SAN ANTONIO — The Multifamily Group (TMG), a Dallas-based brokerage firm, has arranged the sale of Limestone Oaks and Townhomes at Limestone Oaks, two multifamily properties totaling 400 units in northwest San Antonio. The properties were built in 1981 and 1984, respectively. Bryce Smith of TMG represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
Acquisitions
GARLAND, TEXAS — Western Wealth Capital, an investment firm based in Vancouver, has acquired the 288-unit Broadway Apartment Homes in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Garland. Built in 1982, the community features one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as two pools, a fitness center and jogging trails. Bard Hoover, Nick Fluellen and David Fersing of Marcus & Millichap, along with Drew Kile and Joey Tumminello of Institutional Property Advisors, brokered the deal. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program.
PHILADELPHIA — New Jersey-based Greek Development has acquired a 305,706-square-foot industrial facility located at the base of the Betsy Ross Bridge in Philadelphia. The price was $31.5 million. The property features clear heights of 19 to 21 feet, 30 loading doors and more than 350 parking spaces. John Plower, Ryan Cottone, Larry Maister and Kyle Lockard of JLL represented the seller, an entity doing business as 2121 Wheatsheaf Lane LLC, in the transaction. The property was leased to cocoa bean distributor Dependable Distribution Services at the time of sale.
CBRE Negotiates Sale of Two Industrial Properties Totaling 198,721 SF in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania
ELIZABETHTOWN, PA. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of two industrial properties totaling 198,721 square feet within Conewago Industrial Park in Elizabethtown, located in Lancaster County. Built in 2019, the properties were fully leased at the time of sale to Bel-Aqua Pool Supply Co. and Packaging Corp. of America. Michael Hines, Brian Fiumara, Brad Ruppel, Joe Hill and Lauren Dawicki of CBRE represented the seller, a partnership between Novaya Foxfield Industrial and Drake Real Estate Partners, in the transaction. Boston-based Cabot Properties purchased the assets for an undisclosed price.
INDIANAPOLIS — Colliers International has brokered the sale of The Academy Building in downtown Indianapolis for an undisclosed price. The historic office building, located at 429 E. Vermont St., rises four stories and spans 30,436 square feet. Built in 1911 as the girl’s school St. Mary’s Academy, the property is now 87 percent occupied by 21 tenants. Alex Cantu and Alex Davenport of Colliers represented the seller, The Health Foundation of Greater Indianapolis. Indianapolis-based Shook Realty Group LLC was the buyer.
Cardinal Group, TPG Real Estate Acquire Four-Property Student Housing Portfolio Near University of Oregon
by Amy Works
EUGENE, ORE. — A joint venture between Cardinal Group Investments and TPG Real Estate Partners (TREP) has acquired The Element Portfolio, a four-property student housing portfolio serving students attending the University of Oregon in Eugene. The 383-bed portfolio is located within walking distance of campus. The new ownership plans to enhance the portfolio through in-unit renovations, furnishing units at three communities and amenity space enhancements. Unit upgrades will include updated flooring, stainless steel appliances, new faucets and bathroom vanities, and new paint throughout. Cardinal Group Management will manage the properties while Cardinal Group Construction will manage the value-add construction projects. Agency Fifty3 will oversee marketing and branding. Peter Katz of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the undisclosed seller. CBRE advised on debt for the acquisition, which was added to an existing Fannie Mae credit facility formed for Cardinal and TREP’s joint venture. Ben Roelke and Ian Walker of CBRE’s Capital Markets Debt & Structured Finance arranged $26.9 million in acquisition financing for the buyer. The seven-year loan features a 2.6 percent floating rate, full-term interest-only payments and a flexible prepayment structure.
ROSWELL, GA. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $37.6 million sale of Roswell Market Place, a fully leased, 95,522-square-foot shopping center in the metro Atlanta city of Roswell. Jim Hamilton, Brad Buchanan and Andrew Kahn of JLL represented the locally based seller, Branch Properties LLC, in the sale. East Coast Acquisitions acquired the property. Roswell Market Place is located at 10800 Alpharetta Highway. Built in 1986 and most recently renovated in 2015 and 2016, the retail property is anchored by Sprouts Farmers Market. The property’s tenant roster also includes Starbucks, Chipotle, Subway, Hollywood Feed, Another Broken Egg Cafe, Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar and Tin Drum. Branch Properties LLC is a private real estate investment firm primarily focused on the acquisition and development of high-quality, grocery anchored shopping centers located in the Southeastern United States. East Coast Acquisitions (ECA) is a Tampa-based real estate investment firm focused on the acquisition of grocery-anchored retail centers in core and robust secondary markets.
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Decron Properties has purchased 1221 Broadway, an apartment property located in North Tempe, for $64.7 million. Built in 2015, the community features 194 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts spread across 10 two- and three-story residential buildings. Averaging 940 square feet, the units include nine-foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, full-size washers/dryers, wood-style vinyl flooring, walk-in closets and a private patio or balcony. Community amenities include a pool and deck with oversized spa and lounge seating with canopies; outdoor kitchen with grills; a clubhouse with an indoor entertainment area with oversized flat-screen TVs; full-service coffee bar; WiFi café; and a fitness center.
MJW Investments, Redstone Buy 924-Bed Student Housing Community Near Brigham Young University
by Amy Works
PROVO, UTAH — A joint venture between MJW Investments and Redstone Residential has acquired a 924-bed student housing community located near Brigham Young University in Provo. The property offers shared amenities including a sand volleyball court, hot tub, swimming pool, on-site laundry and a game area. The partnership plans to renovate the property’s units and shared amenity spaces. Voya Investments provided financing for the acquisition. Redstone Residential will oversee operations and property enhancements. “The property’s close proximity to campus and remarkable offerings are just a few of the aspects that make this property incredibly attractive” says Mark Weinstein, president and founder of MJW Investments. “This brings our 2021 acquisitions to more than 2,000 beds in Provo.”
SAN DIEGO AND CHULA VISTA, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged $31.6 million in acquisition financing for five multi-tenant buildings in Chula Vista and San Diego’s Mission Valley neighborhood. The portfolio includes four flex industrial/office buildings along Bay Boulevard in Chula Vista and a multi-tenant office building at 5920 Friars Road in San Diego. Tenants include Cox Communications, National University, Fresenius Medical, Bayfront Charter School and West Marine. Financed with a CMBS execution, Jim Mulvihill of PSRS secured a 10-year loan with full-term interest-only payments for the undisclosed borrower.