The Preiss Co. Acquires 840-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Central Florida

ORLANDO, FLA. — The Preiss Co., in a joint venture with a private investor, has acquired Mercury 3100, an 840-bed, 228-unit student housing community located roughly one mile from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando. The sales price and seller were not disclosed. The property features an outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, sand volleyball court, fitness center, tanning beds, basketball court, UCF shuttle service, recreation center, bike storage and on-site parking. Individual units are fully furnished and feature private bathrooms, private bedrooms and full-size washer and dryer units. The Preiss Co. plans to renovate both the interior and exterior with new flooring, upgraded lighting, new paint and roofing, HVAC replacements, parking lot resurfacing and pool enhancements.