- For Lease $1.45/SF/MO
- 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 Mar 13, 2026
- Grade Level Doors 2
- Office Area 10,971 SF
- HVAC None
Description
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: 50%
WAREHOUSE/R&D: 50%
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: Immediate
LEASE RATE: $1.45/SF NNN
NNN: $0.40
SALE PRICE: $6,415,000 ($295/SF)
Improvements include:
• Select demolition of existing improvements to optimize layout
• Warehouse area opened up to create a larger, more efficient manufacturing and distribution space.
• Warehouse lighting being raised to improve clear height.
• New interior paint throughout the entire premises.
• Select exterior paint improvements.
• Overall refresh to deliver a clean, move-in ready environment.STREET ADDRESS: 2261 Rutherford Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008
BUILDING SIZE: 21,743 SF
# OF STORIES: One (1) - Single Story
% OFFICE: 50%
WAREHOUSE/R&D: 50%
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: Immediate
LEASE RATE: $1.45/SF NNN
NNN: $0.40
SALE PRICE: $6,415,000 ($295/SF)
Improvements include:
• Select demolition of existing improvements to optimize layout
• Warehouse area opened up to create a larger, more efficient manufacturing and distribution space.
• Warehouse lighting being raised to improve clear height.
• New interior paint throughout the entire premises.
• Select exterior paint improvements.
• Overall refresh to deliver a clean, move-in ready environment.
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1 Space Available
2261 Rutherford Rd.
Space Type
Warehouse/Distribution
Lease Rate
$1.45/SF/MO
Total Space
21,743 SF
Divisible Space
21,743 - 21,743 SF
Available Date
Immediate
Lease Type
NNN
Renewal Option
Yes
Sublease
No
Contacts
Marko Dragovic
Lee & Associates
Location
Located at 2261 Rutherford Rd, Carlsbad, CA 92008, this property is part of the Industrial Corridor - City Centre neighborhood and San Diego market.
Contact Listing Broker
Marko Dragovic
Lee & Associates