The completion of Kiewit’s 186-person workforce camp at Sixth Avenue and Steadman Street marks a new stage in the Port of Nome expansion.

Because workers have dedicated housing and dining facilities, the camp should reduce immediate pressure on Nome’s limited housing supply. However, a project of this size will still create demand for local service businesses and commercial property.

Phase 1A is expected to involve more than 150 pieces of equipment, approximately three million tons of mined material and over 26,000 truckloads of rock delivered to the port. That activity could increase demand for:

• Automotive and tire repair
• Fleet maintenance
• Towing and roadside assistance
• Welding and fabrication
• Parts and equipment storage
• Warehouses and heated shops
• Contractor offices
• Freight and delivery services
• Furnished lodging for subcontractors and visiting specialists

Current Opportunities in Nome

Nome Sweet Homes currently represents two properties positioned to meet this growing demand.

Belmont Tire & Auto

Belmont Tire & Auto at 316 Belmont Street is offered for sale at $2 million.

This turnkey automotive business and real estate package includes a two-bay shop, vehicle lifts, tire-changing and balancing equipment, tool and parts storage, office space, trained staff and established operating systems.

The business reported approximately $1.36 million in gross revenue and $339,000 in seller’s discretionary earnings for 2025. Buyers should independently verify all financial information.

RJ’s Auto

RJ’s Auto at 310 East Fourth Avenue is available for sale or lease.

The approximately 2,000-square-foot shop sits on a 10,000-square-foot lot and includes lifts, compressors and three differently sized overhead doors. It can use waste oil for heat in addition to a Toyo stove.

The property is offered for sale at $1.2 million, with leasing information available through Nome Sweet Homes.

Warehouse Spaces - Warehousing and storage space is in short supply and a covered space is premium space.

Raw Land near the port for developmnet for other commercial endeavors.

Looking ahead

The workforce camp may limit the project’s direct effect on residential rentals, but it does not eliminate housing demand. Subcontractors, engineers, inspectors and other visiting professionals may still need furnished or short-term accommodations.

The larger opportunity may be in commercial services. Nome will need businesses capable of supporting the people, vehicles and equipment involved in this multiyear project.

Belmont Tire & Auto and RJ’s Auto are established facilities serving a need Nome already has—and one that may grow significantly during port construction.

For more information, contact Melissa Ford at Nome Sweet Homes at 907-304-2871.