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Go Store It Self Storage has opened a new facility in Melbourne, Florida, transforming a former Sears department store into a modern self-storage property through an adaptive reuse strategy.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Located at 1050 S. Babcock St., the facility features more than 700 units of ground-floor, climate-controlled self-storage. The property offers a full suite of amenities designed to provide the highest-quality space for both residential and commercial customers in the growing Space Coast market.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Melbourne opening reflects Go Store It\u2019s continued focus on repositioning well-located retail assets to meet evolving demand for self-storage. By repurposing a vacant big-box store, the project reactivates an underutilized property while delivering a high-visibility, centrally located storage solution.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cWe continue to seek well-located retail assets that can be repositioned to meet growing storage demand,\u201d said Scott Hastings, chief financial officer of Go Store It Self Storage. \u201cMelbourne is a compelling market within Florida\u2019s Space Coast region, supported by population growth, job expansion, and continued in-migration. This project not only allows us to efficiently deliver a high-quality storage solution, but also highlights the opportunity to create synergies alongside Madison Midtown and drive long-term value through strong demand, strategic location, and efficient use of existing real estate.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The facility is located directly adjacent to Madison Midtown, a newly developed 240-unit multifamily community by sister company Madison Communities, further reinforcing Madison Capital Group\u2019s ability to activate multiple asset classes within a single corridor.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The proximity creates a strategic alignment between asset class verticals that continues to drive value across Madison\u2019s growing portfolio.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \u201cThe location here really speaks for itself,\u201d said Beau Agnello, chief operating officer of Go Store It Self Storage. \u201cBeing right next to Madison Midtown gives us immediate access to a strong residential customer base, while also putting us in an easy-to-reach spot in the market. It\u2019s a natural fit operationally and allows us to deliver a convenient, seamless experience for our customers. It elevates the experience for both assets.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The facility features climate-controlled storage units, video surveillance, and keypad access, and is positioned to serve customers throughout Melbourne and surrounding areas, including Palm Bay, West Melbourne, and the broader Brevard County region.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Adaptive reuse continues to play an important role in self-storage development, particularly in infill markets where existing retail buildings offer strong fundamentals for conversion. The Melbourne project reflects that approach, pairing an established commercial corridor with a new use aligned with current consumer needs.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n About Go Store It Self-Storage<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Go Store It Self Storage is a self-storage development, acquisition, property and asset management company with over 200 properties across 27 states, including both owned and third-party-managed facilities. For more information, visit Go Store It Self Storage at gostoreit.com<\/span>.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n