When the Gateway YWCA opened in 2007, it featured the largest indoor aquatic center in the county. It was planned to be one of the anchors in a neighborhood revitalization plan to include shops, apartments, restaurants and businesses.

In late May, the YWCA announced it was permanently closing the aquatic center. It is not clear whether the closing of the aquatics center contributed to the sale of the property.

Michelle Cook, president of the YWCA's board of directors, said the decision to sell the building "enables the organization to focus strategically on its mission programs and services, rather than operating a building that is larger than it needs and a major drain on its resources."

YWCA officials said the closure of the aquatic center was a financial inevitability after the pool area flooded in an August storm, causing $600,000 worth of damage.

The aquatic center included a 223,000-gallon competition pool, a 64,400-gallon warm water pool and a 2,300-gallon hot tub and spa. It cost $362,000 each year to operate, not including unexpected maintenance and repairs.

The YWCA said it could not find a partner to help foot the repair bill — only $190,000 of which was covered by insurance.