Minnesota

Dougherty Arranges $14.7M HUD Acquisition Loan for Affordable Housing Project in St. Paul, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow December 5, 2017

ST. PAUL, MINN. — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has arranged a $14.7 million HUD 221 (d)(4) loan for the acquisition of an office building in St. Paul. The borrower, Pioneer Apartments LLLP, plans to convert the existing building into a 144-unit affordable housing property called Pioneer Apartments. All units will be restricted to residents earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. The property was originally constructed in 1954 and most recently served as the headquarters for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. In addition to the HUD-insured first mortgage, the borrower will receive equity from the sale of low-income housing tax credits, federal historic tax credits, state historic tax credits funded in the form of a loan from Preservation Alliance Minnesota and funds from the Metropolitan Council. The project also involved tax-exempt bonds underwritten by Dougherty & Co. LLC, an affiliate of Dougherty Mortgage. Completion of the project is slated for early 2019.

December 5, 2017

Healthcare Midwest Minnesota

IRET to Sell 1.3 MSF Medical Office Portfolio for $417.5M

by Kristin Harlow December 4, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS — IRET (NYSE: IRET) has entered into an agreement to sell its medical office portfolio for $417.5 million. The buyer was not disclosed. The properties, totaling approximately 1.3 million square feet, include the company’s entire healthcare portfolio, which consists of 28 healthcare properties and one other commercial property occupied by a healthcare tenant. The transaction, expected to close by the end of January, is one of several key deals nearing the completion of IRET’s strategic transformation, according to the company. IRET also sold 22 other non-core properties for an aggregate sale price of $98.8 million since July. This includes the company’s final two seniors housing properties, marking IRET’s full exit from that segment, as well as three industrial assets and one healthcare asset located in the Twin Cities.

December 4, 2017

Industrial Midwest Minnesota

CBRE Negotiates $18.6M Sale of Distribution Center in Roseville, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow December 1, 2017

ROSEVILLE, MINN. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of the Long Lake Distribution Center in Roseville, a Twin Cities suburb, for $18.6 million. The 220,557-square-foot distribution center is located at 3015 and 3075 Long Lake Road. Constructed in 2015, the facility features 32-foot clear heights and 31 dock doors. The property was 84 percent occupied at the time of sale by two tenants. Judd Welliver, Ryan Watts, Sonja Dusil, and Tom Holtz of CBRE represented the seller, Investors Real Estate Trust. Boston-based TA Realty LLC purchased the property.

December 1, 2017

Industrial Midwest Minnesota

CBRE Arranges $70.6M Sale of 1.2 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Suburban Twin Cities

by Kristin Harlow November 21, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS — CBRE has arranged the sale of a 1.2 million-square-foot industrial portfolio in the Twin Cities metro area for $70.6 million. The portfolio, which features 14 buildings across seven properties, includes: Corporate Square in Eagan; Eagan Industrial Warehouse in Eagan; Braemar Business Center in Bloomington; Northpoint Industrial Center in Fridley; France Avenue Business Park in Brooklyn Center; Round Lake Business Center in Arden Hills; and Burnsville Business Center in Burnsville. The portfolio was 81 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Ameriprise Inc., Staples, Supply Technologies LLC and Galil Medical Inc. Ryan Watts, Judd Welliver, Sonja Dusil and Tom Holtz of CBRE marketed the portfolio for sale on behalf of Artis REIT. Capital Partners LLP purchased the portfolio in a joint venture with PCCP LLC.

November 21, 2017

Hospitality Midwest Minnesota

CBRE Brokers Sale of 209-Room Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow November 20, 2017

BLOOMINGTON, MINN. — CBRE Hotels has brokered the sale of Park Plaza Hotel in Bloomington for an undisclosed price. The 209-room hotel is located at 4460 W 78th St. Circle. The property is located near the Mall of America and the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. Nate Sahn of CBRE represented the seller, Hospitality Properties Trust. A joint venture between Hawkeye Hotels and JR Hospitality purchased the property with plans to renovate the hotel and relaunch it as a Courtyard by Marriott the end of next year, according to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal.

November 20, 2017

Midwest Minnesota Mixed-Use

RD Management Unveils Plans for Mixed-Use Project Surrounding Allianz Field in St. Paul, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow November 17, 2017

ST. PAUL, MINN. — RD Management LLC has unveiled plans for the Midway/Allianz Field mixed-use project in St. Paul. With 20 acres zoned for multi-use, the company intends to add retail, office, residential, entertainment and hospitality options to its property following the completion of the adjacent Allianz Field, home of the Minnesota United. Construction of the $200 million soccer stadium is slated for completion in spring 2019. The future expansion of the Midway/Allianz Field mixed-use project will include the construction of new buildings and is part of a master plan to be built along the western edge of the property on Snelling Avenue. The current L-shaped space on the eastern side of the property with 20 active businesses will remain intact following the demolition of Rainbow grocery store, Walgreens, Home Choice and Big Top Liquor to make way for the new stadium. Located at 1460 University Avenue West and Snelling Avenue North, the 293,732-square-foot Midway is halfway between Minneapolis and St. Paul.

November 17, 2017

Affordable Housing Loans Midwest Minnesota Multifamily

Dougherty Mortgage Provides $34.1M HUD Construction Loan for Affordable Housing Property in Minneapolis

by Kristin Harlow November 17, 2017

MINNEAPOLIS — Dougherty Mortgage LLC has provided a $34.1 million HUD loan for the construction of 1500 Nicollet in Minneapolis. Construction of the 183-unit affordable housing property will involve the redevelopment of the southwest corner of 15th Street and Nicollet Avenue. All units will be restricted to families earning 60 percent or less of the area median income. Property amenities will include a community room, fitness center, yoga studio, rooftop decks, dog park and first-floor retail space. Dougherty originated the 40-year loan on behalf of the borrower, Minneapolis Leased Housing Associates IX LLLP. The project will also receive equity from the sale of low-income housing tax credits and funds from the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County for environmental cleanup costs. Construction has begun and completion is slated for spring 2019.

November 17, 2017

Industrial Midwest Minnesota

Meritex to Develop Two Industrial Buildings Totaling 288,000 SF in Roseville, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow November 16, 2017

ROSEVILLE, MINN. — Meritex is developing two 144,000-square-foot industrial buildings in Roseville, 10 miles northeast of St. Paul. Highcrest II and III will replace the former 360,000-square-foot Minnesota Technology Exchange building upon its demolition this month. The property is located at 2470 Highcrest Road. Meritex developed the building currently on the site in 1964, and owned and managed the property for four decades. The company sold the building in 2004, and then repurchased the asset in 2016. Completion of Highcrest II and III is slated for fall 2018. David Stokes, Todd Hanson, Jason Sell, Chris Weirens and Ian Thompson of Cushman & Wakefield will market the property for lease.

November 16, 2017

Midwest Minnesota Retail

Venture Commercial Brokers Sale of 23,184 SF Retail Building in Rogers, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow November 14, 2017

ROGERS, MINN. — Venture Commercial Real Estate has brokered the sale of a 23,184-square-foot retail building in Rogers, about 25 miles northwest of Minneapolis. The sales price was not disclosed. The property is located on 1.7 acres at 20850 Rogers Drive. Clay Mote and Charlotte Cooper of Venture represented the seller, an investment partnership. The tenant, Northern Tool + Equipment, will continue to operate a store at the property. Realty Income Corp. purchased the asset.

November 14, 2017

Midwest Minnesota Office

CBRE Arranges $18.6M Sale of Office Property in Minnetonka, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow November 8, 2017

MINNETONKA, MINN. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Baker Technology Plaza in Minnetonka for $18.6 million. The five-building, 254,274-square-foot office property is located at 6121 Baker Road. The property was 74 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Advanced Imaging Solutions, Element Materials Technology and Anchor Wall Systems Inc. Judd Welliver, Ryan Watts, Sonja Dusil and Tom Holtz of CBRE represented the seller, the Utah State Retirement Investment Fund. Tryperion Partners, a private real estate investment firm based in Los Angeles, purchased the property. The new owners plan to renovate and reposition the property, originally constructed in 1985, with a new name of Baker Tech. Proposed upgrades and amenities — including an on-site bike loan program, food trucks, brewery taproom and outdoor gathering areas — are slated for completion in spring 2018. Jason Simek, Joe Owen and Peter Mork of Colliers International are marketing the property for lease.

November 8, 2017

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