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MCA Realty Acquires 117,191 SF Value-Add Retail Property in California for $16.5M

by Amy Works October 4, 2018

MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. — MCA Realty has purchased a portion of Stoneridge Towne Centre, a retail center located in Moreno Valley, for $16.5 million. Totaling 117,191 square feet, the acquisition includes four multi-tenant buildings and two retail boxes located at 27110, 27120, 27130, 27140, 27190 and 27220 Eucalyptus Ave., as well as four developable pads totaling 5.24 acres. At the time of sale, the retail assets were 88 percent occupied, with Best Buy and West Elm currently occupying the two box spaces on short-term leases. Phil Voorhees, Jimmy Slusher, James Tyrrell and John Read of CBRE represented the buyer and undisclosed seller in the transaction.

October 4, 2018

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Affirmed Housing Opens $25M Affordable Seniors Housing Community Near Los Angeles

by Amy Works October 4, 2018

CARSON, CALIF. — Affirmed Housing has opened Bella Vita, a 65-unit affordable seniors housing community in Carson, located approximately 15 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. The $25 million project also features 15,150 square feet of amenities, 62 parking spaces and 3,000 square feet of commercial space on its 1.2-acre plot. Units are reserved for seniors earning between 30 percent and 60 percent of the area median income. Design and development partners include the City of Carson, Withee Malcolm Architects, HA Builder Group, Nexus for Affordable Housing, Fuscoe Engineering and IVY Landscape Architects. Financial partners include Raymond James, US Bank and California Community Reinvestment Corp. Solari Enterprises manages the property and EngAge provides on-site services for the residents. Affirmed Housing is a San Diego-based affordable housing developer.

October 4, 2018

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Servitas, Orange Coast College to Build 814-Bed Student Residence Hall

by Amy Works October 4, 2018

COSTA MESA, CALIF. — Servitas and Orange Coast College (OCC) are set to break ground on an 814-bed residence hall at the college’s campus in Costa Mesa. The project site is structured around a ground lease on campus land by a public-private partnership with National Campus and Community Development Corp. This structure allows for tax-exempt debt financing with no recourse to the college, district or taxpayers. The apartment-style community is set to open in August 2020. “We are very pleased with this partnership between Servitas and OCC,” says Angel Rivera, vice president of real estate development at Servitas. “It offers students a cost-efficient and convenient housing community that integrates seamlessly with the campus.” The design-build team includes HPI Architecture, MVE Architects and construction firm Moss. George K. Baum & Co. provided the bond underwriting, and The Scion Group will manage the project in close collaboration with the college.

October 4, 2018

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $13.5M Sale of Multifamily Asset in Oakland

by Amy Works October 3, 2018

OAKLAND, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the sale 315 Wayne Place, a 46-unit apartment asset located at 315 Wayne Place in Oakland. An undisclosed buyer acquired the property for $13.5 million, or $293,478 per unit. Constructed in 1966, the 40,041-square-foot property features five studios, 27 one-bedroom/one-bath units, 12 two-bedroom/one-bath apartments, a two-bedroom/two-bath penthouse and a three-bedroom/two-bath penthouse. Kevin Turner of Marcus & Millichap and Kristopher Lamont of Bay Apartment Advisors handled the transaction.

October 3, 2018

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

MG Properties Acquires 264-Unit Carillon Apartment Homes in Los Angeles for $93M

by Amy Works October 2, 2018

LOS ANGELES — MG Properties has purchased Carillon Apartment Homes, a multifamily property located in the Warner Center/Woodland Hills area of Los Angeles. Fairfield Warner LLC, represented by Fairfield Residential, sold the property for $93 million, or $352,272 per unit. Greg Harris, Ron Harris, Kevin Green and Joseph Grabiec of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. Built in 2008 on five acres, the 235,214-square-foot property features 264 apartment units.

October 2, 2018

Acquisitions California Office Western

Blumhouse Productions Buys Office Property in Los Angeles for $2.7M

by Amy Works October 2, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Blumhouse Productions, a producer of horror film franchises, has purchased an office building located at 2410 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles. Kessel & Associates sold the property for $2.7 million, or $486 per square foot. The buyer currently owns and occupies two nearby office buildings and plans to expand its operations to the newly acquired 5,490-square-foot property. Nathan Pellow and Patrick Moody of Colliers International represented the seller in the transaction.

October 2, 2018

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Blueprint Negotiates Sale of Memory Care Community in Orange County, California

by Amy Works October 1, 2018

FULLERTON, CALIF. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has brokered the sale of Richman Gardens, a standalone memory care community in the Orange County city of Fullerton. A joint venture between a REIT and a national operator sold the community as part of a larger portfolio disposition strategy. A Los Angeles-based owner-operator acquired the property for an undisclosed price. The buyer plans to implement a substantial renovation of the community, as well as implement operational changes to reduce expenses. This is the company’s first Orange County acquisition. Blueprint’s Jacob Gehl, Ben Firestone and Scott Frazier handled the transaction.

October 1, 2018

California Leasing Activity Retail Western

Warner Pacific Properties Fully Leases Monrovia Landing Shopping Center in Southern California

by Amy Works October 1, 2018

MONROVIA, CALIF. — Warner Pacific Properties has completed leasing Monrovia Landing, a shopping center located at 729 E. Huntington Drive in Monrovia. ULTA Beauty opened a location at the property, and Kids Empire and Tapioca Expressed signed leases to open locations within the next four months. The transactions bring the 98,000-square-foot neighborhood retail center to full occupancy. Additional tenants include T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, ALDI and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Kids Empire will open a 10,500-square-foot facility that provides a safe, high-quality place for children to play, explore and expend energy. The space is expected to open by the end of January 2019. Tapioca Express is a Taiwanese-American fast-food franchise chain specializing in bubble tea, coffee, a variety of fruit juices, yogurt, smoothies, slushes, small meals, sandwiches and light snacks. The South El Monte, Calif.-based chain is slated to open its 1,200-square-foot restaurant at Monrovia Landing in November. Warner Pacific Properties originally acquired Monrovia Landing in 2016. At the time of acquisition, the 98,000-square-foot property consisted of a vacated Alberstons grocery building and an O’Reilly Auto Parts store. Monrovia Landing is part of a larger retail development referred to as the Shamrock Center, which includes a 24 Hour Fitness, Yoshinoya and Taco …

October 1, 2018

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Canyon Partners Real Estate Invests $10.6M in Seniors Housing Development in Southern California

by Amy Works October 1, 2018

SIMI VALLEY, CALIF. — Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC has provided $10.6 million of preferred equity for the construction of a seniors housing community in Simi Valley, approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Griffin Fine Living is developing the project, known as Griffin Plaza Senior Living. This transaction represents Canyon’s third investment with Griffin since 2013. When completed, Griffin Plaza will feature 75 assisted living units and 26 memory care units in a two-story, 100,000-square-foot building. The development is near numerous acute care facilities and is located within the existing 13-acre Griffin Plaza retail center. Originally developed by Griffin in the early 1980s, the shopping center is currently undergoing a full-scale renovation to create a lifestyle center with anchor tenants including an Aldi grocery store and a CVS Pharmacy. “The Simi Valley region is already significantly underserved in seniors housing and memory care,” says Paul Griffin, CEO of Griffin Fine Living. “Demand for high-quality facilities is forecasted to increase, creating a demographics-led investment opportunity.” Solvere Living has been selected as the operator. Construction is scheduled for completion before the end of 2019.

October 1, 2018

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Charles Dunn Co. Brokers $3.2M Sale of Multifamily Property in Los Angeles

by Amy Works October 1, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Charles Dunn Co. has arranged the sale of an apartment building located at 315 S. Hamel Road in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles. Bentley Place LLC acquired the property for $3.2 million, or $293,181 per unit. Built in 1954, the 6,000-square-foot property features nine one-bedroom/one-bath units and two studio units. At the time of escrow, six units were vacant. Michael Monempour of Charles Dunn Co. represented both the buyer and seller, which was the original developer of the property.

October 1, 2018

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