312-656-1689
2800 E Dunes Hwy, Gary, IN for Rent

Industrial - For Rent
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264,093 SF | 1 Space

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2800 E Dunes Hwy
Gary, IN 46402


HIGHLIGHTS

  • • Total Floor Area: ~264,093 SF of flexible, open industrial space now available for lease. ~20 Acre Site. Zoning: M-3 Heavy Industrial.
  • • Prime Onshoring Opportunity in strategic Midwest location
  • • Ideal for fast tracking expansion of US manufacturing, warehouse, logistics or data center use.
  • • Substantial opportunity for redevelopment or tenant-specific customization.
  • • Direct access to NW Indiana logistics corridor via I-65, I-94, I-80, Chicago Metro and Port of Indiana for global waterway access
  • • Structure: Steel-frame construction, high bays, large column spacing.

OVERVIEW

Historical Legacy Meets Modern Utility: • Originally constructed by Republic Steel, a pillar of U.S. industrial might. • Ideal for companies looking to onshore production and avoid global tariffs. • Ideal for fast tracking expansion of US manufacturing, warehouse, logistics or data center use. • Substantial opportunity for redevelopment or tenant-specific customization. • Pro-business environment with potential incentives from the City of Gary and State of Indiana. • Expedite “Made in America” operations Key Highlights: • Total Floor Area: ~264,093 SF of flexible, open industrial space now available for lease. • Zoning: M-3 Heavy Industrial Use permitted. • Site Area: ~20 Acres. • Structure: Steel-frame construction, high bays, large column spacing. • Ceiling Height: ~30’+ with craneway throughout multiple sections. • Crane Systems: Overhead cranes and heavy floor loads support large-scale operations. • Power: Access to 15 MW via existing substation infrastructure. • Rail Access: On-site spur with Class 1 rail infrastructure. • Transportation: Direct access to NW Indiana logistics corridor via I-65, I-94, I-80 and Chicago Metro • Global Shipping: Minutes from Port of Indiana (global waterway access). • Prime Onshoring Opportunity in strategic Midwest location Strategic Location: • Multimodal Transport Access: Adjacent rail spur with Class 1 rail access and close proximity to Port of Indiana – Burns Harbor (approx. 8 miles), providing global shipping links via Lake Michigan. Easy highway access to I-90/94 and I-65 enables efficient trucking to Chicago and nationwide. • Strategic Location: Positioned in Gary’s industrial corridor on the Lake Michigan shoreline (the historic heart of U.S. steel country), the site benefits from a strong labor pool and supplier network in Northwest Indiana. It lies within the Chicago metro area for convenient access to markets and talent. • Incentives: The State of Indiana and City of Gary is pro-development, with potential tax abatement and economic incentives for large job-creating projects. Transformation & Activation Opportunity: The property’s scale and infrastructure present a unique chance to onshore manufacturing operations and avoid global supply chain tariffs. Efficiently activate this historic industrial mill into a state-of-the-art production facility capitalizing on existing rail and power infrastructure. The expansive building can be efficiently reconfigured for single or multi-tenant use, making it suitable for a leased industrial and manufacturing campus, warehouse, distribution hub, data center or other use. Ready for activation or redevelopment.

RENTAL DETAILS

SPACE AVAILABLE

264,093 SF

# OF SPACES

1

RENT RATE (MO)

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RENT RATE (YR)

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LEASE TYPE

TBD

LEASE LENGTH

Negotiable

AVAILABLE

Apr 01, 2026

BUILDING DETAILS

PROPERTY TYPE

Industrial

PROPERTY SUBTYPE

Warehouse

TOTAL BUILDING SIZE

264,093 SF

YEAR BUILT

1952

UTILITIES

Lighting, Gas, Water, Sewer, Heating

CLEAR CEILING HT

40 Ft

DOCKS

-

DRIVE INS

-

PARKING SPACES

-

LAND DETAILS

LAND ACRES

20.02 AC

LAND SF

872,071.2 SF

ZONING

M-3

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