A Guide to Commercial Real Estate Building Classifications

When considering office space, tenants will find that office buildings are generally classified as being either a Class A, Class B, or a Class C building. The difference between each of these classifications varies by market and class B and C buildings are generally classified relative to Class A buildings. Building classifications are used to differentiate buildings and help the reporting of market data in a manner that differentiates between building types. That said, there is no definitive formula for classifying a building, but in the general characteristics of each are as follows:

  • Class A. These buildings represent the highest quality buildings in their market. They are generally the best looking buildings with the best construction, and possess high quality building infrastructure. Class A buildings also are well-located, have good access, and are professionally managed. As a result of this, they attract the highest quality tenants and also command the highest rents.
  • Class B. This is the next notch down. Class B buildings are generally a little older, but still have good quality management and tenants. Often times, value-added investors target these buildings as investments since well-located Class B buildings can be returned to their Class A glory through renovation such as facade and common area improvements. Class B buildings should generally not be functionally obsolete and should be well maintained.
  • Class C. The lowest classification of office building and space is Class C. These are older buildings (usually more than 20), and are located in less desirable areas and are in need of extensive renovation. Architecturally, these buildings are the least desirable and building infrastructure and technology is out-dated. As a result, Class C buildings have the lowest rental rates, take the longest time to lease, and are often targeted as re-development opportunities.

The above is just a general guideline of building classifications. No formal international standard exists for classifying a building, but one of the most important things to consider about building classifications is that buildings should be viewed in context and relative to other buildings within the sub-market; a Class A building in one market may not be a Class A building in another.

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

Boise Commercial Real Estate for Lease – Quail Court

Located in the beautifully landscaped Blackeagle Center, a 45-acre business park in Boise developed by The Sundance Company, Quail Court is an attractive two-story 46,000 square foot building with a wonderful common foyer area. First floor tenants have individual exterior entrances as well and there is extensive space for signage on exterior of the building.  Quail Court enjoys a convenient Southwest Boise location with easy access making it ideal for a company looking for new office space in Boise.

Quail Court
1500 South Eagle Flight Way
Boise, ID 83709

Site Area: 3.31 acres
Zoning: C-3D
Year Built: 1999
Project Size: 46,176 square feet, each
Number of Floors: Two
Parking: 6.7/1,000
Construction: Tilt-up, pre-cast concrete panels with 6” steel columns on a 35’x42’ and 35’x28’ grid
Exterior: Reinforced concrete tilt-up panels
Roof: Single-ply EPDM membrane roofing system
Floor Construction: Ground floor – 4” reinforced concrete slab; Second floor –3 ½ ”–5” of concrete over corrugated steel pan
HVAC: 5-ton gas-fired rooftop units – 100,000 BTU, 2,000 CFM
Ceiling: Lay-in acoustic ceiling panels in 2’x4’ T-bar ceiling grid with indirect and recessed lighting
Ceiling Height: 10 feet finished height
Elevator: Dover, 2,000 lb.; Capacity, 100 feet/minute
Restrooms: First floor – common restrooms; Second floor – common restrooms in central core area
Life Safety: Wet pipe fire protection system with alarm valves with Fire Department Connection
Miscellaneous: Extensive perimeter and site landscaping; distinctive wildlife sculptures at property entrances; consistent architecture throughout park.

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

Boise Commercial Real Estate for Lease – Pheasant Place

Located in the beautifully landscaped Blackeagle Center, a 45-acre business park in Boise developed by The Sundance Company, Pheasant Place is shell and core complete; divisible to 1,500 square feet. Generous TI allowance; finish spaces to tenant specifications. Pheasant Place is conveniently located at the corner of Maple Grove and Overland Roads in Boise.

Pheasant Place
9169 W. Blackeagle Drive
Boise, Idaho 83709

Site Area: 1.07 acres
Zoning: C-3D
Year Built: 2003
Project Size: 12,369 square feet
Number of Floors: One
Parking: 5.0 /1,000
Construction: Steel Frame
Roof: Single ply EPDM roofing system on 3/8” gyp board over 3/4” plywood sheathing over Trus-Joist framing system
Floor Construction: 4” reinforced concrete slab
HVAC: 5-ton gas-fired rooftop units. 100,000 BTU; 2,000 CFM
Ceiling: Lay-in acoustic ceiling panels in 2’x4’ T-bar ceiling grid with indirect and recessed lighting
Ceiling Height: 10’ finished height
Restrooms: Undetermined; waiting build outs
Life Safety: Wet pipe fire protection system with alarm valves with Fire Department Connection
Miscellaneous: Extensive perimeter and site landscaping; distinctive wildlife sculptures at property entrances; consistent architecture throughout park

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

Boise Commercial Real Estate for Lease – Lynx Center

Built in 1998, the Lynx Center is a 46,650 square foot, two-story, concrete tilt-up commercial real estate building with C-3 zoning available from The Sundance Company located in Blackeagle Center, which is a 45-acre, master-planned business park developed by The Sundance Company. Blackeagle is located 1/3 mile from Interstate 84, minutes from the airport and downtown and within 2 miles of over 3 million square feet of retail amenities for employee convenience. Ground-floor tenants in Lynx Center have separate entrances with exterior signage in designated locations on the building.

Lynx Center
9300 W. Overland Road
Boise, ID 83709

Site Area: 3.36 acres

Zoning: C-3D

Year Built: 1998

Project Size: 46,176 square feet

Number of Floors: Two

Parking: 5.7/1,000

Construction: Tilt-up, pre-cast concrete panels with 6” steel columns on a 35’x42’ and 35’x28’ grid

Exterior: Reinforced concrete tilt-up panels

Roof: Single-ply EPDM membrane roofing system

Floor Construction: Ground floor – 4” reinforced concrete slab; Second floor –3 ½ ”–5”of concrete over corrugated steel pan

HVAC: 5-ton gas-fired rooftop units – 100,000 BTU, 2,000 CFM

Ceiling: Lay-in acoustic ceiling panels in 2’x4’ T-bar ceiling grid with indirect and recessed lighting

Ceiling Height: 10 feet finished height

Elevator: Dover, 2,000 lb.; Capacity, 100 feet/minute

Restrooms: First floor: In tenant’s suites. Second floor: Common restrooms in central core area

Life Safety: Wet pipe fire protection system with alarm valves with Fire Department

Miscellaneous: Extensive perimeter and site landscaping; distinctive wildlife sculptures at property entrances; consistent architecture throughout park.

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

Boise Commercial Real Estate for Lease – Mallard Place

Located in the beautifully landscaped Blackeagle Center, a 45-acre business park in Boise developed by The Sundance Company, Mallard Place is a 44,703 square foot, U-shaped, single-story concrete tilt-up buildings that is zoned C-3 and feature individual tenant entrances and generous signage areas that was built in 1998. Openings are provided in the rear of the building to accommodate service doors for tenants requiring storage areas in their office space.

Mallard Place
9100 W. Overland Place
Boise, ID 83709

Site Area: 3.98 acres

Zoning: C-3D

Year Built: 1998

Project Size: 44,703 square feet

Number of Floors: One

Parking: 5.3/1,000

Construction: Reinforced concrete tilt-up with 6-inch square steel columns on 29’/30’ grid

Roof: Single ply EPDM roofing system on 3/8” gyp board over 3/4” plywood sheathing over Trus-Joist framing system

Floor Construction: 4” reinforced concrete slab

HVAC: 5-ton gas-fired rooftop units. 100,000 BTU; 2,000 CFM

Ceiling: Lay-in acoustic ceiling panels in 2’x4’ T-bar ceiling grid with indirect and recessed lighting

Ceiling Height: 16 feet clear in warehouse areas; 10 feet in office areas

Restrooms: Common restrooms in core areas

Life Safety: Wet pipe fire protection system with alarm valves with Fire Department Connection

Miscellaneous: Extensive perimeter and site landscaping; distinctive wildlife sculptures at property entrances; consistent architecture throughout park.

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

3 Steps to Finding the Right Location for Your Business in Boise

There are several variables to consider when searching for the right leasing space in the Boise metropolitan area and The Sundance Company offers a general summary of the process. Please remember this is a general summary of the leasing process and the steps involved for your company can vary depending on a number of factors.

Identify Needs: Location, location, location. You have probably heard that phrase numerous times in the business world and the word location might be the most-used word in real estate. Why?  Location affects your visibility, the quality of your space and ultimately the long-term value of your business. Before you finalize your location in the greater Boise metropolitan area you need to answer a few questions: Where are our customers? Our market region? Our employees? Where is the competition located?

Cost: Your monthly rent will be determined by a few variables including location (Boise, Meridian, or Nampa), lease rate per square foot, free rent or other concessions provided by the owner, utilities and other costs if the lease is Triple Net, additional tenant improvements that are amortized into the rent, and annual rental increases as provided for in your lease.

Type of Space: The type of space you need is going to be determined by the type of product or service you provide. Is it industrial? Retail? Office? The Sundance Company has commercial real estate leasing options including industrial, retail, and office throughout the Treasure Valley so we can certainly find the right type of space for your company.

If you have questions or comments about The Sundance Company please call 1.208.322.7300 or visit our website at www.sundanceco.com. To view some of our commercial real estate leasing options, please visit our Properties page.

Boise Commercial Real Estate for Lease – West Valley Business Center


Built in 1985 and remodeled in 2007, The West Valley Business Center is a 74,900 square foot, five-building complex located in Boise, Idaho. The center has mature landscaping, individual tenant signage and entrances and generous window area. West Valley Business Center is a high-identity project with some signage available on Fairview Avenue – one of Boise’s busiest thoroughfares. Modified Gross Lease is Full Service less tenant janitorial service.

West Valley Business Center
9434 – 9498 Fairview Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83704

Site Area: 5.85 acres; 440 feet fronting Fairview Avenue, 504 feet deep
Zoning: C-2D, Commercial General
Year Built: Built 1985 / Remodel 2007
Project Size: 74,900 square feet
Number of Floors: One
Parking: 4.5/1,000
Construction: Cultured stone and stucco exterior finish with 2’x 4’ wood framed walls
Roof: Flat pitch with single ply membrane over plywood over wood trusses
Floor Construction: 4” concrete (Building B NE TGI flooring)
HVAC: 3 to 5-ton rooftop units, ducted electric heat and cooling units
Ceiling: Acoustic ceiling panels in 2’x4’ T-bar ceiling grid with indirect and
recessed lighting
Ceiling Height: 8 feet clear
Restrooms: Shared common area restrooms are typical for all buildings with some individual restrooms included in leased premise.
Life Safety: Fire extinguishers inspected and maintained according to Boise City Fire Code
Miscellaneous: Extensive landscaped perimeters. Monument signs available on Fairview & Linda Vista Roads.

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

Boise Commercial Real Estate for Lease – Blackeagle Center

Blackeagle Center is a 45-acre, master-planned business park developed by The Sundance Company. The center is located 1/3 mile from Interstate 84, minutes from the Boise airport and downtown Boise and within 2 miles of over 3 million square feet of retail amenities for employee convenience.

The Blackeagle Center, is a 45-acre business park developed by The Sundance Company in Boise, Idaho. The Blackeagle Center is home to coffee and sandwich shops, athletic centers, as well as various medical providers. There are two access points to I-84 and Flying Wye Connector which are less than 5 minutes from Blackeagle, and it is located 1/3 mile from Interstate 84, minutes from the Boise airport and downtown Boise and within 2 miles of over 3 million square feet of retail amenities for employee convenience including  Costco, Wal-Mart, Lowe’s, Albertsons, Fred Meyer, Walgreens, Starbucks, the Boise Spectrum Theatre Complex, and the Boise Towne Square Mall. In addition to these, there are a large variety of banking, day care centers, restaurants, fitness centers, and library in the surrounding area.

Blackeagle Plaza Center Flyer

Blackeagle Plaza Center Map

About The Sundance Company
Established in 1976, The Sundance Company has the experience to help you with your commercial real estate needs in Boise, Meridian, Nampa, and the greater Treasure Valley. If your requirements include property management, leasing, real estate development, project planning, construction or space planning then look to us. The Sundance Company has more than 1.5 million square feet of office and industrial space available in prime Boise and Meridian locations. More information available at www.sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

Customized Commercial Real Estate Options in the Boise Valley

Since 1976, savvy tenants and buyers have looked to The Sundance Company for development; office, warehouse, and retail leasing; property management; build-to-suit/construction; and land and building sales. With more than 1.5 million square feet of prime office and industrial space in the greater Treasure Valley, The Sundance Company has the size and diversity to avoid the need for a “one-size-fits-all” approach — thereby assuring customized solutions that are genuinely tailored to each client’s needs.

For more information about The Sundance Company’s customized solutions in The Treasure Valley please click one of the links below or call 208.322.7300.

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Sundance will consider “Exchange of Business or Trade Services” for lease space!

The Sundance Company recognizes these difficult economic times, and understands the importance of business relationships. If your business has a need for retail, office, or industrial space in the Boise Valley, we would be pleased to have the opportunity to work with you. With over 1.5 million square feet of space available for lease, The Sundance Company can meet most the needs of most businesses.

Sundance will consider “Exchange of Business or Trade Services”  for lease space! Please contact Michael for details at Michael@sundanceco.com or 208.322.7300.

Sundance will consider “Exchange of Business or Trade Services”  for lease space!