Hilco Real Estate Invites Offers for Unique Industrial Rail Properties in Detroit Area

Hilco Real Estate, LLC, a subsidiary of the diversified financial services provider, Hilco Global, is extending a unique opportunity to acquire two strategically situated industrial properties in Southeast Michigan, specifically in Detroit and Monroe. The offer is open until November 12, with both properties showcasing extensive rail connectivity that supports efficient operational capabilities.

Property Overview

The Detroit site spans approximately 8 acres and is equipped with an existing CSX rail spur. This asset boasts roughly 1,900 feet of track that can accommodate up to 26 railcars, and it holds the potential to expand by an additional 1,000 to 3,000 feet of track, depending on specific operational needs. The site features a two-story office building covering about 3,800 square feet and a 600-square-foot scale house, fully operational with a licensed 100-ton truck scale. Features include two full draft, inline rail scales, essential for businesses that rely on bulk freight transport.

Strategically located about 1.5 miles from CSXT's primary Detroit servicing yard, the facility gives tenants the chance for daily rail service if market demand permits. Its existing infrastructure, paired with the opportunity for further rail expansion, makes this property attractive for various industrial applications. Moreover, its proximity to major highways such as I-75, I-94, I-275, I-96, M-5, M-24, and M-39, along with Grand River Avenue, enhances its accessibility. Notably, it’s less than seven miles from the Canadian border, with direct links to the Gordie Howe International Bridge and Ambassador Bridge, facilitating smooth cross-border freight movement.

The Monroe Site

The Monroe property is strategically positioned between Detroit and Toledo, Ohio, granting easy access to I-75. It is surrounded by the Norfolk Southern and Canadian National railroad lines, enhancing its transit capabilities. This site possesses the potential for expansion through the installation of additional rail switches and other loading infrastructure, supporting large-capacity transload operations. Its location along a pivotal industrial corridor further provides significant accessibility to both Southeast Michigan and Northwest Ohio, promoting effective rail-to-truck and material transfer operations.

Rail Freight Significance

Detroit is recognized as a major freight gateway in North America, supported by four Class I railroads. The region boasts approximately 2,400 miles of railroad track linking it to vital intermodal terminals, maritime ports, and key transportation corridors. Reports indicate that Southeast Michigan moves around 428 million tons of freight annually, valued at about $769 billion, with 36% of U.S.-Canadian border trade transiting through local ports.

The Detroit-Windsor trade corridor, further cemented by new infrastructures like the Gordie Howe International Bridge, represents a significant avenue for trade between the U.S. and Canada. Before its opening in July 2026, this corridor facilitated around 30% of Canada-U.S. trade by truck, equating to over $274 million in trade daily. The area is also notably positioned to serve over 180 million consumers within a five-hour drive, emphasizing its critical role as an industrial and logistics hub.

Conclusion

Chet Evans, senior director at Hilco Global, emphasizes that these properties offer buyers a chance to engage in the Midwest's vital rail-serviced industrial markets. Companies from various sectors, including bulk commodity shipping and rail-related services, will find significant advantages in leveraging the established rail infrastructure offered at these sites. The sale is facilitated in partnership with MI Broker Matt Mason (Lic. # 6505433919). Interested parties must submit their offers by 5:00 PM CT on November 12. On-site inspections are available on select dates or by appointment. For further inquiry and details about the properties, potential buyers can visit Hilco Global's real estate sales page or contact their office directly.

With its blend of existing infrastructure and expansion potential, the acquisition of these properties promises to create lucrative opportunities for industrial and logistical operations in one of the Midwest's most dynamic regions.