INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY SHOWCASE – WORTHINGTON PARK OF COMMERCE BUILDING

Fort Myers

12821 Commerce Lakes Dr | Commerce Lakes Command Post | 2,400 SF | $650,000 ($270.83/SF)

Executive Summary

This is the clear, compact answer for someone who’s tired of renting and ready to own. Unit 1 at 12821 Commerce Lakes Drive is a 2,400-square-foot flex condo built in 2007 and offered at $650,000. It pairs practical loading with resilient construction: one 10′ x 12′ overhead door, 18-foot warehouse clear height, concrete tilt-up walls and hurricane-impact glass. The unit sits in a 26,400 SF building on a 9.09-acre business campus, with abundant parking and exterior lighting—features that cut friction and make daily operations simpler and more secure. This is not a promise; these are specific, usable advantages you can measure.

Why It Works / Investment Highlights

• Small, Smart Ownership — At 2,400 SF, the unit minimizes overhead while delivering real industrial capability: efficient footprint, manageable fees, and fast occupancy.
• Headroom that Helps — 18′ clear height gives you racking or mezzanine options, so vertical space becomes working capital.
• Loading Built for Business — One 10′ x 12′ overhead door enables straight-in loading and swift truck turns; that matters every delivery day.
• Built to Weather the Storm — Concrete tilt-up construction and hurricane-rated impact glass lower repair risk and protect uptime in a storm-prone region.
• Turnkey Park Positioning — High parking ratio (3.4/1,000 SF), robust exterior lighting, and professional landscaping create curb appeal that supports operations and leasing.

Property Facts

• Unit: Unit 1 • Size: 2,400 SF
• Price: $650,000 — $270.83/SF
• Year Built: 2007
• Ceiling Height: 18′ clear
• Loading: One (1) 10′ x 12′ overhead door
• Construction: Concrete tilt-up
• Glazing: Hurricane impact glass
• Building Size: 26,400 SF (single-story)
• Lot Size: 9.09 acres
• Parking Ratio: 3.4 / 1,000 SF
• Condo Fees: $1,551 / quarter
• Amenities: 24-hour access, extensive exterior lighting, professional landscaping, abundant parking
• Zoning: MPD (Mixed-Use Planned Development)

Strategic Angle

Picture this: your operation in a compact, resilient box that actually reduces friction. You stop paying someone else’s overhead. Instead, you own a predictable asset with a reasonable entry cost for the market. Fort Myers and the broader Southwest Florida corridor remain demand-driven for well-located, modern small-bay space. Recent market reports show the region absorbing new supply while asking rents for flex and small-bay product remain elevated — with typical flex/ small-bay rents clustered in the mid-teens per square foot range and vacancy varying by quarter and submarket between roughly 4% and 6%. That supply/demand tension supports both current cash flow and future appreciation for rightly positioned units. In short: small, functional ownership in this market is increasingly rare and increasingly valuable.

Now imagine the daily wins: faster inbound/outbound logistics because of that single, well-sized door; lower insurance surprises due to impact glazing and tilt-up structure; and easier staffing thanks to on-site parking. These are the micro-advantages that compound into macro returns. And because the building sits inside a larger, professionally maintained campus, you get the benefits of scale—maintenance, lighting, and curb appeal—without carrying the whole building on your balance sheet.

Bottom Line

This is a decisive, low-friction path to industrial ownership in Fort Myers. For $650,000 you acquire a hardened, functional 2,400 SF condo with 18′ clear height, a 10′ x 12′ overhead door, resilient construction, and sensible condo fees. The numbers line up. The market dynamics back it. If your question is “Is now the right time?” the better question is “Do you want to keep renting or do you want ownership that performs?” Move to ownership that works the moment you close. Step into Unit 1—own the bay, own the advantage, own the day.

Links

Argossy International Properties
Fort Myers Economic Development Dept

Transportation Snapshot

• Cargo Air – Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW): ~14 miles, approx. 18 minutes
• Cargo Rail – Seminole Gulf Railway (local freight line): distances vary; serves Fort Myers and interchanges with CSX
• Cargo Port – Port of Manatee (nearest deep-water Gulf port north): ~60 miles, approx. 1 hour drive

Listing Courtesy of Brock Rasmussen, Lee & Associates