Category: Recent Transactions

Last week’s self-storage transactions highlight a continued mix of value-add acquisitions, stabilized portfolio trades, and growing interest in alternative storage formats across secondary and tertiary markets. Notably, a $98 million acquisition of a 15-property portfolio spanning Florida, Kentucky, and South Carolina underscores sustained institutional appetite for geographically diversified, high-occupancy assets, particularly in lower-cost markets where operational scale can drive efficiencies. At the asset level, deals such as Freedom Storage & RV in Arizona point to increasing investor focus on hybrid self-storage and RV/boat facilities, where expansion potential and underutilized land…

Recent self-storage transactions reflect a market balancing portfolio scale, targeted development, and niche asset expansion across diverse geographies, from Colorado Springs and suburban New York to high-growth Sun Belt markets like Texas and the Carolinas. Portfolio activity in Charlotte, Philadelphia, and Beaufort highlights continued investor appetite for larger, multi-asset acquisitions, reinforcing the importance of scale and operational efficiency. At the same time, the Ridgefield, New Jersey development site signals ongoing confidence in high-barrier, urban Class A projects, even as the broader market remains more selective. Complementing this, transactions such as…

Last week’s self-storage activity signaled continued investor appetite for both high-density urban infill and strategic development, with transactions totaling more than 5,000 units across North America. Highlights included a nearly 200,000-square-foot climate-controlled portfolio in Philadelphia, set to be managed by Extra Space Storage, and a 70,210-square-foot facility in Odessa, Texas, acquired by a joint venture between AVAD Capital and Etude Capital. Development momentum also extended beyond the U.S., with a notable Canadian project in Edmonton, Alberta, where SmartStop Self Storage REIT partnered with SmartCentres on a planned four-story Class A…

The self-storage sector kicked off the month with robust investment activity across diverse markets, from institutional-grade portfolios to specialized niche assets. Significant capital continues to flow into the space, as highlighted by a $71.5 million financing and joint-venture deal for an 18-property portfolio poised for a 70,000-square-foot expansion. Transactions spanned from high-density urban plays in Boston and Utah to expansive boat and RV storage facilities in Texas, reflecting a healthy appetite for both traditional climate-controlled units and specialized vehicle storage. With physical occupancies reaching up to 90% in key regions…

Several transactions across primary and secondary markets point to a consistent theme: investors pursuing assets with operational upside and the ability to integrate into established, professional management platforms. For example, a recently sold Vista, California, facility with a meaningful gap between physical occupancy (89.8%) and economic occupancy (75.6%) offers an immediate revenue-management opportunity under CubeSmart. Meanwhile, newly delivered products in Tennessee and a recently renovated REIT-managed asset in Utah suggest that buyers are still active in high-growth corridors and select tertiary markets where scale and brand recognition support performance. At…

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…