Heavy power is fast becoming one of the most important specs a buyer can ask for in Southern California industrial real estate. As more U.S. businesses restore manufacturing operations domestically, and as Space, Aerospace, and Defense-related uses continue booming across the South Bay, electrical capacity has moved from a line item to a deal-breaker. To complicate matters, adding power is a notoriously long and expensive process in SoCal — utility quotes, transformer lead times, and grid upgrades can delay operations by a year or more and cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. Most businesses are simply better off targeting properties that already have the power in place.
Below are some of my top picks currently for sale in the South Bay. Each has been selected for its electrical capacity, functional specs, and overall value in today's market. Reach out to schedule a tour — I'm happy to walk any of these with you.
A standout offering in the Carson/Compton submarket. This 105,411 SF facility sits at the hard corner of Santa Fe & Victoria and delivers 2,500 Amps of heavy power — a serious infrastructure advantage for manufacturers or distributors with high electrical demand. Features include 22 dock-high positions, a concrete yard with 28 trailer stalls, and a 125-foot gated yard depth. Clear heights range from 16' to 19'. Rail-served zoning (M-1.5-IP). Available for COE. Pricing negotiable.
Three free-standing buildings totaling 70,414 SF on a fenced and paved yard site in Wilmington, with 800–1,200 Amps of heavy power and clear heights of 17'–21'. Two dock-high and nine grade-level doors. This is a rare multi-building opportunity in close proximity to the World Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach — ideal for import/export operations, port-adjacent manufacturing, or a logistics user needing flexible yard space. Pricing negotiable.
A truly unique offering in the South Bay. This world-class, turnkey automotive R&D facility features 3,000 Amps of heavy power, LED lighting throughout, a fenced and secured yard, and 22'–27' clear heights. At 32,103 SF with over 14,000 SF of office and lab space, it's purpose-built for precision users — defense contractors, EV developers, or aerospace component suppliers will find it immediately functional. Direct access to the 405 and 710 Freeways, with close proximity to the Ports of LA and Long Beach. Available January 31, 2027.
Two free-standing buildings totaling 25,000 SF in Gardena, offered at one of the more accessible price points in the South Bay. Heavy power at 1,200 Amps, 6 grade-level loading doors, 1 dock-high door, and 14'–16' clear heights make this a practical, flexible setup for light manufacturing, warehousing, or contractor operations. Priced at $186/SF ($4,650,000). Available COE, just listed.
A solid owner-user candidate in the Carson/Compton submarket. This 21,120 SF free-standing building features 1,200 Amps, 1 dock-high and 5 grade-level doors, secured fenced parking, and a bonus ±3,600 SF partial concrete tilt-up shed — ideal for covered yard storage or additional production space. Easy access to the 110, 91, and 405 Freeways. Priced at approximately $200/SF ($4,219,198).
A flex industrial opportunity in Torrance's Atrium Business Center, well-suited for office/warehouse users seeking a professional South Bay address. At 24,813 SF with 1,200–1,600 Amps and the potential to install up to 8 grade-level doors, this property offers meaningful power and adaptability for a range of light industrial uses. Pricing negotiable. Available COE.
If any of these properties fit your size range or power requirements, I'm happy to schedule tours, pull comps, or run through the numbers with you.
Contact Ron Mgrublian
Lee & Associates Los Angeles – Long Beach
License #01902882
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