That is a difficult question to answer as there are many variables to costs....Materials, brick vs. aluminum siding, Systems (HVAC, High Power requirements, Elevators), Loading Docks, access to skilled labor, architectural, local fees, permits.
These are all in addition to a vacant site purchase and necessary improvements to the land.
You can run a search here on Loopnet and calculate an average price/square foot for commercial properties that are currently on the market and do a comparison on what has sold in the last year.
Is the zoned use: Retail, Multi-Family, Industrial or Office?
Are there any Special Assessments or Association Fees.
Apr 22, 2013