EDWARDSVILLE, KAN. — Newmark Zimmer has arranged the sale of a 275,000-square-foot industrial property in Edwardsville, a western suburb of Kansas City. The sales price was undisclosed. The cross-dock truck terminal facility, which is fully leased to one tenant, features 335 truck doors and sits on a 126-acre site at 9140 Woodend Road. Originally constructed in 1999, the facility was expanded in 2013 and 2019. Jerry Hopkins, Ken Hedrick, Mark Long, John Hassler and Alex Foshay of Newmark Zimmer brokered the transaction. Buyer and seller information was not provided.
Acquisitions
EL PASO, TEXAS — Greysteel has negotiated the sale of Park Ridge Apartments, a 160-unit multifamily community in El Paso. Built in 1974, the property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 826 square feet. Amenities include a pool and a basketball court. Jack Stone and Doug Banerjee of Greysteel represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — Brokerage firm Hudson Atlantic Realty has negotiated the sale of two multifamily assets totaling 60 units in the Northern New Jersey community of Old Bridge. Old Bridge Town Center consists of 27 apartments and 19,000 square feet of commercial space. Geick Park Residency is a 33-unit age-restricted community that features a pool and a fitness center. An entity doing business as 502 Jersey Avenue LLC purchased the assets from an undisclosed seller for a combined price of $24.5 million.
SOUTH BURLINGTON, VT. — A partnership between Taconic Capital Advisors and Eastern Real Estate has acquired University Mall in South Burlington, a city in northwest Vermont. The 617,000-square-foot property is the largest mall in the state. A CMBS trust sold the asset for $60 million. The new owners say they are exploring a range of plans to reenergize the shopping center, which is located less than one mile from the University of Vermont, The University of Vermont Medical Center and Burlington International Airport. With more than 50 local and national shops and restaurants, the mall is 95 percent occupied and draws an estimated 3.9 million annual visitors, according to the buyers. University Mall is home to an 85,500-square-foot JC Penney, an 86,000-square-foot Kohl’s, a 48,000-square-foot Hannaford Brothers and a 60,000-square-foot Target, which is the only Target store in Vermont. “The property has been a gathering place for decades, and our commitment is to build on its success as a vital retail and economic asset for Vermont,” says Alex Fleming, director with Taconic. Andrew Hayes, director with Eastern, will oversee the planning, leasing strategy and overall repositioning of the mall. Local firm KeyPoint Partners, led by Heather Tremblay, will maintain its …
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — A joint venture between Clear Height Properties and Blackbird Investment Group has sold a 56,500-square-foot industrial building located at 1400 Greenleaf Ave. in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village. The sales price was undisclosed. The partnership acquired the property in January 2021 and invested $720,000 in renovations. Originally constructed in 1973, the building features a clear height of 18 feet, three loading docks and 9,500 square feet of office space. Justin Lerner of Transwestern represented both the sellers as well as the buyer, Ideal Property Investments. Avatar Financial Group provided a $1.5 million bridge loan for the acquisition.
MADISON, WIS. — An affiliate of Next Realty LLC has acquired Essex Square, a 44,000-square-foot retail center in Madison. The purchase price and seller were undisclosed. The property is home to 15 tenants, including Concentra Health Services, Half Price Books, The Camera Store, Allstate, Great Clips and MOKA Coffee. Many of the tenants have operated at the property for more than 20 years. Built in 1987 and located along East Towne Boulevard, Essex Square is situated adjacent to the 790,000-square-foot East Towne Mall. Landmark Credit Union provided acquisition financing.
MADISON, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Sauk Point Square in Madison for $5 million. The 26,350-square-foot retail center is located at 701 N. High Point Road and is home to a mix of local retailers. Marcus & Millichap’s Rowlett Group represented the seller, a group of local investors, as well as the buyer, an out-of-state limited liability company.
MOORE, MUSTANG AND EDMOND, OKLA. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of a 350-unit portfolio comprising three active adult communities in the Oklahoma City suburbs of Moore, Mustang and Edmond. The seller was Walters Construction Co., which developed the properties between 2010 and 2021. The Moore community was recently expanded by 35 units. With the exception of that expansion, the assets were fully occupied at the time of sale. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
SPRINGFIELD, VA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Backlick Center, a 48,267-square-foot shopping center in Springfield. John Owendoff of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, a Dallas-based real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital, in the transaction. Rochester, N.Y.-based Glazer Properties acquired the property for $25 million. Backlick Center was 91 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Chick-fil-A, Advance Auto Parts, Outback Steakhouse and Taco Bamba. Located at 6651-6691 Backlick Road, the property is located 14.6 miles from Washington, D.C., and 13.8 miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
HOUSTON — Dallas-based investment firm Civitas Capital has acquired Stonebridge at City Park, a 240-unit apartment community located near Texas Medical Center in Houston. Built in 2004, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units that feature private patios and balconies, as well as individual washers and dryers. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, business center and a resident clubhouse. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program.