SAN JOSE, CALIF. — A joint venture between Coastal Ridge Real Estate and Brookfield has purchased The Grand San Jose, a purpose-built 19-story student housing asset near San Jose State University, from AMCAL, Swenson and Tikehau Capital for $204.7 million. Peter Katz of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, along with Tony Solomon as Marcus & Millichap’s California broker of record, represented both parties in the deal. Completed in 2020, The Grand offers 206 fully furnished one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans, totaling 1,035 beds, most with private bedrooms and private bathrooms, along with fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances and in-unit washers/dryers. Community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa with cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center with spin and yoga studios, study lounges on every floor, a penthouse sky deck, an outdoor movie screen, sports courts and grilling stations. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied for the second consecutive leasing season with renewal activity supported by Fresno, Calif.-based property manager BEKK Inc., according to IPA.
Acquisitions
PHOENIX — Los Angeles-based Sierra Ridge Capital has acquired 3137 East Elwood Street, an industrial property in Phoenix, from Arizona-based 3137 East Elwood LLC for $31 million. Gary Cornish, Nico Burgarello, Barry Gabel, CJ Osbrink and Chris Marchildon of Newmark represented the seller in the deal. Built in 1995 and renovated in 2026, the 123,032-square-foot property features a clear height of 22 feet, 10 oversized grade-level loading doors, one truckwell, secure yard space, heavy power capacity and full HVAC coverage. Situated on 9.8 acres in Phoenix’s Southbank Business Park, the property was fully leased to three tenants at the time of sale.
PLAINFIELD, IND. — Electric Plus, an Indiana-based electrical contractor, has purchased a 500,192-square-foot industrial facility in Plainfield as part of a headquarters relocation. Jason Speckman of Colliers represented the company in the $38.6 million acquisition of the property at 501 Airtech Parkway. The asset is within the Airtech business park and features cross-dock loading, a clear height of 30 feet, a temperature-controlled warehouse, extensive power resources and ample parking. Since its founding in 2006, Electric Plus has grown from three employees to more than 950 employee-owners serving clients across Indiana and beyond. The company will relocate its headquarters from Avon to Plainfield. As part of the acquisition, approximately 115,000 to 265,000 square feet will be available for lease, with Speckman leading leasing efforts.
COON RAPIDS, MINN. — Eastham Capital and Bender Cos. have acquired Woodland North Apartments, a 198-unit community in the Twin Cities suburb of Coon Rapids. South Florida-based Eastham acquired the property through its fund, Eastham Capital Fund VII LP, with its operating partner Bender. To date, Eastham and Bender have co-invested in 15 projects. Woodland North is currently 94 percent occupied with an average monthly rent of $1,424. The business plan calls for building upon recent capital improvements with additional upgrades across several apartment homes, including in-unit laundry and appliances, along with targeted enhancements to the exterior and amenities. Originally constructed in 1979, the property offers a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans averaging 1,029 square feet. More than 70 percent of the floor plans are two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, underground heated parking, a car wash bay, community room, fitness center and tennis, basketball and racquetball courts.
STOCKHOLM AND SAN FRANCISCO — Swedish private markets firm EQT AB has announced plans to acquire real estate investment manager Stockbridge for $375 million in cash with total deal value reaching up to $550 million. Under the deal, Stockbridge, which was founded in 2003, will become part of EQT Real Estate. Stockbridge has approximately 185 employees across six U.S. offices, with around 180 institutional clients. Headquartered in San Francisco, Stockbridge currently boasts a portfolio of roughly $16.5 billion in fee-generating assets under management and a total gross asset value of $27 billion in assets under management. The company’s commercial real estate portfolio spans 92.9 million square feet and nearly 20,000 residential units. Upon closing of the transaction, Stockbridge’s diversified strategies and alternative sectors business will operate as a dedicated line under EQT Real Estate, and industrial capabilities will be integrated into EQT Real Estate’s existing industrial platform. Existing leadership and teams at Stockbridge will largely remain in place, according to EQT. Terry Fancher, CEO of Stockbridge, will become vice chair of EQT Real Estate, with Stockbridge CFO Kristin Renaudin transitioning to global CFO of EQT Real Estate. Tuba Malinowski, executive managing director at Stockbridge, will become head of U.S. diversified …
SAN ANTONIO — A partnership between Dallas-based Apricus Realty Capital and Baltimore-based ABR Capital Partners has purchased a 4.3-acre industrial outdoor storage (IOS) facility in San Antonio. The facility at 8799 Crownhill Blvd. is situated adjacent to San Antonio International Airport and features crane-served warehouse space, maintenance facilities, a concrete storage yard and multiple drive-in loading positions. The facility was fully leased at the time of sale. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — Dallas-based investment firm CanTex Capital has acquired an 18,535-square-foot industrial building in New Braunfels, a northeastern suburb of San Antonio. According to LoopNet Inc., the single-tenant building at 7570 I-35 was completed in 2023. The building can also support industrial outdoor storage use. Patrick Cromwell of Savills represented CanTex in the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
RALEIGH, N.C. — A partnership between Portsmouth Real Estate Partners and Marcus Partners has purchased Vine North Hills, a 326-unit multifamily community located at 500 St. Albans Drive in Raleigh. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Newmark arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the partnership, which is the first venture between Portsmouth and Marcus. Vine North Hills sits within the 33-acre North Hills Innovation District, which is part of Raleigh’s North Hills mixed-use neighborhood. Completed in 2020, the property offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, as well as a “full” suite of amenities and structured parking.
Braemar Hotels & Resorts to Sell Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372M as Part of Self-Managed REIT Strategy
by Amy Works
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Braemar Hotels & Resorts has entered into an definitive agreement to sell the Four Seasons Resort Scottsdale for $372 million, or $1.8 million per key, to an undisclosed buyer. The transaction includes a $10 million non-refundable earnest money deposit and is expected to close Oct. 22, subject to customary prorations and adjustments. Including anticipated capital expenditures of $23 million, the sales price represents a 6.2 percent capitalization rate on net operating income for the past 12 months ending in August 2026. The sales of these assets, in conjunction with other planned refinancing, are expected to create sufficient funds to pay the remainder of the Company Sale Fee and Master Agreement Termination Fee owed to Ashford as part of Braemar’s separation from Ashford and transition to a self-managed REIT. The completion of the separations is expected by mid-November. Pending completion of transactions, Braemar’s portfolio will include:
U.S. Realty Partners Disposes of Two-Property Retail Portfolio in Lahaina, Hawaii for $155M
by Amy Works
LAHAINA, HAWAII — An affiliate of U.S. Realty Partners has completed the disposition of a two-property retail portfolio in Lahaina to 11North Partners for $155 million. The portfolio includes: Bryan Ley and Tim Kuruzar of Northmarq, along with Jamie Brown of Hawaii Commercial Real Estate, brokered the sale. Additionally, Northmarq’s Joe Giordani, Alex Kane and Matt Radich arranged $96 million in acquisition financing through PNC Bank.