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Nvidia Expands Santa Clara Footprint with $123M Real Estate Acquisition

The chipmaker finalized a cash purchase of a 10-building complex near its headquarters, signaling plans for future redevelopment.

A sign is posted in front of the Nvidia headquarters on May 10, 2018 in Santa Clara. Nvidia Corporation will report first quarter earnings today after the closing bell.
Nvidia purchased a 13-acre site at the 2348 and 2350 Walsh Ave. office complex in Santa Clara.
2721 San Tomas Expressway, an office building in Santa Clara.
(Google Maps)

Overview

  • Nvidia purchased the 251,000-square-foot Santa Clara Commerce Park for $123 million in cash, adding to its growing real estate portfolio.
  • The complex, located across the street from Nvidia's headquarters, includes office suites and flex warehouse space leased to tenants such as a fitness studio, a vocational school, and an Indian community center.
  • This acquisition follows Nvidia's recent $254.3 million purchase of three adjacent buildings and a $374.3 million buyout of its headquarters campus last year.
  • Sources suggest Nvidia is employing a 'covered land play,' leasing the properties short-term while planning redevelopment into data centers or semiconductor fabrication facilities.
  • The purchases align with Nvidia's broader strategy to consolidate its operations in Santa Clara, leveraging its AI-driven financial success for strategic long-term investments.