Strategic industrial investment achieved despite tenant challenges in Denver’s competitive market
Introduction
Located at 4980 Niagara Street in Commerce City, Colorado, this 9,090-square-foot industrial warehouse presented investors with a rare chance to acquire a Commerce City industrial asset offering immediate cash flow and future upside. With a fenced yard, both dock and drive-in loading, and a new roof installed in 2019, this property stood out in the competitive Denver industrial real estate market. Its location within an Enterprise Zone further amplified its long-term tax benefits and investment appeal.
Sale Details
- Location: 4980 Niagara Street, Commerce City, CO
- Asset Type: Industrial/Warehouse
- Building Size: 9,090 square feet
- Lot Size: 0.43 acres
- Sale Price: $1,200,000
- Price Per Square Foot: $132
- Closing Date: February 2024
Property Highlights
This Commerce City industrial warehouse was engineered for single-tenant light industrial and logistics operations:
- Loading Access: Two 10×10 drive-in doors and one dock-high door for flexible operations
- Ceiling Height: 13-foot clear height supports efficient storage and movement
- Location Visibility: Exceptional visibility and access within a high-traffic industrial corridor
How The Warehouse Hotline Delivered
Client Concern:
The property was leased to a month-to-month tenant, creating uncertainty for those seeking long-term passive income. The client was looking for a functional industrial asset with existing cash flow and repositioning potential in the highly competitive Denver submarket.
How We Delivered:
The Warehouse Hotline expertly repositioned the lease flexibility as a value-add opportunity, highlighting the asset’s core strengths—loading infrastructure, electrical capabilities, and Commerce City industrial zoning benefits. The team aligned the asset with the buyer’s long-term investment goals and executed thorough due diligence, lease risk analysis, and zoning verification to close the transaction with speed and confidence.
Neighborhood Overview
Commerce City is a key industrial hub within the North Central Denver corridor, offering prime logistics access:
- Major Transportation: Close proximity to I-70, I-270, and I-25 highways
- Transit Connectivity: Easy access to Denver International Airport and regional Front Range markets
- Growth Prospects: Enterprise Zone benefits combined with ongoing infrastructure investments signal strong long-term value growth
Conclusion
The successful sale of 4980 Niagara Street highlights The Warehouse Hotline’s expertise in navigating complex Commerce City industrial transactions. By matching the right buyer to the right property and removing uncertainty through strategic planning, The Warehouse Hotline delivered a high-confidence, high-value outcome for all parties involved.
Q1: Is this warehouse good for investors?
Yes — it offers cash flow, loading access, and long-term value in a growth market.
Q2: What makes it ideal for logistics?
Dock and drive-in doors, 13-foot clear height, and highway access.
Q3: Why buy in Commerce City?
Prime location near I-70, I-270, and tax benefits from the Enterprise Zone.
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