OAKDALE, N.Y. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 291-unit self-storage facility in Oakdale, located on Long Island. Oakdale Self Storage was built in 2005 and spans 27,320 net rentable square feet across 190 climate-controlled units, 86 non-climate-controlled units and 15 outdoor parking spaces. Andreas Makris and Kevin Bledsoe of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction. John Horowitz of Marcus & Millichap assisted in closing the deal as the broker of record. The facility was 88 percent occupied at the time of sale.
By Katharine Lau, CEO and co-founder, Stuf Following a period of slower activity throughout 2023 and 2024, the self-storage industry is showing clear signs of restored momentum in 2025. According to StorageCafé’s Q1 2025 U.S. Self Storage Sales Report, investment sales volume in the sector hit $855 million nationwide — a notable 37 percent increase from the first quarter of 2024 — suggesting a fresh wave of investor and consumer confidence. While the commercial real estate market continues to face uncertainties, particularly with regard to persistent office vacancies, self-storage is emerging as a stable, demand-driven sector of the industry, propelled by shifting consumer behaviors, flexible business needs and creative adaptive reuse in urban markets. Self-storage demand continues to follow lifestyle shifts. At Stuf, we’re consistently seeing strong growth in the seven markets in which we operate, especially among millennial and gen Z renters, small business owners and remote workers who prioritize proximity, convenience and security when choosing a storage solution. Consumers are increasingly prioritizing smarter spaces that fit into their regular routines. The StorageCafé report shows that interest from large-scale, institutional investors in self-storage has rebounded in 2025, with several eight-figure transactions dotting the map in the first quarter. The …
TAYLOR, TEXAS — JLL has arranged a $32.2 million acquisition loan for a 183,340-square-foot industrial facility in the Central Texas city of Taylor that is fully leased to Tesla. Delivered in 2025, the rail-served facility features four dock-high doors, eight grade-level doors and five cranes. Melissa Rose, Jack Britton, Nicole Barba and Preston Bacon of JLL arranged the three-year, fixed-rate loan through BMO on behalf of the borrower, a managed account of Manulife Investment Management.
HOUSTON — A partnership between local developer Hanover Co. and Transwestern Investment Group (TIG) has broken ground on Kirby 288, a 213,425-square-foot speculative industrial project in South Houston. The development will feature a cross-dock configuration, 36-foot clear heights and excess trailer storage. Powers Brown is the project architect, and Kimley-Horn is the civil engineer. Colliers is the leasing agent. Completion is slated for the second quarter of next year.
HOUSTON — Stream Realty Partners has brokered the sale of a 27,500-square-foot industrial building in North Houston. According to LoopNet Inc., the building at 608 W. Richey Road was built on 5.9 acres in 1982. Jon Farris of Stream represented the seller, Superior Energy Services, in the transaction. Andrew Laycock of Partners Real Estate represented the buyer, Axis Partners.
HESPERIA, CALIF. — Newcastle Partners has broken ground on an industrial development located at 9260 Mesa Linda St. in Hesperia. Situated on 18.3 acres with immediate access to I-15, the project will offer 406,138 square feet of Class A industrial space. Ryan Lal and Dante Borruso of Voit Real Estate Services are overseeing all marketing, sales and leasing efforts for the property.
DENVER — Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors has directed the $2.9 million sale of an industrial building located at 4571 Ivy St. in Denver. Mark Alley of Pinnacle handled the transaction. The names of the buyer and seller were not released. The 15,500-square-foot building features a secure yard for outdoor storage.
HOUSTON — Colliers has negotiated a 189,000-square-foot industrial lease in northwest Houston. The tenant was not disclosed. The newly constructed building at 8020 Northcourt Road features 32-foot clear heights, 48 dock‑high doors, two drive-in ramps and 180-foot truck court depths. Robert McGee, Taylor Schmidt and Austin Bartula of Colliers represented the landlord, Provident Industrial, in the lease negotiations. The deal accounts for about 77 percent of the building’s total space.
HOUSTON — Wholesale Electric Supply has signed a 74,880-square-foot industrial lease in East Houston. According to showcase.com, the building at 615 E. Sam Houston Parkway S features a cross-dock configuration, 32-foot clear heights, 26 dock-high doors and 1,800 square feet of office space. Tyler Maner, Jon Farris and Jake Linderman of Stream Realty Partners represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Holden Rushing and Chris Haro of Partners Real Estate represented the landlord, First Industrial Realty Trust.
SAN DIEGO — PSRS has arranged the $3.2 million owner-user purchase of an industrial property located on Custer Street in San Diego. The 15,000-square-foot property is situated on two adjacent parcels and consists of metal-construction warehouse buildings. The deal was financed with a private lender and an SBA 504 loan, featuring a 91 percent loan-to-value ratio, a 25-year term and a 25-year amortization. Jen Mustard of PSRS arranged the transaction.