Great American Storage
Development Site - Hilo, HI MSA
Executive Summary
CBRE’s Self Storage Advisory Group is retained as the exclusive listing advisor for Great American Storage - Hilo, a self-storage development that will consist of 704 units distributed across 85,225 net rentable square feet of ground level drive-up and interior climate controlled storage space. The development is located in Kea’au, (a suburb of Hilo) and situated on Kea’au-Pahoa Bypass Road (24,330 VPD traffic count) in an area that has strong income with a household income average of $107,955 within a 5-mile radius.
Kea’au, Hawai’i is a fast-growing community in Puna on the Island of Hawai’i that is increasingly positioned as an affordable residential and workforce hub supporting East Hawaii’s expanding economy. The local economic base is driven primarily by construction, agriculture, retail and personal services, and proximity to Hilo, the island’s main commercial and employment center. Nearby University of Hawai’i at Hilo, located roughly 7 miles away, enrolls approximately 2,800 students and serves as a key regional employer and innovation anchor for East Hawai’i. Looking ahead, Kea’au’s growth outlook is supported by continued residential development, infrastructure investment, and regional port improvements, positioning the community to capture population growth, construction-related employment, and spillover demand from Hilo’s healthcare, education, and logistics sectors as East Hawai’i continues to expand.
Investment Highlights
Team
Brokerage Team
CBRE Self Storage Advisory Group provides personalized and tailored services, backed by the nation’s foremost experience and technology, driving successful real estate outcomes for individual and institution investors alike. As the industry leader in self-storage advisory, we bring unmatched buyer exposure and market knowledge to each transaction, delivering maximum value to clients.
With more than $11.4 billion in consideration and over 66.3 million square feet sold since 2009, this self storage team led by Nick Walker offers customized investment sales, acquisition and recapitalization services, together with industry-leading market intelligence, to provide unmatched exposure to buyers across the country. By leveraging the strength of CBRE’s Self Storage Advisory Group, in conjunction with market research, a seamless execution process and long-standing relationships, the team can anticipate trends and command capital globally, validating CBRE’s Self Storage Advisory Group as the safest and best choice for results in the global investment property capital market.
