MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $2.9 million sale of a 22,910-square-foot retail strip center located at 1776 Algonquin Road in Mount Prospect. Mitchell Kiven, Coult Greenwell, Eric Abbott and Zachary Taylor of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a large property owner with a national retail portfolio, and procured the buyer, a local investor who operates a chain of grocery stores. Built in 1964, the property sits on 1.8 acres and features 13 suites. The buyer plans to improve the physical condition of the asset and work to lease second-floor space.
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CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the $14 million sale of a 50-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood. Joe Smazal of Interra represented the buyer, JAB Real Estate, and the confidential seller. The transaction marks the first time the asset has traded hands in 20 years. Built in 1927, the courtyard building features 13 studio, 24 one-bedroom, one three-bedroom and six four-bedroom floor plans. Recent renovations to some units include hardwood flooring, updated bathrooms and new kitchens. Residents have access to an onsite fitness center.
WINFIELD, ILL. — Brennan Investment Group has signed a long-term lease with Tovala for a new 140,340-square-foot food processing facility in Winfield. Construction on the build-to-suit project is scheduled to commence in March. Completion is slated for the second quarter of 2027. The project represents Brennan’s fourth build-to-suit development in the food service sector. Founded in 2015, Tovala is a meal delivery service. Tod Greenwood, Jack Brennan and Larry DiVito represented Brennan on an internal basis. Jonathan Kohn of Colliers represented Tovala.
CREST HILL, ILL. — Greystone has provided an $89.2 million first loan and a $5.6 million second loan to finance the acquisition of Woodlands of Crest Hill, a 730-unit multifamily property in Crest Hill. Eric Rosenstock of Greystone originated the loan on behalf of the buyer, Bayshore Properties. The financing includes an $89.2 million nonrecourse, fixed-rate Fannie Mae loan with a 10-year term and 30-year amortization as well as five years of interest-only payments. The second is a nonrecourse, fixed-rate DUS Lender Affiliate mezzanine loan with a 10-year term and full-term interest-only payments. Built in 1969, the property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units along with a clubhouse, fitness center, business center, pool and outdoor volleyball courts. The sales price is about 16 percent more than what Osso Capital paid for the complex in 2023, according to Crain’s Chicago Business.
CHICAGO — Matterhorn Venture Partners (MVP) has formed a joint venture with TPG Angelo Gordon U.S. Real Estate to acquire a portfolio of industrial value-add assets in metro Chicago and surrounding Midwest markets over the next four years. The joint venture has an initial equity commitment of $300 million to deploy across industrial acquisitions in Chicago and surrounding target markets, with total buying power of over $900 million. As part of the new venture, the firms recently acquired two vacant industrial assets totaling $30 million in capitalized value. The first building totals 184,902 square feet in Elk Grove Village, while the second spans 47,175 square feet in Lombard. Brian Colson of Avison Young is handling leasing for the Elk Grove Village property, while Joe Karmin of Transwestern is the leasing agent for the Lombard facility.
CHICAGO — Carr Workplaces, a provider of flexible office solutions, has opened Carr Workplaces – The Loop at 20 North Clark Street in downtown Chicago. Located within walking distance of City Hall, government administration buildings, courthouses and public transportation, the workspace offers private offices, dedicated workstations, four meeting rooms, phone rooms and rentable lockers. Members also enjoy access to in-building amenities such as a fitness center, conference center, lounge and 24/7 building security.
RICHTON PARK, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Carriage Creek Apartments, a 226-unit multifamily property in the southern Chicago suburb of Richton Park. Ryan Engle and Andrean Angelov of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, both of which were private investors. Located at 22501 Butterfield Road, the property comprises 190,328 rentable square feet across nearly 26 acres. Built in two phases in 1972 and 1974, the community features a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. The asset is within walking distance of the Richton Park Metra Station.
BURR RIDGE, ILL. — Ware Malcomb has completed the interior architecture and design, along with branding services, for the 3,500-square-foot outpatient office for Romeo Orthopaedics in Burr Ridge. Romeo Orthopaedics specializes in the management and surgical treatment of shoulder, elbow and sports medicine conditions. Ware Malcomb worked in partnership with the building owner, C.R. Panico & Associates, to complete the project. The project scope of work encompassed minor demolition, new walls and doors, power and data installation, updated ceilings and lighting, finishes and custom millwork. A dedicated X-ray suite required close coordination with specialty consultants to address equipment clearances, shielding requirements and infrastructure integration, ensuring compliance with clinical and safety standards. Morgan/Harbour Construction was the general contractor.
EAST ALTON, ILL. — Graycor Construction Co. and Helmkamp Construction Co. have topped off the EA2030 structure, marking the culmination of the first stage in the $500 modernization and expansion of Wieland’s facility in East Alton near St. Louis. Wieland is a supplier of copper and copper alloy solutions. The multi-phase project began in June 2024. Design partners include Vestal Corp. and Salas O’Brien. The topping off marks the completion of structural steel for EA2030, the new hot rolling facility. The building will house a hot mill line, milling line, cold rolling mill, high-bay storage with automated material handling and overhead cranes, ultimately replacing the site’s original 100-year-old hot rolling facility. Merrill Steel and the United Iron Workers assisted in achieving the milestone. Work continues on the next phase of the project, which focuses on process and equipment.
PALATINE, ILL. — ARTISAN Capital Group (ACG) has acquired Arrowhead Apartments, a 200-unit, garden-style apartment community in Palatine, a northwest suburb of Chicago. ACG partnered with Eastham Capital on the transaction, marking the firms’ fifth acquisition together. The investment marks ACG’s second acquisition in the Chicago market. Arrowhead Apartments consists of nine two- and three-story buildings with 102 one-bedroom units, 78 two-bedroom units and 20 three-bedroom residences. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center and dog park. ACG plans to increase value through operational efficiencies and professional investment oversight. ARTISAN Management Group, ACG’s management vertical, will oversee operations. ACG secured financing through HUD. Scott Harris of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a joint venture with Hispanic Housing Development Corp. as the managing partner, and procured the buyer. Forty of the units have a Housing Assistance Payments contract that runs through 2039, according to Harris.