Surprise’s industrial footprint took a measurable step forward this week with the sale of a major warehouse and distribution building inside the West Summit at Surprise project. Building One — a 453,960-square-foot facility at 13401 W. Sweetwater Ave. — was purchased by US Merchants for $63,887,560, JLL announced.
What sold and why it matters locally
The property is part of a two-building development on 46.26 acres that totals 704,472 square feet. The complex, developed by Mohr Capital and completed in the third quarter of 2024, sits within Summit Business Park and runs along the BNSF railroad line — a design feature developers pitched as essential for distribution and manufacturing tenants.
“West Summit’s business park location and adjacency to rail made it a compelling development opportunity from the start,”
The buyer, US Merchants, is a North American manufacturer of consumer goods and packaging. The purchase establishes the company’s second location in the greater Phoenix area. According to the broker team, US Merchants plans to add a rail spur to the property, underscoring the value of direct rail access for some industrial operators.
Building features and capacity
The facility was built to accommodate heavy logistics use. Key features include high clear height, extensive dock capacity and substantial electrical service.
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Size | 453,960 sq ft |
| Clear height | 36 ft |
| Dock doors | 101 |
| Parking | 368 cars, 144 trailers |
| Spec office | 2,951 sq ft |
Local and regional context
Surprise has been one of Arizona’s fastest-growing cities, and the West Summit project reflects a broader statewide trend: developers are building more large-format industrial space near rail and major freight corridors to serve distribution and manufacturing growth in the Phoenix metro region. Mohr Capital’s team emphasized that the property was designed for these uses.
- The complex is rail-capable and adjacent to BNSF tracks.
- Building One offers expanded power and ample truck court and speed bays to handle heavy logistics traffic.
- JLL and CBRE represented the seller and buyer, respectively.
Representatives from JLL who worked on the transaction described the property as a natural fit for a company that needs direct rail service and robust distribution infrastructure. The sale could signal further industrial investment in Surprise as firms seek locations that combine space, power and freight connectivity.
For Surprise residents, the deal means continued development pressure around the Summit Business Park and potential local economic activity tied to operations at the new facility. The exact timeline for any tenant fit-out or additional construction tied to a rail spur has not been disclosed.
