In today’s shifting commercial real estate landscape, finding a high-quality office building for sale in Louisville that meets the needs of modern professionals can be a challenge. This case study highlights the successful sale of a 12,610 SF freestanding Class A office building in one of the city’s most desirable corridors—9720 Bunsen Parkway, Louisville, KY 40299.

Property Overview

We had the privilege of representing the seller in the sale of this premium office property, located in the well-established Bluegrass Commerce Park. Set on over an acre of land, the building offered a standout combination of layout, location, and features that positioned it as a rare opportunity in the market for businesses seeking their own professional space.

The office building featured:

• 24 private offices for executive and team workspaces

• Multiple conference rooms to support collaboration and client meetings

• A large modern kitchenette with adjacent outdoor seating

• Nearly 4,000 SF of finished lower-level space, perfect for storage, training, or flex use

• Convenient surface parking and accessibility throughout

With proximity to Hurstbourne Parkway, I-64, and a wealth of nearby dining and retail amenities, this office building offered a turnkey solution in a location that checks all the boxes.

Challenges

While the property was move-in ready and maintained to a high standard, its layout and size narrowed the buyer pool. This was not your average multi-tenant investment property—it was a building best suited for an owner-occupant or a growing company in need of a full-building footprint.

With no current vacancy and a layout tailored to a single-user format, we knew that standard marketing approaches wouldn’t be enough. Our strategy had to highlight not just the property’s condition and location, but also the long-term value proposition it offered.

Strategic Approach

To market this Louisville office building for sale, we executed a multi-channel strategy designed to maximize visibility, attract targeted users, and move efficiently toward a qualified offer. Here’s how we approached it:

• Targeted outreach to owner-occupants and professional service firms in industries such as law, financial services, healthcare administration, and consulting

• Direct engagement with local commercial brokers, accountants, and small business owners to ensure the property reached decision-makers

• Emphasized the property’s $50,000 in recent capital improvements, including a brand-new roof, gutters, and downspouts (installed September 2024), reducing future maintenance risk for the next owner

• Promoted its location outside the Jeffersontown occupational tax zone, a benefit that many buyers overlook but appreciate once highlighted

• Created high-quality marketing materials, including floor plans, professional photography, and email campaigns focused on showcasing the unique advantages of owning versus leasing

We strategically positioned this property not just as a building for sale, but as a long-term investment in operational efficiency, location, and business growth.

Successful Outcome

After just 143 days on the market, we secured a qualified buyer and closed the sale. The buyer—a regional professional services firm—was attracted to the building’s high visibility, ideal layout, and long-term potential. The turnkey nature of the building, coupled with its Bluegrass Commerce Park location, made it a compelling option in a competitive market.

We’re proud to have guided the seller through every step of the transaction, ensuring clear communication, minimal disruptions, and a successful closing. We’re also continuing to support the seller by helping them lease a smaller office space that better suits their current needs.

Why This Matters

This case reflects a broader trend in today’s market: while many companies are downsizing or shifting to hybrid work models, others are using this moment to purchase strategically located office buildings that give them flexibility, control, and long-term cost savings.

For anyone seeking an office building for sale in Louisville, KY, the takeaway is this: properties like 9720 Bunsen Parkway represent a rare blend of size, condition, location, and opportunity. With the right marketing strategy, even niche-use buildings can find the right buyer—and quickly.

Conclusion

Are you looking to buy, sell, or lease office buildings in Louisville or throughout Kentucky and Indiana? Whether you’re an investor, a business owner, or an out-of-state buyer exploring our market, we bring you:

• Market insight

• Strategic marketing

• Professional guidance from the first inquiry to the final closing

Let’s talk about your goals—and how we can help you reach them.

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