$150 – $250 per sq. ft. (excluding the actual robotics) Basic Dry Storage: $85 – $150 per sq. ft. 4. Ongoing Ownership Costs

$70 – $110 per sq. ft. 2. Location and Market Trends

The building itself is an empty shell. To make it operational by 2026 standards, you may need:

Buying a warehouse introduces fixed and variable expenses that persist regardless of how much inventory you move.

Economies of scale play a massive role in industrial real estate. Smaller projects often carry a higher cost per square foot due to mobilization and design premiums.

$125 – $220 per sq. ft.