Opportunity Zone Real-Estate Market Report 2026

The opportunity zone real-estate market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $97.51 billion in 2025 to $107.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to introduction of opportunity zone tax incentives, increased investor interest in tax-advantaged assets, expansion of urban redevelopment initiatives, growth of private equity participation in real estate, rising demand for alternative real estate investments.

The opportunity zone real-estate market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $159.2 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 10.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing alignment with sustainable urban development goals, growing institutional participation in opportunity funds, expansion of data-driven real estate valuation tools, rising demand for affordable housing projects, increasing focus on long-term capital appreciation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of data analytics for opportunity zone site selection, rising adoption of digital platforms for real estate fund structuring, growing focus on mixed-use urban redevelopment projects, expansion of tax-optimized long-term investment structures, enhanced emphasis on infrastructure-led community revitalization.

The growth in infrastructure development is expected to support the expansion of the opportunity zone real estate market in the coming years. Infrastructure development involves the planning, construction, and upkeep of critical physical and organizational systems that enable economic progress and societal operations. The expansion of infrastructure networks enhances the appeal and viability of opportunity zone investments by improving transportation connectivity, access to public utilities, and overall quality of life in underdeveloped regions. As a result, opportunity zone real estate projects attract private capital into these areas, complementing public infrastructure initiatives and stimulating local economic activity. For instance, in July 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics, a UK-based national statistical authority, government expenditure on infrastructure rose in 2024 to £28.9 billion (US$38.3 billion) at current prices, representing an increase of approximately 2.2% compared to the previous year. Therefore, increasing infrastructure development is driving the growth of the opportunity zone real estate market by strengthening investment attractiveness and supporting regional revitalization.

Major companies operating in the opportunity zone real estate market are emphasizing capital deployment optimization to improve investment efficiency and accelerate returns for investors. Capital deployment optimization refers to the strategic allocation and management of funds to maximize returns, reduce risk, and ensure efficient use of capital across projects or assets. For instance, in October 2024, CaliberCos Inc., a US-based capital markets company, introduced an innovative Qualified Opportunity Zone Fund Roll-Up Program aimed at improving capital deployment efficiency within opportunity zone investments. The program allows investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting in designated opportunity zones, offering advantages such as a step-up in basis after five to seven years and tax-free gains after ten years. By consolidating and managing multiple distressed assets within a single fund, the program simplifies investment oversight, shortens redevelopment timelines, and enhances portfolio performance. This strategy not only optimizes capital utilization but also supports economic revitalization in underserved communities.

In September 2025, Trilogy Investment Company, a Georgia-based investment firm, partnered with Pinnacle Partners Inc. to expand its portfolio of high-growth real estate investments. Through this collaboration, the companies aim to channel significant capital into underserved communities to revitalize housing, encourage sustainable community development, and generate attractive, tax-advantaged returns for investors. Pinnacle Partners Inc. is a US-based investment company specializing in opportunity zone real estate solutions.

Major companies operating in the opportunity zone real-estate market are Cushman & Wakefield Inc., Brookfield Property Partners L.P., Starwood Capital Group L.P., Virtua Partners LLC, CIM Group LLC, RXR Realty LLC, Bridge Investment Group LLC, GTIS Partners, Fundrise Inc., Grubb Properties Inc., CrowdStreet Inc., Griffin Capital Company LLC, Origin Investments LLC, EJF Capital LLC, Avanath Capital Management LLC, Belpointe Opportunity Zone Fund LLC, Caliber Companies Inc., Peakline Partners, Urban Catalyst LLC, Cantor Asset Management.

North America was the largest region in the opportunity zone real-estate market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the opportunity zone real-estate market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the opportunity zone real-estate market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The opportunity zone real-estate market includes revenues earned by entities through property development, investment advisory, and financing and funding support. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

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