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5-Building Industrial Site with IOS Potential 4812 Gulf Fwy 50,731 SF Vacant Industrial Building Online Auction Sale Houston, TX 77023
Investment Highlights
- Discover a 10.49-acre industrial outdoor storage opportunity with 51,731 square feet of improvements across five warehouse buildings.
- 4812 Gulf Freeway offers a compelling owner/user or redevelopment play with existing improvements and long-term value-add potential.
- Features a rail spur that is currently deactivated but may be capable of reactivation through coordination with the railroad operator.
- Direct access to I-45 with exposure to 207K+ VPD, 3 miles from Houston's CBD, near Loop 610, I-69, SH 288, METRORail, HOU, and the Port of Houston.
- Previously leased to Amazon, leverage proven last-mile functionality, supported by over 102,000 warehouse employees within a 10-mile radius.
- No zoning regulations and proximity to the University of Houston (49,000+ students) creates potential for housing, warehouse, or venue redevelopments.
Executive Summary
4812 Gulf Freeway presents a ±10.49-acre infill industrial outdoor storage opportunity just 3 miles from Houston’s Central Business District (CBD), offering owner-users, investors, and developers a highly visible, strategically located site with existing improvements and long-term redevelopment potential. The property includes 51,731 square feet across five warehouse buildings, including 2,042 square feet of office space, providing immediate functionality for industrial, logistics, fleet parking, or outdoor storage operations. Previously leased to Amazon, the site has proven last-mile distribution capabilities and ample truck parking.
Positioned along the Gulf Freeway with exposure to more than 207,000 vehicles per day, the property offers exceptional visibility and connectivity. A 50-foot perpetual easement provides direct access to the I-45 frontage road, with additional ingress/egress via Starway Street. The site is approximately 2.5 miles from METRORail, 3.5 miles from Loop 610, State Highway 288, and Interstate 69, 5 miles from the Port of Houston, and 6.5 miles from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Unique site features include a deactivated rail spur that may be capable of reactivation through coordination with the railroad, subject to buyer verification and approval, as well as an existing perimeter electrified fence that is currently inactive.
Located within the City of Houston, the property is not subject to traditional municipal zoning, providing substantial flexibility for future uses, subject to applicable regulations, deed restrictions, permitting, and buyer due diligence. The property’s location near the University of Houston—home to nearly 49,000 students—also provides a deep surrounding labor pool and supports a range of potential future uses.
With existing industrial improvements, exceptional transportation access, freeway visibility, potential rail connectivity, and significant redevelopment flexibility, 4812 Gulf Freeway offers a rare combination of immediate industrial utility and long-term upside in one of Houston’s most connected urban corridors.
Property tours are by appointment only. Please contact the listing broker to schedule.
Positioned along the Gulf Freeway with exposure to more than 207,000 vehicles per day, the property offers exceptional visibility and connectivity. A 50-foot perpetual easement provides direct access to the I-45 frontage road, with additional ingress/egress via Starway Street. The site is approximately 2.5 miles from METRORail, 3.5 miles from Loop 610, State Highway 288, and Interstate 69, 5 miles from the Port of Houston, and 6.5 miles from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Unique site features include a deactivated rail spur that may be capable of reactivation through coordination with the railroad, subject to buyer verification and approval, as well as an existing perimeter electrified fence that is currently inactive.
Located within the City of Houston, the property is not subject to traditional municipal zoning, providing substantial flexibility for future uses, subject to applicable regulations, deed restrictions, permitting, and buyer due diligence. The property’s location near the University of Houston—home to nearly 49,000 students—also provides a deep surrounding labor pool and supports a range of potential future uses.
With existing industrial improvements, exceptional transportation access, freeway visibility, potential rail connectivity, and significant redevelopment flexibility, 4812 Gulf Freeway offers a rare combination of immediate industrial utility and long-term upside in one of Houston’s most connected urban corridors.
Property tours are by appointment only. Please contact the listing broker to schedule.
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Property Facts
| Sale Type | Investment | Rentable Building Area | 50,731 SF |
| Sale Condition | Auction Sale | No. Stories | 1 |
| Type of Ownership | Fee Simple | Year Built | 1950 |
| Property Type | Industrial | Tenancy | Single |
| Property Subtype | Warehouse | Clear Ceiling Height | 14’ |
| Building Class | B | Parcel Number | 1186600010001 |
| Lot Size | 10.49 AC | ||
| Zoning | None | ||
| Sale Type | Investment |
| Sale Condition | Auction Sale |
| Type of Ownership | Fee Simple |
| Property Type | Industrial |
| Property Subtype | Warehouse |
| Building Class | B |
| Lot Size | 10.49 AC |
| Rentable Building Area | 50,731 SF |
| No. Stories | 1 |
| Year Built | 1950 |
| Tenancy | Single |
| Clear Ceiling Height | 14’ |
| Zoning | None |
| Parcel Number | 1186600010001 |
Amenities
- Fenced Lot
Utilities
- Lighting
- Gas
- Water
- Sewer
- Heating
1 1
Fairly walkable
40/100
Exceptionally drivable
100/100
Some public transit
40/100
Fairly bikeable
40/100
Demographics
Regional Accessibility
City
Population
Miles
Drive Time
Houston
2,325,502
16
0 h 25 m
Austin
964,254
171
3 h 15 m
San Antonio
1,532,233
206
3 h 45 m
Dallas
1,345,047
252
4 h 28 m
Fort Worth
895,008
268
4 h 55 m
Memphis
650,618
582
10 h 47 m
Access and Labor Force
10 Miles
Total Population
1,290,354
Total Labor Force
754,712
Unemployment Rate
4.92%
Median Household Income
$68,735
Warehouse Employees
102,207
High School Education Or Higher
79.80%
$ values in USD
Sale Advisor
Sale Advisor
Jim Foreman, Vice Chairman
Jim Foreman began his career in real estate brokerage services 35 years ago with Cushman & Wakefield (C&W) of Texas Inc. Mr. Foreman assesses, evaluates, and executes real estate requirements for corporate clients. He has an extensive background in leasing, user sales, investment sales, and build-to-suit representation. Mr. Foreman’s corporate real estate background is extensive and includes various product types, including office and single and multi-tenant industrial projects. He has handled user transactions ranging from large land acquisitions for chemical plant expansions to pharmaceutical plant dispositions, as well as tenant representation assignments for large and small corporate office and industrial users. In addition to assisting corporate clients in acquisition or disposition of their assets, Mr. Foreman was part of the team that completed the largest industrial sales transaction in Texas history and was more recently part of the sales team for a 1.1 billion dollar national industrial portfolio sale on behalf of Cabot Properties. Throughout his career with C&W, Mr. Foreman has completed sales transactions with an aggregate value of more than $3.5 billion. In addition, his lease transactions total more than 100 million square feet.
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