ELYRIA, OHIO — Dougherty Funding LLC has provided a $2.7 million loan for the refinancing of Midway Mall in Elyria, about 30 miles southwest of Cleveland. The retail center encompasses 585,606 square feet of gross leasable area. The mall is approximately 80 percent occupied by 75 tenants, and is comprised of a mix of national, regional and local tenants. Elyria Realty LLC, Midway CH LLC and Midway Nassim LLC were the borrowers. Dougherty served as lead lender and is servicing the loan.
GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — BlackBird East will open a retail store in the Gas Light Village district of Grand Rapids. The men and women’s clothing store will occupy 2,744 square feet at 2166 Wealthy St. Renovations are currently being made to transform the space from a gym to the retail shop. BlackBird East anticipates opening by early March 2018. Bill Tyson of NAI Wisinski of West Michigan represented the landlord in the lease transaction. Dave Kwekel of Dave Kwekel Development LLC represented the tenant.
CHICAGO — Scion Student Communities has purchased a 24-property student housing portfolio containing 13,666 beds across 18 states for $1.1 billion. The portfolio involves 20 leading national universities. The transaction also includes the recapitalization of two communities previously owned by Scion-affiliated private syndications. Five different Harrison Street Real Estate Capital funds owned the properties in partnership with multiple operators. Chicago-based Scion Student Communities is a joint venture between the Scion Group, GIC and Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB). The portfolio contains a mix of recently developed Class A properties in primarily Tier 1 university markets, as well as select value-added assets. “This is a compelling investment opportunity to efficiently build further scale in the U.S. student housing sector with a portfolio of high-quality, well-located properties in new and existing joint venture markets,” says Hilary Spann, managing director and head of U.S. real estate investments for CPPIB. Harrison Street sold an additional nine-property student housing portfolio to Scion this past March for $465 million. These assets were within a larger 11-property portfolio the JV acquired from four different owners. This portfolio contained a total of 5,000 beds at eight universities. Scion Student Communities notes it plans to pursue additional opportunities to …
MINNEAPOLIS — Mesa West Capital has provided a $20 million loan for the refinancing of the Colwell Building in Minneapolis. Built in 1909, the 150,000-square-foot office building is located at 123 N. 3rd St. in the Warehouse District. A joint venture led by San Francisco-based Spear Street Capital recently completed the first phase of a multi-million dollar renovation of the property. Improvements included new terrazzo floors in the lobby, upgrades to the elevator systems, a new HVAC system and new windows. Proceeds from the five-year loan will be used to build a fitness center and bike storage room, as well as to fund leasing and tenant improvement costs associated with stabilizing the building.
RICHMOND HEIGHTS, MO. — Draper and Kramer Inc. has opened The Flats at EVO in the St. Louis suburb of Richmond Heights. The collection of 46 townhome-inspired rental apartments is the second phase of EVO, a multifamily property that also includes an adjacent four-story, 281-unit apartment complex that opened in 2016. The 46 units include one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans ranging from 764 to 1,465 square feet. Rents range from $1,375 to $2,570. Currently, renters will receive one month of free rent when signing a 13-month lease. Amenities at the property include an outdoor pool deck with grills, dog spa, fitness room, yoga studio and business center.
NEW LENOX, ILL. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Calistoga Plaza in New Lenox, about 40 miles southwest of Chicago, for $4.5 million. The 36,839-square-foot retail property is located at 2001-2131 Calistoga Drive. Tenants include Honeycuts, Grapple Games, Italian Fiesta Pizzeria, Arrowhead Ales, Badda Bings, Cedar Way Veterinary Clinic and Tuckers Doggy Delights. All of the tenants are currently operating under net leases. Sean R. Sharko, Austin Weisenbeck and Joseph Sigal of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a fund manager. Brian Parmacek, also of Marcus & Millichap, secured and represented the buyer, a limited liability company.
OLATHE, KAN. — Newmark Grubb Zimmer (NGZ) has brokered the sale of an 8,400-square-foot medical office building in Olathe for an undisclosed price. The Class A building, constructed in 2006, is located at 820-832 W. Frontier Lane near the Olathe Medical Center. The property was 85 percent occupied at the time of sale by two tenants, Preferred Pediatrics and KC Allergy and Asthma. Michael VanBuskirk, Justin Beal and Chris Robertson of NGZ brokered the sale on behalf of the seller, a local private investor group. Don Maddux of Block Real Estate Services LLC represented the buyer, a California-based private investor.
STOW, OHIO — Home2 Suites by Hilton Stow Akron has opened in Stow, just north of Akron. The 85-suite hotel features fully equipped kitchens, complimentary Internet, a laundry and fitness area, indoor pool, outdoor patio and complimentary breakfast. The property, located at 4097 Bridgewater Parkway, is owned by Dave Patel and managed by Shree Dav Partnership LLC.
INDIANAPOLIS — Steadfast Apartment REIT III Inc. (STAR III) has acquired Avery Point Apartments in Indianapolis for $44.6 million. Built in 1986, the 512-unit apartment property consists of 58 two-story buildings. The unit mix includes one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as two-bedroom townhomes averaging 900 square feet. Rents average $778 per month. The community is currently 94 percent occupied. Amenities include a clubhouse, business center, fitness center, swimming pool, community patio with grilling stations, tennis courts, a volleyball court, dog park and covered parking. STAR III plans to renovate 75 percent of the units at the property with upgrades to kitchen appliances, cabinet fixtures, faucets, kitchen counters and bedroom carpets. STAR III also plans to upgrade common areas and amenities, including enhancements to landscaping, signage and the fitness center. The undisclosed seller previously renovated 25 percent of the units.
MINNEAPOLIS — Colliers International has brokered the sale of Solhaus and Solhaus Tower in Minneapolis for $27.4 million. The student housing properties, totaling 150 units, are located at 2428 Delaware St. SE and 515 Huron Blvd. SE near the University of Minnesota. Ted Bickel, Jeff Budish and Brady DeVore represented the seller, Denver-based Forum Real Estate Group. San Francisco-based FPA purchased the buildings. FPA now owns 10 multifamily assets in Minneapolis.
