Industrial Outdoor Storage asset highlights growing demand for functional IOS facilities across Colorado
DENVER, Colorado – May 28, 2026 — The Warehouse Hotline has facilitated the sale of an Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) property located at 5352 Dahlia Street in Commerce City, Colorado, to Ground Solutions, a sophisticated industrial operator with multiple affiliated service and logistics-focused companies.
The transaction reflects continued demand for highly functional IOS properties throughout the Denver industrial market, particularly assets combining usable yard space with operational warehouse infrastructure.
The property consists of a 1.88-acre site with a 5,600-square-foot maintenance building, including approximately 1,000 square feet of office space. Located in Commerce City’s industrial corridor, the property offers immediate access to DIA, I-70, I-270, Highway 76, I-25, and Downtown Denver.
Key Takeaways
- IOS properties continue seeing strong demand across Colorado industrial markets.
- Functional yard space paired with maintenance buildings remains difficult to find.
- Commerce City continues attracting industrial users seeking logistical accessibility.
- Operational functionality increasingly drives industrial acquisition decisions.
- Industrial Outdoor Storage assets are becoming a growing focus within industrial investment and occupancy strategies.
Deal Snapshot
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Property Type | Industrial Outdoor Storage (IOS) |
| Property Address | 5352 Dahlia Street, Commerce City, Colorado |
| Lot Size | 1.88 Acres |
| Building Size | 5,600 SF |
| Office Space | ±1,000 SF |
| Zoning | I-2 (Heavy Outside Storage) |
| Key Features | Maintenance building, outdoor storage yard, hydraulic lifts, perimeter lighting |
| Transaction Type | Sale |
| Buyer | Ground Solutions |
| Brokerage Representation | The Warehouse Hotline + LC Real Estate Group |
Why This IOS Property Drew Attention
Industrial Outdoor Storage properties continue emerging as one of the most supply-constrained industrial asset classes across many U.S. markets, including Colorado.
Unlike traditional warehouse facilities, IOS properties combine outdoor storage functionality with operational infrastructure that supports fleet-based businesses, construction-related operations, equipment storage, logistics users, contractors, and industrial service companies.
The Commerce City property offered several features increasingly prioritized by industrial operators, including:
- heavy outside storage zoning
- perimeter lighting
- electric vehicle plug-ins
- hydraulic lifts for diesel vehicle maintenance
- floor drains
- radiant heat
- washing station infrastructure
- air lines and compressor systems
- multiple oversized drive-in doors
These operational capabilities can significantly reduce retrofit costs and improve day-to-day efficiency for industrial users.
Market Context
Demand for IOS facilities has accelerated nationally as industrial users increasingly prioritize operational flexibility, vehicle storage, equipment staging, and secured outdoor storage capabilities.
Within the Denver industrial market, functional IOS inventory remains relatively limited compared to traditional warehouse product. Properties with existing maintenance infrastructure and heavy outside storage zoning often attract heightened interest from transportation, construction, infrastructure, utility, and service-oriented operators.
Commerce City continues to remain a strategic industrial submarket due to its proximity to major transportation corridors, central Denver access, and logistical connectivity throughout the Front Range.
Fast Fact
Industrial Outdoor Storage properties frequently trade and lease at a premium because zoning barriers and limited land availability make new IOS development increasingly difficult in many industrial submarkets.
Transaction Execution
The transaction was brokered by Aviva Sonenreich and Josh Sonenreich of The Warehouse Hotline, alongside Dallas Landry of LC Real Estate Group.
Ground Solutions, the buyer, operates within a larger network of industrial and infrastructure-related companies and sought a property capable of supporting operational scalability, fleet functionality, and outdoor storage requirements.
The property’s combination of yard space, maintenance infrastructure, logistical accessibility, and heavy outside storage zoning aligned closely with the operational needs increasingly driving IOS acquisition activity.
“Industrial Outdoor Storage properties continue becoming increasingly important within today’s industrial landscape because operational functionality matters more than ever,” said Aviva Sonenreich of The Warehouse Hotline. “Facilities that combine usable yard space with operational infrastructure remain extremely difficult to replace in strategic industrial locations like Commerce City.”
Why This Matters
The transaction reflects a broader industrial trend where operational usability increasingly influences industrial real estate decisions.
Many industrial users now prioritize:
- secured outdoor storage
- fleet accessibility
- maintenance capabilities
- circulation efficiency
- vehicle accommodation
- logistical connectivity
As industrial land constraints continue tightening across major markets, IOS facilities are increasingly becoming a specialized and highly sought-after industrial asset category.
The Warehouse Hotline expects continued momentum surrounding IOS-related acquisitions and leasing activity throughout Colorado and neighboring regional markets. Their strong tenant representation services can help users evaluate warehouse or IOS property functionality before signing a lease.
About The Warehouse Hotline
The Warehouse Hotline is a Denver-based commercial real estate brokerage specializing in industrial and warehouse properties across Colorado. Led by Managing Broker Aviva Sonenreich, the firm provides leasing, sales, acquisitions, tenant representation, property management, and commercial real estate evaluation services. The Warehouse Hotline combines deep industrial market expertise with modern digital strategy, market insights, and educational content to help owners, investors, and tenants make informed real estate decisions.
