Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - Chicago Metro
Last Updated May 16, 2023
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If you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent, Chicago, 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 Chicago, from the best listed and unlisted sources. It's what we do!
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You likely found us here because you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for lease or rent in the Chicago Metro. Our Chicago 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 Chicago 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 Chicago 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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Dock-High is an elevated access door that facilitates loading and unloading from trucks, as the inside of the vehicles is elevated above ground level. A dock-high typically has a height of 4 feet, which equals 121 cm in the metric system. Some warehouses also have half docks, which are suitable for smaller trucks, such as moving trucks. No matter what your business is if there is constant loading and unloading of goods, it is best to look for a warehouse with high docks to buy or rent.
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 Facility, Exterior 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 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 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 11 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Ravenswood Corridor
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Montrose Station
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Irving Park Station
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Total Square Feet
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30000
Clear Height (ft)
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18
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Heavy Power
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Dock Loading
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* 30,000 SF Building Size
* 0.89 Acres Lot Size * TERM - Negotiable * Built 1945 * Power Supply - Amps: 2,000 Volts: 240 Phase: 3 * M1-2 Zoning * Masonry Construction * 18’ Clear Height * 1 Exterior Dock Doors * 19 Standard Parking Spaces * Heating - Gas * City Water * City Sewer A newly rehabbed flex space in bustling Ravenswood Corridor, proximity to public transportation - CTA brown line and Metra, a walking distance to restaurants, coffee, and other retail. A concrete loft building with high, exposed ceilings and has convenient access to the loading dock. |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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I-94
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Route 22
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Route 53
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Dundee Rd
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Buffalo Grove Station Commuter Rail
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Prairie View Station Commuter Rail
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Total Square Feet
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82866
Office Square Feet
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2670
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5351
Clear Height (ft)
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16
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Dock Loading
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* 82,866 SF Building Size
* 5.14 AC Lot Size * Built 1989 * 2,670 SF - 5,351 SF Office Space * 7 Dock High Doors/Loading * Masonry Constructed * City Water & Sewer * Gas Heating * Natural Gas * I Zoning * Amps: 1,200 Volts: 480 Power Supply This industrial building was constructed in 1989 and sits on I zoning. It has a total of 81,991 square feet of building size and a lot area of 5.14 AC. It has a masonry construction with 25' x 37' column spacing, 16' clear height, 7 dock doors, 5 drive-in bays, 3 levelers and the space is divisible. Also features a power supply of 1,200 amps at 480 volts, city water, city sewer, gas heating, natural gas and it has 40 conventional parking spaces. |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Chicago Midway International Airport
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Bellwood Station Commuter Rail
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Berkeley Station Commuter Rail
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I-294
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I-290
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Total Square Feet
Actual:
32368
Clear Height (ft)
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34
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Sprinklered
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Esfr/High Pile
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* 32,368 SF Building Size
* 3.94 AC Lot Size * Built 2000 * ESFR Sprinkler System * Masonry Construction * 34’ Clear Height * 1 Drive-In Bays * 40 Standard Parking Spaces * 4 Exterior Dock Doors (Expandable to 13) * Lighting: LED High Bay Warehouse This industrial building was constructed in the year 2000 and has a building size of 32,368 square feet on a lot size of 3.94 acres. It was masonry constructed featuring four outside dock doors, 34' clear height, one drive-in bay, amps: 800 volts: 480 power supply, ESFR sprinklers, triple catch drains, and a fully fenced & lit yard. |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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I-94
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Chicago Midway International Airport
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Port of Baltimore
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Grayland Station Commuter Rail
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Mayfair Station Commuter Rail
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Total Square Feet
Actual:
17600
Clear Height (ft)
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19
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Sprinklered
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Dock Loading
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* 17,600 SF Building Size
* 0.50 AC Lot Size * Built 1958 * Masonry Construction * Wet Sprinkler System * City Water & Sewer * Natural Gas * Gas Heating * 19’ Clear Height * 1 Exterior Dock Doors * 6 Drive-In Bays * 25 Standard Parking Spaces This 17,600 SF structure, which sits on 0.50 acres, was constructed in 1958. It has a clear height of 19 feet, six drive-in bays, one outside dock door, a wet sprinkler system, and a concrete yard with 25 standard parking spaces. |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Purchase , Lease |
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Damen and Western Ave corridors
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New CTA Damen-Lake Green Line station
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Fulton Market
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Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
18
Price in $
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2500000
Total Square Feet
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39000
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Grade Level Access
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Dock Loading
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* $2,500,000
* $64 Price Per SF * 0.90 Acres Lot Size * Class C Building * Sale - Investment or Owner User * 2 Stories * Built 1947 * 18' Clear Height * 2 Dock-High Doors * 1 Drive In / Grade-Level Doors * 1.02/1,000 SF Parking Ratio * Fenced Lot * Yard * Storage Space * Natural Gas * City Sewer * Gas Heating This 2 stories industrial/warehouse building with a 12,000 SF surface parking lot. The 1st floor was 27,000 SF and consists of approx 9,000 SF barrel-truss building with high, lofted ceilings, window lines on north and south, a dedicated entrance, and an exterior, trailer-high dock; Contiguous and adjacent with a 10,800 SF warehouse/production space, with 9'-15' ceilings, dedicated entrance, the receiving-shipping area directly off the interior, double-wide depressed loading dock and direct access to the freight elevator; To the west is 7,200 SF of office/auxiliary space with break-room, offices, storage and its own dedicated entrance. The 2nd floor consists of 12,300 SF of timber, lofted space with 13'-15' clear, window lines on all four sides and views overlooking downtown and directly off the 2nd floor are 2 points of access to the roof, with sweeping views of the city & providing the opportunity to create a private roof-deck. |
Survey Item 6 of 11 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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I-65
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I-94
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Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
60000
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Grade Level Access
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Freezer/Cooler
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Dock Loading
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* 60,000 SF Building Size
* 8.00 AC Lot Size * Built in 1960 and Renovated in 2007 * Reinforced Concrete Construction * 15 Drive-In Bays * 8 Levelers * 8 Exterior Dock Doors * 50 Standard Parking Spaces * Amps: 1,200 Volts: 480 Phase: 3 Wire: 4 This 60,000 SF cold storage building features 15 drive-in bays, 8 exterior doors with a leveler, and electrical service of Amps: 1,200 Volts: 480 Phase: 3 Wire: 4. Currently coolers have been decommissioned but can be reactivated. |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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Hwy 20
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Hwy 12
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I-90
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I-65
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I-80
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I-94
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Total Square Feet
Actual:
1091914
Clear Height (ft)
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23
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Sprinklered
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Rail Served
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Dock Loading
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* 1,091,914 SF Building Size
* 111.77 AC Lot Size * Built 1950 * Wet Sprinkler System * City Water & Sewer * Oil Heating * Natural Gas * Vapor Lighting * M-2 Zoning * Rail Served * 18 Dock-High Doors/Loading * Volts: 480 Phase: 3 Power Supply This is a 1,091,914 SF industrial building built in 1950 on a total lot area of 111.77 AC. Furnished with a wet sprinkler system, city water and sewer, natural gas, oil heating, and vapor lighting. It is also powered by a 480-volt, 3-phase power source and it has a clear height of 23', column spacing of 35' by 40', an 8-inch warehouse floor, 2 drive-in bays, 7 internal dock doors, 18 outside dock doors, 5 levelers, and 2,000 standard parking places. |
Survey Item 8 of 11 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease |
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Ravenswood Station Commuter Rail
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Lake Shore Drive Entrance Ramp
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Rogers Park Station Commuter Rail
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Chicago Midway International Airport
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Total Square Feet
Actual:
12625
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
14
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Dock Loading
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* 12,625 SF Building Size
* 0.27 AC Lot Size * Built 1989 * Masonry Constructed * PD-37 Zoning * 14' Clear Height * 1 Exterior Dock Door * 1 Drive-In Bay * 1 Leveler * Freight Elevator * 6,015 SF Mezzanine This industrial masonry warehouse comprised 6610 SF on the first floor and a 6015 SF mezzanine. Includes freight elevator, high ceilings, grade-level and dock-high door with parking for approximately six cars. |
Survey Item 9 of 11 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease , Purchase |
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I-80
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Joliet Station Commuter Rail
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Lockport Station Commuter Rail
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Chicago Midway International Airport
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Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
22440
Office Square Feet
Actual:
12000
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
22
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Heavy Power
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Crane Served
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Dock Loading
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* 22,440 SF Building Area
* 1.45 AC Lot Size * 1 (3-ton) Crane System * 12,000 SF Office Spaces * 1 Story * Built 1960 / Renovated 2006 * Sale - Investment or Owner User * 3 Drive In / Grade-Level Doors * 22' Clear Height * 1 Dock-High Door/Loading * Heavy Power (600 amp) * 0.4 AC Fenced Yard This is a 22,440 SF industrial building that was originally constructed in 1960 and was renovated in 2006 it lies on 1.45 acres of land. This one-story construction features a 22' clear height, 1 dock-high door, 2 grade-level doors, a 12'x14' rolling steel fire door and a 3-ton crane. Also includes 12,000 SF with 12'x12' DID offices, a built-in vault room and an approximately 0.4 AC fenced yard. |
Survey Item 10 of 11 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease , Purchase |
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I-94
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Evanston Main Street Station Commuter Rail
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Chicago O'Hare International Airport
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Chicago Midway International Airport
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Port of Baltimore
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Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
11129
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum:
11
Maximum:
14
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Grade Level Access
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A/C Warehouse
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* 11,129 SF Building Area
* 0.70 AC Lot Size * 1 Story * Built 1973 / Renovated 2018 * Sale- Investment * Class C Building * 4 Drive In / Grade-Level Doors * 1 Dock-High Door/Loading * 24 Hour Access * Front Loading * Accent Lighting * Recessed Lighting * Fluorescent Lighting * Bus Line * Security System * Floor Drains * Signage * Storage Space * Air Conditioning This 11,129 SF industrial warehouse, constructed in 1973 and rebuilt in 2018 and is situated on 0.70 acres of land. It is a class B one-story building with a clear ceiling height of 11 to 14 feet. Furnish with a newer high-efficiency HVAC, 4 updated 9X12 drive-in doors DIDS, cross dock, truck loading dock, new roof, triple catch basins, ADA compliant men's and women's restrooms. |
Survey Item 11 of 11 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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Property Type | Industrial & Flex |
Transaction Type | Lease , Purchase |
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Lake Villa Station Commuter Rail
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Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
58350
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum:
16
Maximum:
17
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Grade Level Access
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Dock Loading
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* 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 |
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