Property Details

9.58 acres of high-visibility, C-3 zoned commercial land at the wedge where WA-8 meets US-12 in Elma offers a rare development parcel with direct access to two principal arterials that link inland traffic to coastal destinations — ideal for highway-oriented retail, light industrial/showroom, hospitality, or a neighborhood commercial center. WSDOT identifies the SR-8/US-12 corridor as a primary commercial and tourism route, which supports strong pass-by traffic and long-term demand for traveler services and supply-chain uses. Recent private investment around Elma underscores market momentum. Grocery Outlet opened in the Eagles Landing area, creating local jobs and filling a grocery gap for surrounding communities. More significantly, Amazon confirmed purchase and construction plans for a ~49,100-sf last-mile facility on a nearby 10-acre site — a development that will bring regular truck and employee traffic, increase demand for supporting services, and raise the profile of commercial sites along US-12. The Daily WorldDemographics show a small but steady local population base (Elma’s population is roughly mid-3,400s with modest year-to-year gains), and wider Washington State growth is driving demand into peripheral micromarkets as housing and costs push activity outward — a tailwind for convenience retail, quick-service restaurants, and light logistics near major junctions. For investors and developers, the parcel’s C-3 zoning simplifies approvals for a broad set of commercial uses. The site’s scale (nearly 10 acres) allows phased development — think a core highway retail pad, a secondary flex/warehouse building to serve last-mile needs, and onsite stormwater/landscaping that meets WSDOT visibility expectations. With recent anchors moving in and stable regional population trends, this intersection parcel presents an opportunistic, highway-serving commercial play with both local convenience and regional logistics upside.