Category: Recent Transactions

Recent self-storage transactions illustrate a sector that continues to attract investor attention, with activity spanning both stabilized assets and properties offering growth potential. Buyers are active in secondary and suburban markets, carefully weighing occupancy levels, income trends, and expansion opportunities as part of their strategies. These dynamics reinforce the industry’s resilience, as capital remains focused on opportunities that strike a balance between dependable performance and the prospect of long-term value creation.       Portfolio: Three Property Self-Storage Portfolio (Radiant Storage) Location: Pascagoula, Gautier, and Ocean Springs, Mississippi Buyer: Homegrown…

Last week’s self-storage transactions highlight a strategic shift toward supply scarcity and specialized demand. The headline deal was Uplift Development Group’s unprecedented acquisition of an 18-property Colorado portfolio, which stands as the largest in state history. This move consolidates the supply-constrained I-70 corridor by introducing institutional management and niche amenities, such as ski lockers. Simultaneously, a “lifestyle storage” boom in Texas is evidenced by major acquisitions of Boat/RV facilities in Crowley and Richmond (Texas), notably a $250 million portfolio in which enclosed bays command premium rents and achieve 94% occupancy…

Late January deal activity highlights the breadth of today’s self-storage investment landscape, from institutional urban portfolios to specialized vehicle-oriented assets. The standout transaction was StorageMart’s landmark acquisition of a 15-property portfolio in New York City, underscoring continued investor conviction in dense, high-barrier markets where space remains scarce and demand durable. Buyers also pursued operational upside, including Hearthfire Holdings’ purchase of a newly delivered CubeSmart facility in Syracuse with just 32% occupancy, reflecting confidence in properties still in lease-up. Meanwhile, a boat and RV-dedicated facility in Texas reflects the expanding role…

Deal activity over the past week reflects evolving investor focus in 2026, with acquisitions spanning high-occupancy core assets, boat and RV storage, and platform-scale portfolio transactions across key growth markets. Sales included a strong performing facility in Lake Havasu City, Arizona, where seasonal migration and outdoor recreation continue to support demand, alongside a boat and RV storage asset in Buda, Texas, reflecting the growing importance of parking-oriented formats within the storage sector. The mix of deals also highlights continued interest in value-add opportunities, including a property with roughly 81% occupancy…

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…

Recent self-storage transactions show continued investor interest in the sector, with activity spanning a variety of markets and asset types. Deals include stabilized properties, development sites, and portfolio acquisitions, reflecting strategies to expand market presence, increase operational scale, and position for long-term growth. Demand remains steady, supported by consistent occupancy levels and opportunities to enhance revenue through improved management and pricing strategies.     Property: Reata Self Storage Location: Richland, Washington Closing Deal: $5,100,000 Seller: Richard and Shirley Nall Buyer: Clearview East MHP LLC Broker and Brokerage: Ryan Layton of…

Recent self-storage transactions show continued investor interest in the sector, with activity spanning a variety of markets and asset types. Deals include stabilized properties, development sites, and portfolio acquisitions, reflecting strategies to expand market presence, increase operational scale, and position for long-term growth. Demand remains steady, supported by consistent occupancy levels and opportunities to enhance revenue through improved management and pricing strategies.     Property: Canyon Rose Storage Location: Gold Canyon, Arizona Brokers and Brokerage: Charles “Chico” LeClaire, Adam Schlosser and Ryan Sarbinoff (Broker of Record – Phoenix, Tucson, and…