Watkins, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$176 Avg asking sale price
$14 Avg asking lease rate
241,131 SF Avg unit lease size
2,934,987 SF Avg building size for sale

Watkins's Demographic Profile

Watkins has 179 households and a median income of $134,259, providing context for rent absorption and tenant demand across retail and multifamily assets. A -4% five-year population trend is a key signal for evaluating long-term demand in this market.

Key Demographic Metric Value
Population 539
# Households 179
Median age 46
Median household income $134,259
Avg household size 3.0
Renter-occupied housing units 18
5-year population change -4%

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Nearby Office Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $218 24,179 SF 10.47%
Bennett $145 16,020 SF 6.87%
Commerce City $355 8,830 SF 5.25%
Denver $275 13,286 SF 11.19%
Centennial $246 25,616 SF 8.02%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $214 956,586 SF 9.04%
Commerce City $223 20,413 SF 11.70%
Denver $240 22,985 SF 18.83%
Centennial $293 7,935 SF 9.04%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Watkins $289 6,757 SF
Aurora $381 9,883 SF
Bennett $145 16,020 SF
Commerce City $440 8,937 SF
Denver $354 10,170 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $208 13,575 SF 10.53%
Bennett $205 16,020 SF 6.87%
Commerce City $232 8,492 SF 7.69%
Denver $301 17,470 SF 10.53%
Centennial $258 27,691 SF 7.55%

Commercial Properties For Sale in Watkins

The listings below reflect how current market pricing and building scale translate into active opportunities available today.
For Sale

EDRI Industrial Park | ±155 AC Mixed-Use

Watkins, CO 80137

  • 155.70 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $25,000,000
For Sale

36001 E Quincy Ave

Watkins, CO 80137

  • 112.89 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $5,750,000
For Sale

5210 Violet Hill Street

Watkins, CO 80137

  • 2,800 SF Specialty
  • $379,000
For Sale

37500 E 50th Ave

Watkins, CO 80137

  • 27,364 SF Specialty
  • $328,900
For Sale

37451 Beechcraft Way

Watkins, CO 80137

  • 3,600 SF Industrial Building
  • $449,000
For Sale

E Quincy Ave

Watkins, CO 80137

  • 35.26 AC Lot
  • 1 Industrial Lot
  • $1,925,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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Cap Rate

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Nearby Commercial Markets

Comparing nearby markets helps investors see whether Watkins pricing and building scale sit above, below, or in line with surrounding areas.

Commercial Markets Avg Cost/SF Average Size
Watkins $176 2,934,987 SF
Aurora $290 451,821 SF
Bennett $145 16,020 SF
Commerce City $298 18,571 SF

Regional Demographic Comparison

This comparison places Watkins alongside nearby cities to show how population size, household counts, and income levels differ across the region. Viewing these markets side by side helps investors understand whether local demand and income characteristics are concentrated in Watkins or distributed across surrounding areas.

City Population # Households Age Median Household Income Avg Household Size Renter Occupied Housing Units Five Yr Pop Growth %
Watkins 539 179 46 $134,259 3 18 -4%
Aurora 393,649 142,920 37 $74,845 3 57,800 1%
Bennett 3,842 1,301 35 $73,687 3 279 10%
Foxfield 778 264 47 $152,727 3 14 -2%
Commerce City 67,806 20,849 35 $103,174 3 5,011 5%

Disclaimer: The figures on this page reflect LoopNet's active commercial listings in Watkins, CO and update as inventory changes. Averages can shift between periods or vary across property types depending on the mix of listings available at a given time, so individual metrics may not reflect broader market trends. These figures are best used as directional benchmarks for early market evaluation. For comprehensive commercial real estate data and analytics, subscribe to CoStar.

FAQs About Commercial Investing in Watkins

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Is Watkins a good market for a first-time commercial real estate investor?

Watkins offers commercial properties across a wide range of sizes and price points. By reviewing the market data and benchmarks on this page, first-time investors can better understand what a typical commercial property looks like before committing capital and narrowing in on specific listings.

How can this market data help me decide whether to buy commercial property for my business in Watkins?

The pricing and size metrics on this page help business owners compare the cost of ownership against leasing in Watkins. Typical building sizes and asking prices provide a starting point for evaluating space needs, budget fit, and long term occupancy costs before engaging lenders or brokers.

What should conservative investors focus on when evaluating commercial properties in Watkins?

Conservative investors often prioritize manageable deal sizes, stable pricing ranges, and cap rate benchmarks shown for Watkins. These metrics help assess whether current market conditions support steady income potential without relying on aggressive assumptions.

How does Watkins compare to nearby commercial real estate markets?

Nearby market comparisons highlight differences in pricing, building scale, and cap rate ranges relative to Watkins. Reviewing these side by side helps experienced investors identify relative value, pricing premiums, or alternative markets that may better align with return targets.

How can this page support early-stage deal screening for Watkins acquisitions?

This page provides high-level benchmarks for pricing, deal size, and observed cap rates in Watkins, which are useful for initial market filtering. Institutional and data-driven investors often use these signals to prioritize listings that meet size, pricing, and return thresholds before deeper underwriting.

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