Modern Cold Storage in the Heart of Chicago
In a market where most cold storage inventory is 40+ years old, 3815 S. Ashland was purpose-built for the demands of today's food production and distribution operations.
The 99,530-square-foot facility sits in Chicago's Stockyards district — one of the country's most established food and distribution hubs — and offers 50-foot clear heights, nearly double the 24-foot ceilings found in most competing buildings nearby. That difference translates directly to greater pallet density, higher cubic capacity, and more efficient use of every square foot.
The building features modern refrigeration infrastructure, energy-efficient systems, and robust dock capacity — delivering the operational performance and lower operating costs that aging legacy buildings simply can't match.
Location adds another layer of advantage. Minutes from downtown Chicago with direct access to I-55, I-90, and the Dan Ryan Expressway, the property connects tenants to regional distribution networks and one of the largest consumer markets in the United States — without the distance penalty of suburban cold storage alternatives.
For operators who've outgrown outdated facilities or are looking to consolidate closer to Chicago's core demand centers, 3815 S. Ashland is the only purpose-built, modern cold storage option in the market.
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±99,530 SF Cold Storage Facility with 50’ Clear Heights
Flexible Freezer Space Convertible to Cooler
14 Exterior Docks + 1 Drive-In Door
Located in Chicago’s Stockyards PMD, 4 Miles from Downtown
Purpose-built cold storage facility with approximately 15,580 pallet positions, designed at one pallet per 6.1 SF of freezer/cooler space to support high-volume food distribution operations.
Two large freezer areas totaling ±79,088 SF, each designed with 50’ clear height and the ability to convert to cooler space as operational needs evolve.
Features 14 exterior dock doors, one drive-in door, a 130’ truck court, and a 50’ x 56’ structural bay size to accommodate efficient loading, staging, and trailer circulation.
Located within the Stockyards Planned Manufacturing District, home to over 265 businesses and a dense concentration of food processors and distributors, approximately four miles south of downtown Chicago.
Positioned within a robust labor market with CTA bus service along Ashland Avenue and Pershing Road, and convenient access to I-55, I-90, and major expressways serving regional and national distribution.
