Acquisitions

Etkin Johnson Sells 19-Property Industrial Portfolio in Colorado to Berkeley Partners for $247.5M

by Taylor Williams January 28, 2019

DENVER — Etkin Johnson Real Estate Partners, a Denver-based investment and development firm, has sold its portfolio of industrial assets in Colorado to San Francisco-based Berkeley Partners for $247.5 million. The deal represents the largest industrial portfolio sale ever closed in Colorado. The portfolio, which was 93 percent leased at the time of sale, comprises 19 properties totaling approximately 1.95 million square feet of industrial space. The facilities range in size from 26,078 to 293,510 square feet. Etkin Johnson acquired the properties between 1990 and 1998. All 19 assets are located in cities within Colorado’s Front Range, including Denver, Boulder, Colorado Springs, Aurora and Golden. “This was a very well-constructed portfolio of infill industrial,” says Matt Novak, partner at Berkeley Partners, which has more than $625 million in assets under management. “The Denver metro has been experiencing rapid growth, and this acquisition provides us a critical mass of properties in the market. Our goal is to hold these assets for 10- to 20-plus years, benefiting from the favorable long-term industrial supply-demand fundamentals.” Jim Bolt, Jeremy Ballenger, Tyler Carner and Mike Winn of CBRE represented Etkin Johnson in the transaction, which marks Berkeley Partners’ first acquisition in Colorado. — Taylor Williams

January 28, 2019

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

CityView Commercial, Jacobs REA Buy 1 MSF Southlake Mall in Metro Atlanta

by Alex Tostado January 25, 2019

MORROW, GA. — A partnership between two New York-based investment firms, CityView Commercial LLC (CVC) and Jacobs Real Estate Advisors (Jacobs REA), has purchased Southlake Mall in metro Atlanta. The two-story, 1 million-square-foot mall is located off Interstate 75 at 1000 Southlake Circle in Morrow, about 17 miles south of Atlanta in Clayton County. Anchored by Macy’s and an event venue known as Morrow Center, Southlake Mall’s tenant roster includes Carousel Kids, Champs Sports, Foot Locker, The Children’s Place, a food court, Bath & Body Works, Victoria’s Secret, Things Remembered, Zales Jewelry and Jimmy Jazz, an apparel retailer that is also the parent company of CVC. H&M, Forever 21 RED and Chime Solutions are newcomers to Southlake Mall, according to CVC. Last summer, Sears closed its Southlake Mall store. CVC is the real estate arm for the Jimmy Jazz retail chain that owns and operates more than 200 stores in 18 states. Led by Jimmy Khezrie and Jack Friedler, CVC focuses on acquiring and repositioning value-add retail assets. Led by Sholom Jacobs, Jacobs REA is a value-add investment firm based in Lawrence, N.Y., with a regional office at Dalton Outlet Shops in Dalton, Ga. The seller and sales price were undisclosed, but Los Angeles-based Vintage Real Estate …

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Cushman & Wakefield Arranges Sale of Two Florida Apartment Communities Totaling $72.6M

by Alex Tostado January 25, 2019

LAKELAND AND PLANT CITY, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of two Florida apartment communities in separate transactions totaling $72.6 million. Luis Elorza, Brad Capas and Robert Given of Cushman & Wakefield represented Highland City Garden LLC in selling Century Ariva Apartments, a 312-unit complex in Lakeland. Atlanta-based Centennial Holding Co. bought the property for $54.6 million, or $175,000 per unit. Built in 2017, Century Ariva Apartments offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, as well as a resort-style pool, mini movie theater, 24-hour package center, internet café, grilling areas and a 24-hour gym. Elzora, Capas and Given also represented Lakeside Garden of Plant City LLC in selling Lakehouse Luxury Apartment Homes, a 125-unit community in Plant City, for $18 million, or $144,000 per unit. The community was delivered in 2015 and offers one-two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include an access gate, lake frontage with fishing areas, grill and picnic areas, 24-hour fitness center, business center, dog park and a swimming pool.

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Texas

Greysteel Arranges Sale of 528-Unit Multifamily Portfolio in DFW

by Taylor Williams January 25, 2019

FORT WORTH AND ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Greysteel has arranged the portfolio sale of Ironwood Crossing and Rush Creek Apartments, two multifamily communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex. Ironwood Crossing in Fort Worth totals 280 units, and Rush Creek in Arlington totals 248 units. Both properties were built in 2004 and feature amenities such as pools, fitness centers, business centers and playgrounds. Ari Firoozabadi, Doug Banerjee and John Marshall Doss of Greysteel represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity.

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions New Jersey Northeast Office

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sale of 192,741 SF Office Building in Bridgewater, New Jersey

by David Cohen January 25, 2019

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of a 192,741-square-foot office building in Bridgewater. Located at 721 U.S. Highway 202/206, the four-story property is situated on nearly 16 acres. The property was vacant at the time of sale. Gary Gabriel, Andrew Merin, David Bernhaut, Brian Whitmer and Frank DiTommaso of Cushman & Wakefield’s New Jersey capital markets team represented the seller, Mack-Cali Realty Corp., in the transaction. The buyer was a local developer.

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

HFF Arranges $10.8M Acquisition Loan for Multifamily Building in Hoboken

by David Cohen January 25, 2019

HOBOKEN, N.J. — HFF has arranged $10.8 million in acquisition financing for a 30-unit apartment property in Hoboken. Located at 204 Grand St., the six-story property was built in 2000 and consists of five one-bedroom and 25 two-bedroom units. The property was fully occupied at closing. Jamie Leachman, Drake Greer and Michael Klein of HFF secured a four-year, floating-rate loan for the borrower, Spirit Bascom Ventures, through lender Citizens Bank.

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily New Jersey Northeast

Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $1.6M Sale of Apartment Building in New Jersey

by David Cohen January 25, 2019

BELLEVILLE, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $1.6 million sale of an apartment building in Belleville. Located at 242 Mill St., the property consists of 15 units and 11 parking spaces. Kevin Taub of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office represented the seller, a limited liability company, in the transaction. The buyer was also a limited liability company.

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions Illinois Industrial Midwest

Stan Johnson Co. Brokers $15.5M Sale of Manufacturing Facility in Southern Illinois

by Kristin Harlow January 25, 2019

NASHVILLE, ILL. — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the $15.5 million sale of a 276,887-square-foot manufacturing facility in Nashville, about 55 miles east of St. Louis. Grupo Antolin, an automotive parts supplier, has occupied the building for 30 years and recently completed an expansion and renovation. Mike Sladich and Mollie Alteri of Stan Johnson Co. represented the seller, Agracel Inc. Jason Powell and Colin Couch of Stan Johnson Co. represented the buyer, a Blufton, S.C.-based private investment group managed by David Strong and Nick Dzendzel.

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions Arizona Industrial Western

Pacifica Real Estate Group Buys 125,896 SF Industrial Property in Mesa for $14.6M

by Amy Works January 25, 2019

MESA, ARIZ. — Santa Barbara, Calif.-based Pacifica Real Estate Group has acquired Pecos Gateway Business Park in Mesa from Mesa-based Boomerang Capital Partners for $14.6 million. Located at 8743 E. Pecos Road, the three-building, multi-tenant property features 125,896 square feet of industrial space. Built in 2008 and situated on 10.5 acres, the asset features 18-foot to 23-foot clear heights, 11 dock-high loading doors, 29 grade-level loading doors and suites ranging in size from 2,000 square feet to 17,500 square feet. At the time of sale, the property was 100 percent occupied. Bob Buckley, Tracy Cartledge and Steve Lindley of Cushman & Wakefield’s Phoenix office represented the seller in the deal.

January 25, 2019

Acquisitions Colorado Multifamily Western

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $8.7M Sale of Eagleview Apartments in Colorado Springs

by Amy Works January 25, 2019

COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the purchase of Eagleview Apartments, a multifamily property located at 1803 Prairie Road in Colorado Springs. A private local investor acquired the property for $8.7 million. Built in 1968, the 52,000-square-foot building features 65 two-bedroom/one-bath units, covered parking, a swimming pool, fitness center and on-site laundry. Brian Haggar of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, while Phillip Gause, also of Marcus & Millichap, secured acquisition financing for the buyer. The name of the seller was not released.

January 25, 2019

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