Top IOS Deals & News May '26 Recap

NEWS: The Gravatos U.S. IOS Vacancy Report shows national vacancy holding steady at ~4%, though metro-level numbers tell a more nuanced story, ranging from a tight 2.6% in Chicago to 5.3% in Los Angeles.

ACQUISITION: Jadian IOS acquired a 12-property industrial outdoor storage (IOS) portfolio spanning several strategic U.S. logistics markets, further expanding the firm’s national footprint. The portfolio includes assets across Denver, Dallas-Fort Worth, Jacksonville, Tampa, Philadelphia, Indianapolis, Minneapolis, Greensboro, Newark, and Little Rock. The acquisition adds a mix of functional yard facilities and industrial buildings positioned within key transportation and distribution corridors across the country.

ACQUISITION: 16425 Jacintoport Blvd in Houston, TX has traded, marking the sale of a highly specialized industrial outdoor storage (IOS) and maritime-industrial facility positioned along one of Houston’s core port-oriented corridors. The property features approximately 70,000 SF of 100+ ton crane-served warehouse space on 32 acres, with more than 7,000 amps of power and approximately 2,000 feet of bulkhead access, supporting heavy industrial and marine-related operations.

ACQUISITION: 878 W Illini Street in Phoenix, AZ has traded, marking the sale of a 1.9-acre industrial outdoor storage (IOS) property improved with approximately 9,400 SF of shop and office space. The site features functional industrial improvements and secured outdoor storage space within one of Phoenix’s active industrial corridors, supporting a range of contractor, service, and fleet-oriented uses.

ACQUISITION: A flex and industrial outdoor storage (IOS) facility at 7405 Industrial Parkway Drive in Lorain, OH has sold, featuring a 9,300 SF clear-span warehouse on 2.45 acres. The property includes five overhead doors and a large paved and fenced outdoor storage yard positioned behind the building, supporting a range of industrial and contractor uses.

ACQUISITION: Steel Peak Properties completed its first industrial outdoor storage (IOS) acquisition in the Las Vegas, NV market, expanding the firm’s presence into one of the Southwest’s fastest-growing logistics hubs. The property at 1280 Grier Drive includes approximately 14,700 SF of industrial and office space on 2.08 acres with a secured fenced yard, grade-level loading, and heavy power capabilities. Strategically positioned in North Las Vegas, the asset offers functional outdoor storage and warehouse infrastructure in a market experiencing continued demand from industrial and logistics users.

ACQUISITION: Bricktop Capital acquired 1605 Century Street in Pflugerville, TX, a 4.15-acre industrial outdoor storage (IOS) property improved with 6,243 SF of industrial buildings. The site offers direct access to I-35 and SH-45, positioning it within one of the Austin metro’s key industrial and logistics corridors.

ACQUISITION: Armada Capital Partners acquired 13790 Judson Rd in San Antonio, TX, a 1.98-acre industrial outdoor storage (IOS) property improved with approximately 11,500 SF of industrial space. Located in northeast San Antonio, the site benefits from strong access to major transportation routes within a market experiencing continued industrial and population growth. The acquisition marks Armada Capital Partners’ 60th acquisition as the firm continues expanding its IOS footprint across high-growth logistics markets nationwide.

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