1200 W 12th St 50,000 SF 100% Leased Industrial Building Kansas City, MO 64101 $2,750,000 ($55/SF)

The Holsum Studios building at 1200 W. 12th Street stands as a striking example of Kansas City’s industrial legacy and creative resurgence. Originally constructed in 1903 during a period of rapid growth in the West Bottoms, the building once served as home to Holsum Food Products, with historic elements of its past still visible throughout. Today, the property has been reimagined as a vibrant hub for the arts, with nearly 30 creative tenants utilizing its spacious, light-filled interiors as studios and workshops.
Situated in the heart of the West Bottoms rebirth, the property benefits from its proximity to the $500 million mixed-use redevelopment underway just steps away, positioning it squarely within one of Kansas City’s most dynamic growth corridors.
With its blend of historic character, current creative energy, and prime location, the Holsum Studios building represents a rare opportunity to own a cornerstone property in one of the city’s most transformative districts.
For investors, the property offers both stable, diversified income from its established tenant base and compelling long-term upside as redevelopment continues to drive demand and value in the West Bottoms.
The building is well suited for adaptive reuse as hospitality, multi-family or office.
NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
SomeraRoad has officially broken ground on its transformative $500+ million West Bottoms master plan, signaling the next wave of redevelopment in the district. Construction is underway on the historic Moline Plow Building, which will deliver 121 modern apartments and 23,000 square feet of retail around a new central public park, The Depot. Additional projects, including the Perfection Stove Building with office, retail, and entertainment uses, will follow later this year. In total, the multi-phase plan is set to bring 1,200+ apartments, a boutique hotel, curated retail, restaurants, office space, and vibrant public areas, establishing the West Bottoms as one of Kansas City’s most dynamic livework-play districts.
West Bottoms Infrastructure Improvements:
As part of the newly implemented West Bottoms CID, the city is underway with infrastructure improvements along Santa Fe Street on the north side of the building. Improvements include new underground power connections, sanitary sewer, street surfacing and neighborhood security patrol.