INDIANA — Four Corners Property Trust (NYSE: FCPT) has acquired two properties in Indiana that are net leased to K-MAC Enterprises LLC for $3.4 million. The seller was not disclosed. The properties are occupied under individual triple-net leases with new 20-year terms negotiated by FCPT prior to closing. FCPT plans to remodel both properties in the next four years, which will include the transformation from a KFC/Taco Bell restaurant to a Taco Bell exclusively at one of the properties. K-MAC is one of the largest YUM! Brands franchisees, with over 280 Taco Bell and KFC units across the Midwest and Southeast.
FENTON, MICH. — Community Threads has signed an 11,328-square-foot retail lease at Fenton Towne Center in Fenton, about 18 miles south of Flint, Michigan. The property is located at the intersection of Leroy Street and Dauner Road. Tjader Gerdom and Larry Siedell of Gerdom Realty & Investment represented the landlord, Fenton Towne Center, in the lease transaction. Community Threads, a quality thrift store, is slated to open in the third quarter of this year.
BROWNSBURG AND INDIANAPOLIS, IND. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has arranged $33.6 million in Freddie Mac financing for the acquisition of two multifamily properties in Indiana. KeyBank arranged a $22.5 million loan for LaCabreah Apartments located in Brownsburg, about 20 miles northwest of Indianapolis. Built in 2016, the Class A property consists of 240 units. KeyBank also arranged an $11.1 million loan for 5700 & Edgewood on Madison, located six miles from downtown Indianapolis. Constructed on two separate parcels between 2013 and 2015, the property consists of 176 units. Hayley Suminski of KeyBank arranged the 10-year loans, which feature 30-year amortization schedules.
LISLE, ILL. — CenterCore Properties LLC has acquired Corporetum Office Campus VI in Lisle for an undisclosed price. The 168,000-square-foot, Class A property is located at 550-650 Warrenville Road. The two-building complex features amenities such as a fitness center, conference center and on-site café. The property is currently 82 percent leased to tenants such as Fairway Mortgage, Primera Engineers, Circle K, United Healthcare and ABM Janitorial Services. Colliers International will continue to serve as the property manager and leasing agent for Corporetum VI. Winthrop Realty Liquidating Trust was the seller.
PALATINE, ILL. — Draper and Kramer Inc. has begun work on an $8.2 million renovation and rebranding of Village Park of Palatine after acquiring the 448-unit apartment property in Palatine. Located at 852 W. Panorama Road, the property has been renamed as The Clayson. The community consists of 15 two- and three-story buildings with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. All units are being renovated, with new rents ranging from $892 to $1,485. As part of the common area improvements, an existing clubhouse is being remodeled to include a new resident lounge area with a bar, built-in kitchen and fireplace; a fitness center offering on-demand exercise classes; and a new leasing office. Additionally, Draper and Kramer is adding a sun deck with a fire pit and outdoor grilling station, and a new dog park and bocce ball court. The new amenities will open this fall.
AUBURN HILLS, MICH. — NAI Farbman has negotiated the sale of a 19-acre industrial site in Auburn Hills. The sales price was not disclosed. Developer Cunningham-Limp purchased the property, located at Dutton and Bald Mountain roads. The site has the flexibility to house multiple buildings, ranging from 85,000 to 200,000 square feet, and is in close proximity to Fiat Chrysler Automotive headquarters, General Motors Lake Orion Assembly Plant and Oakland University. NAI Farbman will also serve as leasing agent for the property, which has the potential for 2017 occupancy.
WYOMING, MICH. — Wolverine Building Group has broken ground on a 36,000-square-foot expansion for Craig’s Cruisers in Wyoming, five miles south of Grand Rapids. The family fun center is located at 5730 Clyde Park Ave. The addition will be home to a trampoline park, laser tag arena and an indoor roller coaster. The $2.4 million project is slated for completion in February 2018.
LOMBARD, ILL. — Greystar has selected McShane Construction Co. to build Elan Yorktown, a 295-unit luxury apartment complex in the Chicago suburb of Lombard. The four-story property is under construction on a six-acre parcel at 50 Yorktown Shopping Center. The building will feature a mix of studio, one-, two and three-bedroom units. Amenities will include exterior courtyards, a fitness center, golf simulator room, theater room, library, clubroom, pool and grilling stations. ESG Architects is providing the architectural services for the project, slated for completion in May 2019.
DES PLAINES, ILL. — Cawley Chicago has been selected as the leasing agent for the O’Hare Offices, a three-building, 450,000-square-foot office portfolio in Des Plaines near the Chicago O’Hare International Airport. The portfolio consists of 999, 1011 and 1111 Touhy Ave. Affiliates of Siete 7 LLC, a private investment group that occupies space in one of the buildings, own the portfolio. The three buildings were developed from 1973 to 1979 and acquired in separate transactions in 2008 and 2009. The buildings are currently 50 percent leased and offer spaces ranging from 933 square feet to 60,000 square feet. Amenities include executive conference and training rooms as well as a fitness center. The owners of the building are undertaking several initiatives to help market and position the buildings, such as creating move-in ready suites, general cleanup and refreshing of available space and improved property signage.
BENSENVILLE, ILL. — NKF has negotiated three lease renewals for industrial companies in Bensenville, located in the heart of the O’Hare market. Adam Marshall of NKF represented the tenants in all of the lease transactions. Mitsui-Soko USA Inc. signed a lease renewal for 71,242 square feet at 888 Thomas Drive within Bensenville Industrial Park. The landlord, Prologis, was self-represented. Lion Logistics signed a 45,088-square-foot lease renewal at 1001 Bryn Mawr. The property is also owned by Prologis. In addition to the renewal, NKF negotiated funding for tenant improvements and upgrades to the space on behalf of the tenant. Fidelitone Logistics signed a 43,053-square-foot renewal at 1107 Ellis St. NKF secured a long-term renewal with a tenant improvement allowance for various building improvements. The owner of the building, Industrial Property Trust, was self-represented in the lease negotiations.