Need Warehouse Space and a Secured Yard in Charlotte? This Is the One.
5216 Hovis Rd · Charlotte, NC 28208 For Lease · ±32,122 SF · ±2.5 Acres IOS · ML-2 Zoning
Charlotte's industrial market has a supply problem.
Available warehouse space is tight. Industrial outdoor storage, the secured yards that logistics operators, contractors, fleet companies, and equipment businesses depend on, is tighter. Zoning constraints and redevelopment pressure have made IOS one of the most undersupplied property types in markets across the country, and Charlotte is no exception.
Which is why 5216 Hovis Road is worth your attention.
A ±32,122 SF industrial warehouse with ±2.5 usable acres of secured outdoor storage, six miles from Uptown Charlotte. Available now. One property that solves both problems at once.
The Building
5216 Hovis Road sits in Charlotte's established Thomasboro–Hoskins industrial corridor, an area with existing industrial infrastructure, nearby rail access, and easy connectivity to the region's major transportation routes.
The building itself is a full-featured industrial facility. Four dock-high doors and three drive-in doors give operators real loading flexibility, not just one entry point, but multiple configurations for different workflows. Clear heights reach up to 19 feet in the front warehouse. Three-phase electrical service at 277/480V, 400 amps supports the kind of power-intensive operations that many industrial users require.
Inside, there are five offices and a mezzanine, supporting businesses that need both production and administrative space under one roof.
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The Outdoor Storage Story
The ±2.5 usable acres of industrial outdoor storage is what makes this property genuinely rare in Charlotte's market.
IOS demand has been climbing for years. According to Matthews Real Estate's 2026 IOS Sector Update, the IOS market is now estimated at approximately $218 billion, up from roughly $200 billion just a year prior. IOS rents have grown significantly faster than traditional warehouse rents. New supply remains constrained nationally, with deliveries under 2% of inventory annually, largely because zoning restrictions limit where IOS can exist.
The secured yard at 5216 Hovis Road is positioned for exactly the kinds of operations driving that demand: fleet parking, trailer storage, equipment staging, material storage, and logistics-related uses. For a business that runs vehicles, stores equipment, or needs outdoor operational capacity alongside a warehouse, this combination is difficult to find at this scale in Charlotte's established industrial corridors.
Three Ways to Lease It
One of the practical strengths of this property is its flexibility. It is not a one-size-fits-all lease, there are three configurations available depending on what your operation requires.
Single-Tenant NNN: The entire building and IOS yard under one lease. Suited for logistics operators, manufacturers, or regional distribution businesses that need full-facility control.
Multi-Tenant: Office/Warehouse + IOS: The full building for one industrial operator, with the outdoor storage yard available to a separate tenant. Two businesses, one property, two different needs solved.
Multi-Tenant Flex Subdivision: The warehouse and office space divided between tenants, with IOS available for an additional fee. Built for contractors, e-commerce operators, manufacturers, or wholesalers who need flexibility without committing to an entire facility.
Pricing is available upon request.
The Location
Charlotte Douglas International Airport is 13 minutes away. Uptown Charlotte is 13 minutes. South End is 14 minutes. The property sits in an established industrial neighborhood with existing infrastructure, nearby rail, and direct access to the region's commercial and logistics network.
For a distribution operation, a fleet-dependent business, or a contractor that needs to stage equipment, the location works.
The Listing
5216 Hovis Rd · Charlotte, NC 28208 For Lease · ±32,122 SF · ±2.5 Acres IOS · ML-2 Zoning
±32,122 SF industrial warehouse with ±2.5 usable acres of secured outdoor storage in Charlotte's Thomasboro–Hoskins corridor. Four dock-high doors, three drive-in doors, up to 19' clear height, three-phase electrical service, five offices, mezzanine. Single-tenant or multi-tenant configurations available. Future expansion potential on site. Six miles from Uptown, 13 minutes from Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Ideal for logistics and distribution companies, fleet and trucking operators, contractors, equipment businesses, e-commerce fulfillment, and manufacturers requiring industrial power and outdoor storage capacity.
Pricing available upon request.
This listing is represented by Senior Brokers Amy Tucker & Andrew Blumenthal at Legacy Real Estate Advisors. They work directly with buyers, tenants, and investors from first conversation to closing.
