Grupe Huber

What Grupe Huber does

Grupe Huber Company is a privately held, family-owned real estate development and management firm headquartered in Stockton, California, in the restored 1929 Tudor Revival Spruce Building at University Park. The firm operates across five asset classes — office, retail, industrial/self-storage, residential, and a flagship 102-acre master-planned business park (University Park) — and manages approximately 1.5 million square feet of commercial space serving about 1,800 tenants and customers. The Grupe and Huber families claim four generations and 170+ years of California real estate history, with the current corporate entity formed in 1997 and rebranded from Grupe Commercial Company to Grupe Huber Company in 2020.

The company generates revenue primarily through recurring commercial and residential leasing, long-term property management, residential multi-family operations (Stonebrier Apartments, Eight Mile House Apartments, The Bridges in Modesto, Hidden Park Casitas), and self-storage operations delivered via StorQuest and First Rate Storage partnerships. Build-to-suit development for healthcare, commercial, and residential tenants — including a strategic partnership with Ernest Health and Vibra Healthcare to deliver San Joaquin County's first rehabilitation hospital — produces project-based, lumpy revenue on top of the recurring base. Construction values on disclosed projects include Stonebrier at $34 million and the Modesto StorQuest rehabilitation at $6 million.

The business model is sales-led, with an in-house leasing and property management team targeting healthcare providers (Dignity Health, Valley Mountain Regional Center, Quest Diagnostics, Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital), educational institutions (CSU Stanislaus-Stockton, KIPP schools, SUSD academies), commercial tenants (Starbucks, Save Mart, Olive Garden, Bank of Stockton, Citizens Business Bank, Oak Valley Community Bank), and residential renters. Operating geography covers California's Central Valley — Stockton, Modesto, Lodi, Manteca, Tracy, and Morro Bay — with Oak Valley Community Bank as a long-tenured financial partner since 2008 and Patmon Company Inc. as a long-running residential co-developer. Headcount is approximately 30 employees, with deep multi-decade tenure across the leadership team.

Name

Grupe Huber

Legal name

Grupe Huber Company

Website

https://grupehuber.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Grupe Huber Company is a family-owned, Stockton, California-based real estate developer and operator building and managing office, retail, self-storage, and residential properties across the Central Valley, anchored by the 102-acre University Park mixed-use campus.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Property Leasing: Leasing of office, retail, and industrial space to commercial tenants including healthcare, education, and general commercial businesses
2. Residential Property Management: Management and leasing of residential apartments and multi-family developments including Stonebrier Apartments, Eight Mile House Apartments
3. Self-Storage Operations: Operation of self-storage facilities including First Rate Storage and StorQuest Self Storage with climate control and RV/boat parking
4. Build-to-Suit Development: Custom development projects for tenants including construction services and property delivery. Projects include Stockton Regional Rehabilitation Hospital, residential developments, and commercial builds

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Grupe Huber Company is a family-owned diversified real estate development firm that develops, leases, and manages commercial office, retail, industrial/self-storage, and multifamily residential properties across California's Central Valley. The company's flagship is University Park, a 102-acre master-planned business park in Stockton integrating healthcare, education, and commercial tenants, complemented by build-to-suit development and ongoing property management services.

Product overview

Grupe Huber is a diversified real estate firm operating as a single unified company (formerly Grupe Commercial Company, rebranded in 2020) that develops and manages multiple property types. The company offers five core development services: Office Development, Retail Development, Industrial/Self Storage, Residential Development, and their flagship University Park master-planned business park. Services include design, landscape architecture, urban planning, and sustainability consulting. The company's portfolio spans over 1.5 million square feet of commercial, retail, and industrial space, plus residential apartment developments totaling hundreds of units. University Park serves as their signature 102-acre mixed-use campus combining healthcare, education, and commercial tenants.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Development Development and management of commercial office properties including medical offices, professional buildings, and office campuses for enterprise tenants across California's Central Valley.
• Retail Development Development and management of retail shopping centers and neighborhood centers for retail tenants, including Marina Shopping Center, Quail Lakes Shopping Center, and Promenade Shops at Orchard Valley.
• Industrial / Self Storage Development Development and management of self-storage facilities and industrial/logistics properties including climate-controlled storage operated under the StorQuest and First Rate Storage brands.
• Residential Development Development of multifamily residential properties including apartment complexes. Portfolio includes Stonebrier Apartments (156 units), Eight Mile House Apartments (384 units), Hidden Park Casitas (193 units), and The Bridges Apartments in Modesto (312 units).
• University Park Master-Planned Campus A 102-acre master-planned business park in Stockton, California focused on healthcare, education, and office space, featuring a lake, World Peace Rose Garden, Discovery Trail, and over 250,000 SQ FT of medical space available for lease.
• Build-to-Suit Development Custom development projects for tenants requiring purpose-built facilities, including healthcare, residential, and commercial construction services and property delivery.
• Property Management Services Ongoing property management for existing tenants including maintenance, security, and tenant services at University Park and other Grupe Huber properties.

Quantifiable outcome

• 102-acre mixed-use campus serving 2,200+ students and 1,800 tenants
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Patmon Company Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Patmon Company Inc. (PCI) is a Stockton-based property management and development firm. The partnership includes the $34 million Stonebrier Apartment complex (156 units) and the upcoming Eight Mile Apartment complex project. Both Fritz Huber (Grupe Huber) and Jeff Patmon are collaborating on these residential developments, continuing the friendship between founders Fritz Grupe and Charles G. Patmon III that dates back to 1965.
• Ernest Health & Vibra HealthcarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Ernest Health Hospital and Vibra Healthcare are developing San Joaquin County's first medical rehabilitation hospital at University Park. The 63,000 square foot, 50-bed facility will bring up to 150 jobs to Stockton and represents a key addition to the healthcare continuum at the campus.
• Tom Bowe ArchitectscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2020Tom Bowe Architects handled the main design work for the Spruce Building historic restoration project, securing approval from the City of Stockton Cultural Heritage Board. The firm contributed to the successful renovation of the 1929 Tudor Revival structure.
• Haggerty ConstructioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 1 January 2020Haggerty Construction served as the general contractor for the Spruce Building restoration project, providing creative solutions to obstacles encountered during the historic renovation.
• International World Peace Rose GardensminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020In 2014, Grupe Huber partnered with International World Peace Rose Gardens to establish the University Park World Peace Rose Garden. The garden features over 250 roses and is one of nine international peace gardens in the world.
• StorQuest Self-StoragecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020StorQuest Self-Storage operates the Modesto storage facility developed by Grupe Huber. The national chain operates the climate-controlled facility featuring solar-powered systems, RV/boat parking, and 24-hour security.
• Artist Erin ElizabethminorOthers · 1 January 2020Erin Elizabeth created the 'Quality Of Peace' paintings displayed in the Spruce Building headquarters. Her bold, modern artwork featuring titles 'Love' and 'Respect' contribute to the inspirational workspace environment.
• Jared RustenminorOthers · 1 January 2020Jared Rusten created a custom oak conference table for the Spruce Building, using an antique planer rescued from a historic building in downtown Stockton as a base, combining history and craftsmanship.

Scale indicators17 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Shea Properties: Diversified California real estate developer active in multifamily, retail, office, and mixed-use communities. Directly comparable to Grupe Huber's portfolio mix and California geographic focus.
• Sares Regis Group: California-based diversified real estate developer with multifamily, office, retail, and industrial assets. Comparable in scale, regional California footprint, and mixed-use development strategy to Grupe Huber.
• DeBartolo Development: National shopping center developer with strong retail tenant relationships. Comparable to Grupe Huber's retail-center operations (Marina Shopping Center, Quail Lakes Shopping Center).
• The Grupe Company: The Grupe Company is the direct predecessor and family-controlled real estate firm from which Grupe Huber was formed in 1997. Many senior executives (Kevin Huber, Fritz Huber, Maurice Liu) previously served at The Grupe Company, sharing the same Central Valley focus and property mix.
• Patmon Company Inc. Stockton-based property management and development partner. Currently co-developing Grupe Huber's Stonebrier ($34M) and Eight Mile House residential projects—a direct operating peer and JV partner.
• USA Properties Fund: California-based multifamily and mixed-use developer with similar regional California footprint. Comparable in apartment pipeline (Stonebrier, Eight Mile House) and asset-mgmt orientation.
• Birtcher Anderson & Partners: California commercial real estate developer with office, retail, and industrial assets across the West Coast. Comparable in property-type mix and master-planned community orientation.

Emerging players

• Greenlaw Partners: California real estate investment and development firm where Fritz Huber previously worked as Analyst/Associate. Comparable in California commercial real estate focus and scale.

Regional players

• Lewis Management Corp: Family-owned California real estate developer of apartments, retail centers, and master-planned communities. Similar family-ownership structure and Inland Empire/Central California focus.

Others

• StorQuest Self Storage: National self-storage operator that runs Grupe Huber's Modesto StorQuest facility. Closely tied through operating partnership, with comparable self-storage operational economics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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