INDUSTRIAL PROPERTY SHOWCASE – WORTHINGTON PARK OF COMMERCE BUILDING

Fort Myers

12960 Commerce Lakes Dr | Commerce Lakes Command Nook | 1,475 SF | $400,000 ($271.19/SF)

Executive Summary

Every so often a small property makes a big promise. This is one of those moments. Unit A4 at 12960 Commerce Lakes Drive is a compact, purpose-built industrial condo that punches well above its footprint. It offers 1,475 square feet of efficient, usable space with an 18-foot warehouse ceiling, a 10’ x 12’ overhead door, concrete tilt-up construction, and hurricane-impact glass — the exact infrastructure that reduces risk, speeds operations, and projects credibility. Built in 2007 and maintained to a professional standard, this unit is a tidy, immediately actionable answer for a buyer who wants to stop renting and start owning in a market that still rewards scale and speed.

Why it Works / Investment Highlights

• Small-but-mighty footprint — 1,475 SF that minimizes overhead while preserving utility for production, storage, or a boutique distribution hub.
• Headroom advantage — 18′ clear warehouse height gives room for racking, mezzanine build-outs, and better inventory density than a typical small bay.
• Loading that moves you — one 10′ x 12′ overhead door for practical truck access and efficient turnarounds.
• Built to last — concrete tilt-up construction and hurricane-rated impact glass mean lower maintenance risk and better resilience in a storm-prone region.
• Tight-pocket entry to a growing market — the Fort Myers/Southwest Florida industrial market is absorbing new tenants and commanding stronger rents (average asking rent noted regionally at roughly $15.26/SF), yet modern small units like this remain in short supply. That supply/demand tension supports both near-term cash flow and longer-term value.

Property Facts

• Unit: A4
• Unit Size: 1,475 SF
• Price: $400,000 — $271.19/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: 44,139 SF (Building I within Worthington Park of Commerce)
• Lot Size: 6.23 acres
• Condo Fees: $1,165 / quarter
• Amenities: 24-hour access, air conditioning, abundant exterior lighting
• Zoning: MPD — Mixed-Use Planned Development

Strategic Angle

Picture the decision as a crossroad: you can keep rotating capital into rent, or you can plant a stake that gives you control, predictability, and a better cost profile. Unit A4 is engineered to make that stake small but meaningful. Its features match the core needs of many modern small operators: climate control, high clear height, resilient construction, and a proper overhead door for loading. Those are the building blocks of reliable daily operations.

At the market level, Southwest Florida’s industrial picture has shifted: new deliveries have expanded inventory recently, nudging vacancy higher, yet asking rents are holding at elevated levels (market average reported around $15.26/SF for the region), and quality small-bay condos remain scarce. In plain terms: larger blocks are getting built and leased, but the hungry small users — local distributors, light manufacturers, contractors, boutique logistics providers — still hunt for turn-key, ownership-ready bays. That gap is where this unit earns its premium.

Bottom Line

If you want a clean, resilient, low-complexity entry into ownership in Fort Myers’ industrial landscape, this is it. For $400,000 you get a well-built, hurricane-tested, high-clear small bay that lowers your operating headaches and gives you a tangible asset that can perform in good markets and soften the blow when cycles wobble. The math is simple: lower rent leakage, built-in durability, a sensible cap on exposure, and a suite of practical features that accelerate operations from day one.

Final Thoughts

Buyers who win aren’t the ones who wait for perfection — they are the ones who recognize good facts and move. Here are the facts: 1,475 square feet of purpose-built industrial space; 18 feet of headroom; a 10′ x 12′ overhead door; concrete tilt-up shell and impact glazing; condo fees that are manageable; a professional park with 44,139 SF scale behind it. Those are measurable advantages. If the thought of owning a compact, dependable, high-function unit excites you, then this is your moment to act. Take the step that makes your operations leaner, your balance sheet stronger, and your future quieter. Own the bay. Own the day. Step into Unit A4.

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