office and 40% warehouse with 14 feet ceilings. Also, feature a wet sprinkler system to ensure maximum safety and security system for protection. Equipped with a heavy electrical power of 400amp, 3 phase, and 1 loading dock. Additionally has a newly renovated and ready to go 3,843 SF office suite.

Survey Item 4 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
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Baltimore Beltway (I-695)
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Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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Halethorpe Commuter Rail
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 58883
Office Square Feet
Actual: 4000
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 21
Property Feature Keywords
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Yard
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 58,883 SF Building Size
* 4.44 AC Lot Size
* Built 1979 / Renovated 2021
* Masonry Constructed
* W1 Zoning
* 21' Clear Height
* 4,000 SF Office
* Yard

This industrial building with a total area of 58,883 SF was first developed in 1979 and fully refurbish last 2021 and was erected on a 4.44 AC lot. It has abundant free on-site parking and a truck court depth of at least 150’. It includes a fully HVAC of 11,369 SF warehouse with 4,000 SF of dedicated office space. Warehouse has a clear height of 19'6" and two dock-high doors. Installed with fiber optic telephone, data systems connection and the primary electrical service is 277/480 volt, 3 phase, 4 wire.

Survey Item 5 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
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Between Woodberry and Hampde
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Penn Station Commuter Rail
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West Baltimore Commuter Rail
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Baltimore-Washington International Airport
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Port of Baltimore
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 287500
Office Square Feet
Actual: 16500
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 25
Property Feature Keywords
Keyword Selection
Dock Loading
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Multi-Tenant
Further Description * 287,500 SF Building Size
* 12.63 AC Lot Size
* Built 1937
* Masonry Constructed
* M-2-1 Zoning
* 25' Clear Height
* 40’ x 40’ Column Spacing
* 1' Warehouse Floor
* 4 Drive-In Bays
* 18 Exterior Dock Doors
* 250 Standard Parking Spaces
* 16,500 SFOffice
* Free Parking
* 13 Drive-in Doors

A total of 287,500 SF masonry industrial building was erected on a 14 acres industrial development site. It was first developed in 1937 and features 25 feet clear height, a column spacing of 40’ x 40’ and 1’ warehouse floor. It has eighteen dock doors and thirteen drive-in bays for loading access. Space can be subdivided ranging from 10,000 SF to 287,500 SF. It also includes approximately 16,500 SF of office space and has secure entry.

Survey Item 6 of 6 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type Lease
Location Keywords
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Southeast Texas Regional Airport
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Port Beaumont
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IH10
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Hwy 96
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Hwy 90
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Hwy 69
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 17354
Office Square Feet
Actual: 3000
Property Feature Keywords
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Grade Level Access
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Dock Loading
Further Description * 17,354 SF Building Size
* 1.72 AC Lot Size
* Built 1977
* Wood Frame Constructed
* Water City & Sewer
* Electric Heating
* Heavy Industrial Zoning
* 3 Exterior Dock Doors
* 15 Standard Parking Spaces
* 3000 SF Office

A warehouse/office facility was erected in 1.72 AC on the heavy industrial zoning. Consist of 13,225 SF in the main building with an adjacent 1000 SF warehouse. It has grade and dock-high loading access. Includes a 3000 SF conditioned office space, city sewer, city water and electric heating. Most of the courts are concrete surfaces and the entire property is fenced with an electric slide gate.

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