Federal Agency Listed Seven Large Warehouses for Sale
The properties, including two massive Pennsylvania sites, are now being offered for commercial purchase.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Commercial
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has officially listed seven vacant bulk distribution warehouses for sale. The portfolio includes properties in Upper Bern Township and Tremont Township that can be acquired individually or as a single package.
Why it matters
The listing of these federal assets, which range up to 1.3 million square feet, shifts large-scale industrial space back onto the private commercial real estate market. These facilities are marketed as ready for distribution use, complete with existing truck courts and parking infrastructure.
The Berks County facility spans 527,000 square feet after an $87.4 million purchase, while the Schuylkill County site covers 1.3 million square feet following a $119 million acquisition.
The players
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security that maintains facility assets and manages national interior enforcement logistics.
Cushman & Wakefield
A global commercial real estate services firm tasked with managing the sale and marketing of these industrial properties.
The details
The federal government has engaged Cushman & Wakefield to manage the sale of these properties through the Federal Warehouse Portfolio website. Each facility is being offered as a vacant bulk distribution building, designed with heavy-duty infrastructure like truck courts and extensive parking. All listed properties will be delivered to buyers free and clear of existing financing.
Timeline
January 2026: The agency acquired the two Pennsylvania warehouses.
June 2026: Plans were first reported to offload the properties.
October 9, 2026: The warehouses were officially listed for sale.
The Home Front
This sale marks a shift in the federal government's industrial footprint as it moves to divest major distribution facilities back into the private sector. It follows established protocols for managing underutilized government assets by returning large-scale commercial space to the market.
Local residents in Upper Bern and Tremont Townships should track how the future sale of these massive sites affects regional traffic patterns and industrial zoning. Prospective commercial investors can review site details and current availability through the Federal Warehouse Portfolio website.
The takeaway
The return of these seven massive distribution centers to the commercial market may impact future industrial activity in the affected Pennsylvania counties. Those interested in the facility specifications or property status can monitor the Federal Warehouse Portfolio website for updates.
Further reading
Learn more about industrial real estate trends in the Commercial section.
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