Acquisitions

Sunflower Metro Buys Sunflower Plaza in Santa Ana for $9.5M

by Amy Works January 3, 2019

SANTA ANA, CALIF. — Sunflower Plaza Co. has completed the sale of Sunflower Plaza, a shopping center located at 3929-3941 S. Bristol St. in Santa Ana. Sunflower Metro LLC, a company owned by former NBA player Josh Childress, acquired the asset for $9.5 million. Built in 1979 and renovated in 2014, the 27,000-square-foot property is subject to a 30-year ground lease. Situated on 2.66 acres, the two-building property is anchored by Bank of the West, The Vitamin Shoppe, Panera Bread, Jersey Mike’s Subs and zpizza. Fouy Ly of Kidder Mathews represented the seller in the deal. Sunflower Plaza Co. is the original developer and this is first time the asset has sold in the last 40 years. Eyzenberg & Co., as financial advisor to Childress Ventures, secured a $7.4 million CMBS loan with a 20-year amortization through Morgan Stanley to fund the acquisition. Jeff Conti and Mila Babenko of Eyzenberg & Co. arranged the financing.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Office Southeast

Areu Bros. Studio Purchases Tyler Perry’s Former Movie Studio in Southwest Atlanta for $18.5M

by Alex Tostado January 3, 2019

ATLANTA — Areu Bros. Studio has purchased an Atlanta movie studio that was formerly used by Tyler Perry. A spokesperson for the seller’s realtor, Atlanta Fine Home Sotheby’s International Realty, said the complex sold for $18.5 million. Miami-based LV Lending provided the undisclosed acquisition financing. The 205,751-square-foot building is situated in southwest Atlanta on 24 acres with an excess 33 acres on the property. Areu Bros. Studio is the first Latino-owned and operated major film and TV studio in the United States. Ozzie Areu was the president of Tyler Perry Studios for 12 years.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions California Hospitality Western

Andy Investment Co. Sells 102-Room Good Nite Inn Near Los Angeles for $8M

by Amy Works January 3, 2019

WHITTIER, CALIF. — Andy Investment Co. has completed the disposition of Good Nite Inn, a hotel located at 10317 Whittier Blvd. in Whittier. Y&C Pacific acquired the property for $8 million. Situated on a 72,869-square-foot land parcel, the hotel features 102 rooms, a swimming pool and monument signage. Nearby amenities include Starbucks Coffee, Carl’s Jr., Dollar Tree and Wingstop Restaurant. Warren Berzack of Lee & Associates represented the buyer and seller in the transaction.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial Southeast Virginia

JLL Arranges Sale of 320,000 SF Industrial Property in Virginia Beach

by Alex Tostado January 3, 2019

VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — JLL has arranged the $8 million sale of a 320,000-square-foot industrial property located at 1537 Air Rail Ave. in Virginia Beach. The buyer, Lingerfelt CommonWealth Partners, will reposition the 18-acre site for warehouse use. The asset has historically been used as a manufacturing plant since it was first built in 1979. The property is located within Airport Industrial Park, situated about four miles from Norfolk International Airport. Gregg Christoffersen, Kris Kennedy, Charlie Kenning and Kris Bjorson of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Nevada Retail Western

Colliers Arranges $2.4M Sale of 12,159 SF Retail Property in Las Vegas

by Amy Works January 3, 2019

LAS VEGAS — Colliers International has brokered the sale of a retail property, located at 2885 E. Charleston Blvd. in Las Vegas. E-Z Living LLC acquired the asset from El Mercado LLC for $2.4 million. The property features 12,159 square feet of retail space. Chris Clifford, Steve Neiger and Brett Rather of Colliers represented the seller in the deal.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Retail Texas

Centurion American Acquires Collin Creek Mall in Plano, Plans $1B Facelift

by Taylor Williams January 3, 2019

PLANO, TEXAS — Metro Dallas-based development firm Centurion America has acquired the majority of the Collin Creek Mall in Plano, with plans to spend $1 billion to convert the 1.1 million-square-foot shopping destination into a mixed-use development. According to Community Impact Newspaper, the company acquired the anchor buildings formerly occupied by Macy’s, Dillard’s and Sears, as well as the interior structure of the mall. John Schupp, Mike Kennedy and Darrell Betts of Avison Young brokered the sale of the mall and the adjacent property formerly occupied by Sears. Once rezoning is approved, construction is slated to begin in summer 2019. The project is expected to be completed in multiple phases with a final completion date tentatively set for 2021. The future of the mall, which has faced declining occupancy in recent years, has been uncertain since Dallas developer Sam Ware’s bid to acquire the property fell through in 2018.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily

Venture to Convert Newly Acquired Condo into Apartment Complex in Chicago

by Kristin Harlow January 3, 2019

CHICAGO — A venture between The Wolcott Group, Marc Realty, Ruttenberg Gordon Investments and funds managed by Elliott Management Corp. has acquired River City, a 449-unit residential condominium building in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago. The new owner plans to convert the serpentine-shaped building into apartment units as well as upgrade the lobby, common areas and commercial components of the property. The renovation work is scheduled to begin early this year. New residents are expected to begin occupying the apartments in March. Monthly rental rates have yet to be announced. Devon Grace Interiors is designing the apartments, while Luxury Living Chicago Realty will market and lease the property. The River City Condo Association was the seller. The transaction is the largest condo deconversion in Chicago history, according to the buyers. Maverick Commercial Mortgage arranged $93.8 million in acquisition financing through Silverpeak Argentic. The nonrecourse loan has an initial term of three years.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Michigan Midwest Retail

Cooper Group Brokers $14.7M Sale of Shopping Center in Chesterfield, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow January 3, 2019

CHESTERFIELD, MICH. — The Cooper Commercial Investment Group has brokered the $14.7 million sale of Chesterfield Village, a 155,958-square-foot shopping center in Chesterfield, about 35 miles north of Detroit. Notable tenants include Applebee’s, Panera Bread, Buffalo Wild Wings, Harbor Freight Tools, Famous Footwear, Dunham’s, Sally Beauty Supply, Staples and Anytime Fitness. Dan Cooper of Cooper Group represented the seller, a private investment group. The buyer was not disclosed. The sales price represents a cap rate of 8.77 percent.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $9.2M Sale of Student Housing Property in Normal, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 3, 2019

NORMAL, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $9.2 million sale of Heartland Village Apartments near Illinois State University in Normal. The student housing property includes 288 beds within 144 units. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center and outdoor pool. All units are fully furnished. Eric Bell and Jordan Callaway of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller. Bell also represented the out-of-state buyer.

January 3, 2019

Acquisitions Midwest Retail Wisconsin

Gorjian Acquisitions Purchases Two Retail Properties in Milwaukee

by Kristin Harlow January 3, 2019

MILWAUKEE — Gorjian Acquisitions has purchased two retail properties in Milwaukee for an undisclosed price. A private seller sold both properties as a portfolio. Bradley Square, located on North 76th Street, spans 19,545 square feet. The building is 86 percent occupied by tenants that include a State Farm insurance office, podiatry office, mortgage office and a senior day care. The other property, Teutonia Square, is fully occupied and spans 8,303 square feet.

January 3, 2019

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