CHICAGO — Walsh Construction has completed Broadview Senior Apartments, an affordable community for residents age 55 and older in Chicago. CIBC Bank USA provided a $5.3 million construction loan and made a $6.9 million equity investment in the project, which rises three stories. Of the 70 units, 11 are reserved for special-needs tenants. CIBC Bank USA is working with the Housing Opportunities Development Corp. (HODC), which serves as Broadview Senior Apartments’ nonprofit partner. HODC provides services to the residents of the facility, coordinates onsite activities and workshops and provides onsite staff for a minimum of 20 hours per week.
ST. CHARLES, ILL. — Associated Bank has provided a $20 million loan for the acquisition of Carroll Tower Apartments in St. Charles, about 40 miles west of Chicago. The affordable housing community is located at 200 N. Second St. along the Fox River. The six-story property is home to 108 one-bedroom units that are fully occupied. Units are restricted to low-income residents who are 62 years of age or older. Teresa Rubio of Associated Community Development LLC managed the loan and closing. The borrower, 3 Diamond Development LLC, plans to preserve the property’s affordability status.
SKOKIE, ILL. — Murphy Development Group has opened Highpoint at 8000 North, a 153-unit luxury apartment community in Skokie. Luxury Living Chicago Realty is the marketing and leasing provider, while Lincoln Property Co. is the property manager. Located at 8000 Lincoln Ave., the 12-story property features amenities such as a rooftop deck, fitness center, dog run, pet wash and lounges. First move-ins are underway. Monthly rents start at $1,750 for studios. Lucien Lagrange served as architect.
DOWNERS GROVE AND MOKENA, ILL. — Northmarq has arranged two loans totaling $15.7 million for the refinancing of two industrial properties in suburban Chicago. The buildings total 275,254 square feet and are located in Downers Grove and Mokena. Jeff Frankel of Northmarq arranged the loans through a life insurance company. Both loans feature five-year terms, 30-year amortization schedules and fixed interest rates.
MOUNT VERNON, ILL. — Barber Murphy has brokered the sale of a 16,800-square-foot warehouse with office space in Mount Vernon, a city in southern Illinois, for an undisclosed price. The property is located at 5111 Lake Terrace. Clear Sky Commercial purchased the building from Nealy Glenn Revocable Trust. Barber Murphy represented both parties in the transaction.
CHICAGO — Chicago-based Brauvin Real Estate has sold a portfolio of 59 net-leased retail properties for $185 million. The properties are located in 18 states across the country and are leased to 16 tenants. John Morse and Andrew Hahn of Patzik, Frank and Samotny represented Brauvin in the transaction. The buyer was undisclosed. The sale completes the investment cycle of Brauvin’s 17th investment fund. The company now plans to acquire another $200 million in assets for its 18th fund.
TINLEY PARK, ILL. — Artisan Capital Group has purchased Edenbridge Apartments in the Chicago suburb of Tinley Park for an undisclosed price. The 309-unit, midrise apartment complex features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a sundeck, clubhouse, playground and pool. John Schorgl of Berkadia arranged acquisition financing through Cohen & Co.
NAPERVILLE, ILL. — Caton Commercial Real Estate Group has completed the retail lease-up of Central Park Place in downtown Naperville. Pizza chain Gia Mia has leased the historic Old Nichols Library that anchors the four-story residential and retail development. The 4,433-square-foot space features a restored fireplace and a 1,412-square-foot patio. Christina Caton Kitchel and Steve Caton of Caton Commercial negotiated the lease. Beyond the first-floor retail space, Central Park Place is comprised of 17 luxury condos. Other retail tenants at the property include Sweetwaters Coffee & Tea, The NOW Massage and James & Sons Fine Jewelers. Barbara Montes of Caton Commercial oversees the property’s management.
ILLINOIS — A joint venture between Clear Height Properties and Buligo Capital Partners has acquired a five-building industrial portfolio spanning 265,000 square feet in metro Chicago for an undisclosed price. The properties, built between 1982 and 2009, are located in Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg, Aurora and Bloomingdale. The portfolio is fully leased to Honda, Novaspect, BERNINA of America and Abrasive Form. The buyers plan to implement a capital improvement program to upgrade the HVAC and other interior systems, lighting, the roof and the general building envelope. Kurt Sarbaugh and John Huguenard of JLL represented the seller, Chicago-based Green Door Capital Investments LLC. Christopher Carroll and Lucas Borges of JLL arranged a five-year, fixed-rate acquisition loan through Bank Leumi USA.
AURORA, ILL. — Multifamily real estate investment firm Pensam has purchased Butterfield Oaks, a 336-unit multifamily community in Aurora. Built in 2001, the property consists of 21 two-story buildings. Penam plans to upgrade unit interiors and common areas and utilize rent optimization software to help increase revenue. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, outdoor lounge and dog park. The seller and sales price were not provided.