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Rare Office/Industrial Building for Lease 225 East Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
Availability:
for lease
Property Type:
Industrial
Office
Office
Building Size:
79,851 SF
Lease Rate:
$2.52 - $10.00 sf/yr
Lease Type:
NNN Lease
Avail min/max:
4,268 - 79,851 SF
Number of Spaces:
5
Sheila Miu
sheila@gerspachergroup.com
(330) 722-5002
Troy Gerspacher, CCIM, SIOR
troy@gerspachergroup.com
(330) 722-5002
Property Description
This ±79,851 SF downtown Elyria property offers a unique opportunity to lease a versatile and well-maintained facility ideal for warehouse, or light manufacturing use with office. Situated on ±2.64 acres with over 93 parking spaces, it features a functional blend of executive offices, conference rooms, break areas, and warehouse space with 18’ - 23’ ceiling heights, 2 loading docks, a drive-in door and eight box-truck doors. Designed for flexibility, the building’s multiple lobbies, kitchenettes, and ADA-compliant restrooms accommodate single or multi-tenant use, with additional office space on the second floor and more than 20,000 SF of basement storage, including a freight elevator. Please see pages to follow for additional details about Major Mechanicals, the neighboring Redevelopment Project, and Business Incentive Programs/ Tax Abatements.
Area Description
Located in the heart of downtown Elyria, 225 East Avenue is situated on the corner intersection of East Avenue, Second Street, and East Avenue - 3rd Street. This central location places the property within walking distance of key downtown amenities. Immediate access to I-80/I-90 and strong regional road links reduce transit times to Cleveland, Akron, and Lorain port facilities — a clear advantage for distribution and regional manufacturing. Interstate 90 is approximately 4 miles north of the property and the Ohio Turnpike is approximately 3 miles.
Highlights
• Total Available SF: ±79,851 SF
• Warehouse: Min SF ±28,429 SF
• $6/SF + CAM
• 2 Docks | 1 drive-in door | 8 box truck doors
• 1st Floor Office: Min SF ±4,268 SF - Max SF ±22,517 SF
• $10/SF + CAM
• 2nd Floor Office: ±8,557 SF
• $8/SF + CAM
• Basement: ±20,348 SF
• $2.52/SF + CAM
• Power: High Power 3-Phase, 3,000 AMPS, 480 V, and back-up CAT generator
• Sprinklered throughout
• Parking: 93+ spaces
• Zoning: BD (Business Downtown)
• In an ENTERPRISE ZONE - see pages to follow Business Incentive Programs/Tax Abatements
• Highway Access: 4 miles to I-90, 3 miles to Ohio Turnpike
Full Address: 225 East Avenue, Elyria, OH 44035
Listing Type: FOR LEASE
Status: Active
Region: M-EN
County: Lorain County
Property ID: 4096376
Building Sf: 79,851
Features
• Total Available SF: ±79,851 SF
• Warehouse: Min SF ±28,429 SF
• $6/SF + CAM
• 2 Docks | 1 drive-in door | 8 box truck doors
• 1st Floor Office: Min SF ±4,268 SF - Max SF ±22,517 SF
• $10/SF + CAM
• 2nd Floor Office: ±8,557 SF
• $8/SF + CAM
• Basement: ±20,348 SF
• $2.52/SF + CAM
• Power: High Power 3-Phase, 3,000 AMPS, 480 V, and back-up CAT generator
• Sprinklered throughout
• Parking: 93+ spaces
• Zoning: BD (Business Downtown)
• In an ENTERPRISE ZONE - see pages to follow Business Incentive Programs/Tax Abatements
• Highway Access: 4 miles to I-90, 3 miles to Ohio Turnpike
Warehouse
Upd: 12/11/25
Lease Rate: $6.00 SF/Year
Lease Type: NNN Lease
Space Available: 28,429 SF
1st Floor Office
Upd: 12/11/25
Lease Rate: $10.00 SF/Year
Lease Type: NNN Lease
Space Available: 4,268 SF
2nd Floor Office
Upd: 12/11/25
Lease Rate: $8.00 SF/Year
Lease Type: NNN Lease
Space Available: 8,557 SF
Basement
Upd: 12/11/25
Lease Rate: $2.52 SF/Year
Lease Type: NNN Lease
Space Available: 20,348 SF
Full Building
Upd: 02/06/26
Lease Rate: $8.00 SF/Year
Lease Type: NNN Lease
Space Available: 79,851 SF