COLUMBUS, OHIO — BGO and Crawford Hoying have sold a LEED Gold-certified cold storage facility in Columbus for $75.7 million. The 179,000-square-foot speculative development was completed in January. The project features refrigeration and storage technology to support modern food distribution. Contegra Construction was the general contractor, and CBRE was the leasing agent. The buyer was undisclosed.
OHIO, MICHIGAN AND WISCONSIN — MAG Capital Partners has purchased a 352,625-square-foot industrial portfolio in a sale-leaseback with Robbins Sports Surfaces, a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of high-performance flooring systems. The properties are located in Ohio, Michigan and Wisconsin and comprise manufacturing, warehouse, lumber processing, milling, finishing, assembly and office space across more than 111 acres. Phil DiGennaro and Joe DiGennaro of STREAM Capital Partners represented the seller.
WEST CHESTER TOWNSHIP, OHIO — Sansone Group and Clous Road Partners have broken ground on Village North, a 91,000-square-foot retail development in West Chester Township near Cincinnati. The 12.6-acre project will feature five buildings and will be anchored by a 40,000-square-foot Whole Foods store. Buffalo Construction will serve as general contractor, while Cushman & Wakefield will handle leasing. Village North is slated to open in 2026.
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — Morgan Properties has acquired a portfolio of 3,054 apartment units across 11 communities in eight states. Chicago-based Trilogy Real Estate Group was the seller in the deal, which was valued at $501 million. The communities — which are located in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Ohio, Oklahoma and Tennessee — were built between 1989 and 2018. Adam Doneger and Josh King of Newmark brokered the sale of 10 of the communities in the portfolio, while Walker & Dunlop brokered the sale of one property. Morgan Properties states that the firm plans to implement a value-add strategy to increase the marketability and comfort of the properties. Interior upgrades will include the installation of new flooring, appliances, cabinets and countertops, as well as smart home features. The new owner will also expand and refresh the onsite amenities. The acquisition expands Morgan Properties’ apartment holdings to more than 100,000 units across the nation. The Conshohocken-based development and investment firm now owns and operates roughly 360 communities in 22 states. “As we continue to strategically expand our national portfolio, we remain selective and opportunistic in this environment,” said Jonathan Morgan and Jason Morgan, co-presidents of Morgan Properties. “Morgan Properties has a proven …
SPRINGDALE, OHIO — Milhaus has partnered with Parse Capital to break ground on Slate, a 306-unit multifamily property in Springdale near Cincinnati. Located at 505 W. Crescentville Road, Slate will feature 216 garden-style apartment units and 90 townhomes across 22 buildings. Amenities will include a resident lounge, pool, coffee bar, fitness center and bark park. First Financial Bank is providing financing for the development, which marks Milhaus’ second project in Springdale following Array in 2023. Construction of Slate is slated for completion in spring 2026.
AVON, OHIO — Laurel Real Estate Co. has negotiated the sale of the Fairfield Inn & Suites hotel in Avon near Cleveland for an undisclosed price. The 82-room property is located at 39050 Colorado Ave. Amenities include an indoor pool, fitness center and meeting space. Laurel represented the undisclosed seller and was the sole brokerage involved in the transaction, which was considered an off-market deal.
SIDNEY, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $3.8 million sale of a 165,230-square-foot industrial property in Sidney, about 40 miles north of Dayton. Located at 1521 Michigan St., the facility sits on more than 33 acres at the intersection of I-75 and Michigan Street. Formerly home to Reliable Castings Corp., the property includes heavy manufacturing capacity, a machine shop, warehouse, distribution spaces and offices. Nathan Pealer of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Reliable Castings, and procured the buyers, Moxie Equities and Lido Realty. The complex sale involved a bankruptcy, a business winding down its operations and active equipment auctions taking place during the selling process, according to Pealer. The buyers plan to improve and lease the property, and marketing efforts are underway.
NORTH CANTON, OHIO — Friedman Real Estate has arranged the $4.8 million sale of a 12,000-square-foot retail property occupied by Caliber Collision in North Canton, just south of Akron. The newly constructed asset is located at 1550 W. Maple Road. Marc Hildenbrand and Steven Silverman of Friedman represented the buyer in the transaction.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Five new retailers, including two first-to-Ohio locations, have opened or are coming soon at Easton Gateway, a collection of retail and restaurants located next to Easton Town Center in Columbus. Now open include SuitShop, SITKA Gear and Sí Señor. SuitShop’s first Ohio location offers yours-to-keep suits and tuxedos starting under $200. SITKA Gear invented the technical hunting apparel category. The location is the first in Ohio. Sí Señor Peruvian Sandwiches is a locally owned sandwich shop. although historically a lunch spot, the Easton restaurant will also serve dinner. Coming soon is Carhartt, which manufactures clothing known for exceptional durability and comfort. The store will be the first in Columbus. Bareburger will also open soon and is known for crafting burgers with organic and sustainably sourced ingredients. Easton Gateway is an extension and expansion of Easton Town Center and acts as the northeast anchor, or gateway, into the broader Easton development. Easton Gateway, developed in 2014, totals 650,000 square feet.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Sansone Group, in partnership with Clous Road Partners, has secured an 18.6-acre site in Columbus for the development of a 212,000-square-foot cold storage facility. Located on Groveport Road in the northern Rickenbacker submarket, the site is less than five miles from Rickenbacker International Airport and offers direct access to distribution routes, including I-270, I-70 and I-71. The project will feature temperature settings ranging from 40 to minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit and 50-foot clear freezer heights. Construction is expected to begin this summer. Sansone Group has partnered with JLL and CBRE to market the property. The project team includes Kadean Construction and Hercules Construction Management.
