AUSTIN, TEXAS — Continental Realty Group, a Denver-based multifamily owner-operator, has acquired Wildcreek Apartments, a 232-unit multifamily complex in southeast Austin. Built in 1984, Wildcreek features one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as a clubhouse and leasing center, two pools, a dog park and a basketball court. The new ownership plans to upgrade unit interiors, building exteriors and common areas. Ryan McBride, Robert Wooten and Robert Arzola of JLL represented the seller in the transaction.
Acquisitions
HICKORY, N.C. — Ashburn, Va.-based LaRock Capital Partners has acquired 29 North Apartments, a 101-unit community located in Hickory, about 58 miles north of Charlotte. Delivered in 2013, the complex offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, ranging in size from 715 to 1,308 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center, clubhouse with coworking spaces and a pet park. LaRock Capital has selected Greensboro, N.C.-based Burkely Communities to serve as the new property manager at 29 North. William Lawson of BWE originated acquisition financing on behalf of LaRock Capital. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Bradford Allen has acquired TownePlace Suites Nashville Midtown, a 193-room hotel located near Vanderbilt University in Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood. Opened in 2021, the 10-story hotel features a fitness center, onsite parking, meeting space and a rooftop lounge with grilling stations. The hotel’s studio guest suites also offer full kitchens and oversized living, work and sleep areas. Additionally, a convenience store and the hotel’s 60-seat restaurant and bar are located adjacent to the fifth-floor sky lobby. The first floor also includes two retail spaces, which are leased to Subway and Takumi, a Japanese restaurant scheduled to open in first-quarter 2026. Ron Danko and James Maher of CBRE represented the seller, 3H Group, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed.
SRS Real Estate Negotiates Sales of Two Retail Properties in Georgia, South Carolina Totaling $7.6M
by Abby Cox
CARROLLTON, GA. AND UNION, S.C. — SRS Real Estate Partners has negotiated the sales of two single-tenant retail properties in Georgia and South Carolina totaling $7.6 million. The properties include a property in Carrollton leased to Parachute Plasma and a drive-thru restaurant in Union occupied by Arby’s. Britt Raymond and Kyle Fant of SRS represented the 1031 exchange buyer, a New York City-based private investor, in the transaction. The seller was not disclosed. The first property, Parachute Plasma, sold for $5.5 million and totals 7,613 square feet of retail and medical office space. Built in 2024, Parachute Plasma operates on a new 20-year triple-net lease. The second property, a 2,364-square-foot Arby’s restaurant, was built in 2021 and was sold for roughly $2.1 million. Arby’s has approximately 16 years remaining on its absolute triple-net lease.
PEARLAND, TEXAS — Partners Development, the development platform of Partners Real Estate, has sold a 21,400-square-foot retail strip center in Pearland, a southern suburb of Houston. Known as Phase II of Broadway Plaza, the two-building center was fully leased at the time of sale. Pet Suppliers Plus is the anchor tenant. Marc Peeler, Joan Collum and Cobo Fajardo of Partners Real Estate internally represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — A partnership between two hospitality owner-operators, Gencom and Highgate, as well as New York City-based investment firm Argent Ventures, has acquired the 607-room InterContinental New York Times Square hotel in Midtown Manhattan. According to Hospitality Investor and The New York Business Journal, the sales price was $230 million. The 34-story hotel offers approximately 20,000 square feet of meeting and event space, multiple onsite food-and-beverage options and a 24-hour fitness center. The new ownership plans to renovate guestrooms, public spaces and dining venues. Eastdil Secured represented the seller, a joint venture between Tishman Realty and MetLife Investment Management, in the transaction and arranged acquisition financing for the deal through Monroe Capital.
DENVER — Investment funds managed by Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) have acquired a seniors housing portfolio for $305 million. Kayne Anderson was the seller. Totaling 463 units, the portfolio features three communities located near Denver. “We are pleased to acquire this high-quality portfolio of seniors housing communities, which has demonstrated strong historical performance,” says Will Milam, head of U.S. investments at MSREI. “As people age, their real estate needs evolve, and as the first baby boomers are turning 80 this year, demand for seniors housing is rising rapidly. We expect this sector to grow nearly 5 percent annually over the next five years as this population cohort expands.” MorningStar will continue to operate the communities on behalf of the new ownership. Funds managed by MSREI currently have an ownership interest in approximately 30 senior living communities comprising 3,000 units across the United States.
Space Investment Acquires Topanga Gateway Shopping Center in Woodland Hills, California for $64M
by Amy Works
WOODLAND HILLS, CALIF. — Space Investment Partners has acquired Topanga Gateway, a 123,402-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center located in Woodland Hills for $64 million. Built in 1963 and renovated in 2024, the open-air center was 97 percent leased at the time of sale. Topanga Gateway is home to several tenants including Ralphs, The Container Store, Petco, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Baskin-Robbins, Noah’s NY Bagels and FedEx. Eastdil Secured represented the buyer and the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. The purchase of Topanga Gateway follows Space Investment’s $118.5 million acquisition of Fullerton Metrocenter, a 395,703-square-foot dual-grocery-anchored center located at 1375 Harbor Blvd. in Fullerton.
PORTLAND, ORE. — JLL Capital Markets has completed the sale and financing of Morningstar at Happy Valley, an assisted living and memory care property in Portland. Confluent Development sold the property to Harrison Street, in partnership with The Springs Living, for an undisclosed price. The buyer will rebrand the 87-unit property as The Springs at Sunnyside. The Springs Living will operate the asset. Jay Wagner, Rick Swartz, Aaron Rosenzweig, Dan Baker, Jim Dooley and Dean Ferris of JLL represented the seller. Alanna Ellis of JLL led the financing efforts on behalf of the buyer. JLL secured a five-year acquisition loan with Huntington National Bank for Harrison Street. Built in 2019, The Springs at Sunnyside offers 61 assisted living units across a mix of studios, one- and two-bedroom units in addition to 26 private memory care units. The three-story building features all-day restaurant-style dining, a 24-hour bistro, chapel, theater, library, general store, massage room, outdoor courtyards, barbecue and fire pits, beauty salon, fitness room and raised garden beds. Onsite services include wellness programs and activities, a full-time licensed nurse, 24-hour care staff and scheduled transportation.
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. — Cushman & Wakefield and Pyramid Brokerage Co. have arranged the $36.7 million sale of Country Glenn, a 336-unit apartment community in Grand Island, located just outside of Buffalo. According to Apartments.com, the property was built in 1974 and offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units that range in size from 425 to 1,340 square feet. Berkley Properties sold Country Glenn to NBM Equities. Niko Nicolaou, Ryan Dowd, Peter Welch, J.P. Hohl and Alexandria Russo Ebers, in collaboration with Pyramid’s Jonathan Weinstein and Robert Stewart, brokered the deal on behalf of both parties. John Alascio, Brad Domenico, Brian Anderson and Chuck Kohaut of Cushman & Wakefield arranged acquisition financing for the transaction.