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Recent Self-Storage Transactions: 01.14.2026 – 01.20.2026

Recent transactions point to a clear theme in early 2026: investors are leaning into secondary and suburban self-storage markets with identifiable growth catalysts. Notable deals include a mixed-storage asset in Hiram, Georgia, benefiting from metro Atlanta’s outward population growth and a partially leased facility in Simsbury, Connecticut, where buyers are stepping into a market with limited new supply and clear lease-up potential. Properties in North Carolina and Minnesota highlight a similar approach, with investors targeting locations where future expansion or gradual improvements can drive returns over time. Overall, these deals…

Featured Broker: Caroline Holliday

With experience in both residential and commercial property investments, Caroline provides an in-depth understanding of industry insights into the commercial real estate market. Since joining Storage Exchange, she has transacted on $28 million of RV and self-storage assets across the Mountain West markets. Caroline attended the University of Colorado, where she earned her BA from the College of Media & Communication and served as co-captain of the Women’s Soccer team. Contact: Caroline Holliday Associate – Storage Exchange caroline@storageexchange.com 720.281.1719

City Council Grants Preliminary Approval for New U-Haul Self-Storage Building in Durango, Colorado

Durango City Council approved a preliminary plan for a new three-story U-Haul self-storage facility and store earlier this month near the Grandview Interchange in eastern Durango. The development is planned for 59 Copper Court below a Starbucks atop a hillside. The property is part of a South Fork Character District master plan and conceptual development plan, said Jayme Lopko, Community Development Department director, at the City Council meeting Jan. 6. The plan calls for a three-story, 108,174-square-foot building. In reviewing the plan, city staff considered access, traffic circulation and parking,…

New Self-Storage Business Planned in Russell, Kentucky

A vacant lot inspired a new business idea for Sok Van, better known as Michael. The owner of Nails Pro said he noticed people with items to sell setting up on a vacant lot at 329 Russell Road. “I thought, they have to load it up, take it there, unload it and load it back up at the end of the day,” Van said. “I thought it would be good to have storage there.” So he bought the lot five years ago with the idea of creating a combination storage…

Extra Space Self-Storage Plans to Expand in Crystal Lake, Illinois

Extra Space Storage in Crystal Lake is looking to expand its existing facility with three more climate-controlled buildings. The self-storage facility at 201 S. Virgina Road is looking to build a large center building of almost 21,000 square feet, along with two smaller buildings that will have drive-up exterior access. All three buildings will be climate-controlled, owner Clint Kleepe said. Kleepe appeared before the Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission recently seeking approval for a preliminary and final planned development, as well as a special-use permit, for a self-storage mini…

StorTrack’s Market of the Month: Miami, FL

Within the City of Miami, the self-storage footprint is both substantial and intensely urban. The city contains more than 9.3 million net rentable square feet across 136 operating facilities, a level of density that equates to roughly 21 square feet per capita, well above what the industry often flags as a “balanced” market. On the surface, that metric might suggest saturation, but Miami’s underlying demand profile tells a very different story. As the economic and cultural core of Florida, the city continues to absorb population inflows, international residents, and high-velocity…

Safeguard Self Storage Completes Third Self-Storage Development in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Safeguard Self Storage, a leader in providing state-of-the-art self-storage solutions, is excited to announce its third self-storage development in the State of Connecticut. The property, located at 2680 North Avenue in Bridgeport, was purchased in March 2023 and opened its doors on schedule to the surrounding community and neighborhood on January 13, 2026. The facility is in close proximity to Fairfield and is comprised of 1,263 units and 90,350 net rentable square feet. Designed to serve a dense and diverse urban population, the property offers a wide range of unit…

Great American Storage Celebrates Grand Opening of New State-of-the-Art Facility in Stratford, NJ

Great American Storage®, a leading developer and operator of Class-A self-storage and specialty storage facilities, is proud to announce the upcoming grand opening of Great American Self Storage of Stratford, a new, state-of-the-art storage facility located at 76 Berlin Road. The facility is scheduled to open on January 12th, 2026, bringing modern, secure, and accessible storage solutions to Stratford and surrounding South Jersey communities. Developed in partnership with RSG Development, the three-story, 107,100-square-foot Class-A facility features 814 total storage units, including 779 interior climate-controlled units and 35 drive-up, non-climate-controlled units…

Carefree Covered RV Storage Announces Completion of Improvements at Newly Acquired Facility in Wylie, Texas

Carefree Covered RV Storage today announced the completion of significant upgrades at its newest location, formerly Wylie Boat & RV Storage, located at 3883 Osage Lane in Wylie, Texas. The facility offers 268 enclosed and uncovered storage spaces, expanding the company’s footprint in Northeast Texas and reinforcing its commitment to providing secure, high-quality storage for RV and boat owners. Over the past few months, Carefree completed a series of enhancements designed to elevate the customer experience and align the site with the company’s portfolio-wide standards. Improvements include fresh paint and…