WESTWOOD AND RIVER VALE, N.J. — JLL has brokered the $80 million sale of a portfolio of four multifamily properties totaling 276 units in Northern New Jersey. The properties are collectively known as the Westwood Multihousing Portfolio by virtue of three assets — Coventry Square, Stanford Court and The Madison Apartments — being located in Westwood. The fourth property, Village on the Green, is located in the adjacent town of River Vale. All properties were built between 1979 and 1987 and offer one- and two-bedroom units and amenities such as pools, fitness centers and dog parks. Jose Cruz, Mike Oliver, Steve Simonelli, Elizabeth DeVesty and Austin Pierce of JLL represented the seller, Kushner Cos., in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed. The portfolio had an occupancy rate of 96 percent at the time of sale.
Acquisitions
Berkadia Brokers Sale of 742-Unit River Lofts at Tobacco Row Multifamily Portfolio in Richmond
by John Nelson
RICHMOND, VA. — Berkadia has brokered the sale of The River Lofts at Tobacco Row, a five-property apartment portfolio off Carey Street in Richmond’s Shockoe Bottom neighborhood. The communities include Cameron Kinney (259 units), American Cigar Lofts (174 units), Consolidated Carolina Lofts (166 units), Lucky Strike Lofts (131 units) and Cutters Ridge Townhomes (12 units). Four of the five properties were converted from historic tobacco facilities between 1991 and 2008. The buyer, Boston-based West Shore, purchased the portfolio. Drew White, Carter Wood and Cole Carns of Berkadia brokered the transaction. Additionally, Robert Falese, Jake Adoni and Kris Kadar of Berkadia arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition on behalf of West Shore. The direct lender was also not disclosed. The seller and sales price were not disclosed as well, but local media outlet RichmondBizSense reported that Brookfield Properties sold the portfolio for more than $100 million. The seller had previously purchased the properties as part of an $11 billion deal in 2018 from the original redeveloper, Cleveland-based Forest City.
FLOWERY BRANCH, GA. — Avison Young has arranged the sale of 66.8 acres across four land parcels in Flowery Branch, a city near the upcoming Northeast Georgia Inland Port. The buyer, Alliance Industrial Co., plans to develop two speculative facilities on the newly acquired land, which is situated directly off I-985. The properties, collectively known as Alliance 985 Business Park, will include Building 100 (113,536 square feet) and Building 200 (426,872 square feet). Alliance plans to break ground on the project this quarter and deliver in early 2026. Chris Hoag, Jason Holland and Andrew Joyner of Avison Young represented the buyer in the transaction. Stephen Lovett and Zach Tibbs of Norton Commercial brokered the sale of one of the parcels. Alliance has tapped the Avison Young team to lease Alliance 985 Business Park moving forward.
VOORHEES, N.J. — New York City-based owner-operator KPR Centers has acquired Eagle Plaza, a 230,000-square-foot shopping center in Voorhees Township, located outside of Philadelphia in Southern New Jersey. Anchored by Acme Markets, the property was leased to approximately 40 retailers and restaurants at the time of sale. Other tenants at the center include Ross Dress for Less, Five Below, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Ace Pickleball Club. Brad Nathanson and J.P. Colussi of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented both KPR Centers and the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
CHELMSFORD, MASS. — Winstanley Enterprises and Surrey Equities have purchased Chelmsford Mall, located northwest of Boston, for $28 million in an off-market transaction. The seller was the original developer. Tenants at the property, which was fully leased at the time of sale, include Kohl’s, Michaels, PetSmart, Staples, Famous Footwear, Carter’s and Best Fitness. The buyers plan to make immediate upgrades to the property’s exterior painting, parking lot, landscaping and signage.
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $16.1 million sale of a 106,642-square-foot office building in Midtown Manhattan. The 16-story building is located at 254-258 W. 35th St. and was originally constructed in 1924 as a garment manufacturing facility. Eric Anton and John Stewart of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The duo also procured the buyer, a local private investor that similarly requested anonymity,
Sagard Real Estate Acquires Alta Green Mountain Apartment Complex in Lakewood, Colorado for $104.6M
by Amy Works
LAKEWOOD, COLO. — Sagard Real Estate has purchased Alta Green Mountain, a multifamily community located at 13055 W. Mississippi Court in Lakewood, from an undisclosed seller for $104.6 million. Dave Martin and Brian Mooney of Northmarq’s Denver Multifamily Investment Sales team represented the seller in the deal. Built in 2020, Alta Green Mountain offers 260 one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with an average unit size of 864 square feet. Apartment amenities include stainless steel kitchen appliances, gray mocha cabinets, washers/dryers, walk-in closets, keyless entries, river white granite countertops, glass tiled backsplashes, garden tubs, balconies and tuck-under garages with driveways available for rent. Some units include mountain views and panoramic views of Denver. Community amenities include a clubhouse, outdoor kitchen and grilling areas, scenic overlook firepit, dog spa, storage units, year-round pool and spa, athletic club with yoga and spin room, an innovation lounge with computer access and individual work rooms, an onsite dog park and run, bike and ski repair shop, and community game room.
Joint Venture Buys Development Site for 397-Bed Student Housing Community Near Colorado State University
by Amy Works
FORT COLLINS, COLO. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties, Silverpeak Real Estate Partners and Peninsula Investments has acquired a development site at 255 Johnson Drive in Fort Collins for the construction of a 397-bed student housing community. Dubbed The Mark Fort Collins, the property will offer 193 units in a mix of studio through four-bedroom configurations for students attending Colorado State University. The six-story development will offer shared amenities including a clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, ski storage, pet spa, individual and group study areas, and rooftop courtyards with grilling stations. Construction on the project is set to begin this month with completion slated for fall 2026. The development team includes Mode 3 Architecture and the company’s in-house construction arm, Landmark Construction. TSB Capital Advisors coordinated financing for the project.
SPOKANE, WASH. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has arranged the sale of Moran Vista Senior Living, a 131-unit seniors housing community located in Spokane. Originally built in 1997 and renovated and expanded in 2008, the property features independent living, assisted living and memory care residences. A regional owner-operator acquired the community from a Pacific Northwest-based seller. The buyer’s portfolio comprises roughly 20 properties throughout Washington and Arizona. Jason Punzel of SLIB brokered the transaction.
OAKLEY, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Main Street Shops, a retail center located at 2170 Main St. in Oakley. The developer, which built the property, sold the asset to a private investor for $4.6 million. Constructed in 2007, the 10,867-square-foot Main Street Shops consists of seven retail suites, including restaurants, dentists and salons. Quentin Caruso and Vince Schwab of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.