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Joint Venture to Develop 176,000 SF Warehouse in Montgomery County

Joint Venture to Develop 176,000 SF Warehouse in Montgomery County

Endurance Real Estate Group LLC and Greystar-Thackeray plan to develop a 176,000-square-foot warehouse at 205 Schoolhouse Road in Souderton, Montgomery County. The 14.2-acre site, near I-476 and Route 309, was previously owned by Franconia Technology Associates. Endurance did not disclose the purchase price or development cost. The new facility will neighbor a 176,700-square-foot warehouse at… Read more »

Industrial Sales Drive Real Estate Market in Pennsylvania’s Capital

Industrial Sales Drive Real Estate Market in Pennsylvania's Capital

Harrisburg’s commercial real estate market has seen substantial growth over the past decade, with sales volume rising from $501 million in 2014 to $861 million in 2024—a 30% increase after adjusting for inflation. The industrial sector has been the key driver of this growth, averaging over $300 million in annual sales. By comparison, retail, office,… Read more »

McDonald’s Distributor Leases New Warehouse in Northeast Philly

McDonald's Distributor Leases New Warehouse in Northeast Philly

Martin Brower, a global supply chain company and McDonald’s largest supply chain partner has leased a 147,000-square-foot warehouse under construction in Northeast Philadelphia. Developed by Crow Holdings at 14515 McNulty Road, the facility will include 57,000 square feet of cold storage and is set for completion in fall 2025. Martin Brower is part of Reyes… Read more »

Philly-Area Industrial Tenants Face Steep Rent Hikes at Renewal

Philly-Area Industrial Tenants Face Steep Rent Hikes at Renewal

Philadelphia’s industrial real estate market has emerged as a national leader, ranking third among the 15 largest U.S. industrial markets for sustained rent growth. Over the past five years, industrial rents in the region have risen 57.6%, outpacing the national average of 41.7% and trailing only Phoenix and Atlanta. This growth stems from high demand… Read more »

E-Commerce Delivery Firm Secures Entire Philly Industrial Building

E-Commerce Delivery Firm Secures Entire Philly Industrial Building

Veho, a delivery firm serving e-commerce companies, has leased 148,611 square feet at 4501 Richmond St. in Philadelphia. The one-story distribution center, part of Bridge Point Industrial Park, was completed in April and is owned by Bridge Industrial, which acquired the site in 2022 for $24 million after environmental remediation. Previously, the property was used… Read more »

Philadelphia Industrial Real Estate Sees Leasing Surge

Philadelphia Industrial Real Estate Sees Leasing Surge

For the first time in two years, the industrial vacancy rate in the Philadelphia region has declined, dropping from 7% to 6.5% in the third quarter, per Colliers. This shift reflects increased tenant demand, particularly from third-party logistics companies, many based in Asia, that were previously priced out of the Northeast. These companies accounted for… Read more »

Industrial Property Spending in Pennsylvania Capital Hits Record

Industrial Property Spending in Pennsylvania Capital Hits Record

The Harrisburg industrial real estate market reached a record $740.6 million in sales in 2024, more than double last year’s total of $328.1 million. This growth caps a decade of steady expansion, solidifying the region as a key Northeast distribution hub. Over the past ten years, annual industrial sales have averaged over $330 million, significantly… Read more »

Developer Delivers Three Philadelphia Buildings, Secures First Lease

Developer Delivers Three Philadelphia Buildings, Secures First Lease

Veho, a third-party logistics company specializing in last-mile delivery, has leased a 148,611-square-foot industrial building at 4501 Richmond St. in Northeast Philadelphia. This deal marks the first lease in the local portfolio of Chicago-based developer Bridge Industrial, which also completed an adjacent 741,701-square-foot facility. Both buildings, located in the Bridesburg neighborhood along the Delaware River… Read more »

SEPTA Acquires a Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia

SEPTA Acquires a Warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia

SEPTA has purchased a warehouse adjacent to Northeast Philadelphia Airport for $11.25 million, as per Philadelphia property records. This acquisition is part of a trend of industrial sales near the airport. The warehouse at 10551 Decatur Road covers over 136,000 square feet, most of which SEPTA had previously leased since 2019 for use as a… Read more »