The Real Estate Update

www.lambcommercial.com                    July 2011

 

 

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New Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Gets Down to Business 

 

Welcome, Dr. Casey Wardynski, the new superintendent of Huntsville City Schools, to Huntsville. Dr. Wardynski is a graduate of the Broad Superintendents Academy, a program that identifies and prepares prominent leaders - executives who have experience successfully leading large organizations and a passion for public service - then places them in urban school districts to dramatically improve the quality of education for America's students.  

 

While Dr. Wardynski's official start date with Huntsville City Schools was July 5, 2011, he has been working all summer to organize staff and meet community and school system members. In his first few weeks of official business, he has already hired new principals and has begun the task of returning the school system to a financially stable state. He has a 60 Day Entry Plan which can be viewed here.

 

 

OUR CLIENT COMPANIES GROW

 

B&G Equipment and Supply will soon have a Huntsville presence at 15040 Highway 20. B&G Equipment and Supply is a multi-location renter and seller of top-of-the-line equipment and construction supplies. They are built on the foundation of treating their customers like family and working with them to help them reach their goals. According to Marty Hardin, B&G's Director of Operations, "Our parent company , Brasfield & Gorrie, continues to pursue work in the Huntsville market along with work at Redstone. With locations already established in Birmingham and Nashville, [the Huntsville area] seemed like a great fit within our current footprint." Be sure to visit the B&G Equipment and Supply website.

 

Welcome  Minister Frances Willie-Chunn and Christ Church to their new home at 1350 Evangel Drive in Huntsville.  A testament to what a small world it truly is, Lamb Commercial Services was able to meet Christ Church's real estate needs through their relationship with Karen Stanley-Fleming of Stanley Construction, a client of Lamb Commercial Services.  Minister Willie-Chunn was a Sunday School teacher for Karen and very influential in her Christian upbringing.  Thank you, Karen, for referring Christ Church to us. You can find out more about Christ Church at their website. 

 

ELEIT-Technology  is relocating to 201 Triana Boulevard. The ELEIT Technology team offers a fast, friendly and full-service machine shop specializing in R&D projects, manufacturing, reverse engineering, repairs/maintenance, modifications, rapid turn-around prototypes, fabrication and small to medium quantity production runs. In their manufacturing facility, ELEIT manufactures various DOD items which include automotive and vehicle parts for the US Army, US Air force and various items of equipment for commercial customers. They service a wide spectrum of industries from small local manufacturers to large Fortune 500 companies. Click here to visit the ELEIT-Technology website.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1813 University Drive
University Drive

Convenient Central Location

 

         You will like elegant, clean and bright office spaces with windows.

         Your company name will grace signage at the street.

         Your clients will enjoy abundant parking in rear of building.

         Rent includes all utilities.

         Two suites available:

      First Floor:  $600/month -- 450 s.f.  reception area of 14' x 14' and window office of 10' x 13'; restroom and storage space.

      Second Floor:  $1250/month - 1050 s.f.  reception area of 12' x 16''; two executive offices with windows approx. 9 ' x 15'; staff office of 8' x 16'; kitchen; and two restrooms.    

 

 
2612 Governors Drive
 

Office/Production/Warehouse

Space for Lease or Lease-Purchase

 

This efficient assembly and storage space with offices is conveniently located on Governor's Drive between Memorial Parkway and I-565. Loading areas include ground-level loading doors, 1 dock-level loading door, a fenced yard, and a 1000 s.f. covered shed.  

 

 

Approximately 12,000 s.f. with:

  • 4500 s.f. Office/Production Space
  • 5700 s.f. Warehouse with Restroom
  • Approximately 1500 s.f. Detached Office

Lease Rate of $4.75-$5.50/s.f.

 

2610 and 2612
ARTIE STREET
 
FOR SALE 

$350,000

 

 

 

 

 

  • Zoned Heavy Industry
  • Flood Fringe
  • New Roof 2005/2006
  • 3 Electrical Meters
  • 15 Parking Spaces
  • U.S. SBA "HUBZone"

2612 Artie Street:

  • 3452 s.f.
  • Reception Area
  • Four Offices
  • Kitchen with Break Area
  • Shop
  • Restroom with Shower
  • 2015 s.f. Heated Storage Area with Double Doors for Deliveries

2610 Artie Street:

  • 3000 s.f.
  • Reception Area
  • Working Office
  • Conference Room
  • Huge Executive Office with Private Entrance
  • Additional Offices and Three Restrooms

 

3330 L&N DRIVE

 L&N Drive 

  • First Floor Space
  • Modern, Multi-Story Office Building
  • 1420 s.f.
  • Reception/Administrative Office
  • 2 Executive Offices
  • 1 Bonus Room with Private Entrance
  • 1 Conference Room
  • Great At-Door Parking
  • Lease Rate of $14/s.f. or $1650 per Month (Includes Property Taxes, Building Owner's Insurance, Major Maintenance, and Landscape Maintenance)

 

 

912 WINCHESTER ROAD

 

  • $1,200,000
  • Two Buildings
  • 2.85 Acres
  • Fenced Yard
  • Zoning: Madison County
  • Huntsville Utilities

MAIN BUILDING

  • Pre-engineered Steel Construction on Concrete Slab
  • 8000 SF: 3000 s.f. is Contractor Office Space, Heated and Cooled; Adjoining 5000 s.f. is Warehouse Space with Ground-Level Loading and No Heat or AC

ADDITIONAL BUILDING

  • Pre-engineered Steel Construction with Concrete Slab
  • 3000 s.f. Warehouse Space with Ground-Level Loading

Huntsville's Redistricting Plan in Process of Input and Revision

 

Because recent U.S. Census data has indicated an increase in Huntsville's population by 21,847 residents, Huntsville is required to redraw its council and school board election lines. This task has fallen on Mayor Tommy Battle, and very few council members seem very happy with his proposal.  Some of the changes include: 

  • A large chunk of northwest Huntsville stretching from University Drive north to Springfield Road would move from District 5 to District 1.
  • District 2 would gain neighborhoods around Alabama A&M University but lose parts of Blossomwood, Twickenham and Old Town.
  • District 4, wich cuts across the center of Huntsville from the U.S. Space and Rocket Center to Hampton Cove, would increase significantly.
  • Grissom High School and the surrounding neighborhoods would be put in District 3. ("Huntsville City Council Not Happy With Mayor's Redistricting Plan", Huntsville Times, June 17, 2011) 

Mayor Battle admits that the current plan is only a starting point, and he continues to provide the opportunity for public input.  Several town meetings have been organized to introduce the plan to the public and ask for input on what is positive about the plan and what changes need to be made.  At a recent meeting held at Grissom High School, City Councilman John Olshefski commented, "I'll say one thing about it, it's fair." ("New Huntsville Superintendent, State Legislators Field Questions at Town Hall Meeting" Huntsville Times, July 12, 2011)  

 

A map of the current district plan and the latest proposed changes can be found here. The next city-wide public meeting to discuss redistricting will be on August 4, 2011 at 6 pm at 308 Fountain Circle SW.

In This Issue
New Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Gets Down to Business
Our Client Companies Grow
For Lease: 1813 University Drive
For Lease: Brahan Avenue and Governors Drive
For Sale: 2610 and 2612 Artie Street
For Lease: 3330 L&N Drive
For Sale: 912 Winchester Road
Huntsville's Redistricting Plan
For Sale: 9 Acres of Heaven
For Lease: 1403 Weatherly Plaza
For Lease: 1350 Evangel Drive
For Lease: 2880 15th Avenue
For Lease: 1130 Putman Drive
For Lease: 2225 Drake Avenue
Small Spaces with Big Amenities
For Lease: Small Luxury Suite at 2311 Market Place
For Lease: Individual Offices at 2225 Drake Avenue

     Once upon a time in the day of modern 747s, a very average gal of very average height traveled 24 hours halfway around the world to see what she could see.  She landed in Seoul, South Korea, not by chance, naturally, but by design of her composer husband, Don Bowyer. 

     She was a minority in Seoul, Korea -- taller than most of the men; taller than 99% of the women.   She gazed at a graceful and gracious culture, with people who work hard, who value extended family, and who make sure their children are among the 80% of the population who go to college.   She watched hundreds of people walk by, and only a rare few were overweight, for the Korean diet is filled with healthy choices.  (South Korea's government ponders high-brow thinking such as considering a tax on junk food.)  She saw not a homeless person the entire trip, although research shows there are a few thousand among Seoul's 10 million people. 

     She returned home to ten times more homeless than in South Korea.  She returned home to families whose interest in education is minimal and to school lunches that are fried and filled with carbs. 

     She researched recipes for kimchi.  

 

9 ACRES OF HEAVEN
on the Corner of Kelly Springs and David Douglas Roads Just West of Highway 53

Perfect for mini-farm with new home to be designed, new pond to be dug, gorgeous garden to be planted, and room to roam. 

  • $171,000
  • Zoned for Monrovia Schools
  • 247' Frontage on Kelly Springs and 711' Frontage on David Douglas
 
1403 WEATHERLY PLAZA
  

 

 

This office complex located in South Huntsville is offering leases on great small suites for your business.

 

Suite 102     $630/Month

  • Day Spa or Massage Therapy
  • Reception
  • 2 Offices
  • Shower
  • Handicapped-accessible Restroom

Suite 106     $750/Month

  • Reception
  • 2 Offices with Windows
  • Handicapped-accessible Restroom 

Suite 200     $825/Month

  • Large Open Office
  • 2 Private Offices
  • Restrooms

Suite 207     $400/Month

  • Reception
  • 2 Offices
  • Restroom
  • Kitchen

 

Lease rate includes utilities, property taxes, building insurance, major maintenance, landscape maintenance, dumpster service and water. Tenant is responsible for janitorial, telephone and all other normal business services.

 

 
1350 EVANGEL DRIVE
Meeting Room and Open Office

 

 

 

Central Location near UAH and Research Park

 

UNIT D

  • 1000 s.f. Office
  • Spacious, Open Office
  • Large Reception Area
  • 2 Restrooms
  • $1000/Month

 

  • Flexible Lease Terms
  • Security Deposit of One Month's Rent
  • Part-Time Space Available
  • Landlord Pays Taxes, Insurance, Major Maintenance and Landscaping
  • Tenant Pays Utilities, Janitorial and Telephone
 
2880 15th AVENUE
New Construction High-Bay Warehouse

 

  • New Construction
  • 17,000 s.f. Pre-Engineered Steel Building
  • High-Bay Warehouse with 19'9" Eave Height
  • Double Dock-Level Loading on North Side
  • Ground-Level Loading can be added on South Side
  • Zoned Light Industry
  • 1.1 Acres of Land
  • 27 Parking Spaces
  • $5 s.f. As-Is or $6.25 s.f. with 2500 s.f. Office Build-out, Warehouse Lighting and Gas Heat
 

1130 PUTMAN DRIVE

 

 1130 Putman

This 7000 s.f. pre-engineered steel building is in a great location convenient to US 72, Research Park,  Memorial Parkway and I-565.

  • 4000 s.f. Office Space
  • Executive Office with Built-in Bookshelves
  • Large Conference or Training Room
  • Spacious Kitchen
  • Lots of Windows
  • 1000 s.f. Heated and Air-conditioned Lab or Manufacturing Workspace
  • 2000 s.f. Warehouse with 2 Ground-level Doors, 3-Phase Power, Light Industry Zoning

Lease options include:

  • $7/s.f. for Entire Building
  • $9/s.f. for 4000 s.f. Consisting of Front Office and Laboratory Space
  • Modified Full-Service Lease includes Owner's Insurance, Major Maintenance, and Property Taxes
 

2225 DRAKE AVENUE

 

Drake Avenue Long 

 

Conveniently located on Drake Avenue with easy access to I-565 and Memorial Parkway, this location boasts easy access to Research Park, downtown and north and south Huntsville.

 

Suites have ample office space and most suites have kitchen areas or coffee bars. All suites boast great front door parking.

 

All Suites are located in a U.S. Small Business Administration "HUBzone".

  • 1650 s.f. With a Lease Rate of $11/s.f. or $1515/Month (Suite 1)
  • 2150 s.f. With a Lease Rate of $10/s.f. or $1791/Month (Suite 2)
  • 3800 s.f. With a Lease Rate of $10/s.f. or $3166/Month (Suite 1 and 2 Combined)
  • 3100 s.f. With a Lease Rate of $10/s.f. or $2585/Month (Suite 14)
  • 1500 s.f. With a Lease Rate of $10/s.f. or $1250/Month (Suite 15)

Lease rates include property taxes, building insurance, major maintenance, landscape maintenance, dumpster service and water. Tenant is responsible for utilities, janitorial services, telephone services and all other normal business services.

 

Small Spaces

With Big Amenities 

Sometimes a small space is all you need.

 

 
2311 MARKET PLACE,
 SUITE E

 

This affordable luxury suite is convenient to downtown, Memorial Parkway, I-565, the hospitals and Redstone Arsenal!  Located just off the Parkway and Bob Wallace Avenue and tucked away among law, insurance, and other offices in Central Park, this suite is perfect for a small business.

 

  • Second Floor Suite
  • 880 s.f.
  • $900 per month
  • 2 Executive Offices
  • Large Storage or Workroom
  • Administrative Office
  • Beautiful Hardwood Floors
 
OFFICE EXEC 
  

Individual offices with big amenities can be found at 2225 Drake Avenue, Suite 17.

  • Shared Conference Room, Copier, and Fax
  • Kitchen with Coffee Service
  • Utilities and Janitorial Services Included
  • Ample Parking
  • Convenient to Memorial Parkway, I-565, Downtown Huntsville and Research Park
  • Lease Rates of $275-350 Per Month
  • U.S. Small Business Administration "HUBZone"
  • Single or Multiple Offices Available
  • High Speed Internet Service Available
  • Lease Terms Starting at 3 Months

 

 

 

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