Irrigation Specialists Buys Kennewick Grain Elevator
The property sold for $800,000 following a competitive auction process.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Commercial
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Irrigation Specialists of Pasco has successfully purchased the grain elevator located at 6500 W. Clearwater Ave in Kennewick for $800,000. The transaction, managed by Musser Bros, includes the grain tower, a warehouse, and over one acre of land.
Why it matters
The sale highlights significant interest in the site, which was marketed for its high visibility. Bidding activity in the final hour of the auction nearly doubled the property price.
The property sale includes a 10,000-square-foot warehouse and generates $55,000 in annual rent from rooftop communication equipment. The winning bid of $800,000 exceeded the $440,000 valuation previously set by the Benton County Assessor.
The players
Irrigation Specialists of Pasco
This local company is the purchaser of the grain elevator property.
Musser Bros
This auction firm managed the bidding process for the sale of the property.
Fortunato Inc
This entity was the seller of the 6500 W. Clearwater Ave location.
The details
The sale of the site at 6500 W. Clearwater Ave is currently in escrow after being sold by Fortunato Inc. The location is adjacent to the Vista Field area, which has been a point of interest for local development.
Timeline
The auction for the property concluded on October 24, 2026.
Culture Shift
The acquisition reflects the broader trend of repurposing legacy industrial sites to meet the demands of growing commercial corridors. This move highlights how investors are capitalizing on development opportunities near the ongoing Vista Field revitalization.
Residents in the area may notice changes to the site as the new owners begin their transition or development. The property continues to house existing communication equipment that generates annual revenue.
The takeaway
Commercial property auctions can move rapidly, as shown by the price surge during the final hour of bidding. Interested parties should monitor similar regional auctions to understand local market valuation shifts.
Further reading
Learn more about the latest Commercial activity in Kennewick.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Tri-City Herald.
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