McNamara Commercial Overview
The McNamara and Roper Road area in southeast Edmonton is an established industrial and commercial corridor serving the broader SE industrial district. Located near Roper Road and 34 Street SE, the area is adjacent to the Pylypow Industrial area and provides practical location for light industrial, service commercial, and distribution users.
McNamara commercial is primarily an industrial-commercial corridor rather than a neighbourhood retail node. Users include service contractors, light manufacturers, distributors, and commercial support businesses serving the broader SE Edmonton industrial base and residential construction market. Industrial lease rates of $12–$20 NNN reflect the corridor's operational character.
Commercial Corridors
- Roper Road SE — primary industrial arterial linking the McNamara area to the SE industrial district
- 34 Street SE — north-south connector providing access to Whitemud Drive and the broader network
- Whitemud Drive SE — major east-west freeway enabling rapid distribution access across Edmonton
- Anthony Henday Drive SE — ring road providing regional connectivity for distribution and logistics
Available Asset Classes
Neighbourhood Retail
Light industrial strip commercial and service retail units suited to trade contractors, auto service, and light manufacturing businesses. Industrial-commercial uses dominate. Rates $12–$20 NNN.
Professional Office
Limited office space in the McNamara corridor. Small administrative offices associated with industrial users are the typical profile. Standalone office buildings are uncommon in this industrial zone. Rates $18–$38 gross.
Mixed-Use Developments
Mixed-use industrial-commercial developments combining warehouse or service bay space with front-office administration units, popular with trade contractors and light manufacturers in the SE Edmonton industrial market.
Flex & Light Industrial
SE Edmonton industrial — the McNamara area's primary product type. Bay units from 2,000–20,000 sq ft for service contractors, light manufacturers, and distributors. Rates $12–$20 NNN.
Investment Highlights
Key investment drivers for McNamara Commercial commercial properties:
- Established SE Edmonton industrial corridor with consistent demand from service and trade sectors
- Whitemud Drive and Anthony Henday Drive access supporting efficient distribution across Edmonton
- Proximity to Pylypow Industrial and SE Edmonton industrial parks providing industrial cluster benefits
- Below-market industrial rates compared to newer ring road industrial parks
- Suitable for service contractors, vehicle-related businesses, and light manufacturing operators
- Stable industrial demand from Edmonton's construction, oil-and-gas services, and trade sectors
