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Former JC Penney Home Store

Acres 7.310
Available SF N/A
Percent Available N/A
Building SF 41,452
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Highlights

36,652 SF with 4,800 SF of Office Space
Near Sought-after Residential Neighborhoods in Granger
Near thriving University Park Trade Area
Exceptional Opportunity for Potential Investors or Developers

Availability

Property Sale

Sale Price $4,600,000

Building Address:
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7207 Grape Rd

SF 41,452

Agents

Christopher J. Barth

574-485-1553

John Mester

574-485-1501