Trolley Industrial Site
Trolley Industrial Drive
Taylor, MI 48180
CITY
Taylor
COUNTY
Wayne
ACRES
11.2 acres
PRICE
Negotiable
ZONING
Industrial
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Property Description
This 11.2-acre vacant industrial land presents a prime development opportunity in Taylor, Michigan. Located near major highways such as I-94, I-75, and US-24, this site offers excellent accessibility and connectivity. Proximity to Detroit Metro Airport, Willow Run Airport, and the future Gordie Howe International Bridge further enhance the site’s logistical advantages. The site is also adjacent to Norfolk Southern Railway, enabling efficient freight transport. This site can accommodate a potential building size of up to 170,000 square feet, providing ample space for various industrial operations. Moreover, it benefits from a strong workforce within a 60-minute drive, including a significant concentration of skilled workers in manufacturing, engineering, and logistics.
In 2024, the site underwent a comprehensive due diligence review through the VIP program, including a detailed site condition analysis, comprehensive information on utility providers and capacity, and a comprehensive report on site details (full report in the document library below).
Zoning and Land Use
Zoning: I-1 – Light Intensity Industrial District
Current Land Use: Vacant Land
Future Land Use: Light Industrial
Site Conditions
Greenfield or Brownfield: Greenfield
Above ground structures: One free-standing billboard (to remain)
Floodplain: This site is not located in the 100 or 500 year floodplain.
Wetlands: No mapped wetlands on the site
Topographic Elevation: Elevation of the site ranges between approximately 605 and 610 feet above sea level
Soil Types: Riverfront sandy loam, (RvfaaB), 0 to 4 percent slope
Easements: No easements identified by title search
Utilities
Electric
Provider: DTE Energy
Capacity to Serve Demand:
- Short Term: 3 MW
- Long Term: 4 MW and Above
Assumed Demand: 2.5 MW
Nearby Infrastructure Detail: 13.2 kV aerial system on north side of Trolley Industrial Drive
Natural Gas
Provider: DTE Energy
Capacity to Serve Demand: 6,480 MCF/Month (9 MCFH +/-)
Assumed Demand: 9 MCFH (mcf/hour)
Nearby Infrastructure Detail: 6” distribution main at 45 lbs. along Trolley Industrial Drive
Water
Provider: City of Taylor Department of Public Works
Capacity to Serve Demand: Correspondence with the City of Taylor Public Works is needed to determine available capacity
Assumed Demand: 50,000 GPD
Nearby Infrastructure Detail: Nearby service available – watermain on Trolley Industrial Drive
Sewer
Provider: Detroit Water and Sewerage Department (DWSD)
Capacity to Serve Demand: Correspondence with the City of Taylor Public Works is needed to determine available capacity.
Assumed Demand: 40,000 GPD
Nearby Infrastructure Detail: 15” sewer on Trolley Industrial Drive
Workforce Data
30-Minute Drive
1,599,016
Population
49,308
Total Businesses
719,936
Active Workforce
60-Minute Drive
4,574,679
Population
158,325
Total Businesses
2,255,771
Active Workforce
Transportation
Proximity to Highways
Adjacent to Interstate 94
Approx. 3 Miles to either Exit 202 (US-24/Telegraph Road) or Exit 204 (Pelham Road)
5 miles to Interstate 75 access
Proximity to Rail
Adjacent to Class 1 Norfolk Southern
5 miles to the Norfolk Southern Oakwood Yard
Approximately 12 Miles to Norfolk Southern Intermodal Yard at 2725 Livernois (Detroit, MI)
Proximity to Airports
7 miles to Detroit Metro Airport (Romulus, MI)
16 miles to Willow Run Airport (Ypsilanti, MI)
Document Library
Desktop Due Diligence Report
Marketing Flyer
Demographic & Business Data
Workforce Profile
Regional Overview
Site Contacts
Site Contact
Dayne Tate
Senior Industrial Development Manager
Norfolk Southern
Email: Dayne.tate@nscorp.com
Phone: (317) 407-3041
County Contact
Dillon Rush
Business Development Manager
Wayne County Economic Development Department
Email: drush@waynecounty.com
Phone: (313) 354-1826
Program Contact
Shannon Selby
Vice President of Real Estate