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Marcus & Millichap Arranges $13.3M Sale of Student Housing Property in Champaign, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

CHAMPAIGN, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $13.3 million sale of University Commons, a 100-unit student housing property in Champaign. Located at 209 E. University Ave., the building comprises 95 fully furnished units in a variety of floor plans along with five ground-floor retail spaces. Built in 2018, the 68,309-square-foot property spans 2.7 acres and features amenities such as a gym, recreation center and study room. The asset is situated a few blocks from the University of Illinois campus. Sam McCarthy and Scott Harris of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, Illini Rental Properties LLC, which plans to complete modest interior and common area upgrades as well as enhancements to the retail portion.

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Phoenix Investors Acquires 287,025 SF Industrial Facility in Dubuque, Iowa

by Kristin Harlow

DUBUQUE, IOWA — Phoenix Investors has acquired a 287,025-square-foot industrial facility located at 2150 Kerper Blvd. in Dubuque. The property features 12 docks and a rail spur serviced by Canadian Pacific. According to Phoenix, the facility is ideal for heavy manufacturing or distribution and offers extensive car and trailer parking. Milwaukee-based Phoenix’s portfolio totals approximately 85 million square feet across 27 states.

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Five Retailers Open New Stores at Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio

by Kristin Harlow

Marking its first store in Ohio is SKIMS, an underwear, loungewear and shapewear brand founded by Kim Kardashian. Joybird opened its first Ohio showroom at Easton Gateway on Friday, Nov. 14, marking the brand’s 15th retail storefront nationwide. The showroom offers an immersive environment for home design enthusiasts and interior designers. Portland Leather also opened its first store in Ohio. Founded in 2015, the company designs handcrafted, full-grain leather bags and wallets. With an expanded footprint at Easton, Abercrombie & Fitch introduces a new denim experience with enhanced fit options. Windsor is a women’s apparel retailer for elevated dresses and cocktail attire. Co-developed by The Georgetown Co. and L Brands, Easton is a 1,300-acre mixed-use destination. At the heart of the master planned development is Easton Town Center, which is home to more than 250 shops, restaurants and entertainment venues. Steiner + Associates handles management and leasing of Easton Town Center.

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Interra Realty Negotiates $17M Sale of Chicago Apartment Building

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Interra Realty has negotiated the $17 million sale of 506 W. Deming Place in Chicago’s Lincoln Park neighborhood. The 49-unit vintage apartment building was built in 1915. Amenities include a laundry room, bike storage room and fitness facility. Recent renovations include modernization to some residences with in-unit laundry. The buyer, Horizon Realty Group, plans to make additional improvements to units and common areas. Colin O’Malley of Interra represented the confidential seller as well as the buyer. The building was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale.

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JLL Arranges Sale of 288-Unit Multifamily Community in Rochester, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

ROCHESTER, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of The Villages at Essex Park, a 288-unit multifamily community in Rochester. Situated near the Mayo Clinic and the city’s medical district, the property comprises two phases. Essex Park was built in 1999 and includes 144 units. Essex Place, constructed in 1991 and renovated in 2013, features 144 Section 42 income-restricted units at 60 percent of the area median income. Units average 1,005 square feet. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, pool, playground and picnic areas. Josh Talberg, Joseph Peris, Doug Childers and Jack Graveline of JLL represented the seller, Dominium, and procured the buyer, Black Swan Real Estate.

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Greenstone Partners Brokers $6.5M Sale of Development Site in Chicago’s Gold Coast

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Greenstone Partners has brokered the $6.5 million sale of 12-16 W. Maple St., a development site located in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. Danny Spitz and Malek Abdulsamad of Greenstone represented the seller. The site is currently occupied by a four-story, 20,572-square-foot mixed-use building and an adjacent parcel with a total of 75 feet of frontage along Maple Street. The site is zoned DX-7, Downtown Mixed-Use District, which allows for a wide variety of as-of-right uses, including retail, residential and hospitality.

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HDA Completes 39,000 SF Office Renovation for KCI Construction in Metro St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

CREVE COEUR, MO. — HDA has completed a 39,000-square-foot office renovation for KCI Construction in Creve Coeur in partnership with ODA Studio. The project transformed an existing building through a comprehensive tenant infill and enhanced both interior and exterior elements of the building. The new headquarters includes amenities such as multiple conference and meeting rooms, focus rooms, a café, dedicated training room and onsite gym.

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JLL Arranges Sale of 413,267 SF Mid America Plaza Office Complex in Metro Chicago

by Kristin Harlow

OAKBROOK TERRACE, ILL. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale and financing of Mid America Plaza, a two-building office complex in the Chicago suburb of Oakbrook Terrace. JLL represented the seller, Equus Capital Partners Ltd., in the sale of the property to Tryperion Holdings. JLL also worked on behalf of the buyer to secure an acquisition loan through an insurance company. Mid America Plaza consists of two 10-story office towers totaling 413,267 square feet. The Class A property was recently renovated with a redesigned lobby, updated atrium spaces with three Wi-Fi lounges, a conference center, outdoor terraces and a new fitness center with a golf simulator. Building improvements included elevator modernizations, HVAC upgrades, LED lighting and electric charging stations in the covered garage. The property is 87 percent leased to tenants such as Graycor Services, BCS Financial, Crowe and International Contractors. The asset is situated on 5.3 acres across the street from Oakbrook Center shopping mall. Sam DiFrancesca, Jaime Fink, Bruce Miller and Misha Katashevich of JLL represented the seller. Lucas Borges, Matt Maksymec and Ryan Planek of JLL arranged the financing.

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Mia Rose Holdings Breaks Ground on $57.5M Apartment Complex in Wildwood, Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

WILDWOOD, MO. — St. Louis-based developer Mia Rose Holdings LLC, in partnership with Ed Kohn and Greenberg Development Co. LLC, has broken ground on Wildwood Luxury Living. The $57.5 million project will include 188 apartment units and roughly 7,000 square feet of commercial and retail space in Wildwood, a western suburb of St. Louis. The four-story building will total 215,000 square feet. Units will come in studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, many with private balconies. Amenities will include green spaces, a pool, fire pits, a fitness center, clubhouse and rooftop terrace. The project site is steps away from Wildwood Town Center. Completion is slated for summer 2027.

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Hernandez Development Opens 625-Unit Self-Storage Facility in Carol Stream, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

CAROL STREAM, ILL. — Hernandez Development has opened Carol Stream Self Storage, a 71,510-square-foot self-storage facility with 625 units in suburban Chicago. The three-story building includes 36 drive-up units. CubeSmart will manage the property. G.A. Johnson & Son served as the general contractor.

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