RIO RICO, ARIZ. — Arizona Food Bank Network has acquired 35,920 square feet of industrial space at 13 Calle Cristina in Rio Rico, approximately 60 miles south of Tucson near the Mexico border. ACKA #3 Partnership sold the property for $2.7 million. Jose Dabdoub of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the seller, while Brian Uretzky of Keyser represented the buyer in the deal.
Acquisitions
JLL Arranges Agency Acquisition Financing for 116-Unit Monticello Apartments in Fort Worth
by Jeff Shaw
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — JLL has arranged a Freddie Mac acquisition loan of an undisclosed amount for Monticello Apartments, a 116-unit multifamily complex in Fort Worth. The property consists of 22 two-story buildings that house 56 one-bedroom and 60 two-bedroom apartments. Units average 952 square feet in size and feature walk-in closets, patios or balconies, washer and dyers, stainless steel appliances and air conditioning. John Brownlee, Bo Beidleman, Blake Morrison and Aaron Craig of JLL originated the five-year, fixed-rate loan on behalf of the borrower, Price Realty.
CANADIAN, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Canadian Courts Motel, a 50-room hospitality property located near Amarillo in northwest Texas. The motel offers complimentary breakfast and a meeting and event space that can accommodate up to 150 people. Allan Miller and Chris Gomes of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were private investors that requested anonymity, in the transaction.
Friedman Real Estate Negotiates Sale of 7,190 SF Retail Building Leased to Family Dollar in San Angelo, Texas
by Jeff Shaw
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — Michigan-based brokerage firm Friedman Real Estate has negotiated the sale of a 7,190-square-foot retail building in the West Texas city of San Angelo. Family Dollar occupies the building, which was constructed in 2003. Shane Smith and Jared McNutt of Friedman represented the seller, a Texas-based investment firm, in the transaction. The buyer was an Ohio-based family office. Both parties requested anonymity.
NEW YORK CITY — Locally based brokerage firm Ariel Property Advisors has arranged the $11.7 million sale of a mixed-use development site in The Bronx. The site at 1931 Lafayette Ave. totals 300,000 buildable square feet and is zoned for both affordable housing and up to 18,000 square feet of retail space. Victor Sozio, Shimon Shkury, Jason Gold and Daniel Mahfar of Ariel represented the undisclosed sellers in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $8 million sale of a seven-unit apartment building located at 228 W. 10th St. in Manhattan’s West Village. The four-story building consists of six one-bedroom apartments and a 2,500-square-foot retail space that is leased to Italian restaurant L’Artusi. Joe Koicim and Peter Dodge of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
VALDOSTA, GA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $18.5 million sale of Staten Crossing Apartments, a 196-unit community located at 3925 N. Oak St. Extension in Valdosta, a city in South Georgia near the Florida border. John Brigel of Marcus & Millichap’s Tampa office represented the seller and secured the buyer, THC Management LLC, in the transaction. John Leonard, Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Georgia, assisted in closing the transaction. Built in 1998, Staten Crossing features one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a swimming pool, sundeck, fitness center and tennis courts.
LAS VEGAS — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Millennium East, a multifamily community located in Las Vegas’ Sunrise Manor area. A Massachusetts-based property manager company seller sold the asset to a California-based real estate investment company for $52.7 million. Built in 2000 and renovated in 2018, Millennium East features 236 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 720 square feet to 1,116 square feet. A majority of the units were renovated and feature upgraded nickel light fixtures, full-size washers and dryers, luxury vinyl flooring and stainless steel appliances. Onsite amenities include a resort-style pool, gym, playground, dog park, package lockers and covered parking. Thomas Olivett of Northmarq’s Las Vegas multifamily investment sales team represented the seller in the deal. Bryan Mummaw, Bryan Liu, Brandon Harrington, Tyler Wood and Chris Gitibin of Northmarq’s debt and equity team secured $33.5 million in acquisition financing for the buyer. The permanent, fixed-rate loan was arranged through Northmarq’s relationship with Freddie Mac.
WHEATON, ILL. — Core Acquisitions has purchased Rice Lake Square, a 251,584-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Wheaton, for $34.2 million. Developed in 1989 and renovated in 2011 and 2019, the property is anchored by Pete’s Fresh Market, Studio Movie Grill and PetSmart. Additional tenants include Massage Envy, Orangetheory Fitness, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Men’s Wearhouse, Xfinity and Taco Bell. The value-add center was 76.2 percent leased at the time of sale. Rick Drogosz of Mid-America Real Estate Corp. represented the undisclosed seller. Old National Bank provided acquisition financing. Core Acquisitions will provide property management services, and Mid-America Asset Management, which has handled leasing at the property for 20 years, will continue to serve as the leasing agent.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. — CBRE has brokered the sale of Beachwood Apartments, a multifamily property located at 125 16th St. in Huntington Beach, approximately 35 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The asset traded for $8.6 million, or $480,556 per unit. Built in 1971, Beachwood Apartments features 18 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments totaling 15,809 rentable square feet. Select units have private patios or balconies and some units offer ocean views. Each unit features an individual water heater and individual meters for gas and electricity. Community amenities include a courtyard, sun deck, laundry facilities, 24 garage spaces and an on-site manager. Dan Blackwell and Mike O’Neill of CBRE represented the Huntington Beach-based seller and the Fountain Valley-based buyer in the transaction.