Carlisle Business Park – 20 Acres of Rail-Served, Subdividable Industrial Land

Description:

Carlisle Business Park presents an exceptional opportunity to locate in a municipally owned, infrastructure-ready industrial setting in southwest Ohio. Offering 20 acres zoned M-1 Industrial, this fully serviced site is subdividable to meet specific user requirements and features direct rail access via Norfolk Southern, just 25 feet from the property boundary.

Priced at $60,000 per acre, the site supports a wide range of end users including light manufacturing, distribution, logistics, and non-intensive tech operations. The flat topography, sandy/gravel soil, and minimal environmental encumbrances make it construction-friendly and adaptable to phased development.

Strategically located just 1.75 miles from I-75, the park offers excellent access to regional transportation corridors. It is situated:



30 miles from Dayton International Airport


48 miles from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)



All major utilities are on site, including:



Electric: 12.47kV with 2 MW excess capacity (scalable to 100 MW)


Gas: 4” main with 25,396 MCF/year available


Water & Sewer: 8” lines with ample excess capacity


Fiber: High-speed connectivity provided by AT&T, with AltaFiber expansion underway



As a city-owned property, Carlisle Business Park qualifies for competitive local incentives and Port Authority financing tools, including sales tax abatements, conduit and tax-exempt financing, and expedited permitting.

With its flexible lot configurations, robust infrastructure, and strong public-private support, Carlisle Business Park is ideal for companies seeking speed-to-market and scalable growth potential.


Located in Warren County, one of the fastest-growing and most business-friendly counties in Ohio, Carlisle offers manufacturers a strategic position within the Dayton–Cincinnati logistics corridor. With direct access to Interstate 75, Carlisle Business Park is ideally situated to serve suppliers, distributors, and end customers throughout the Midwest and beyond.

The region supports a strong base of light industrial and advanced manufacturing operations, fueled by a skilled workforce of over 300,000 within a 45-minute drive. Major regional employers span automotive, aerospace, food production, and metals, reflecting a labor pool familiar with precision manufacturing and process-driven environments.

Carlisle’s central location places it:



30 miles from Dayton International Airport


48 miles from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)


Within 1 day’s drive of over 60% of the U.S. population



The City of Carlisle maintains a pro-business mindset, with a streamlined development process, municipal utility ownership, and direct access to financing tools through the Warren County Port Authority. Nearby colleges and universities—including Sinclair Community College, the University of Dayton, Cincinnati State, and the University of Cincinnati (UC)—provide technical training, degree programs, and collaborative partnerships to help manufacturers grow and adapt in a changing economy.

Whether launching a new facility or expanding operations, businesses locating in Carlisle benefit from infrastructure readiness, low operating costs, workforce accessibility, and a location that puts logistics and productivity first.




20-acre, subdividable industrial site with full utility access and M-1 zoning


Rail-served via Norfolk Southern and just 1.75 miles from I-75


Electric (2 MW+), gas, water, sewer, and fiber all available at site boundaries


30 miles to Dayton International Airport, 48 miles to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport


Eligible for Port Authority incentives including sales tax abatements and tax-exempt financing