ICE Put Seven Federal Warehouses on the Market
Investors and businesses can now bid on seven large-scale distribution facilities across the U.S.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Commercial
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The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has officially listed seven warehouse properties for sale. These facilities are being marketed for commercial use as a package or as individual sites.
Why it matters
The sale represents a significant shift in federal real estate holdings, offering major commercial logistics space for potential buyers. The move puts large industrial facilities back into the private market for distribution or storage use.
The listed portfolio includes a 527,000-square-foot facility in Berks County purchased for $87.4 million and a 1.3-million-square-foot building in Schuylkill County acquired for $119 million. These assets are now available to the public.
The players
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
A federal agency under the Department of Homeland Security that is currently liquidating its real estate portfolio.
Cushman & Wakefield
A global commercial real estate services firm engaged to manage the listing and sale of the federal facilities.
The details
The federal government has engaged Cushman & Wakefield to manage the sale of the properties through the Federal Warehouse Portfolio website. The buildings are being marketed as vacant bulk distribution facilities that feature established truck courts and parking infrastructure. Each property will be delivered to buyers free and clear of any existing financing arrangements.
Timeline
ICE purchased the Pennsylvania warehouses in January 2026.
The New York Times reported plans to offload the properties in June 2026.
The properties were officially listed for sale on October 9, 2026.
Money Landscape
This sale marks a departure from typical federal real estate holding patterns by consolidating seven major industrial assets into one public listing. It reflects a broader effort to return large-scale logistics infrastructure to the private commercial sector.
These listings create new opportunities for commercial real estate investors or businesses looking to expand their distribution capabilities. Consult with a qualified financial or real estate professional to understand the logistics and tax implications of acquiring large-scale government assets.
The takeaway
Large-scale federal real estate is being re-introduced to the private market through the Federal Warehouse Portfolio. Investors should monitor the site for updates on future bidding windows or changes to property status.
Further reading
For more on shifts in the industrial property market, see our coverage in Commercial.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Reading Eagle.
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