Major Colorado Real Estate Deal: 18-Property Self-Storage Portfolio Acquired Along I-70 Mountain Corridor
Uplift Development Group Acquires Record Self-Storage Portfolio Across Colorado’s Mountain Corridor
Colorado-based Uplift Development Group has completed what is being described as the largest self-storage portfolio acquisition in state history, securing 18 properties spanning five cities and two counties.
The transaction includes roughly 500,000 square feet of space and more than 3,000 storage units positioned throughout Clear Creek and Grand County. Many of the facilities sit along the I-70 mountain corridor — one of Colorado’s most heavily traveled routes linking the Denver metro area to major resort destinations. Additional sites are located along Highway 40, serving key mountain communities including Empire, Granby, Grand Lake, and Kremmling.
With this acquisition, Uplift now controls the majority of existing storage inventory across several of these high-barrier mountain markets.
A Strategic Mountain Investment
According to company leadership, the move reflects both a long-term investment strategy and a commitment to strengthening infrastructure within Colorado’s high country communities.
“This portfolio is in our backyard,” said Brandon Grebe, CEO of Uplift Development Group. “We understand these markets deeply and view this as a generational opportunity to invest in communities that are central to Colorado’s identity and economy.”
The transaction involved collaboration with multiple institutional and development partners, including JLL and Castor Capital, along with construction and advisory teams that supported the complex acquisition process.
Elevating the Mountain Storage Standard
Beyond scale, the acquisition signals a shift in how self-storage assets may be positioned in Colorado’s mountain communities. Historically, these areas have seen limited institutional investment due to geographic constraints and entitlement challenges.
Uplift intends to implement a “Class-A” operating model across the portfolio, upgrading facilities with enhanced security systems, technology-driven management platforms, and improved customer accessibility — including remote service capabilities.
The company also plans to expand the portfolio by approximately 70,000 additional square feet. Planned improvements include:
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Climate-controlled storage units designed for high-altitude weather conditions
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Fully enclosed boat and RV storage
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Dedicated ski lockers tailored to mountain lifestyles
The expansion is aimed at serving both full-time residents and the seasonal economy that fuels Colorado’s recreation-driven markets.
Long-Term Growth Strategy
The acquisition marks a major milestone in Uplift’s broader strategy of targeting high-growth, supply-constrained regions across the country. With more than 20 years of development experience, the firm evaluates hundreds of potential transactions annually, advancing only a select number that align with its investment criteria.
As Colorado’s mountain communities continue to evolve — balancing tourism, residential growth, and small business expansion — the consolidation and modernization of self-storage infrastructure represents another layer of the region’s ongoing development story.