Dock High Warehouse for Sale - San Diego Metro

Last Updated Nov. 3, 2026

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If you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for sale, San Diego, you've come to the right place. In this article, we cover three key topics, including:

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You likely found us here because you are searching for Dock High Warehouse for sale in the San Diego Metro. Our San Diego 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 sale in the San Diego 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 sale in the San Diego 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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Finding a warehouse with a Dock-High Dock in San Diego is easier than you might think. Many warehouses have the so-called dock high to facilitate the distribution of goods and products. These are gates raised 4 feet off the ground (about 121 cm) at the same height as the inside of trucks. This type of gate facilitates loading and unloading from vehicles. Some even use half docks 2 feet off the ground (61 cm) for smaller trucks such as movers.

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 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.

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

What we see in this market

Across 39 San Diego properties we have tracked in this category since 2022:

  • 26,280 SF median building size
  • 22 ft median clear height
  • 1.98 acres median site size

Clear height here runs 22 ft, against 20 ft across the 1,797 comparable properties we tracked outside San Diego.

Of those 39 properties, the share whose listing stated each feature:

  • 100.0% Dock Loading
  • 89.7% Yard
  • 87.2% Grade Level Access
  • 51.3% Heavy Power
  • 28.2% Sprinklered

Figures are medians across properties we tracked in this market, and reflect what each listing disclosed. Pricing is deliberately not recorded.

Survey Item 1 of 7 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Purchase
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
Access I-5 freeway
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Visibility Faraday Avenue
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Carlsbad, CA
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 72359
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 27
Acres
Actual: 4.45
Year Built
Actual: 1997
Further Description * 72,359 SF Building Size
* 4.45 AC Lot Size
* 27 FT Clear Height
* Dock Loading
* Yard
* Grade Level Access

This 72,359-square-foot industrial research and development building is situated on a 4.45-acre parcel with CM zoning. Constructed in 1997 and updated in 2016, the single-story, Class B structure features 27 feet of clear height. The property includes 2 dock-high doors and 4 grade-level doors for efficient access. A parking ratio of 2.6 spaces per 1,000 square feet is provided. This facility is suitable for either an investment or an owner-user.

Survey Item 2 of 7 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease,Purchase
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
access to I-5 & I-8
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 73756
Office Square Feet
Actual: 5825
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum: 16
Maximum: 30
Acres
Actual: 2.32
Further Description * 73,756 SF Building Size
* 2.32 AC Lot Size
* 5,825 SF Office Space
* Multi-Tenant
* Single Tenant
* Dock Loading
* Yard
* Grade Level Access
* Heavy Power
* Sprinklered

This industrial property is situated on a 2.32-acre parcel, featuring a 73,756-square-foot single-story building that can be subdivided into units starting at 25,089 square feet. The facility includes 5,825 square feet of office space. It offers a clear height between 16 and 30 feet, with column spacing measuring 20 feet by 60 feet. The building is equipped with 5 dock-high doors and 2 grade-level doors for loading and unloading. Electrical service provides 800 amps at 277/480V, and the property is sprinklered for fire safety. Natural gas is available, and the IL-3-1 zoning supports light industrial and manufacturing uses.

Survey Item 3 of 7 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Purchase
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 10284
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 16
Further Description * 10,284 SF Building Size
* 16 FT Clear Height
* Dock Loading
* Yard
* Heavy Power
* Sprinklered

This 10,284-square-foot industrial manufacturing facility is well-suited for various industrial uses. The property provides a 16-foot clear height, allowing for substantial vertical storage and operational adaptability. There is 1 dock-high door for efficient material handling, and a fully fenced yard offers enhanced security along with outdoor storage or staging possibilities. The building is sprinklered for fire safety and includes a highly-distributed electrical system, making it appropriate for operations needing robust power capacity.

Survey Item 4 of 7 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Purchase
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 37766
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 24
Acres
Actual: 1.56
Further Description * 37,766 SF Building Size
* 1.56 AC Lot Size
* 24 FT Clear Height
* A/C Warehouse
* Dock Loading
* Yard
* Heavy Power

This 37,766-square-foot industrial building, located on a 1.56-acre parcel, provides a contemporary and adaptable area suitable for industrial and creative purposes. The facility offers 69 parking spaces, supplemented by additional street parking. It features a 24-foot clear height, with column spacing of 24 by 40 feet, and includes 2 dock-high doors and 2 grade-level loading doors. The warehouse is fully insulated and can support 100% HVAC, powered by 1,200 amps of 480/277V electricity. The property also benefits from skylights, dispersed power, and a sprinkler system, alongside recent upgrades such as new warehouse paint, a repaved parking lot, and fresh exterior paint. Creative office areas are equipped with exposed ceilings, floor-to-ceiling glass, and a new kitchen/bistro, complemented by outdoor patio space.

Survey Item 5 of 7 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Purchase
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Location Keywords
Keyword Selection
one block from S Melrose Dr
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near Bressi Ranch Corporate Center
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 59379
Clear Height (ft)
Minimum: 22
Maximum: 24
Further Description * 59,379 SF Building Size
* Multi-Tenant
* Single Tenant
* Dock Loading
* Yard
* Heavy Power
* Sprinklered

Survey Item 6 of 7 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease,Purchase
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 21964
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 22
Acres
Actual: 2
Further Description * 21,964 SF Building Size
* 2 AC Lot Size
* 22 FT Clear Height
* Dock Loading
* Grade Level Access
* Heavy Power

This industrial facility, built in 1995, provides a 21,964-square-foot building on a 2-acre lot. The property features 22 feet of clear height, along with 1 dock-high door and 3 grade-level doors. It is configured with approximately 40% climate-controlled warehouse space, 30% high-image office, and 30% dedicated to lab, clean room, and production areas. The facility is equipped with a heavy power supply, including 1,200 amps at 120/208 volts. A parking ratio of 2.46 spaces per 1,000 square feet is available.

Survey Item 7 of 7 Help Me Find Properties Like This
Property Type Lease,Purchase
Transaction Type Industrial & Flex
Property Descriptions
Total Square Feet
Actual: 150530
Clear Height (ft)
Actual: 32
Acres
Actual: 9.64
Further Description * 150,530 SF Building Size
* Sale Type: Investment or Owner User
* ESFR Sprinklered System
* 9.64 AC Lot Size
* 32 FT Clear Height
* 22 Dock-High Doors
* 4 Grade-Level Doors

This newly constructed, Class A industrial facility offers 150,530 square feet of rentable building area on a 9.64-acre site, completed in 2024. Designed to meet the highest modern industrial standards, the property features a 32-foot clear ceiling height, 22 dock-high loading doors, and 4 drive-in/grade-level doors, providing optimal flexibility for warehousing and logistics operations. The building is equipped with an ESFR fire suppression system, heavy power infrastructure, and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout. With a parking ratio of 0.73 spaces per 1,000 square feet, the site offers adequate vehicle accommodation for staff and visitors. This property is well-suited for either investment or owner-user acquisition and represents a turnkey opportunity for companies seeking premium distribution, fulfillment, or light manufacturing space within a professionally developed industrial environment.

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 San Diego Metro Area - here are a few of the larger ones: San Diego, Chula Vista, Oceanside, Escondido, Carlsbad, El Cajon, Vista, San Marcos, Encinitas, & National City.

The rest - hopefully close to an inclusive list, is on our San Diego 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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