SHAKOPEE, MINN. — The City of Shakopee has selected Minneapolis-based RJM Construction to lead a $2 million public improvements project in Shakopee, roughly 25 miles southwest of Minneapolis. The project includes reconstructing the parking lot at Lewis Street and Second Avenue, located in the heart of downtown, with landscaping and pervious pavement to help with storm water management; renovation of River City Centre Plaza that will include landscaping, signage and public art; and development of a new pedestrian plaza with brick sculptural elements and concrete crosswalks connecting Highway 101 to Huber Park. The goal of the project is to enhance the visibility and vitality of the city of Shakopee. In addition to RJM, the project team includes consulting and design firm WSB & Associates based in Minneapolis.
MACHESNEY PARK, ILL. — Dunkin’ Donuts has unveiled plans to open a new location at the intersection of Harlem Road and North Second Street in Machesney Park, roughly seven miles north of Rockford, Illinois. The location will be the fourth store in the Rockford area for co-owners Vijay Patel and Greg Novak, who secured the new location in a shopping center occupied by Michalsen’s Office Furniture. Slated to open this fall, Dunkin’ Donuts will join several new tenants who have opened in Machesney Park, including Potbelly Sandwich Shop and Eggspresss. Pita Pit is expected to open later this month.
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Monument Capital Management (MCM), a division of A-ROD CORP, has acquired the Residences at 1550 in Mount Prospect, about 22 miles northwest of Chicago. The purchase price was not disclosed. The 509-unit multifamily property is situated on 20 acres at 1550 W. Dempster St. The property features one-, two- and three-bedroom garden and townhome units. MCM plans to upgrade select units and improve exterior landscaping. The firm’s sister company, Monument Real Estate Services, will manage the property.
CARY, ILL. — Entre Commercial Realty LLC has arranged the sale of a 76,421-square-foot industrial building in Cary, about 40 miles northwest of Chicago. The sales price was not disclosed. The property is located at 680 Industrial Drive. Illinois Lift Equipment Inc., a national equipment dealer providing forklifts and scissor lifts, purchased the property from Midwest Industrial Funds (MIF). The industrial investment and development company sold the building after completing extensive upgrades, including the demolition of over 20,000 square feet of a two-story office space; demolition of over 20,000 square feet of warehouse mezzanines, modernization of the truck docks; roof repairs; upgraded lighting; landscaping; parking lot replacement; and façade remodeling. Dan Jones, Mike DeSerto and Cory Kay of Entre Commercial represented MIF in both the original acquisition of the property and this sale. Steve Morken of Morken Associates represented the buyer in the transaction. In addition, Entre Commercial arranged a 25,000-square-foot lease at the property for Witt Management Group, a third-party provider of warehousing, order fulfillment and distribution.
ROCHESTER, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 5,156-square-foot property net leased to Applebee’s in Rochester for $4.3 million. The building is located at 3794 Marketplace Drive Northwest. Adam “AJ” Prins, Matthew Hazelton, Cory Villaume and Sean Doyle of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. The team also represented the buyer, a Twin Cities-based family that acquired the property as part of a 1031 exchange.
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.