Shop World 406: Leveling Up with Luxury Storage

August 2024

Article by Maria Weidich | Photos by Renata Haidle

Could you use more space to store your boat, RV, and other recreational toys? Is your garage bursting at the seams, making it impossible to tinker with your latest project? Or maybe your spare bedroom doubles as a cramped home office? Whether you’re looking for a dedicated space to enjoy the hobbies you love or an area to grow your business, Shop World 406 is Billings’ newest shop development. It offers buyers a place to build the custom shop of their dreams.

The idea for Shop World 406 started out of necessity for developers Desiree and Brian Elkin. When their RV was prohibited from being parked on the side of their house, they quickly tired of spending money on a monthly storage rental. “We’re huge Montana outdoor recreationalists, and we needed more space,” Desiree said. “And while a bigger garage at our own house would be ideal, this is the next best thing.”

Located off King Avenue and 72nd Street in West Billings, Shop World 406 offers 186 ready-to-build lots with 8,000 square feet of possibilities. “We provide the lot, and you bring your own general contractor to build the shop of your dreams,” Desiree explained.

Or, buyers can enlist the Shop World team to help manage the build.

“I think a lot of people are intimidated by the building process, and that’s where we can help coordinate and build a shop to meet their exact needs.”

In addition to gas, electricity, and fiber-optic internet established at each site, nearly 75% of all lots are already Montana DEQ-approved for cistern and septic, saving the owner a lot of time when it comes to building. Having water on site adds immediate value to the developments at Shop World 406. Adding a bathroom to the remote office, a high-pressure wash bay for the boat, or even a private dump station for an RV creates additional convenience for the space.

Shop World 406 takes storing high-dollar assets seriously. In addition to the property’s security cameras and card-protected gated entrance, two security cameras are also required on each shop.

Adorned with entertaining street names like Airstream, Backcountry, and Corvette Avenues, the Elkins aim to capture the interests and hobbies of their clientele. Whether it be for personal storage, enjoying a hobby, or operating a small business, there’s great potential, Desiree said.

As more people gravitated to outdoor activities during the pandemic, industries like Shop World 406 grew from those seeking RV, boat, and toy storage. One shop owner at Shop World 406 even built a two-sided pickleball court so they could play year-round. Desiree agrees that the global pandemic has influenced changes in how and where we work and play. “I think COVID definitely had an impact on people working out of their homes and needing additional space. This is the perfect combination for personal storage and a remote home office.” It can even serve as respite or escape, she added. “It’s a place to work, play, tinker, watch TV, listen to music, or just enjoy peace and quiet. And that way,” she laughed, “you can get your spare bedroom back.”

Before launching Shop World 406, Desiree and Brian left their demanding careers in banking in search of a more realistic work-life balance. “We wanted something we could do as a family,” she said, their new business venture. “Our boys are 11 and 12 and needed something to do,” she laughed. “They’re on the mower in the summer and helping plow snow in the winter. They’re with us more than they were with our banking jobs; it’s a family lifestyle now.”

Lot ownership at Shop World 406 is more than just a personal storage solution; it also includes a strong sense of community. “What sets us apart is that we want to know our neighbors. Whether it be a small business or recreational activity, we want to know what people like in this development.” Shop World 406 strives to be a place where like-minded people can mingle, socialize, hang out, and share their passions. “We want to facilitate those relationships and give it a community feel.”

Learn how Shop World 406 can help you build the shop of your dreams at sw406.com.

RV and Boat Storage

Free up valuable space at home and create the dream location to park and service your boat and RV in between adventures. Customizable utilities and convenient access to Interstate 90 make maintaining, storing, and maneuvering large recreational toys a breeze.

Remote Office Space

Does your guest bedroom double as an overflowing home office? Shop World 406 offers the ultimate remote office space to scale your business, store inventory, and beyond. An espresso machine is not included.

Luxury Storage

Store that classic car, collectibles, heirlooms, and other sensitive, high-dollar assets easily, knowing they’re safe and secure at Shop World 406. Customize your shop’s temperature and humidity for added peace of mind.

Originally printed in the August 2024 issue of Simply Local Magazine

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Maria Weidich

Originally from Alaska, Maria now resides in Billings with her husband, two girls, and a chocolate lab named Echo. She loves spending time in the mountains. Since moving to Montana, she has developed an insatiable sweet tooth for the Beartooths.

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