Ernst Retail Center
13640 S Sunland Gin Rd | Arizona City, AZ 85123-8655, US
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Regional Economic Drivers – Mining & Industrial Growth Arizona City is positioned to benefit from renewed and expanding mining activity across south-central and southern Arizona, which is expected to drive increased employment, population inflows, and demand for supporting commercial services. Several major mining projects are either advancing toward development or expanding operations within the broader regional trade area. The Santa Cruz Copper Project (Ivanhoe Electric), located near Casa Grande, is a planned underground copper mine targeting domestic U.S. copper production. Construction is anticipated to begin as early as 2026, with production projected by 2028. The scale and long-term nature of this project are expected to attract contractors, suppliers, and service-oriented businesses to nearby communities. Additionally, the Cactus Mine (Arizona Sonoran Copper), situated west of Casa Grande, is progressing toward reopening and further development following successful exploration that identified new copper veins. The advancement of this project further reinforces the region’s role as an emerging hub for copper production and related industrial activity. In southern Arizona, the Hermosa Project (South32) near Patagonia represents a significant critical minerals development focused on silver, lead, zinc, and manganese. While still pending final approvals, the project highlights broader statewide investment in mining and resource extraction. Collectively, these projects are expected to generate increased demand for office, retail, and service-oriented commercial space from engineering firms, logistics providers, equipment suppliers, and workforce-support businesses. This regional momentum enhances the long-term attractiveness of well-located commercial assets in Arizona City.
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Ernst Retail Center consists of three contiguous commercially zoned parcels located at 13640 S Sunland Gin Rd in Arizona City, Arizona 85123. This listing represents one of the largest contiguous commercial property currently available for sale along Sunland Gin Road, one of Arizona City’s primary commercial corridors. Arizona City is a growing community strategically positioned between the Phoenix and Tucson metropolitan areas. Sunland Gin Road provides strong visibility and consistent traffic flow of approximately 7, 000 vehicles per day, making the property well suited for office, retail, service-oriented users, or future redevelopment. The combined parcels total approximately 1.31 acres and include: • Parcel 407-03-514A (±0.65 acres), improved with a 5, 150 square foot office/retail building • Parcel 407-03-514B (±0.01 acres), which supports a monument sign, enhancing visibility and branding • Parcel 407-03-514C (±0.65 acres), also improved with a 5, 150 square foot office/retail building Together, the site benefits from 299.71 feet of frontage along Sunland Gin Road, with additional 190.02 feet along Santa Cruz Boulevard, offering excellent signage opportunities, multiple points of access, and flexible site planning. Contiguous commercial assemblages of this size and visibility are limited in Arizona City, further distinguishing this offering within the market. The two single-story office/retail buildings were originally constructed in 1965 and renovated in 2017 as well as ongoing improvements, providing immediate usability while also offering long-term upside through renovation, repositioning, or redevelopment. The surrounding area continues to show signs of revitalization, with nearby properties undergoing redevelopment and investment-driven improvements, reinforcing the corridor’s increasing commercial momentum. Arizona City continues to benefit from regional population growth, relatively affordable land values, and convenient access to Interstate 8 and Interstate 10, providing connectivity to the greater Phoenix and Tucson markets. As development expands into secondary and tertiary markets, this property is well positioned to capitalize on Arizona City’s continued evolution. The property is currently fully leased to multiple tenants on mostly month-to-month agreements, providing in-place income with maximum flexibility. Because of this property's financial potential, it is attractive to both investors and owner-users seeking partial or full occupancy.