Ottawa Industrial for Sale
FOR SALE or LEASE – ±70,756 SF Industrial / Manufacturing Facility
1674 N Industrial Avenue | Ottawa, Kansas 66067
PROPERTY OVERVIEW
This exceptionally well-maintained industrial/manufacturing facility offers over 70,000 square feet of functional space with strong infrastructure, heavy power, and modern amenities — ideal for owner-users or investors seeking efficiency and value.
Total Building Size: ±70,756 SF
Office Area: 8,078 SF (12 private offices + 20 open cubicles)
Site Size: ±4.6 acres
Zoning: Industrial
Location: Conveniently located just 23 miles south of 175th Street and I-35, providing direct and rapid highway access to the Kansas City metro.
At typical highway speeds (around 80 mph), the commute is approximately 17–18 minutes, making this facility remarkably accessible to the metro’s south corridor.
Compared with similar industrial assets in Gardner or Olathe, operating and acquisition costs in Ottawa can be 20–35% lower, while offering comparable infrastructure, labor access, and logistics advantages.
This location provides a strategic balance between affordability and connectivity — ideal for companies seeking to expand without absorbing the premium pricing often found closer to Kansas City.
KEY FEATURES
4 dock-high loading doors (3 with levelers)
1 van-high loading dock and 1 drive-in door
3-phase heavy power infrastructure
Full wet fire sprinkler
Ample paved parking for approximately 90–100 vehicles
Gated and secured rear yard with exterior camera security and Ring doorbell
Formal conference room + employee training room
Employee break room, chemical room, paint/finish room, and air-compressor room with holding tanks
Storm shelter for employee safety
7 total restrooms (4 men’s / 3 women’s)
Lawn sprinkler system for landscaping
FINANCIAL & TAX ADVANTAGES
1. Incentive / Tax Exemption Potential
The City of Ottawa and Franklin County may offer a range of incentive programs — including Industrial Revenue Bonds (IRBs), property tax abatements, and sales tax exemptions — for qualifying projects that create jobs or expand industrial capacity.
The Kansas Department of Commerce also provides sales tax exemptions on eligible manufacturing equipment and construction materials for qualifying users.
While each program requires application and approval, these incentives could meaningfully lower long-term operating costs and improve return on investment.
2. Cost Segregation & Depreciation Benefits
A cost segregation study on a 70,000+ SF industrial facility of this quality can identify numerous short-life assets (e.g., electrical, HVAC, finishes, paving, etc.), potentially accelerating depreciation schedules and generating substantial first-year tax benefits.
For investors, this can significantly improve after-tax cash flow, while owner-users benefit from reduced taxable income and stronger early-year ROI.
3. Seller Financing Option
The seller is open to providing financing for qualified buyers, allowing for flexible structuring and faster closing.
Benefits include reduced bank involvement, customizable terms, and the potential for creative amortization or balloon structures to fit the buyer’s capital strategy.
SUMMARY
This Ottawa industrial facility combines prime infrastructure, flexible deal structure, and exceptional value in one offering.
Located just minutes from the Kansas City metro, it delivers the same logistical reach as Gardner or Olathe at a fraction of the cost, while offering all the features of a modern manufacturing or distribution headquarters.
Highlights at a Glance:
70,756 SF total | 8,078 SF office
Heavy power | multiple docks |
Pro-business location with potential incentive programs
Seller financing available
Quick, sub-20-minute drive from KC metro
