ROCHESTER, MINN. — CBRE has arranged the $6.9 million sale of Lofts at Mayo Park, a 29-unit apartment building in Rochester. Built in 2017, the property features one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging 942 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center, bike storage, pet washing station, heated underground parking and rooftop terraces. CBRE’s Ted Abramson, Abe Appert and Keith Collins represented the seller, Eastbank Lofts LLC. The buyer was Eaststar Trust LLC.
BROOKLYN PARK, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of 610 West Apartments, a 480-unit apartment complex in the Twin Cities suburb of Brooklyn Park. Built between 2016 and 2018, the property features four buildings with units averaging 1,003 square feet. Amenities include three swimming pools, two courtyards, a 22,000-square-foot clubhouse, fitness center, sauna, golf simulator and heated underground parking. Josh Talberg and Joseph Peris of JLL represented the seller, The Doran Group. Scott Loving, Ken Dayton and Pat McMullen of JLL originated acquisition financing through Fannie Mae on behalf of the buyer, Spyglass Capital Partners.
DAYTON, MINN. — States Manufacturing Corp. has signed a 503,440-square-foot industrial lease to occupy half of The Cubes at French Lake in Dayton, a suburb of Minneapolis. CRG developed the 1 million-square-foot facility, which marks the largest speculative industrial project ever completed in the state. Built in 2024, the cross-dock warehouse features a clear height of 40 feet, 169 dock doors, four drive-in dock doors, 60-foot speed bays, a concrete truck court with 185-foot depth, 231 trailer parking spaces and 652 car parking spaces. Dan Swartz, James DePietro and Austin Lovin of CBRE represented CRG in the lease, while Brent Masica and Danny McNamara of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. The lease marks the largest industrial lease signed in the Twin Cities market in the past two years, according to CBRE. States Manufacturing has started building out its space to support the fabrication and manufacturing of custom electronic and metal products. The company will maintain its current headquarters in Champlin, Minn. CRG integrated partner Lamar Johnson Collaborative designed The Cubes at French Lake, and parent company Clayco served as general contractor.
BRAHAM AND SANDSTONE, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of a two-property affordable housing portfolio totaling 84 units in rural Minnesota for an undisclosed price. Braham Meadows in Braham was built between 1978 and 1980. There are 42 units averaging 1,024 square feet each. Sandy Pines in Sandstone was built in 1979. There are 42 units across 47,400 square feet of rentable space. Both properties operate under project-based Housing Assistance Payments contracts and maintain 88 percent occupancy rates. JLL represented the seller, Gaughan Cos. The sales were part of a larger affordable housing portfolio consisting of five assets with 256 units. The locally based buyer specializes in acquisition rehabs to maintain long-term viability of apartment communities.
FOREST LAKE, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $24.5 million sale of Village Apartments in Forest Lake, about 27 miles northeast of St. Paul. The 252-unit apartment community was constructed in 1969 and consists of three buildings. Amenities include picnic areas, a playground, pool and bike racks. Josh Talberg of JLL represented the seller, Gaughan Cos. The buyer was undisclosed. Village Apartments marks the seventh property to trade in the larger 800-unit Minnesota Legacy Apartment Portfolio that JLL has been marketing for sale.
ROSEVILLE, MINN. — Realterm has acquired a 6.3-acre industrial outdoor storage facility in the Minneapolis suburb of Roseville for an undisclosed price. Developed in 2021, the Class A property at 2340 Rose Place West features five oversized drive-in doors, four dock-high loading positions and a two-story, 7,300-square-foot office component. The site is fully leased to an asset-light freight and logistics company that provides services across the United States and Canada. Chris Weirens of Transwestern facilitated the transaction and represented the undisclosed seller. The transaction marks Realterm’s third acquisition in the region.
WAYZATA, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $17.5 million sale of 401 Lake Street, a Class A building with office and retail space in the western Minneapolis suburb of Wayzata. Completed in 2022, the three-story property totals 19,014 square feet and features a 4,600-square-foot roof deck, wraparound balconies on each floor and underground parking for 40 vehicles. Currently 45.8 percent occupied, the asset is home to Brick + Linen and Compass. Colin Ryan and Dave Berglund of JLL represented the seller, Lothenbach Properties LLC, and procured the undisclosed buyer. The sale represents the highest price per square foot for office sales in Minnesota history, according to JLL.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — Seven new retail tenants have opened or are coming soon in 2025 at Eden Prairie Center, a 1.4 million-square-foot retail property in the Twin Cities suburb of Eden Prairie. JLL manages the asset, which features more than 100 shops and restaurants. Now open seasonally, Northwoods Boutique offers seasonal products, including arts, crafts, handmade items, new and vintage décor, furniture, home décor and holiday décor. The 4,470-square-foot boutique is located on the lower level near Target and DSW. The Makers Den is a one-stop shop offering 3D print products, services and design classes for all ages. The 1,581-square-foot print shop is owned and operated by former schoolteacher Phillip Sexton and is located on the upper level near AMC. Gyu Mai Japanese BBQ/Ichiddo Ramen is a dual-concept Asian eatery. The 7,996-square-foot, street-front space will be divided into two restaurants on the lower level of the entertainment wing. Miniso is a variety store chain that specializes in household and consumer goods, including cosmetics, stationary, toys and kitchenware. The Eden Prairie location, opening in January, will be the second franchise store in Minnesota at 3,530 square feet and located in the upper level of Center Court. The U.S. Army Recruiting …
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, MINN. — St. Croix Hospice has signed a long-term lease at Mendota Tech – Workplace 3 in Mendota Heights, a southern suburb of the Twin Cities. The end-of-life care provider will occupy the 30,586-square-foot office building in its entirety. St. Croix Hospice, which is relocating from Oakdale, plans to take occupancy in the first quarter of 2025. With over 70 locations throughout the Midwest, the agency provides care to more than 5,200 patients. Tim Olsen of Carlson Partners represented the tenant. Mike Honsa and Eric Rapp of Transwestern Real Estate Services represented ownership, Capital Partners. Mendota Tech Office Park comprises eight buildings.
VIRGINIA, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has begun construction of a new $33 million public safety facility located at 1004 2nd St. S. in Virginia, a city in northeast Minnesota. Designed by Wold Architects and Engineers, the 50,000-square-foot project features a new fire station, police station and EMS facility, along with 13 dormitories, training spaces and parking lots. The new building also features a training tower, fitness center, day room, kitchen and dining room. Completion is slated for July 2025.
