Private Investor Purchases Two Apartment Communities in Tampa Area for $95.6M

TAMPA AND BRANDON, FLA. — An unnamed private investor has purchased two apartment communities in Tampa and Brandon for a total of $95.6 million. The portfolio sale included Columns at Brandon West, a 342-unit, Class A apartment community located at 10011 Balaye Run Drive in Tampa. A joint venture between ECI Group and funds managed by Ares Management LP sold the asset for $46 million. Completed in 2001, the 96 percent-occupied property features 10 three-story buildings surrounding two lakes. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units feature nine-foot ceilings, in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets and screened-in balconies/patios. Community amenities include a recently updated clubhouse and poolside lounge, resort-style swimming pool, outdoor kitchen, fitness studio, movie screening room, self-service car wash and a nature trail. The buyer also purchased Westbury at Lake Brandon, a 366-unit property located approximately three miles southeast of Columns at Brandon West at 1210 Westbury Pointe Drive in Brandon. An affiliate of Goff Capital Partners sold the property for $49.6 million. Completed in 2001, the 95 percent-occupied, garden-style property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 988 square feet. Units feature breakfast bars, designer kitchens, crown molding, full-size washers and dryers and walk-in closets. Community amenities include a swimming pool and spa, barbecue and picnic area, fitness center, clubhouse, coffee bar, business center, car care center, attached and detached garages and a lakeside walking trail. Matt Mitchell and Zach Nolan led the HFF investment sales team representing the sellers in both transactions.