YouTube real estate investor Ben Mallah has scooped up the Daytona Beach property that houses Volusia County’s first Tesla sales and service center, adding a freshly opened EV hub to his Florida portfolio. The building on North Williamson Boulevard changed hands in a deal announced June 25, 2026, and while the purchase price stayed under wraps, the timing raised eyebrows: the sale comes only weeks after the Tesla location opened to customers this spring.
According to the Orlando Business Journal, the dealership property traded in what was described as a quick turnover following the store’s debut. The outlet framed the transaction as another sign that the Daytona corridor is pulling in serious attention from both national retailers and deep-pocketed investors.
Who Bought It
Mallah, based in Florida, is a real estate investor and YouTube personality known for snapping up and repositioning large commercial properties. Trade publications such as The Real Deal have tracked his steady run of regional retail and shopping center deals, painting a picture of a landlord who gravitates toward high-traffic, high-visibility assets.
What the Listing Showed
Marketing materials for 1221 N Williamson Blvd listed the property at roughly $24.2 million. The pitch described a brand-new, 35,373-square-foot Tesla Sales, Service & Delivery Center on about 5.1 acres, along with a long-term net lease to Tesla that includes annual rent increases. That kind of structure typically attracts buyers who want credit-backed, relatively predictable income streams, according to LoopNet.
What Comes Next
So far, there is no public sign that Tesla plans to leave. Tesla continues to list the Daytona Beach address on its site, with recent opening events highlighted, and the showroom is operating as normal. For local real estate watchers, the open question is whether Mallah holds the property as a long-term, leased investment or eventually folds it into a larger retail strategy along the growing Daytona corridor.
