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Smithco Development

Houston, TX 2–10 employees 8 principals

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About Smithco Development

Smithco Development is a real estate operator headquartered in Houston, TX. Smithco Development operates in Cincinnati, Ohio, Houston, Texas and San Antonio, Texas. Its investment focus is on Standalone Retail, Suburban Office and Urban Office.

Smithco Development is a privately‑held commercial real estate firm based in Houston, founded in 1964 by Jim R. Smith Sr. (originally as “Smith & Company”). Operating for over 60 years, the company employs between 11 and 50 staff members on LinkedIn. The firm manages and owns more than 2,000,000 sq ft of retail and office assets throughout Greater Houston. Their portfolio includes fully leased shopping centers—such as Champions Forest Plaza, Centre at Bunker Hill, Echo Lane, and Nottingham Plaza—as well as ground‑up development of single‑tenant locations for brands like CVS, Starbucks, and Pier 1 .

Principals at Smithco Development

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Smithco Development's project portfolio

1 project on file · Commercial (general) (1)

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Markets and themes

Markets Smithco Development operates in

  • Cincinnati, Ohio
  • Houston, Texas
  • San Antonio, Texas

Investment themes at Smithco Development

  • Standalone Retail
  • Suburban Office
  • Urban Office

Capabilities

  • Asset Management
  • Construction Management
  • Custom Homes
  • Economic Development
  • Public-private partnerships
  • Site Development
  • Transit-oriented development
  • Urban infill

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  • Beljan Development
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  • Rebees
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  • Buvermo Investments
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  • Core Acquisitions
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Frequently asked questions about Smithco Development

What does Smithco Development do?
Smithco Development is a privately‑held commercial real estate firm based in Houston, founded in 1964 by Jim R.
Where is Smithco Development based?
Smithco Development is headquartered in Houston, TX.
What markets does Smithco Development operate in?
Smithco Development is active in Cincinnati, Ohio, Houston, Texas, and San Antonio, Texas.
How many employees does Smithco Development have?
Smithco Development has 2–10 employees.
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Smithco Development at a glance

Tier
Emerging
Operator type
Developer, Owner
Headcount
2–10
Property mgmt
Self-Managed
Markets
3
Principals
8

Contact Smithco Development

1400 Post Oak Boulevard, Houston, TX 77056, United States
smithcodevelopment.com/our-team