Berkadia Secures $50M Sale of Apartment Portfolio in Metro Atlanta

BROOKHAVEN, GA. — Berkadia has arranged the $50 million sale of the Briarwood Park portfolio, a three-property apartment portfolio in Brookhaven, roughly 11 miles north of downtown Atlanta. Paul Vetter, Andrew Mays, Judy MacManus and Matt White of Berkadia arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Atlanta-based Marquis Investments. Richard Levine of Berkadia arranged a $38 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition on behalf of the buyer, Washington-based Wilkinson Corp. The portfolio includes Northeast Plaza and Terraces at Brookhaven, which Wilkinson will combine into one property and rename The Commons at Briarwood. Located at 3506-3510 Buford Highway, the 344-unit property includes a mix of one- to three-bedroom floor plans and features a swimming pool, playground and laundry facilities. The third property, Epic Gardens, is located at 3460 Buford Highway, adjacent to The Commons at Briarwood, and includes 112 units with a mix of one- to three-bedroom floor plans. The community features private balconies or patios, two swimming pools and laundry facilities.