ST. CLOUD, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $9 million sale of Sterling Heights, a 96-unit multifamily property in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Cloud. Built in 2002, the community totals 91,621 rentable square feet and offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Chris Collins, Evan Miller and Eric Wagner of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a Minnesota-based limited liability company, and procured the buyer, a Wisconsin-based limited liability company.
BRAINERD, MINN. — U-Haul has acquired five former KO Storage facilities across Cass and Crow Wing counties in northern Minnesota. The properties are all located within the Brainerd metropolitan area and feature 790 drive-up units. Specifically, the facilities are located in Brainerd, Baxter, Nisswa and Pillager. The seller and sales price were not provided.
LAMBERTON, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has completed a new PK-12 school for Red Rock Central School District in Lamberton, a city in southern Minnesota. Kraus-Anderson worked closely with the district to pass a $41 million bond referendum in November 2021 to fund the new $43.7 million school. Designed by MLA Architects, the 130,000-square-foot property features a gym, fitness center and weight room, auditorium and stage, and art and science labs. There are also CTE spaces, common areas, Special Ed spaces and a storm shelter. Construction began in February 2023.
ST. CLOUD, MINN. — Colliers has brokered the $10.7 million sale of Quarry Commons Apartments, a 102-unit property in the Minneapolis suburb of St. Cloud. The two-building, garden-style property is located at 1965 Quarry Road and was built in 1996 and 2003. Dan Linnell, Adam Haydon, Mox Gunderson and Devon Dvorak of Colliers represented the seller, Timberland Partners. Washington-based Weidner Investment Services Inc. was the buyer.
AUSTIN, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $4.2 million sale of Mandolin Place, a 72-unit multifamily property in Austin, a city in southern Minnesota. Located at 203 31st St. SW, the property features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units across 64,481 square feet. Built in 1994, the asset is located on 3.5 acres just off I-90. Chris Collins, Evan Miller, Eric Wagner, Zack Olson and Matt Shide of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, both of which were Minnesota-based limited liability companies. The buyer plans to make some in-unit and property upgrades.
MINNEAPOLIS — Kraus-Anderson (KA) has completed the office build-out for Värde Partners at North Loop Green in Minneapolis. The new office tower is located at 350 N. 5th St. Värde Partners is a global alternative investment firm specializing in credit and credit-related assets. Designed by ESG Architecture & Design, the 23,800-square-foot office features a spacious lobby and reception area. In addition to offices, there are conference rooms, versatile workspaces, a café and wellness rooms. KA worked on the office build-out with JLL Project & Development Services, the construction manager. In May, KA completed construction of North Loop Green, which comprises the 365,000-square-foot office building as well as a 449-unit apartment tower. The project team for North Loop Green included developer Hines and ESG Architecture & Design.
MOUND, MINN. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Grandview Terrace in Mound, a far west suburb of Minneapolis, for $9.8 million. Built in 1970, the 88-unit multifamily property is located at 5600 Grandview Blvd. The asset features one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging 800 square feet. Ted Abramson, Abe Appert and Keith Collins of CBRE represented the seller, IPG. An entity related to Lion Rock Properties was the buyer.
MINNEAPOLIS — Gamer Packaging has signed a 20,192-square-foot office lease at Fifth Street Towers in Minneapolis. The full-service packaging company is moving its headquarters to the entire 19th floor of 100 S. Fifth St., the companion tower to 150 S. Fifth St. Reed Christianson and Trinette Wacker of Transwestern Real Estate Services handle leasing for the 1 million-square-foot office complex, which features amenities such as Sculpt Fitness, Connect Lounge and Sphere Bar + Restaurant. Gamer Packaging is currently designing its new headquarters and expects to take occupancy in the second half of 2026. Tad Jellison, John Lorence and Blake Hastings of CBRE represented Gamer Packaging.
CHASKA, MINN. — Trident Development is set to open The Plaza at Hazeltine on Wednesday, Oct. 30. The four-story, 112-unit apartment complex is located at 1130 Hazeltine Blvd. in the Minneapolis suburb of Chaska. Amenities include an outdoor patio, walking trails, children’s play area, putting green, dog park, pet wash, community room, coffee bar, package room, fitness room, golf simulator and rooftop patio. The property is situated near a retail area with Kohl’s, McDonald’s, Aldi, Chipotle and Starbucks. Lyon Contracting was the general contractor, and Village Green is the property manager. Residents can now receive 1.5 months of free rent, according to the property’s website. Monthly rents start at $1,334 for one-bedroom units.
MINNEAPOLIS — Colliers has negotiated the sale of a two-property multifamily portfolio totaling 424 units in the Loring Park neighborhood of downtown Minneapolis for $32.5 million. The properties are located at 215 and 330 Oak Grove St. They feature newly renovated one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a patio, garden, resident lounge, fitness center, laundry room, package room and garage parking. Both assets are more than 80 percent leased. Mox Gunderson, Dan Linnell, Adam Haydon and Devon Dvorak of Colliers represented the seller, Laramar Group. Grove Estates was the buyer.
