OAK BROOK, ILL. — The Inland Real Estate Group of Cos. Inc. has agreed to acquire a majority interest in the business of Devon Self Storage Holdings LLC. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Devon manages 202 properties totaling roughly 109,000 units nationally. Founded in 1988 by Ken Nitzberg, Devon has owned, managed or developed more than 350 self-storage facilities in 27 states and three European countries throughout its history. Since entering the self-storage sector in 2016, Oak Brook-based Inland has amassed a $1.7 billion self-storage portfolio of both stabilized assets and development projects across 30 states. Inland plans to grow Devon’s third-party management and development platform.
NAPERVILLE, ILL. — NewQuest Asia-Pacific Retail is scheduled to break ground in February on the redevelopment of a former Dominick’s-anchored shopping center in Naperville. The Houston-based developer acquired the 140,892-square-foot property eight months ago in an off-market transaction. The 27-year-old center is 35 percent leased. NewQuest Asia-Pacific Retail specializes in development opportunities in markets with high Asian populations. The developer plans to reposition the Naperville shopping center with an Asian focus and incorporate green spaces. To date, roughly 62,000 square feet of leases are in various stages of negotiations, including a commitment from a specialty grocer. Teso Life, a Japanese fashion casual store, is leasing 18,016 square feet. Completion is slated for summer 2025. Nearly 20 percent of Naperville’s population is Asian, according to NewQuest.
ROCKFORD, ILL. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the sale of a recently developed property occupied by Dollar General in Rockford for an undisclosed price. Constructed in 2021, the freestanding building totals 10,600 square feet. Dan Waszak of Quantum represented the buyer, a New York City-based investor. The seller was a Midwest-based developer.
CHICAGO — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $30 million sale of The Retail and Parking at Marina City, a 146,000-square-foot retail, dining and entertainment complex with structured parking along the Chicago Riverwalk. The property, situated at the base of two condominium buildings, is located at 333 N. Dearborn St. in the heart of the city’s River North neighborhood. Designed in 1958 by architect Bertrand Goldberg, the property was designed as a “city within a city” and has been a popular destination for locals and tourists. Prominent retail tenants include Smith & Wollensky, Legal Sea Foods, Yolk, Spin, 10Pin, Tortoise Supper Club and Jefferson Beach Yacht Sales. Michael Nieder, Keely Polczynski and John Dettlaff of JLL represented the seller, Pebblebrook Hotel Trust. Sperry Equities was the buyer.
HANOVER PARK, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $7.2 million sale of Hanover Square, a 111,828-square-foot shopping center in the Chicago suburb of Hanover Park. Located at 6606 Barrington Road, the property is home to a mix of national, regional and local tenants with two outlots anchored by a full-service grocer and a gymnastics training center. Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a government agency. Buyer information was not provided.
CHICAGO — Interra Realty has arranged the sale of a 10-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood for $4.6 million. According to CoStar data, the sales price marks one of the highest ever in the submarket. Located at 1220 N. Bosworth Ave., the property consists of four one-bedroom units, four two-bedroom units and two four-bedroom residences. Amenities include bike storage, a fitness center and rooftop deck. Constructed in 2020, the building was fully occupied at the time of sale. Brad Feldman of Interra represented the seller, a real estate operator for whom he brokered the original acquisition in 2021. Feldman also sourced and represented the buyer, a Chicago-based investment group that assumed the existing loan as part of the deal.
BUFFALO GROVE, ILL. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Spoerlein Commons, a 41,455-square-foot retail center in the Chicago suburb of Buffalo Grove. The sales price was undisclosed. The property features a variety of medical, wellness, restaurant, retail and service tenants along with second-floor offices. Rick Drogosz, Emily Gadomski and George Ghattas of Mid-America represented the institutional seller. CRE Pro was the buyer.
CARY, ILL. — Dandelion Development LLC has acquired the newly constructed Haber Pointe Senior Luxury Apartments in Cary, about 44 miles northwest of Chicago. The purchase price was $4.5 million. The 24-unit property totals 24,177 square feet. Paul Proana of Coldwell Banker Commercial and Heather Schweitzer of Premier Commercial Realty brokered the transaction. Foxboro Group LLC was the seller.
OAK BROOK, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $9.1 million sale of an 11,857-square-foot restaurant property occupied by Fogo de Chao in the Chicago suburb of Oak Brook. Constructed in 2021 and located at 1204 W. 22nd St., the Brazilian steakhouse anchors the new Oak Brook Commons mixed-use development that is located on the former McDonald’s headquarters site. Oak Brook Commons currently features a 17-story apartment building, a medical office building and three freestanding restaurants. Future construction plans call for creative office space, condos and a hotel. Nicholas Kanich of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a Houston-based developer and property manager. Kanich also secured and represented the buyer, a Chicago-based developer and investor.
CHICAGO — Breneman Capital has acquired Adams Laflin Place, a 52-unit apartment building in Chicago’s West Loop neighborhood. The purchase price was undisclosed. Built in 2020, the property is located at 128 S. Laflin St. There are seven one-bedroom units and 45 two-bedroom units. Dwelle Properties, a full-service property management firm founded in 2019 by Drew Breneman and Sam Meyer, will manage the property. Steve Horvath and Marc Bombicinio of CREW Advising brokered the sale. Brett Hill of Greystone originated acquisition financing. Breneman Capital now owns 171 units in the West Loop neighborhood.