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Warehouses and Industrial Buildings for Sale in Ottawa
Ottawa industrial buildings for sale
Buying a warehouse or industrial building in Ottawa
Industrial buildings rarely come up for sale in Ottawa, and the good ones move quickly. Owner-users want a building that fits how they work. Investors want stable tenants, sound buildings and land value underneath. We help both find the right property and buy it on the right terms.
We look at what matters for an industrial building: clear height, shipping and drive-in doors, power, floor load, truck access and turning room, yard space, and zoning that permits your use. Then we look at the numbers: purchase price against replacement cost, rents against market, and the capital the building will need.
Below are current MLS® listings for industrial property for sale. Many of the best buildings trade in the pre-market, so tell us what you are looking for and we will match you with opportunities as they come up. You can also see our full industrial real estate services.
5.2%
overall Ottawa industrial vacancy, Q2 2026
$16.75
average asking net rent per sq ft
$6.19
average additional rent per sq ft
3.2M sq ft
under construction, mostly in Barrhaven
Live MLS® listings
Industrial property for sale in Ottawa
Updated automatically from MLS®. Scroll to see more, or open the full list.
What to look for
Owner-user or investment: what matters
The right building depends on whether you will occupy it, lease it out, or both.
Buying to occupy
For a business, the building has to work on day one and still fit in five years.
- Clear height, doors and loading for your equipment and trucks
- Power supply and three-phase service
- Yard, parking and room to expand
- Zoning that permits your use, confirmed before you firm up
- Total cost of ownership compared with leasing
Buying to invest
For an investor, the building is an income stream sitting on land.
- Rent roll, lease terms and renewal dates
- In-place rents compared with market rents
- Net operating income and cap rate on actual numbers
- Roof, paving, HVAC and envelope condition
- Land value and future redevelopment potential
Market snapshot
Ottawa industrial market at a glance
Ottawa industrial vacancy was 5.2% in Q2 2026, with an average asking net rent of $16.75 per square foot plus $6.19 in additional rent. West Ottawa averaged $17.15 net and East Ottawa $16.54. The Hunt Club corridor reported no vacancy at all.
Most new supply is concentrated in Barrhaven, where about 3.1 million square feet is under construction. For owner-users, steady rents make the case for buying stronger: you lock in your occupancy cost and build equity in the land.
Market figures: Cushman & Wakefield, Ottawa Industrial MarketBeat, Q2 2026. Figures are asking rents and change each quarter; ask us for current comparables for your property.
Where buyers are looking
- Hunt Club and airport area
- Merivale Road and the Colonnade business park
- Kanata and Stittsville
- Carp Road corridor and West Carleton Industrial Park
- East end: Sheffield, Belfast and Orléans
- Surrounding towns: Arnprior, Carleton Place, Kemptville, Rockland
How we help buyers
Our process for buying industrial property
Define the brief
Size, specs, location, budget and timing, or your target return.
Search the market
Listed, pre-market and new construction options in one shortlist.
Underwrite
A pro forma on actual rents and expenses, and a capital cost review.
Negotiate
Price, conditions, vendor financing and closing date.
Close
Due diligence, financing, environmental and possession, coordinated.
Explore
More Ottawa industrial real estate
Warehouse space for lease
Warehouse, shop and industrial space for lease across Ottawa.
Outdoor storage yards
Contractor yards, truck parking and outdoor storage land.
Industrial land
Serviced and rural industrial land for building or storage.
Flex and small-bay space
Small-bay units with office and drive-in loading.
Selling an industrial property
How we help owners prepare, price and sell.
Leasing your industrial space
How we help landlords find and keep good tenants.
Warehouses and Industrial Buildings for Sale FAQs
How much does an industrial building cost in Ottawa?
Prices depend on size, condition, location, land area and whether the building is leased. We compare recent sales, replacement cost and income to help you judge value, and we recommend an appraisal where the decision calls for one.
Should I buy or lease industrial space?
Buying fixes your occupancy cost and builds equity, but ties up capital. Leasing keeps capital free and gives flexibility. We model both on the same basis so you can compare them side by side.
How do owner-users finance an industrial building?
Owner-users often finance with a bank or BDC loan secured by the building. We do not arrange financing, but we structure offers with realistic financing conditions and timelines.
What zoning do I need?
Ottawa has several industrial zones, from light industrial and business park to general and heavy industrial, plus rural industrial zones outside the urban area. The City is updating its zoning bylaw, so we confirm the zoning that applies before you firm up.
Do you help buyers outside Ottawa?
Yes. We work across Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa Valley, including Arnprior, Carleton Place, Kemptville, Rockland, Hawkesbury and Brockville.
Mitch Gauzas, REALTOR®
