Chicago Metro Area: Cold Storage Warehouse with Coolers or Freezers for Sale

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Last Updated Sept. 18, 2023

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Considering investing in a cold storage warehouse within the vibrant Chicago Metro Area? You're in the right place. Catering to businesses across various sectors like food distribution, pharmaceuticals, and specialized storage, Chicago's property landscape offers a broad range of cold storage facilities up for sale.

The "Windy City" is not only celebrated for its iconic architecture and lakeside beauty, but also for its central position in the nation's commerce and industry. This makes Chicago a prime destination for businesses looking to establish or expand their cold storage footprint.

From vast facilities equipped with the latest in refrigeration technology to smaller spaces ideal for emerging enterprises, the properties available in Chicago cater to a spectrum of business needs. These facilities often come with tailored features like variable temperature settings, advanced loading systems, and prime access routes for hassle-free logistics.

Navigating the expansive Chicago property market can be daunting. That's where our expertise comes in. We're committed to guiding you through the landscape, ensuring you find the cold storage warehouse that fits your business model, scales with your growth, and proves to be a sound investment.

Drop us your contact details and specifics about what you're looking for, and we'll introduce you to a selection of properties that align with your aspirations. For a sneak peek into available offerings, don't forget to explore our "Survey Items" section, displaying some of the prime properties we've encountered in the Chicago Metro Area.

Take the step toward a promising investment by purchasing a cold storage warehouse in the heart of Chicago Metro Area.

The following sections comprise this article. Each section heading in the list is also an in-page link so you can skip to the sections in which you have the most interest. Skip directly to the search/survey section of this page, or view the outline with in-page links immediately below:

Chicago Metro Area: Cold Storage Warehouse with Coolers or Freezers for Sale
Cold Storage Warehouse for Sale - Chicago Metro Area
Survey of Cold Storage Warehouse for Sale - Chicago Metro
What Else Are People Searching For - Cold Storage Warehouses for Sale in Chicago?
Next Steps - Chicago Metro Area
What if I have a Property or Space I'd Like to List for Lease, Rent or Sale?
What if I'm a Broker with a Requirement from a Valued Client that I Can't Service?
Other Chicago Metro Search and Information Pages

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Cold Storage Warehouse for Sale - Chicago Metro Area

Chicago is a hub of communications and is the preeminent city in the Midwest, a macro area of the United States of almost 2 million square kilometers and 70 million inhabitants. The "Chicagoland" alone is home to some 10 million people. For this reason, having cold storage warehouses in Chicago can be very profitable for any business that has to do with food. If you want to buy or rent any such warehouse, you will find the support you need at Warehouse Finder.

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Survey of Cold Storage Warehouse for Sale - Chicago Metro

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

Survey Item 1 of 5	Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type	Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type	Purchase
Location Keywords	Keyword Selection Robbins Station Commuter Rail
Property Descriptions	Clear Height (ft) Actual: 16 Office Square Feet Actual: 1000 Total Square Feet Actual: 6462
Property Feature Keywords	Keyword Selection Single Tenant Keyword Selection Freezer/Cooler Keyword Selection Grade Level Access
Further Description	* 6,462 SF Building Area * 0.61 AC Lot Size * 1 Story * Built 1971 * Sale-Owner User * Class C Building * 16' Clear Height * 1 Drive In / Grade-Level Door * 2.94/1,000 SF Parking Ratio * Cooler * Floor Drains * Freezer (Space) * City Water & Sewer * Heating - Gas This cold storage facility boasts a spacious 6,462 square feet of building area, situated on a 0.61-acre lot. It is a one-story building that was built in 1971 and has been well-maintained with class C rated. The building features a 16-foot clear height and offers a single tenant space with a 1000 square feet office area, a grade-level door, a cooler and freezer space, floor drains, and heating powered by gas. The property also has access to city water and sewer, and an impressive parking ratio of 2.94/1,000 square feet, making it a convenient and practical option for businesses.

Survey Item 2 of 5	Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type	Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type	Lease , Purchase
Location Keywords	Keyword Selection Lake Villa Station Commuter Rail
Property Descriptions	Clear Height (ft) Minimum: 16 Maximum: 17 Total Square Feet Actual: 58350
Property Feature Keywords	Keyword Selection Dock Loading Keyword Selection Yard Keyword Selection Freezer/Cooler Keyword Selection Grade Level Access
Further Description	* 58,350 SF Building Area * 4.11 AC Lot Size * 1 Story * Built 1990 * Sale - Investment or Owner User * Class B Building * 16'-17' Clear Height * 4 Dock-High Doors/Loading * 14 Drive In / Grade-Level Doors * 24-Hour Access * Signage * Air Conditioning The property has an impressive 58,350 square feet of insulated metal panel across four buildings, sitting on a massive 4.11-acre lot. A single-story Class B building, built in 1990 with a 16' to 17' clear height. Comprised 38,615 square feet of dedicated cold storage/food processing, 8425 square feet of industrial / flex space, and 10,358 square feet of general industrial. It is equipped with 4 dock-high loading doors and 14 grade-level doors, making it easily accessible for receiving and dispatching goods. Additionally, the property is accessible 24 hours.

Survey Item 3 of 5	Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type	Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type	Purchase
Location Keywords	Keyword Selection I-57 Keyword Selection Lincoln Hwy Keyword Selection IL-50 Keyword Selection Oak Forest Station Commuter Rail
Property Descriptions	Clear Height (ft) Minimum: 16 Maximum: 24 Total Square Feet Actual: 123600
Property Feature Keywords	Keyword Selection A/C Warehouse Keyword Selection Dock Loading Keyword Selection Freezer/Cooler Keyword Selection Grade Level Access Keyword Selection Heavy Power Keyword Selection Sprinklered
Further Description	* 123,600 SF Building Area * 7.50 AC Lot Size * 2 Stories * Built 1960 * Renovated 2001 * Sale - Owner User * Building Class C * 3 No. Drive-In / Grade-Level Doors * 7 No. Dock-High Doors/Loading * 16' - 24' Clear Height * 2.69/1,000 SF Parking Ratio * Cooler * Fenced Lot * Floor Drains * Freezer * Signage * Air Conditioning * Lighting * Natural Gas * City Water & Sewer * Gas Heating This warehouse consists of 24,000 SF of two-story office with elevators, and 80,116 SF of cold storage with a 16’ to 24’ clear height, a new fire sprinkler system, heavy power transformer, floor drain, three drive-in doors, two exterior dock doors, five interior dock doors and basement with drive through door.

Survey Item 4 of 5	Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type	Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type	Purchase
Location Keywords	Keyword Selection Chicago Midway International Airport Keyword Selection Willow Springs Station Commuter Rail Keyword Selection Summit Station Commuter Rail Keyword Selection I-294 Keyword Selection I-55
Property Descriptions	Clear Height (ft) Actual: 23 Office Square Feet Actual: 3250 Total Square Feet Actual: 43695 Price in $ Actual: 8200000
Property Feature Keywords	Keyword Selection Single Tenant Keyword Selection Dock Loading Keyword Selection Freezer/Cooler Keyword Selection Grade Level Access
Further Description	* $8,200,000 * $188 Price Per SF * 43,695 SF Building Area * 28,000 SF Cold Storage * 9,000 SF Processing * 9,500 SF Cooler * 9,500 SF Freezer * 3,250 SF 1st Floor Building * 2,445 SF 2nd Floor Building * 3.99 AC Lot Size * 1 Storey * Built 2004 * Sale - Owner User * Single Tenancy * Building Class C * 2 Drive-In / Grade-Level Doors * 10 Dock-High Doors/Loading * 0.73/1,000 SF Parking Ratio * 3200 amps, 480V 3-phase Power Supply * Cooler * Floor Drains * Signage An expandable warehouse comprised of 28,000 SF cold storage which of 9,000 SF processing, a 9,500 SF cooler, and a 9,500 SF freezer; a 3,250 SF office on the first floor and a 2,445 SF office on the second floor. The building has a 23’4” clear height, floor drains throughout, ten dock doors, one drive-in door, powered by 3200 amps, 480V 3-phase, and is formerly FDA/USDA approved.

Survey Item 5 of 5	Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type	Industrial & Flex
Transaction Type	Purchase
Location Keywords	Keyword Selection 35th/Archer Station Keyword Selection Chicago Midway International Airport Keyword Selection Chicago O'Hare International Airport Keyword Selection Halsted Station Commuter Rail Keyword Selection Western Avenue Station (BNSF) Commuter Rail
Property Descriptions	Clear Height (ft) Actual: 13 Total Square Feet Actual: 32000
Property Feature Keywords	Keyword Selection A/C Warehouse Keyword Selection Dock Loading Keyword Selection Freezer/Cooler
Further Description	* 32,000 SF Building Area * 1.07 AC Lot Size * Built 1930 / Renovated 2012 * Sale - Owner User * 2 Stories * 0.77/1,000 SF Parking Ratio * 13' Clear Height * 5 Dock-High Doors/Loading * Cooler & Freezer (Space) * Fenced Lot * Property Manager on Site * USDA/FDA * Air Conditioning * Lighting * Gas * City Water & Sewer * Gas Heating This 32,000-square-foot industrial facility was erected in 1930 and refurbished in 2012. This two-story Class C structure has a 0.7 parking ratio, a clear height of 13 feet, and five dock-high doors.

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What Else Are People Searching For - Cold Storage Warehouses for Sale in Chicago?

Cold Storage is critical for many applications in the warehouse industry. Some of these are listed below:

Food Storage
Food Preparation
Drug Storage
Drug Preparation
Valuable Document Storage

One might be interested in/searching for many terms in the industry. Some of these are listed below:

Refrigeration
Cooler
Freezer
Frozen
Chilled
Chiller
Cold Chain

There are several cities included in the Chicago Metro Area - here are a few of the larger ones: Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Elgin, Kenosha, Waukegan, Cicero, Arlington Heights, & Hammond.

The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our Chicago 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 we know 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.

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Next Steps - Chicago Metro Area

Our job is to find a selection of Cold Storage Warehouses for Sale in the Chicago Metro using all public and private information services along with our shoe leather and connections. This identification process is without financial obligation to you. Brokers make their money at closing, and these commissions are generally included in the lease and purchase price. To make contact with us, please use our chat widget at the bottom right of your screen, call the number at the top right of your screen, or go to our form page to send us your contact information and a summary of your requirement. For more information about our Chicago Area Affiliate, and more about what we do for you, please visit our Chicago Metro Area.

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What if I have a Property or Space I'd Like to List for Lease, Rent or Sale?

If you like what you see here and you have a Cold Storage Warehouse for Sale in Chicago, or any other property or space you want to put on the market, please contact us and we'll provide you with a no-obligation listing consultation. To make contact with us, please use our chat widget to the bottom right of your screen, call the number at the top right of your screen, or use our listing information form to send us your contact information and a summary of your property.

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What if I'm a Broker with a Requirement from a Valued Client that I Can't Service?

What we do here at Warehouse Finder is identify and manage Broker/Affiliates in Metro areas as they work to help valued clients get the property or space that they need. We aim to be the best at what we do. If you have a requirement you can't service - most likely for a Metro area you don't serve - please contact us using our chat widget at the bottom right of your screen, call the number at the top right of your screen, or use our Broker Requirement form to send us your contact information and a summary of the requirement you would like us to address for your valued client. We will reach out to you as soon as practical to discuss the requirement and terms for proceeding.

Other Chicago Metro Search and Information Pages

In addition to this sample search/survey page, we have the following other pages of this type that might interest you: