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2800 E Dunes Hwy
Gary, IN 46402

Rate Upon Request

Warehouse For Lease  •  264,093 SF

Property Details

  • Property Type Warehouse
  • Year Built 1952
  • Total Building Size 264,093 SF
  • Tenancy Single
  • Building Class B
  • Zoning M-3
0 Transit Score
20 Walk Score

1 Space Available

Name Space Use Size Rent Details
1st Floor Ste Industrial 264,093 SF Rate Upon Request
  • Date available: Now
  • Lease term: Negotiable
  • Service type: To Be Determined
  • Space Type: Relet

Description

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.

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.

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Amenities

  • Fenced Lot

Public Transportation

Commuter RailDriveWalkDistance
Miller (Gary) Station (South Shore Line - Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (South Shore Line)) 5 min - 2.4 mi
Gary Metro Center Station (South Shore Line - Northern Indiana Commuter Transportation District (South Shore Line)) 8 min - 4.4 mi
AirportDriveWalkDistance
Chicago Midway International 48 min - 31.5 mi

Parking Details

Parking Available: Yes
Reserved: No
Type: Surface
Included in Rent: Yes
John Nekus 312-656-1689 Ascend Real Estate Advisors
John Nekus 312-656-1689 Ascend Real Estate Advisors