7945 Old Highway 51 North
Newly built-out USDA/FDA food-grade distribution and cold storage facility in Cobden, Illinois, offered at $1,250,000. The 56,250 SF single-tenant asset is a former C.H. Robinson operation positioned within Southern Illinois' established agricultural and food production corridor, approximately 15 miles from Interstate 57.
The facility comprises three operational zones: a 13,589 SF refrigerated warehouse with 26' clear heights and capacity for over 830 pallet positions, approximately 20,000 SF of dedicated repack and food-processing space with 15'–17' clear heights, and roughly 14,000 SF of dry warehouse space with similar ceiling heights. The refrigeration system features three compressors providing operational redundancy, with evaporators replaced in 2015 and a compressor upgraded in 2023. Six dock doors serve the cooler section; three additional dock doors access the dry warehouse. Built in 1979 and renovated in 2017, the single-story structure sits on 12.8 acres zoned Industrial.
The location offers convenient regional access via I-57, lower operating costs, reduced congestion compared to major distribution hubs, and proximity to a workforce experienced in food processing and agricultural operations. The property includes onsite parking, natural light, and access to public transportation, commuter rail, and freight port facilities. The asking price is significantly below replacement cost.
- 13,589 SF refrigerated warehouse, 26' clear heights, 830+ pallet capacity
- Three-compressor ammonia system with recent upgrades (evaporators 2015, compressor 2023)
- 20,000 SF repack and food-processing space, 15'–17' clear heights
- Nine total dock doors across cooler and dry warehouse sections
- 12.8-acre parcel, 15 miles from I-57, established food production corridor
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This former C.H. Robinson facility is a 56,250 SF USDA/FDA food-grade distribution and storage property strategically positioned within Southern Illinois’ established agricultural and food production corridor. The facility includes approximately 13,589 SF of refrigerated warehouse space with 26’ clear heights and capacity for more than 830 pallet positions. The three-compressor ammonia refrigeration system provides operational redundancy, with evaporators replaced in 2015 and a compressor upgraded in 2023. The property also features six dock doors adjacent to the cooler, approximately 20,000 SF of dedicated repack and food-processing space with 15’–17’ clear heights, and roughly 14,000 SF of dry warehouse space with similar clear heights and three additional dock doors. Located approximately 15 miles from Interstate 57, the facility offers convenient regional access, lower operating costs, reduced congestion, and access to a workforce experienced in food processing and agricultural operations. The property is offered significantly below replacement cost, presenting an attractive opportunity for food distribution, cold storage, and processing users.