Find Your Ideal Industrial Warehouse Space in the Detroit Metro - The Smarter Way
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How to Find Your Ideal Warehouse in the Detroit Metro
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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:
- Survey of Industrial Warehouse Space for Lease Or Rent - Detroit Metro
- Industrial Space for Lease, Rent, or Sale - Detroit Metro
- Related Searches for Industrial Warehouse Space in Detroit
- Next Steps - Detroit 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 Detroit Metro Search and Information Pages
New to industrial warehouse space? These short guides explain what to look for before you compare properties:
- Warehouse Cranes: Types, Operation, and Building Considerations
- Essential Guide to Cold Storage Warehouses
- Warehouse Divisibility
- Clear Height
- Heavy Power
- Bridge Crane
- Warehouse Loading Types
- Dock Well - Picture with Definition
- Dock-High Loading - Picture with Definition
- Exterior Elevated Dock - Picture with Definition
- Dock Well - Picture with Definition
- Dock-High Loading - Convert an Existing Facility
- Dock Leveler - Picture with Definition
- Wafer Processing and Related Warehouses for Lease or Sale in Texas
- Supply Chains and Industrial "Warehouse" Requirements
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Survey of Industrial Warehouse Space for Lease Or Rent - Detroit Metro
Survey Items - examples of industrial warehouse spaces for lease or rent we've discovered in the Detroit Metro Area.
For more about this, see our Survey/Survey Item Description Article for a contextual description of Surveys and for what they are used.
What we see in this market
Across 135 Detroit properties we have tracked in this category since 2022:
- 50,000 SF median building size
- 21 ft median clear height
- 3.6 acres median site size
Clear height here runs 21 ft, against 22 ft across the 3,772 comparable properties we tracked outside Detroit.
Of those 135 properties, the share whose listing stated each feature:
- 74.1% Yard
- 69.6% Grade Level Access
- 58.5% Dock Loading
- 48.9% Heavy Power
- 39.3% Sprinklered
Figures are medians across properties we tracked in this market, and reflect what each listing disclosed. Pricing is deliberately not recorded.
There are 16 surveys for Industrial Warehouse Space for Lease Or Rent the Detroit Metro Area available. Showing only the latest 11.
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| Survey Item 1 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
| Location Keywords |
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I-96
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suburban highway system
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
319507
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
21
Office Square Feet
Actual:
4000
Acres
Actual:
18.4
Year Built
Actual:
1965
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* 319,507 SF Building Size
* 18.4 AC Lot Size * 21 FT Clear Height * 4,000 SF Office Space * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Freezer/Cooler * Grade Level Access This 319,507-square-foot industrial property is situated on an 18.4-acre lot, offering 84,000 square feet of industrial space. Constructed in 1965 and updated in 2007, the facility features steel construction and M4 zoning. It provides 21 feet of clear height, 25 exterior dock doors, and 15 drive-in bays, along with grade-level roll-up doors. The property includes 4,000 square feet of office space across two stories, 400 standard parking spaces, and onsite trailer parking. Additionally, there is a food-grade dry storage building with 25 loading docks, and the entire site is fully fenced with onsite security. |
| Survey Item 2 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Detroit City Airport
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
77840
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
18
Acres
Actual:
9.59
Year Built
Actual:
1965
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| Further Description |
* 77,840 SF Building Size
* 9.59 AC Lot Size * 18 FT Clear Height * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access * Heavy Power This 77,840-square-foot industrial building, constructed with masonry in 1965, is situated on a 9.59-acre parcel. The property offers 11,100 square feet of available space, featuring 18 feet of clear height. It includes 3 drive-in bays, 1 interior dock door, and 2 exterior dock doors. The robust power supply provides 2,000 amps at 277-480 volts, and the site is equipped with city water, sewer, and natural gas services. An expansive, fenced, and secured yard is available for tractor-trailer storage and logistical needs. |
| Survey Item 3 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Southgate, MI
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I-75 frontage
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0.84 miles to Northline Road exit
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
359352
Office Square Feet
Actual:
5464
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
36
Acres
Actual:
26.72
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| Further Description |
* 359,352 SF Building Size
* 26.72 AC Lot Size * 36 FT Clear Height * 5,464 SF Office Space * Multi-Tenant * Single Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access * ESFR/High Pile * Heavy Power * Sprinklered This industrial property offers a 359,352-square-foot building, situated on a 26.72-acre parcel with M1 zoning. The structure is divisible to 97,358 square feet and contains 5,464 square feet of office space. It features a 36-foot clear height and 60 by 52 feet column spacing, built with reinforced concrete. The facility is equipped with an ESFR sprinkler system with K-34 heads, a 1,000-amp power supply, and LED warehouse lighting providing 30 foot-candles at 30 inches above floor level. There are up to 58 dock doors with levelers and shelters, four drive-in doors, 249 auto stalls, and 82 trailer stalls, with an additional 12.12 acres available for future expansion. |
| Survey Item 4 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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near Mound Road
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Detroit's east side
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
14000
Office Square Feet
Actual:
2500
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum:
12
Maximum:
20
Acres
Actual:
1.41
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| Further Description |
* 14,000 SF Building Size
* 1.41 AC Lot Size * 2,500 SF Office Space * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access This 14,000-square-foot masonry structure, constructed in 1950, occupies a 1.41-acre parcel. The facility includes 2,500 square feet of office space. It features two loading docks and one drive bay, with ceiling heights varying from 12 to 20 feet. The property is equipped with 3-phase power and LED lighting. The site is fully fenced and offers 30 parking spaces at the front, with additional area for parking and outdoor storage at the rear. |
| Survey Item 5 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
| Location Keywords |
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60 mi to I-75 Exit
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
300000
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
36
Acres
Actual:
20
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| Further Description |
* 300,000 SF Building Size
* 20 AC Lot Size * 36 FT Clear Height * Dock Loading * Yard * Sprinklered This proposed industrial building, spanning 300,000 square feet, is designed for various industrial and logistics functions. It is situated on a 20-acre parcel, providing substantial capacity and operational adaptability. The facility features a 36-foot clear height, which is optimal for vertical storage, and has 60 x 56-foot column spacing. There are 82 dock positions for efficient loading and unloading, and an ESFR sprinkler system is installed for fire safety. The property also includes 232 parking spaces for employees and visitors, in addition to 103 dedicated trailer parking spaces. |
| Survey Item 6 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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I-94 frontage
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
240140
Office Square Feet
Actual:
1000
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
27
Acres
Actual:
10
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| Further Description |
* 240,140 SF Building Size
* 10 AC Lot Size * 27 FT Clear Height * 1,000 SF Office Space * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Rail Served * Heavy Power * Sprinklered This 240,140-square-foot industrial building, constructed in 1975 and updated in 2017, is situated on 10 acres and features multi-tenancy. The facility offers two distinct industrial spaces: one measures 44,361 square feet and includes 1,000 square feet of office space along with 5 loading docks, while the second space is 15,903 square feet. It provides 27 feet of clear height, a wet sprinkler system, and a cooler/temperature-controlled warehouse environment suitable for cold chain or food-grade operations. The property also benefits from secure storage areas, active rail access, a newly paved concrete parking lot, and a robust 5,000-amp, 480-volt, 3-phase power supply. |
| Survey Item 7 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Roseville, MI
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north of I-696
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1 block off Groesbeck corridor
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
10200
Office Square Feet
Actual:
1600
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
18
Acres
Actual:
1.42
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| Further Description |
* 10,200 SF Building Size
* 1.42 AC Lot Size * 18 FT Clear Height * 1,600 SF Office Space * Grade Level Access * Crane Served * Heavy Power This 10,200-square-foot masonry industrial building, constructed in 1982 and updated in 2020, is located on a 1.42-acre parcel. The facility provides 1,600 square feet of office space and features 18 feet of clear height. It is equipped with 1,000 amps, 120–480 volts, and 3-phase power, along with two automatic overhead doors. The property includes two 10-ton cranes and one 5-ton crane, supporting various material handling operations. |
| Survey Item 8 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Schoolcraft Road frontage
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Livonia, MI
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
52054
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
20
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| Further Description |
* 52,054 SF Building Size
* 20 FT Clear Height * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Heavy Power This 52,054-square-foot industrial building, constructed in 1989, is situated on a 4.02-acre parcel. The facility currently has 10,647 square feet of space available for lease. It features a 20-foot clear height and includes 2 dock doors, with the potential to install more. The property is equipped with heavy power, metal halide lighting, and gas heating, and has a 6-inch warehouse floor. Ample on-site parking is also provided. |
| Survey Item 9 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Dearborn, MI
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
12153
Office Square Feet
Actual:
1000
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
16
Acres
Actual:
6.81
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| Further Description |
* 12,153 SF Building Size
* 6.81 AC Lot Size * 16 FT Clear Height * 1,000 SF Office Space * Yard * Grade Level Access * Heavy Power This 12,153-square-foot industrial building, constructed in 1978, is located on a 6.81-acre parcel. The facility includes 1,000 square feet of office space and features 16 feet of clear height. It is equipped with nine drive-in bays and a 600-amp, 110–220 volt, 3-phase power supply. The property also offers a secure, well-lit, and fully fenced 6.28-acre yard, suitable for various industrial operations. |
| Survey Item 10 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Clinton Township, MI
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
30400
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
30
Acres
Actual:
3.96
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| Further Description |
* 30,400 SF Building Size
* 3.96 AC Lot Size * 30 FT Clear Height * Multi-Tenant * Dock Loading * Yard * Grade Level Access This 30,400-square-foot masonry warehouse, constructed in 2024, is situated on a 3.96-acre parcel. The building features a 30-foot clear height and 50' x 25' column spacing, with an 8-inch warehouse floor designed for heavy industrial use. There are four available spaces, including one at 8,000 square feet and another at 5,600 square feet, both suitable for flexible operations. The facility is crane-ready and includes 1 garage door and 1 truck dock for loading and unloading. An additional yard area is available for lease, offering outdoor storage or operational flexibility. |
| Survey Item 11 of 16 | Help Me Find Properties Like This |
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| Property Type | Lease |
| Transaction Type | Industrial & Flex |
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Mins From I-69 and M-53
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| Property Descriptions |
Total Square Feet
Actual:
186000
Office Square Feet
Actual:
11894
Clear Height (ft)
Actual:
19
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| Further Description |
* 186,000 SF Building Size
* ESFR Sprinkler System * 11,894 SF office space * 19 FT Clear Height * Exterior Dock Doors * Drive In Bays * Cold Storage * Crane Served This 186,000-square-foot industrial facility sits on 73 acres and was constructed in 1970 with durable metal construction. The building is equipped with an ESFR sprinkler system, 3,000 amps of 480-volt power, and a 19-foot clear height with 50’ x 50’ column spacing, supporting a wide range of industrial operations. Access is excellent, with twenty-six grade-level doors, sixteen measuring 12’ x 12’ and ten at 16’ x 16’. Additional improvements include a 1,300-square-foot wash building and a 3,200-square-foot cold storage facility with five 12’ x 12’ grade-level doors. Material handling is supported by three overhead cranes ranging from 1 to 3 tons. A fully fenced lot enhances security while providing extensive outdoor storage and yard space. |
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Industrial Space for Lease, Rent, or Sale - Detroit Metro
Welcome to the ultimate resource for lease or rent Industrial Warehouse Space in the Detroit Metro Area. Whether your business requires a space optimized for manufacturing, storage, or logistics, we offer a wide range of industrial properties designed to meet diverse operational needs.
Leverage the strategic advantages of Detroit's thriving industrial sector, robust infrastructure, and excellent connectivity. These features make the Detroit area an ideal choice for businesses in industries such as distribution, production, and supply chain management.
Our curated selection of Industrial Warehouse Space spaces includes options ranging from high-ceiling warehouses to facilities with integrated office areas, ensuring that we can meet the unique requirements of your business.
Our approach goes beyond simple listings. We aim to understand your specific needs and match you with a space that enhances efficiency and supports your business growth in the Detroit Metro Area.
We invite you to share your contact details and precise property requirements with us. Our team is committed to connecting you with the best available options in the market. Don't forget to check out our "Survey Items" section for examples of properties we have found in the Detroit area.
Discover the opportunities of lease or rent an Industrial Warehouse Space in the vibrant Detroit Metro Area by clicking here to Get Started with your property search.
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Related Searches for Industrial Warehouse Space in Detroit
This category is the most general when it comes to Warehouse Properties for the Detroit area. We cover quite a few industrial property types separately - like Crane-equipped, Cold Storage, and Dock High, and properties including a storage yard. Some other categories (not listed in the article links at the bottom of this article) folks might be looking for are:
- Industrial Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Flex Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale (usually has a higher-end external finish/appearance, a higher-end office area, and varying (and likely lower) levels of warehouse space)
- Warehouse for Rent Detroit
- Office Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale (very similar to Flex above)
- Industrial Property for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Detroit Warehouse for Rent
- R&D Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Warehouse for Lease in Detroit
- Wafer Fab for Lease, Rent, or Sale (specialized building for the fabrication of semiconductor integrated circuits)
- Detroit Industrial Space for Lease
- Manufacturing Warehouse for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Industrial Space Detroit
- Drive-in Warehouses/Grade Level Warehouses for Lease, Rent, or Sale
- Warehouse Space for Lease Detroit
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
- Corporate, Company and Site Relocations
- Rail Access
- Cross-Dock
- Etc.
There are a number of cities included in the Detroit Metro. Here are a few of the larger ones: Detroit, Warren, Sterling Heights, Dearborn, Livonia, Troy, Westland, Southfield, Taylor, & Pontiac.
The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our Detroit 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.
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Next Steps - Detroit Metro Area
Our job is to find a selection of Industrial Warehouse Spaces for Lease Or Rent in the Detroit 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 Detroit Area Affiliate, and more about what we do for you, please visit our Detroit 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 Industrial Warehouse Space for Lease Or Rent in Detroit, 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 Detroit 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:
- Cold Storage Warehouse for Sale - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Cold Storage Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Dock High Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Warehouse Stabilized Yard for Lease Or Rent - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Crane Warehouse for Lease Or Rent - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Industrial Warehouse Space for Sale - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Dock High Warehouse for Sale - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Crane Warehouse for Sale - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Large Land Tract for Sale - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
- Warehouse Stabilized Yard for Sale - Detroit Metro | Warehouse Finder
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