LAKEMOOR, ILL. — The Boulder Group has brokered the sale of a single-tenant property net leased to Walgreens in Lakemoor, about 50 miles northwest of Chicago, for $7.2 million. The 14,820-square-foot property is located at 28895 W. Highway 120. Walgreens has over 21 years remaining on its lease, which expires in October 2038. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller, a Midwest-based real estate investment firm. An East Coast-based private investment group purchased the property in a 1031 exchange.
Illinois
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Continental Bindery Corp. has purchased a new headquarters facility in Elk Grove Village for an undisclosed price. The binding firm sold its current headquarters, located at 700 Fargo Ave., and purchased a 29,856-square-foot industrial facility at 1250 Pratt Blvd. Brian Carroll and Tom Gath of Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) represented Continental Bindery in both transactions. Adam Marshall of NKF represented the Pratt Boulevard property seller, which was an affiliate of Midwest Industrial Funds. The Village of Elk Grove, represented by Chris Nelson of Lee & Associates, purchased Continental Bindery’s previous 51,412-square-foot headquarters. The city will demolish the property and construct a new fire station and training center in its place. Continental Bindery will begin occupying the new headquarters this fall.
HAMPSHIRE, ILL. — Realty Metrix Commercial has arranged the sale of the 4,122-square-foot retail property formerly occupied by Corkshire Pub in Hampshire, located in northern Illinois. The sales price was not disclosed. The 4,122-square-foot retail property, built in 1930, is located at 172 S. State St. The buyer, K&M Village Inc., plans to renovate the property and rename it Copper Barrel on State, which will offer modern cuisine as well as some of the old Corkshire Pub favorites. Completion is slated for January 2018. Linda Kost and Dave Schmidt of Realty Metrix Commercial represented both the buyer and the seller, Gayle Cork Trust.
CHICAGO — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a four-building industrial portfolio in West Town’s Kinzie Industrial Corridor in Chicago. The price was not disclosed. A joint venture between Clear Height Properties and Diamond Realty Holdings purchased the portfolio with plans to fully reposition it. Located at 404-434 N. Armour St. and 1514 W. Kinzie St., the properties span 45,568 square feet. By demolishing 1514 W. Kinzie and combining that site with the neighboring building at 1515 W. Hubbard and a vacant 14,000-square-foot site at 401 N. Ashland that the joint venture already owns, the new complex will support 46,000 square feet of space suited for flex/office, last-mile delivery or high-tech manufacturing. Larry Goldwasser, Colin Green, Matt Cowie and Michelle Maguire of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction. The team will also oversee lease-up of the redevelopment.
LOVES PARK AND ROCKFORD, ILL. — Cypress Equities has acquired two properties occupied by Schnucks grocery store in Loves Park and Rockford, both located in northern Illinois. The purchase price was not disclosed. The Loves Park location spans 15 acres at 1810 Harlem Road, while the Rockford location spans 11 acres at 6410 E. State St. This transaction signals the first closing in Cypress’ new triple-net fund, Cypress NNN Fund I LLC. Through this investment fund, Cypress seeks to purchase properties across the United States including triple-net, build-to-suit opportunities and/or sale-leaseback deals. Dan Elliot and Sean Lutz of SRS Real Estate Partners brokered the sale.
CHICAGO — The Habitat Co. has acquired 1333 S. Wabash in Chicago’s South Loop for an undisclosed price from CMK Cos. The company acquired the 305-unit luxury apartment tower in a joint venture with Pacific Life and Township Capital. Designed by Chicago-based Brininstool & Lynch, the 28-story building opened in August 2016 and is currently 75 percent leased. The property features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units, including nine duplex penthouses. Building amenities include a courtyard on the fourth floor that features a lounge area, fire pit and grill stations. Inside, the building features a workout facility, demonstration kitchen and lounge area. Habitat will also handle leasing and management for the property.
LONG GROVE, ILL. — Capital One has provided a $21.5 million HUD 232/223(f) loan for the refinancing of Avantara Long Grove. The 195-bed skilled nursing facility is located in Long Grove, about 35 miles northwest of Chicago. The property was built in 1995 with additions in 2006 and 2007. The borrower, Cascade Capital Group, purchased the facility in 2016 and completed $3 million in improvements to the rehabilitation wing, therapy gym, front lobby, offices and conference room. Joshua Rosen of Capital One originated the 35-year loan.
CHICAGO — The Joseph J. Duffy Co. has broken ground on Brainerd Park Apartments, a $12 million affordable housing project in Chicago’s 21st ward. The 36-unit property is located at 8920 S. Loomis St. The two-story building features one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. The property will serve families earning at or below 60 percent of the area median income. Chicago Housing Authority rental assistance will cover 25 percent of the units. Safeway Construction Co. Inc. is a partner in the construction of the building. Two nonprofit organizations, Full Circle Communities Inc. and Christian Community Health Center, are the co-owners and developers. Hooker DeJong Inc. is providing architectural services.
DEER PARK, ILL. — Associated Bank has provided a $7.3 million loan for the refinancing of Hampton Inn & Suites in Deer Park, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. The 104-room hotel is located at 21660 W. Lake Cook Road. The borrower, Atira Hotels, built the property in 2009. Brian Rogan of Associated Bank originated the loan.
SPRINGFIELD, ILL. — Foresite Realty Partners LLC has negotiated the sale of Bally Vaughn Apartments in Springfield in central Illinois for an undisclosed price. The 72-unit property consists of 60 two-bedroom and 12 three-bedroom units in four buildings. The property has been vacant for the past four years. Kristen Keehnast and Ryan Nelson of Foresite Realty represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer, an out-of-state investor, plans to rehab the property.