Watkins, CO
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends & Data

$153 per SF Avg asking sale price
$10 per SF Avg asking lease rate
276,179 SF Avg unit lease size
3,089,104 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 $244 21,571 SF 10.47%
Bennett $145 16,020 SF 6.87%
Commerce City $337 7,862 SF 5.25%
Denver $276 12,255 SF 12.06%
Centennial $230 15,444 SF 8.00%
Nearby Industrial Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $217 960,284 SF 8.00%
Commerce City $207 22,245 SF 12.10%
Denver $247 23,131 SF 18.83%
Centennial $300 7,285 SF 9.04%
Nearby Retail Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size
Aurora $392 9,720 SF
Bennett $145 16,020 SF
Commerce City $408 9,050 SF
Denver $357 8,475 SF
Centennial $433 15,682 SF
Nearby Multifamily Markets Avg Cost/SF Typical Size Cap Max
Aurora $198 12,516 SF 10.93%
Bennett $201 16,020 SF 6.87%
Commerce City $232 8,492 SF 7.69%
Denver $283 14,243 SF 10.93%
Centennial $330 9,539 SF 7.65%

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
  • $18,600,000
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

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
For Sale

229.75 acres I-70 & Manila Road

Bennett, CO 80102

  • 229.75 AC Lot
  • 1 Commercial Lot
  • $30,000,000

Average Price For Sale

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Average Price For Lease

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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 $153 3,089,104 SF
Aurora $267 421,724 SF
Bennett $145 16,020 SF
Commerce City $312 17,930 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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