TL;DR: A builder or developer planning self-storage in Springdale, Arkansas, can start at the HWY 49 Storage Facility, a 7.92-acre corner parcel at $2,500,000 with approved mini-storage plans. Per the listing, the plans and development rights convey at closing. To begin, call Cameron Torabi, Principal Broker, Mason Capital Group Real Estate Investment & Trust, at 479-925-3333.
What does the listing say can be built on the HWY 49 Storage Facility site?
The listing says the seller has finalized approval for a mini-storage facility, and the plans and development rights convey at closing.
The parcel is at 3936 S 48th Street, adjacent to the I-49 on/off ramp at Don Tyson Parkway. It is described as level, with dual street frontage and major road frontage on the Highway 49 corridor. The listing adds that an additional 5 acres adjacent is available for negotiation, for a buyer who wants to expand the footprint of the planned facility or add complementary uses.
Those are the listing's statements. They are a starting point for your own review, not a substitute for it.
What must be confirmed with the City of Springdale?
Zoning must be confirmed with the City of Springdale planning department, because the listing does not state a classification.
Ask the department what the approval covers, what conditions attach to it, whether it can be assigned to a new owner and whether any deadline applies. Ask the same questions about the adjacent 5 acres, which the listing does not describe as part of the approved plan. Get the answers from the city in writing where possible, and have your attorney review anything that affects your rights.
What is the development path, step by step?
For a site with approvals in hand, the path begins with verification and moves to closing, then construction.
- Request the plan set. The listing invites buyers to ask Mason Capital Group for the full approved plan set. Read it against your own operating model.
- Confirm the approvals with the city. Verify zoning, the scope of approval and its transfer at closing with the planning department.
- Complete site due diligence. Order a survey and confirm utilities, access to both frontages, drainage and flood status. Add engineering or environmental review as your lender or advisor requires.
- Decide on the adjacent land. If scale matters, open the negotiation for the additional 5 acres before closing on the main parcel.
- Close and begin the build. The plans and development rights convey at closing per the listing, so a buyer can move to permitting and construction planning from that point.
Timing for each step depends on the city, the contractors and the buyer, and the listing gives no schedule. Do not assume one.
How does the Mason Capital Group development service work alongside brokerage?
Mason Capital Group offers development and brokerage under one roof, so the firm that represents the seller can also speak to the building side.
Mason Capital Group serves Northwest Arkansas with brokerage, development, property management and investment advisory under one roof. A developer can bring the plan set to the same office that holds the listing, ask what the site needs and then discuss how the project would be operated once built. Cameron Torabi brings 30+ years of Northwest Arkansas real estate expertise, and his record includes $2.4B+ in cumulative transaction activity (estimated combined personal, team and affiliated-brokerage activity over 30+ years; not independently verified; not indicative of current assets under management or future results).
Who do I call to start?
Call Cameron Torabi at 479-925-3333, or use the contact page.
Tell him whether you are a builder, a storage operator or an investor, and which of the three listed requests you want: financial details, the approved plan set or a site visit. For other development opportunities, see the featured listings, and for background on the principal, visit the about page.
Frequently asked questions
Who do I call to develop land in Springdale, AR?
Call Cameron Torabi at Mason Capital Group, 479-925-3333. The firm offers development alongside brokerage, property management and investment advisory. For this site, the HWY 49 Storage Facility, he can discuss the approved mini-storage plans, the 7.92-acre parcel and the adjacent 5 acres available for negotiation.
What can I build on the HWY 49 Storage Facility parcel?
The listing says the seller has finalized approval for a mini-storage facility, with plans and development rights conveying at closing. Any other use depends on zoning, which is to be confirmed with the City of Springdale planning department. Ask the department before assuming anything else.
How do I find a development partner in Northwest Arkansas?
Look for a firm that can discuss approvals, site due diligence and eventual operation, and ask for any engagement terms in writing. Mason Capital Group offers development and brokerage together; call 479-925-3333 to ask whether a partnership on a specific site is possible.
Does the approval for the storage facility transfer to a new owner?
The listing says the plans and development rights convey at closing. That is the seller's statement, so a buyer should confirm the transfer terms with the City of Springdale planning department and have an attorney review the documents before relying on them.
Is there room to expand the planned facility?
The listing says an additional 5 acres adjacent to the site is available for negotiation, offering scale for a buyer who wants to expand the footprint or add complementary uses. Terms are not published, so ask the listing agent at 479-925-3333.
What should a builder check on the site itself?
Check the survey, utilities, access to both street frontages, drainage and flood status, along with zoning confirmed by the city. The listing calls the parcel level, but a builder should verify conditions independently and with the engineers and contractors the project requires.
Does Mason Capital Group build storage facilities?
Mason Capital Group offers development as one of its four services, alongside brokerage, property management and investment advisory. For this listing, the firm represents the seller. Call Cameron Torabi at 479-925-3333 to ask what a development conversation about a storage project would cover.
To start, call 479-925-3333 and ask Cameron Torabi for a private site visit or the full parcel package for the HWY 49 Storage Facility.
About the author: Cameron Torabi, Principal Broker — Mason Capital Group. 30+ years of Northwest Arkansas real estate expertise; $2.4B+ in cumulative transaction activity.
Estimated figure reflecting combined personal, team, and affiliated-brokerage transaction and development activity across Northwest Arkansas over a 30+ year career. Based on internal estimates; not independently verified. Not indicative of current assets under management or future results.