California investors PR & MC Properties LLC have bought the site of Tucson Tamale’s production facility at 102 W. 29th St.
The 13,671-square-foot building was updated in 2021 and has been fully leased by the company since 2023, which allowed it to increase production.
Tucson Tamale sells in more than 4,000 stores across the country.
California investors have purchased Tucson Tamale’s production facility.
Arizona Daily Star
Its 15-year lease with the previous owner, Diamond Ventures, will be honored by the new owners.
Geoffrey Turbow, Anthony DeLorenzo and Tim Healy, with CBRE, represented the seller in the $2.4 million transaction.
“The sellers have taken pride in owning these assets, maintaining a strong rapport with the tenants,” Turbow said. “The buyer’s interest in continuing positive partnerships and supporting the future success of the tenants was appealing to the sellers.”
Tucson Tamale 13,671-square-foot production facility at 102 W. 29th St. has been purchased by California investors.
Courtesy CBRE
Tucson Tamale started in 2008 at 2545 E. Broadway.
Other local commercial activity includes:
A private investment group bought a multi-property medical portfolio for $6.1 million. The portfolio includes leased buildings at 4892 N. Stone Ave. and the Green Valley Medical Mall at 1055 N. La Canada Drive. Thomas J. Nieman and Bryce Horner, with Picor, represented the seller.
Wyoming Dinosaur Discovery LLC bought 8,010 square feet of industrial space at 3808 E. 37th St. from WTF Land Holdings LLC and Skull Valley Capital LLC for $950,000. Paul Hooker, with Picor, represented the seller.
Tucson Medical Center, dba TMC Health Cancer Center, leased 26,953 square feet at 603 N. Wilmot Road from Magnum Realty LLC. Richard M. Kleiner and Alexis Corona, with Picor, represented the tenant. Buzz Isaacson, with CBRE, represented the landlord.
Poppin Off Creations leased 4,025 square feet of space located at 4570 E. Broadway from Midstar Properties to open a comic and memorabilia store this summer. Andreas Castillo, with Volk Co., represented the tenant and David Carroll, with Paul Ash Co., represented the landlord.
In front of the restaurant, Sandra Valenzuela pulls out a tray of tamales so they will be ready for serving at the Tucson Tamale Company at 2545 E Broadway Blvd. Tucson Tamales has leased a warehouse in order to double their production of hand made tamales in the next year to four million. When it reaches full capacity they are expected to make 20 million. The new warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
Marisol Alegria scoops chicken with green chile on to a tamal as she helps make a batch of Sonora tamales at the Tucson Tamale Company at 2545 E Broadway Blvd. The newly leased warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
Betzabe Zepeda, left, works together with Vanessa Barrios to make Blue Masa tamales at the Tucson Tamale Company. Tucson Tamales has leased a warehouse in order to double their production of hand made tamales in the next year to four million. When it reaches full capacity they are expected to make 20 million.
Betzabe Zepeda prepares Blue Masa tamales at the Tucson Tamale Company. Tucson Tamales has leased a warehouse in order to double their production of hand made tamales in the next year to four million. When it reaches full capacity they are expected to make 20 million. The new warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
Desiree Romero, right, snaps on her gloves as she gets ready to join Vanessa Barrios, foreground left, and Betzabe Zepeda on the line at the Tucson Tamale Company. The newly leased warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is much bigger at 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
Working in 11 degrees below zero, Alejandra Valenzuela organizes some of the boxes inside the small 8-by-16 foot freezer at the Tucson Tamale Company. The freezer at the newly leased warehouse is 20 by 36 feet with a 12-foot ceiling, said owner Todd Martin.
Angel Rodriguez adds some vegetable oil as he prepares to mix a new batch of masa at the Tucson Tamale Company at 2545 E Broadway Blvd. The new warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is much bigger at 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
Tucson Tamale Company owners Sherry and Todd Martin hope to be able to move into their new warehouse and have it operational by November 9, he said. The business has leased a warehouse in order to double their production of hand made tamales in the next year to four million. When it reaches full capacity they are expected to make 20 million. The new warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is 8,000 square feet, Todd Martin said.
With new, bigger warehouse, Tucson Tamale Company has big plans
In front of the restaurant, Sandra Valenzuela pulls out a tray of tamales so they will be ready for serving at the Tucson Tamale Company at 2545 E Broadway Blvd. Tucson Tamales has leased a warehouse in order to double their production of hand made tamales in the next year to four million. When it reaches full capacity they are expected to make 20 million. The new warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
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Marisol Alegria scoops chicken with green chile on to a tamal as she helps make a batch of Sonora tamales at the Tucson Tamale Company at 2545 E Broadway Blvd. The newly leased warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
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Betzabe Zepeda, left, works together with Vanessa Barrios to make Blue Masa tamales at the Tucson Tamale Company. Tucson Tamales has leased a warehouse in order to double their production of hand made tamales in the next year to four million. When it reaches full capacity they are expected to make 20 million.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Betzabe Zepeda prepares Blue Masa tamales at the Tucson Tamale Company. Tucson Tamales has leased a warehouse in order to double their production of hand made tamales in the next year to four million. When it reaches full capacity they are expected to make 20 million. The new warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
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Desiree Romero, right, snaps on her gloves as she gets ready to join Vanessa Barrios, foreground left, and Betzabe Zepeda on the line at the Tucson Tamale Company. The newly leased warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is much bigger at 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Working in 11 degrees below zero, Alejandra Valenzuela organizes some of the boxes inside the small 8-by-16 foot freezer at the Tucson Tamale Company. The freezer at the newly leased warehouse is 20 by 36 feet with a 12-foot ceiling, said owner Todd Martin.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Angel Rodriguez adds some vegetable oil as he prepares to mix a new batch of masa at the Tucson Tamale Company at 2545 E Broadway Blvd. The new warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is much bigger at 8,000 square feet, said owner Todd Martin.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Desiree Romero works across from a sign above one of the prep areas at the Tucson Tamale Company at 2545 E Broadway Blvd.
A.E. Araiza / Arizona Daily Star
Tucson Tamale Company owners Sherry and Todd Martin hope to be able to move into their new warehouse and have it operational by November 9, he said. The business has leased a warehouse in order to double their production of hand made tamales in the next year to four million. When it reaches full capacity they are expected to make 20 million. The new warehouse, including freezers, refrigerators and work space is 8,000 square feet, Todd Martin said.
Information for Tucson Real Estate is compiled from records at the Pima County Recorder’s Office and from brokers. Send information to Gabriela Rico, grico@tucson.com
