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 nearly 80% of the region’s leasing activity in Q3, according to CBRE.

The current vacancy rate resembles levels from 2016–2019, moving away from the record lows of around 2% seen during the pandemic. A surge in new industrial developments, driven by e-commerce and pandemic-fueled demand, has significantly expanded the region’s industrial space in recent years.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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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 outperforming office, retail, and multifamily sectors.

*Article courtesy of Costar

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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 near the Betsy Ross Bridge, were finished in March. No tenant has been secured yet for the larger property, and Veho’s lease spans ‘a few years,’ according to Bridge Industrial’s Director of Investments, Connor Milanaik.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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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 supply chain warehouse.

A SEPTA spokesperson confirmed the building will continue to serve that purpose but refrained from commenting further due to “legal matters.” The property was sold by Drummond Decatur and State Properties LLC, which has owned the site since 2012. Records indicate that the LLC purchased the building for $17.1 million, with an assessed value of $10.27 million.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Joint Venture Buys 6-Building Industrial Portfolio in Montgomery County

Joint Venture Buys 6-Building Industrial Portfolio in Montgomery County

Affiliates of Endurance Real Estate Group and Greystar-Thackeray have acquired a six-building light industrial portfolio in West Norriton for $31.75 million. The portfolio, totaling 200,359 square feet and fully leased to 15 tenants, was sold by Western Valley Forge Business Center LLC and IIT Valley Forge Business Center LLC. The buildings feature clear heights between 18 and 20 feet, along with a combined 530 parking spaces and 46 loading positions. This acquisition marks the 12th joint venture between Radnor-based Endurance and Thackeray since 2006; Thackeray was acquired by Greystar in 2021.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Seller Nets Tenfold Return as Northeast Philly Industrial Market Booms

Seller Nets Tenfold Return as Northeast Philly Industrial Market Booms

A New York investment firm has acquired a 305,000-square-foot distribution center near Northeast Philadelphia Airport, marking another significant industrial sale in the area. Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners purchased the property at 11350-11400 Norcom Road from 5601 Tulip LLC and Monarch Global Brands, as announced by real estate brokerage Binswanger.

The sale price was $33.7 million, according to an industry source, a remarkable increase from the $3.3 million paid for the property in 2016. Built in 1965, the building sits on 16.8 acres and is fully occupied by Monarch, a wholesaler and manufacturer of microfiber and linens, along with another tenant.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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NY Investment Firm Acquires Northeast Philadelphia Warehouse

NY Investment Firm Acquires Northeast Philadelphia Warehouse

Two years after its completion, a Northeast Philadelphia distribution warehouse has been sold for $83.5 million to a global investment firm, according to property records.

The 282,737-square-foot building at 9801 Blue Grass Road is fully leased to TJX Companies, the parent company of TJ Maxx, HomeGoods, and Marshalls. DH Property Holdings sold the property to Blue Grass Owner II LLC, which shares the same New York address as alternative investment giant KKR.

In 2020, New York-based DH Property Holdings purchased the 21-acre site for $10.5 million from Huntingdon Valley real estate firm Sant Properties.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Delco Warehouse Sells for 41% Above Its Price from Two Years Ago

Delco Warehouse Sells for 41% Above Its Price from Two Years Ago

Velocity Venture Partners has sold a 468,000-square-foot industrial building in Yeadon, Delaware County, for $59 million, marking a 41% increase from its purchase price two years ago. New York-based Lightstone Group, making its first acquisition in the Philadelphia area, bought the warehouse at 6250 Baltimore Ave., according to Newmark’s Ryan Guittare, the listing agent. The sale, which closed on Monday, equates to $126 per square foot. The property is located just outside Philadelphia.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Philly Investor Acquires Another Industrial Outdoor Site

Philly Investor Acquires Another Industrial Outdoor Site

Philadelphia-based Alterra Property Group has expanded its industrial outdoor storage (IOS) portfolio in Charlotte, North Carolina, with the recent acquisition of a 5.4-acre site at 309 Morningside Road for $3.25 million, according to Mecklenburg County records. The property, purchased from Miaco Properties LLC, includes a 10,000-square-foot industrial building and is leased by The Loving Group, a landscaping solutions company. Located near Mount Holly Road in northwest Charlotte, this site adds to Alterra’s growing investments in the region.

*Article courtesy of Philadelphia Business Journal

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Industrial Development Resurgence in the Philadelphia Region in 2024

Industrial development stages a resurgence across Philadelphia region in 2024

In contrast to national trends, Philadelphia’s industrial development has rebounded significantly in recent quarters. After hitting a three-year low at the end of 2023, the region’s active industrial construction pipeline has surged by 28%.

As of Q3 2024, over 17.3 million square feet across 55 industrial buildings are under construction in the Philadelphia metropolitan area, up from 13.5 million square feet at the end of 2023. Southern New Jersey—comprising Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, and Salem counties—represents over 45% of the region’s total industrial construction.

Salem County now leads the Philadelphia region in industrial activity, with 4.4 million square feet underway, making it the only area with over 1 million square feet in construction. Given the relatively small existing industrial space in Salem, this construction represents an impressive 47% increase in the county’s inventory.

*Article courtesy of Costar

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