Direct buyer • Raleigh Metro
Sell Your Self Storage Facility in Raleigh, North Carolina
Sell your self-storage facility directly to the buyer — no listing agents, no commissions, and no repair demands.
Serving owners across the Triangle, including Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, and more.
✔ Climate-Controlled Facilities
✔ Drive-Up Storage
✔ Conversion Properties
✔ Drive-Up Storage
✔ Conversion Properties
No Financing Contingencies
Close in 30-60 Days
As-Is Purchase, No Repairs
No Commissions
Sell Your Self Storage Facility in Raleigh NC
If you own a self storage facility in Raleigh or the Triangle, you can sell directly to the buyer without listing it publicly. No agents, no commissions, and a confidential offer within 48 hours.
Who You’re Dealing With
You’re Speaking Directly With the Buyer
Not a broker. Not an acquisitions team. The person making the decision.
I started Roth Capital after years of buying and renovating commercial properties across the Carolinas. Today we’ve closed 119 acquisitions totaling more than 214,000 square feet.
If you contact us about selling your self-storage facility in Raleigh, you will speak directly with the buyer — the person evaluating the property, making the offer, and signing at closing.
Most sellers hear back within 48 hours with either an offer or a clear, straight answer.
Self-Storage Properties We Buy
Properties We Acquire in Raleigh
Self-storage facilities, climate-controlled units, and value-add storage operations across the Raleigh Metro.
Roth Capital specializes in acquiring self-storage facilities in the $500K-$5M range for value-add repositioning. We’re direct buyers, meaning we move quickly and efficiently without the uncertainty of traditional market sales.
When an owner contacts us, here’s what we look at:
1. Market location and tenant demand fundamentals
2. Operational efficiency and upside potential
3. Capital expenditure requirements and returns on repositioning
4. Lease structures and tenant quality/stability
5. Opportunity to improve revenue or reduce expenses through active management
We acquire the following types of self-storage facility in Raleigh and the Triangle:
→ Climate-Controlled Storage
Temperature and humidity-controlled indoor storage facilities
→ Drive-Up Storage
Traditional drive-up access self-storage buildings with roll-up doors
→ Boat & RV Storage
Outdoor, covered, and enclosed boat, RV, and vehicle storage facilities
→ Conversion Facilities
Converted retail, warehouse, or industrial buildings used for self-storage
→ Mixed-Use Storage
Storage facilities with combined climate, drive-up, and outdoor units
→ Mini Warehouses
Smaller self-storage operations with 100-400 units
Self-Storage Properties We Review in Raleigh
Typical properties we evaluate include:
- Self-storage facilities near RTP and Brier Creek corridors
- Storage properties in Garner, Knightdale, and Fuquay-Varina
- Climate-controlled storage in North Raleigh and Wake Forest
- Drive-up facilities along I-40 between Raleigh and Durham
We’re disciplined about valuation and structure — but we’re also flexible. If your self-storage facility has good operations and the market positioning is sound, we’ll work to find a deal structure that works for both sides.
Sell Your Self Storage Facility in Raleigh, NC
If you own a self-storage facility in Raleigh or the Triangle — whether it’s a climate-controlled building near Durham, a drive-up facility along a major corridor in Cary, or a smaller operation in Chapel Hill — Roth Capital buys directly from owners. We acquire self-storage facilities in the $500K-$5M range, stabilized or under-performing, with or without deferred maintenance. Common scenarios include occupancy fluctuations from seasonal demand or new competition, rate pressure from national operators, management burden for owner-operators, or deferred maintenance on doors, roofing, and security systems. We close in 30-60 days with no financing contingency.
Sell Climate-Controlled Storage in Raleigh
Climate-controlled self-storage facilities command premium rents across the Triangle, but they also come with higher operating costs and capital requirements. If your climate-controlled facility in Durham or Cary has aging HVAC systems, rising utility costs, or occupancy challenges from new competitive supply, Roth Capital is a direct buyer. We understand the economics of climate-controlled storage — from HVAC replacement costs to the revenue premium these units command. Whether your facility is fully stabilized or needs operational improvement, we buy as-is and handle all upgrades after closing.
Sell Drive-Up Self-Storage in Raleigh
Traditional drive-up storage facilities — single-story buildings with grade-level roll-up doors and wide drive aisles — remain the backbone of the Triangle’s storage market. If you own a drive-up facility in Raleigh and are dealing with aging buildings, door replacements, paving needs, or competition from newer facilities, Roth Capital buys directly. We also acquire facilities with vehicle, RV, and boat storage components. Drive-up storage in Durham and Cary continues to perform well, and we’re actively acquiring facilities with 100 to 500+ units.
Sell Self-Storage Conversion Properties in Raleigh
Converted self-storage facilities — former retail stores, warehouses, or industrial buildings repurposed for storage — have become increasingly common across the Triangle. These conversions often have unique challenges including non-standard unit sizes, shared loading areas, or zoning limitations on signage and expansion. If you own a conversion storage property in Raleigh, Durham, or Cary, Roth Capital buys these properties directly. We understand the economics of conversions and can evaluate your property based on its actual revenue performance rather than traditional storage benchmarks. We close in 30-60 days, as-is.
Capitalize on Raleigh’s strong fundamentals.
Get a confidential offer from the decision maker — not a committee.
Direct Sale Advantage
Direct Sale vs. Traditional Broker
Selling your Raleigh self-storage facility directly to Roth Capital eliminates the cost, uncertainty, and timeline of a brokered transaction. No listing, no showings, no re-trades.
Recent Acquisitions
Properties We’ve Acquired
Real deals. Real problems solved. Here’s how we’ve helped commercial property owners move forward.
Self Storage — 17k sqft
Acquired Q4 2025
Self Storage Facility
We acquired this value-add self storage facility from long-time owner-operators and structured a win-win transaction that provided them ongoing income, tax efficiency, and flexibility to focus on family and travel.
Storage Development — 62k sqft
Exited Q2 2024
Self Storage Development
We acquired the land, secured full entitlements for a 62k SF self storage development in South Carolina, and sold the approved project to a developer to execute the business plan.
Self-Storage Development — 73k sqft
Exited Q2 2022
Storage Development
We acquired the land, entitled a 73k SF self storage facility with additional expansion acreage in the Charlotte MSA, and sold the shovel-ready project to a developer.
Climate-Controlled Storage — 28k sqft
Acquired Q1 2025
Climate-controlled facility
28,000 SF climate-controlled storage in a high-growth Charlotte suburb. Occupancy had dropped to 72% after new competition opened nearby. The seller needed certainty over price maximization. We closed as-is with no financing contingency.
Capitalize on Raleigh’s strong fundamentals.
Get a confidential offer from the decision maker — not a committee.
Why Roth Capital
Why Sell Directly to Roth Capital?
We are a North Carolina-based investment firm with deep experience acquiring self-storage facilities, climate-controlled units, and storage properties.
Fast Closing
Close in 30-60 days or on your timeline. No lender approval delays.
Zero Commissions
Keep 100% of your sale price. No broker fees, no hidden costs.
As-Is Purchase
No repairs, no appraisals, no renovation requirements before closing.
Certainty of Close
Firm offer, no contingencies, guaranteed funding. When we commit, we close.
Tax-Efficient Options
We can structure deals that help reduce taxes for sellers and support your next acquisition.
1031 Ready
Transactions structured to support tax-deferred exchanges for portfolio repositioning.
Direct Decision Maker
No Investment Committee. No Analysts. No Delays.
Many buyers operate through acquisition teams and investment committees. That process can take weeks — and often leads to price reductions or cancelled deals after months of due diligence.
At Roth Capital, the person evaluating your property is the same person making the offer and signing at closing. There is no committee vote, no analyst review, and no approval chain.
One decision maker. One conversation. A straight answer within 48 hours.
Service Area
Areas We Serve in the Raleigh Metro
See why self-storage owners in Raleigh choose to sell directly instead of listing with a broker.
Wake County
Raleigh, Cary, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, Garner, Fuquay-Varina, Morrisville, Knightdale, Rolesville, Zebulon, Wendell
Franklin County
Louisburg, Franklinton, Youngsville, Bunn, Centerville
Johnston County
Clayton, Smithfield, Selma, Benson, Four Oaks, Archer Lodge, Pine Level, Princeton, Kenly, Micro
Self-Storage Facilities We Buy Across the Triangle
Beyond Raleigh, we actively acquire climate-controlled storage, drive-up storage, boat and RV storage, and conversion facilities in Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, Holly Springs, and Fuquay-Varina. If your self-storage facility is in the Triangle metro area, we want to hear from you.
We also buy self-storage facility in Charlotte, Greensboro, Wilmington, Asheville, and Fayetteville.
Capitalize on Raleigh’s strong fundamentals.
Get a confidential offer from the decision maker — not a committee.
Raleigh Market
Raleigh Self-Storage Market
Raleigh’s self-storage market faces temporary headwinds from supply but demonstrates structural resilience. Current rates run approximately $100/month for a 10×10 unit. The acknowledged “weak spot” is the supply surge similar to Charlotte — new inventory is pressuring near-term rate growth.
However, the unique demand dynamic in Raleigh deserves attention: the business storage segment is projected to grow approximately 7% annually, outpacing traditional personal storage growth. This acceleration is driven by e-commerce expansion, small business formation, and the region’s tech-sector growth (all creating demand for business storage and inventory solutions). This bifurcated demand profile suggests that operators with business-storage-focused marketing and amenities will outperform commodity personal-storage plays.
For sellers, the takeaway is to emphasize any business-storage orientations, proximity to tech parks, and business-service amenities. The long-term demand tailwind is there; temporary pricing pressure from supply will moderate in 2026.
60-70/day
New residents added to Wake County daily
$10.17
Avg asking rent PSF (Q4 2025)
~15%
Construction cost increase since 2019
Tight
Low vacancy with limited new supply
Demand is driven by population growth, residential migration, and expanding need for personal and commercial storage. Construction costs surging 40-60% since 2019 create a replacement cost thesis that strongly favors existing self-storage assets over new builds.
Key Submarkets
1
Research Triangle Park / Durham
The Research Triangle Park corridor is one of the nation’s fastest-growing tech hubs, with constant corporate relocations from companies like Apple, Google, and Meta driving high household turnover. This churn creates steady self-storage demand as professionals move in, move out, and transition between housing — making it one of the strongest demand generators in the Raleigh metro.
2
North Raleigh / Wake Forest
North Raleigh and Wake Forest are among the fastest-growing suburbs in the Triangle, fueled by new home construction and families upsizing or downsizing. The constant flow of residential moves — combined with new subdivisions where homes often lack adequate garage or attic storage — creates reliable, recurring demand for self-storage facilities.
3
RDU Airport / I-540 Corridor
The I-540 corridor near RDU Airport draws strong commercial storage demand from contractors, trades professionals, and businesses staging materials between job sites. A transient population of airline workers, corporate travelers, and short-term renters adds residential demand on top of the commercial base.
4
Downtown Raleigh / Warehouse District
Downtown Raleigh’s rapid densification has packed thousands of apartment renters into units with limited closet and garage space. This urban density is a textbook self-storage demand driver — renters need overflow storage for furniture, seasonal items, and personal belongings that simply do not fit in modern apartment layouts.
5
Garner / Clayton
Garner and Clayton have emerged as affordable alternatives for first-time homebuyers priced out of central Raleigh, generating strong move-in storage demand. New residents transitioning from apartments to homes often need temporary storage during the move, and the area’s continued population growth ensures a steady pipeline of new customers.
Market Timing
When to Sell Self-Storage Property in Raleigh
Several market dynamics make this an optimal window for Raleigh self-storage property owners considering a sale.
Compressed Cap Rates
Institutional capital from REITs, pension funds, and large operators has driven down cap rates in the Triangle. For small and mid-sized owners, listing on the open market means competing against institutional-grade assets and waiting months. A direct sale to Roth Capital bypasses the institutional bidding process entirely.
Construction Pipeline Pressure
A significant pipeline of new industrial and warehouse space is underway across the Triangle. For owners of Class B or secondary properties, this creates urgency — more new supply means your existing asset must compete harder. Positioning your property now, before more new inventory delivers, can mean a stronger valuation.
Tech Tenant Volatility
Many tech tenants signed long-term leases during the pandemic boom. As those leases mature in 2025-2027, some tenants are consolidating, relocating, or negotiating harder. If you have tech-sector tenants approaching rollover, a direct buyer can better manage the risk of lease expiration and tenant turnover.
Replacement Cost Thesis
Rising interest rates have made new construction significantly more expensive. Land and construction costs in Raleigh continue to climb. For owners of well-maintained properties, this creates a favorable backdrop — your asset may trade at or near what it would cost to rebuild. That window narrows as more supply eventually delivers.
Strong Absorption Metrics
Raleigh’s retail vacancy sits at 2.4% — the tightest of any major NC metro. Industrial absorption reached 368,000 SF in Q4 2025 alone. These fundamentals signal that well-located assets are commanding top-of-market rents and leasing quickly. Sellers who move now benefit from this cycle’s strength.
Why Direct Sale Wins in Raleigh
Broker-listed deals in the Triangle can linger 6-12 months while competing against newly constructed Class A assets and institutional-grade buildings. A direct sale to Roth Capital removes that friction. We make a firm offer based on our understanding of your market. We close in weeks, not months. No commissions.
Capitalize on Raleigh’s strong fundamentals.
Get a confidential offer from the decision maker — not a committee.
Life Changes
Selling Because Something Changed? You’re Not Alone.
Most owners don’t sell because they want to. They sell because the property or the situation around it changed. If any of the scenarios below sound familiar, a direct, as-is sale may be the fastest path to certainty.
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Common scenario
Tired of Managing It
Commercial properties can drift when management, maintenance, or collections slip–even if the location is solid. If you’re dealing with constant tenant issues, selling can be the reset.
Common scenario
Tenant Leaving or Lease Rollover
With pandemic-era tech leases maturing across the Triangle in 2025-2027, rollover risk is real. Selling while income is still in place commands stronger pricing than carrying vacancy through a re-leasing cycle — especially if tenant improvements are needed.
Common scenario
Vacancy or Deferred Maintenance
Raleigh’s new construction pipeline means tenants have options. If your building needs repairs, capex, or a lease-up plan to compete, that investment may not pencil. We buy as-is–vacant, partially occupied, or with deferred maintenance–so you can exit without funding improvements.
Common scenario
1031 Exchange Timing
When you’re up against exchange deadlines, certainty matters more than “testing the market.” We can move quickly and coordinate with your qualified intermediary to keep timing tight (confirm with your tax advisor).
Common scenario
Partnership Disagreement
When partners disagree on hold vs. sell, reinvest vs. cash out, the property stalls. In a market moving as fast as Raleigh, indecision costs money. A direct sale converts an illiquid asset into clear proceeds and lets everyone move forward.
Common scenario
Estate or Inherited Self-Storage Property
Inherited properties often come with unclear records, deferred maintenance, or multiple decision makers who may not be local to Raleigh. We keep the process simple and coordinate with attorneys and executors for a clean closing.
Common scenario
Quiet, Off-Market Exit
In a market like the Triangle where competitors, tenants, and employees monitor listings closely, some owners value privacy. If you want a discreet sale with clear terms and no public listing, a direct acquisition is the simplest path.
Common scenario
Loan Maturity or Refinance Pressure
If your note is coming due, today’s rate environment can change the refinance math quickly–DSCR, reserves, lender requirements. Selling before a maturity deadline protects value and avoids last-minute concessions to lenders.
Why Roth Capital
My wife and I built this business hands-on, starting with over 120 renovations across the Carolinas over six years. We have personally acquired 119 properties and completed 200+ total transactions since 2019.
When you sell to Roth Capital, you are dealing directly with me. No analysts, no committee, no layers of approval. I evaluate every deal, make every offer, and show up at every closing.
We focus on self-storage properties — climate-controlled, drive-up, and conversion facilities — in the $500K to $5M range across the Carolinas. If your property fits, I will give you a straight answer within 48 hours.
Property Valuation
How Much Is My Raleigh Self-Storage Facility Worth?
Key factors that drive self-storage property values in the Triangle.
Building & Site Factors
- Unit Mix — Climate-controlled vs. drive-up unit ratio and revenue contribution
- Total Rentable SF — Net rentable square footage across all unit types
- Unit Count & Sizes — Total units, size distribution, and demand alignment for each size tier
- Building Condition & Age — Roof, doors, hallways, and overall facility condition
- Security Features — Gated access, cameras, individual door alarms, and on-site management
- Climate Control Systems — HVAC condition, energy efficiency, and maintenance costs
- Expansion Potential — Vacant land, vertical expansion, or conversion potential on site
Market & Income Factors
- Revenue per SF — Actual revenue per rentable SF vs. market benchmarks
- Occupancy Rate — Physical and economic occupancy — we buy below-stabilized facilities
- Street Rate vs. Economic Rate — Published rates vs. actual collected rents and concession usage
- Market Supply Pipeline — New construction deliveries and competitive supply within 3-5 miles
- Cap Rate — Raleigh self-storage cap rates typically range 6-8.5% for value-add and 5-6.5% for stabilized assets
- Management Platform — Self-managed vs. third-party management and operational efficiency
- Competition Radius — Competitor count, proximity to Durham and Cary, and market saturation
Want to know what your self-storage facility is worth? Request a confidential valuation — we respond within 48 hours with a preliminary assessment. No obligation, no listing agreement.
Inside Our Acquisitions
Self-Storage Facilities We’ve Acquired in the Triangle
A look inside the storage facilities we’ve purchased across North Carolina.
Climate-Controlled — Interior hallway with temperature and humidity-controlled units.
Drive-Up Units — Grade-level access with roll-up doors and wide drive aisles.
Facility Overview — Site aerial showing building layout and expansion potential.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About Selling Self-Storage Property in Raleigh
How much is my self-storage facility in Raleigh worth?
Valuation depends on several factors including location, size, condition, lease terms, and current market cap rates. In the Raleigh self-storage facility market, we can provide a confidential valuation within 48 hours of reviewing your property details — no obligation, no listing agreement required.
Do you buy vacant storage facilities in Raleigh?
Yes. We regularly acquire vacant storage facilities and self-storage facility in Raleigh and the Triangle. Vacancy is not a dealbreaker for us — we have the capital and relationships to reposition and stabilize vacant properties. If your storage facility is sitting empty, we can make a cash offer based on the property’s repositioning potential.
Can I sell my storage facility as-is in Raleigh?
Absolutely. We purchase self-storage facility as-is — deferred maintenance, needed capital improvements, or operational issues are all things we underwrite and handle. You do not need to make repairs or improvements before selling. We have acquired properties with significant deferred maintenance across the Triangle and handle all repositioning post-closing.
How fast can you close on a storage facility in Raleigh?
We typically close in 30-60 days from signed LOI. Because we are a direct buyer with capital in-house, there is no waiting for bank underwriting, investor approval, or SBA loan committees. If you need a faster or slower timeline, we can accommodate that too — we have closed in as few as 21 days when the situation required it.
Do you buy climate-controlled storage facilities in Raleigh?
Yes. We acquire climate-controlled storage, drive-up storage, boat and RV storage, and conversion facilities across Raleigh and the Triangle. Whether your facility is stabilized or in lease-up, we can structure a deal that works for your situation.
What types of self-storage facility do you buy in Raleigh?
We acquire climate-controlled storage, drive-up storage, boat and RV storage, and conversion facilities in the $500K-$5M range. We are value-add focused, meaning we typically look for properties with operational upside or minor repositioning opportunities. We can close on stabilized assets too, but our sweet spot is identifying and improving undermanaged properties.
Can I do a 1031 exchange when selling my storage facility in Raleigh?
Yes. We routinely work with sellers who are executing 1031 exchanges and coordinate with qualified intermediaries to meet exchange deadlines. Our ability to close quickly and on a defined timeline makes us an ideal counterparty for 1031 transactions. Consult your tax advisor for specific guidance on your situation.
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Self-Storage Markets We Buy in the Triangle
Beyond Raleigh, we actively acquire self-storage properties in Durham, Cary, Chapel Hill, Apex, Wake Forest, Morrisville. If you own a self-storage facility or storage property in the Triangle, we want to hear from you.
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