PHOENIX — The P.B. Bell Companies has acquired The Boulevard, a 294-unit apartment community in north Phoenix, for $33.5 million. The community is located near Bell Road and 7th Street.
The Boulevard was built in 1994. P.B. Bell plans to invest about $2 million in improvements to the property, which will include updates to the interior living areas and exterior common areas, as well as to the clubhouse, pool area, leasing office and outdoor common areas. Enhancements will also be made to the unit’s cabinets, lighting, flooring and countertops.
The seller was Slavin Residential. The transaction was executed by CBRE’s Sean Cunningham and Tyler Anderson. Jim Pierson and Keaton Merrell of Legacy Capital Advisors also arranged a $26.8-million, non-recourse acquisition loan with Freddie Mac.