MEDINA, OHIO — SVN Summit Commercial Real Estate Advisors has brokered the $6.7 million sale of Jefferson Villa Apartments in Medina, about 33 miles south of Cleveland. The garden-style, luxury apartment property features 60 units and is located on the corner of North Jefferson Street and Reagan Parkway. The community was fully occupied at the time of sale. Jerry Fiume of SVN brokered the sale. A local investor sold the asset to CR Medina LLC.
CINCINNATI — Cincinnati’s Major League Soccer team, FC Cincinnati, has opened Total Quality Logistics (TQL) Stadium in downtown Cincinnati. Designed by global design firm Populous, the 26,000-seat venue sits on 12.4 acres at 1501 Central Parkway between the Over-the-Rhine and West End neighborhoods. The stadium features a LED video display system on its exterior. The $250 million stadium was privately funded, according to The Cincinnati Enquirer. Turner Construction served as the general contractor. The first home game is scheduled to take place Sunday, May 16. FC Cincinnati played in the second-division United Soccer League from 2016 to 2018 before joining Major League Soccer in 2019.
DAYTON, OHIO — Lument has provided a $12.9 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of The Landing Apartments in Dayton. The multifamily community includes 166 units across several buildings. A high-rise building was originally developed in 1929 and townhouse-style buildings were added in 1991. Approximately 60 percent of the units are affordable to renters who earn 80 percent of the area median income. Steven Cox of Lument originated the 10-year loan, which features three years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule. In addition to providing acquisition financing, the loan provides for approximately $145,000 for roofing, landscaping and other repairs. John Dragone and Chris Senzapaura of Trinity Street Capital arranged the loan.
BEACHWOOD, OHIO — Montecito Medical has acquired Beachwood Medical Center in Beachwood, a suburb of Cleveland. Built in 2019, the surgical facility spans 69,800 square feet and is fully leased to an operating entity owned predominantly by Lake Health and University Hospitals. The facility specializes in orthopedics, urology, the spine, general surgery and pain management. Most of the hospital’s surgeries are performed on an outpatient basis, with elective procedures representing 75 percent of the surgical volume. The two-story facility, which also offers physical therapy, advanced imaging and a 24/7 emergency department, includes eight operating rooms, two procedure rooms and 25 patient beds. The purchase price and seller were undisclosed.
By Ryan Duling and Andy Warnock, Lument Sizing up the Columbus, Ohio multifamily market is more challenging than it may seem to the casual observer. Neither fish nor fowl, Columbus doesn’t fit comfortably within the definitions of either growth or high-yield markets. Looked at from one angle, it appears largely suburban and conventional, but from another, increasingly sophisticated and demographically youthful. The presence of large institutions in the economic landscape — banks, healthcare systems, state government, universities — lend Columbus a slightly plodding image, but the heartbeat of the local economy is a dynamic group of middle market concerns punching above their weight class in logistics, professional services, retail and the digital spectrum. Metaphorically, it’s the cousin you considered a bit dull growing up who blossomed into an adult success. C-Bus’s relatively low population density, younger demographics and the relative ease of its transition to the work-from-home environment paid hefty dividends during the pandemic. Because infection and hospitalization rates were lower than average, the local economy was able to return to near normal in February, positioning the market to take full advantage of the stimulus-fueled economic recovery that could find its stride this summer. Labor market weathers pandemic Although COVID …
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Westbelt Storage in Columbus for an undisclosed price. The self-storage facility features 121 non-climate-controlled units and spans 19,495 net rentable square feet. Brett Hatcher and Gabriel Coe of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the undisclosed seller. An out-of-state buyer purchased the asset with an all-cash offer.
STRONGSVILLE, OHIO — CBRE’s National Retail Partners Midwest Team has brokered the sale of SouthPark Mall in Strongsville, a suburb of Cleveland. The sales price was undisclosed. The 1.4 million-square-foot regional mall is located at 500 Southpark Center. Anchor tenants include Dick’s Sporting Goods, Cinemark, Kohl’s, Macy’s, Dillard’s and JC Penney. CBRE represented the seller, a private equity firm. Kize Capital LP and Spinoso Real Estate Group purchased the asset and plan to implement a repositioning program.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Four new tenants have opened within the $500 million expansion of Easton Town Center, a retail destination developed by The Georgetown Co., L Brands and Steiner + Associates. The businesses include entertainment concept Pins Mechanical Co. and 16-Bit Bar + Arcade; made-to-order donut shop Dragon Donuts; ramen and sushi restaurant Slurping Turtle; and Hawaiian-inspired restaurant LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill. Pins Mechanical spans more than 38,000 square feet. In addition to three full-service bars, there are 16 duckpin bowling lanes, more than 60 pinball and arcade games and bocce ball. Dragon Donuts occupies roughly 1,900 square feet for its third location in the Midwest. The Easton location for Sleeping Turtle spans 4,000 square feet with a private event space and outdoor patio. At LemonShark Poké & Makai Grill, guests can enjoy sushi-grade fish and hibachi-style grilled meats.
DAYTON, OHIO — PEBB Enterprises has sold Sugarcreek Plaza in Dayton for $7.4 million. The retail center spans nearly 70,000 square feet on 6.4 acres at 6140-6148 Wilmington Pike. PEBB substantially renovated the property, which was originally built in 1987. The firm acquired the asset for $2.2 million in January 2016 when it was completely vacant. The center is now home to tenants such as Bed Bath & Beyond, buybuy Baby and Planet Fitness. Dan Cooper of Cooper Commercial Investment Group represented PEBB in the sale. Florida-based Pinnacle Leasing & Management LLC was the buyer.
BEACHWOOD, OHIO — Industrial Commercial Properties (ICP) has acquired a 112,000-square-foot office and industrial building located at 23550 Commerce Park Drive in Beachwood, an eastern suburb of Cleveland. The purchase price was undisclosed. ICP has already begun a renovation and restoration of the property, including a new façade, flooring and LED lighting. It will be available for lease by early summer. This transaction represents ICP’s 10th acquisition in 2021 and its first in Beachwood. The company’s portfolio includes more than 150 properties totaling 42 million square feet in five states.