Self Storage Market of the Month: Bethlehem, PA

StorTrack’s featured market this month is Bethlehem, PA. Bethlehem is a city in the Lehigh Valley region of eastern Pennsylvania. This historical city is the home of Lehigh University, many community events and traditional entertainment make this diverse city a place to see year-round. How is Bethlehem as a self-storage market and is it a good place to consider investing in? We’ve used StorTrack’s Explorer platform to look at some metrics to analyze its potential as a self-storage investment. Self Storage Market Metrics for Bethlehem, PA Current Supply: There is…

Storage King USA Completes 232-Unit Self-Storage Expansion Project in Argyle, TX

Storage King USA, the self-storage arm of New York City-based investment firm Andover Properties, has completed a 232-unit expansion of its facility in Argyle, located in Denton County. The project added 38,500 net rentable square feet of climate-controlled and non-climate-controlled space, as well as 5,750 square feet of flex space. The facility, which also offers enclosed and covered storage options for boats and RVs, now totals 865 units. Source

Coro Realty Advisors Adds Self-Storage Developments to Portfolio in Atlanta, GA

Our strategic expansion in the self-storage sector reflects Coro’s commitment to identifying and capitalizing on unique opportunities in the real estate market. These developments align with our vision of maintaining a diversified portfolio while delivering quality assets to our investors and communities.” – Robert Fransen, President and Managing Partner of Coro Realty Advisors The four properties are located in Columbus, Flowery Branch, Woodstock and Dunwoody. A real estate investment and management firm in Atlanta is adding to its portfolio with several new self-storage developments. The properties are part of the…

Self-Storage Facility Proposed Next to Solar Farm in Monroe, NJ

A self-storage facility is proposed next to a large solar farm on Hoffman Station Road (County Route 614). Central Jersey Storage, LLC of Millstone Township has filed an application with the Monroe Township Zoning Board of Adjustment for a use variance and site plan approval to construct the self-storage facility with 11 buildings, totaling about 114,200 square feet. The project would be constructed on the western portion of the 26.29-acre property owned by So Bright LLC of East Brunswick. The property is partially located in the R-60 (Residential) Zone District…

Recent Transactions: 4.23.2024 – 4.29.2024

Property: Self-Storage Development Site Location: Pinellas Park, FL Broker and Brokerage: Josh Koerner of the Coastal Storage Group (formerly Weaver Realty Group) – Florida Argus Broker Affiliates Acreage: 4.1+/- acres (fully entitled land for a 131,592 GSF class A climate-controlled storage facility)     Property: Lakeridge Self Storage Location: Midlothian, TX Address: 5191 US-67, Midlothian, Texas Brokers and Brokerage: Danny Cunningham and Brandon Karr of the Karr-Cunningham Storage Team of Marcus & Millichap NRSF: 59,517   Property: Life Storage (now U-Haul Moving & Storage of Webster) Location: Rising Sun, MD…

Self-Storage Gates – Your First Line Of Defense

Gates are among the very first things a potential customer sees upon arriving at your self-storage facility, and therefore they create a lasting impression. In addition, gates are your first line of defense against crime. Think of them as the “bouncer” for your facility. And of course, you want the biggest, baddest bouncer you can find, right? Let’s take a look at the ins and outs of gates – how they work, what options are best for you, and what to do when they need repair. What Types Of Gates…

Self-storage Facility Proposed for Cortlandt, NY

The entity 3 Locust Avenue LLC has applied to the Town of Cortlandt for approval to construct a four-story 75,000-square-foot self-storage facility on the site of the now-vacant Toddville Elementary School building and baseball field. According to attorneys David S. Steinmetz and Brian T. Sinsabaugh of the White Plains-based law firm Zarin & Steinmetz, the building recently was used as a Con Edison training facility. “The building has remained vacant for a significant period, and due in part to acts of vandalism during that time, has fallen into a state…

U-Haul Breaks Ground on 1,400-Unit Self Storage Facility in Sioux Falls, SD

U-Haul has broken ground on U-Haul Moving & Storage of Veterans Parkway, a 1,400-unit self-storage facility in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Completion is scheduled for early 2025. The development will comprise two three-story buildings encompassing 700 units each. Plans also call for a separate warehouse including 1,250 mobile storage containers. Amenities are slated to feature climate-controlled units, around-the-clock access, as well as security. Located at 3500 Powder House Road, the project is bordered by State Route 11 to the east, while State Route 42 is some 2 miles north. Downtown…

Recent Transactions: 4.16.2024 – 4.22.2024

Property: Devon Self Storage (Third-Party Managed) Location: Pasadena, TX Address: 6045 Fairmont Parkway, Pasadena, Texas Seller: Pasadena Self Storage, LLC Buyer: Extra Space Storage Brokers and Brokerage: Tom de Jong and Jacob Becher of The de Jong | Becher Self Storage Group of Colliers with Charles Fertitta of Colliers, Houston NRSF: 71,505 Unit Count: 509 units (471 fixed storage units and 38 boat/RV parking spaces) Occupancy: 80%   Property: Sheperd Storage Facility Location: Bryan, OH Seller: Charles Sheperd Broker and Brokerage: Ryan Mitchell of SVN Wilson Commercial Group Acreage: 5…

First of Three Recently Approved Self-Storage Sites Opens in Danbury, CT

A newly opened self-storage site on the busy west side is not only a sign of economic growth in one of the city’s leading commercial corridors, but it’s also a reaction to the shortage of space to stow belongings as more condominiums and apartments are built. The opening of Cube Smart on Mill Plain Road — the first of three recently approved self-storage facilities to come online — completes the transformation of the intersection at Aunt Hack Road that just a few years ago was home to prominent dirt lots.…