2261 Rutherford Road

2261 Rutherford Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008

  • For Sale $7,500,000
  • Property Type Industrial - Manufacturing
  • Property Size 21,473 SF
  • Lot Size 1.55 Acre
  • Parking Spaces Avail. 72
  • Parking Ratio 3.30 / 1,000 SF
  • Property Tenancy Single Tenant
  • Year Built 1985
  • Date Updated Jul 14, 2025
  • Grade Level Doors 2
  • Office Area 7,000 SF
  • HVAC None
Located in the prestigious Carlsbad Research Center, 2261 Rutherford Rd is a unique, freestanding industrial facility built and designed for specialized manufacturing, research & development purposes. For over a decade, it has accommodated American Lithium Energy U.S.-based manufacturing operations producing battery cells for the world’s most demanding missions – including space, military, and electric flight.STREET ADDRESS: 2261 Rutherford Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 BUILDING SIZE: 21,743 SF # OF STORIES: One (1) - Single Story % OFFICE: 25% to 50% WAREHOUSE/R&D: 50% to 75% CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Reinforced Concrete LOT SIZE: 67,562 SF PARKING RATIO: 3.3/1,000 SF (72 Stalls) LOADING: Two (2) Grade Level Doors CLEAR HEIGHT: 18’ Minimum POWER: 2,000 Amps, 277/480V FIRE SUPPRESSION: Yes, Sprinklers ZONING: CM DRIVEWAYS: Two (2) Access Points AVAILABILITY DATE: Existing Tenant Vacates on February 29, 2026 SALE PRICE: $7,500,000 ($345/SF)STREET ADDRESS: 2261 Rutherford Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008 BUILDING SIZE: 21,743 SF # OF STORIES: One (1) - Single Story % OFFICE: 25% to 50% WAREHOUSE/R&D: 50% to 75% CONSTRUCTION TYPE: Reinforced Concrete LOT SIZE: 67,562 SF PARKING RATIO: 3.3/1,000 SF (72 Stalls) LOADING: Two (2) Grade Level Doors CLEAR HEIGHT: 18’ Minimum POWER: 2,000 Amps, 277/480V FIRE SUPPRESSION: Yes, Sprinklers ZONING: CM DRIVEWAYS: Two (2) Access Points AVAILABILITY DATE: Existing Tenant Vacates on February 29, 2026 LEASE RATE (CURRENT CONFIGURATION): $1.45/SF NNN LEASE RATE (CONCEPTUAL CONFIGURATION): Call Agents
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Location

Getting Around

  • Walk Score ®

    29/100 Car-Dependent
  • Transit Score ®

    27/100 Some Transit
  • Bike Score ®

    40/100 Somewhat Bikeable
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  • City Carlsbad, CA
  • Neighborhood Industrial Corridor - City Centre
  • Zip Code 92008
  • Market San Diego

Points of Interest

  • Coast Highway

    6.41 miles

  • Guajome AGSEM Ticket Office

    6.89 miles

  • Oceanside

    7.25 miles

  • Shell

    0.42 miles

  • 7-Eleven

    0.72 miles

  • Theofisher SD / B01 B02

    0.77 miles

  • Theofisher SD / B05 B06

    0.78 miles

  • Theofisher SD / B07 B08

    0.78 miles

  • Theofisher SD / B18

    0.78 miles

  • Theofisher SD / B09 B10

    0.78 miles

  • Theofisher SD / B17

    0.79 miles

  • Theofisher SD / B11 B12

    0.79 miles

  • Theofisher SD / B13 B14

    0.79 miles

  • Overflow Student Parking

    1.81 miles

  • Gold/Senior Permit Parking

    1.81 miles

  • Visitor/Handicap Parking

    1.85 miles

  • Staff Parking Lot

    1.85 miles

  • Student Parking

    1.86 miles

  • Lower Loop Lot

    1.88 miles

  • Employee parking

    1.88 miles

  • Hotel guest parking

    2.00 miles

  • Batiquitos Trail Parking

    2.59 miles

  • The Landings

    0.35 miles

  • Jamba

    0.40 miles

  • Chipotle Mexican Grill

    0.40 miles

  • Rouleur Brewing Company

    0.41 miles

  • Noodles & Company

    0.46 miles

  • Five Guys

    0.46 miles

  • Kabob Lounge

    0.47 miles

  • Jersey Mike's Subs

    0.47 miles

  • Panera Bread

    0.48 miles

  • Alohana Açaí Bowls

    0.51 miles

  • Sprouts Farmers Market

    1.27 miles

  • Trader Joe's

    1.29 miles

  • Stater Bros.

    1.45 miles

  • Vons

    1.98 miles

  • Carlsbad Premium Outlets

    2.65 miles

  • Target

    2.74 miles

  • Ralphs

    2.89 miles

  • Albertsons

    2.94 miles

  • Gelson's

    3.09 miles

  • Walmart Supercenter

    3.40 miles

  • Concentra Urgent Care

    0.43 miles

  • Carlsbad Fire Department

    0.68 miles

  • Carlsbad Police

    0.77 miles

  • Coastal Family Urgent Care

    0.92 miles

  • CVS Pharmacy

    1.30 miles

  • Urgent Care3D

    1.78 miles

  • Vista Fire Department

    2.57 miles

  • Carlsbad Fire Station No. 2

    2.59 miles

  • NextMed Center of Carlsbad

    2.64 miles

  • Kaiser Permanente

    2.75 miles

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does 2261 Rutherford Road cost?

The space currently listed for sale at 2261 Rutherford Road asks for $7,500,000.

What is the total square footage of 2261 Rutherford Road?

2261 Rutherford Road totals 21,473 square feet.

When was this property built?

2261 Rutherford Road was built in 1985.

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