OVERVIEW
Heavy Industrial (IH) zoned bare land in Independence, Oregon represents one of the more compelling ground-up development opportunities in the mid-Willamette Valley. Offered as three contiguous parcels totaling 12.37 acres, this site sits within the City of Independence’s most permissive industrial designation — a zone purpose-built for manufacturing, processing, and heavy industry operations that require substantial truck, rail, or freight infrastructure. The IH designation accommodates the full spectrum of industrial uses that simply cannot be absorbed in lighter-zoned areas, making sites like this genuinely scarce and increasingly difficult to replicate as infill pressure and land use constraints tighten across the valley.
STORMWATER DRAIN
Stormwater (Preliminary – Buyer to Verify): A drainage ditch traverses the property diagonally. Per preliminary conversations with the City of Independence Public Works Engineer (Matthew W. Hendrick, P.E.), the existing ditch may be used to convey stormwater runoff in accordance with current City standards. The ditch appears to have shifted from its original alignment over time, and a historical survey on file suggests it may be relocatable to its original position. Buyers should engage a licensed surveyor to verify the current alignment and any relocation requirements. All stormwater information is preliminary and unconfirmed; Buyer is solely responsible for independent due diligence verification.
RAIL ACCESS POTENTIAL
Rail Access Potential (Preliminary – Buyer to Verify): This property may have potential for direct connection to the short line railroad running through Independence, operated by Genesee & Wyoming Railroad. This possibility has not been formally evaluated and must be independently verified by the Buyer. Buyers with rail-dependent industrial operations are encouraged to investigate feasibility of a spur connection during their due diligence period.
