WAPELLO AND WILTON, IOWA — Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors LLC has arranged the sale of a net leased Dollar General portfolio in Iowa for $1.3 million. The portfolio consists of two properties located at 702 U.S. Highway 61 in Wapello and 1200 W. 5th St. in Wilton. Both buildings were constructed in 2004. Each of the leases feature over seven years remaining on the current term. Zach Wright and Jeff Johnson of Pinnacle represented the seller, a Midwest-based developer. A high-net-worth investor based in the Midwest was the buyer.
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FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, ILL. — Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV has acquired Lincoln Place in Fairview Heights near St. Louis for $35.4 million. The 272,060-square-foot shopping center is located at 5905-6109 North Illinois St. Lincoln Place is nearly fully leased to a mix of national tenants, including Kohl’s, Ross, Old Navy, Marshalls, Famous Footwear, Five Below, Pier 1 Imports, Saint Louis Bread Co. and Mattress Firm, in addition to a separately owned Lowe’s, Chili’s and Chick-fil-A. Developed in 1999, the center was renovated in 2005. Amy Sands and Clinton Mitchell of HFF represented the seller, Spirit Realty Capital. Timothy Joyce of HFF secured a $23.1 million acquisition loan for the new owners. A national bank provided the five-year loan. Acadia Strategic Opportunity Fund IV is managed by Acadia Realty Trust.
NAPERVILLE AND GENEVA, ILL. — Essex Realty Group Inc. has brokered the sale of two apartment properties in suburban Chicago for $10.1 million. The larger asset, 7-20 Simpson St., is a 56-unit apartment complex located in Geneva. The property consists of three two-story buildings. All units measure approximately 900 square feet and are two-bedroom units. The second property, 1330 E. Chicago Ave., is a 34-unit apartment building located in Naperville. The property consists of 31 one-bedroom units and three two-bedroom units. Doug Imber, Brian Kochendorfer and Brian Karmowski of Essex brokered the transaction.
HAZELWOOD, MO. — XPO Logistics Supply Chain Inc. has signed a 213,558-square-foot industrial lease, occupying the entire distribution facility located at 1619 Park 370 Blvd. near St. Louis in Hazelwood. The company is scheduled to take occupancy in April after an interior build-out is completed. HSA Commercial Real Estate developed 1619 Park 370 Blvd. and an adjacent 340,000-square-foot distribution center after purchasing the 30-acre land site from TRiSTAR Properties in 2001. Both facilities are part of the 450-acre Park 370 development situated near the St. Louis Lambert International Airport. Jeffrey Hawley and Brandon Duncan of Block Real Estate Services represented ownership in the lease transaction, while Katie Haywood and Jonathan Hinds of CBRE represented the tenant. XPO Logistics is a global logistics and transportation services provider with 1,425 locations around the world.
GRAYSLAKE, ILL. — Bridge Development Partners LLC has unveiled plans to develop a 133,951-square-foot industrial facility for Okabe Co. in Grayslake. The metal working company will relocate its North American headquarters from Vernon Hills, Ill. The development, located at the intersection of Peterson and Midlothian roads, will feature 30-foot clear heights, 10 exterior truck docks, two drive-in doors, 4,000 amps of power and an ESFR sprinkler system. Okabe acquired the land site from the Lake County Fair Association. The 21.8-acre site features close proximity to I-94 and major thoroughfares in Lake County. Mas Ishida of Colliers International represented Okabe in the build-to-suit deal, while Keith Puritz, Brett Kroner and Eric Fischer of Cushman & Wakefield represented Bridge. Keith Puritz of Cushman & Wakefield represented the association in the land transaction.
CARY, ILL. — Avison Young has arranged the sale of a 61,000-square-foot building in Cary, about 45 miles northwest of Chicago. The sales price was not disclosed. The property, located at 165 Chicago St., is fully leased to AMPAC, a global manufacturer of creative and flexible packaging for pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products and retailers. The building, developed in 1985, includes three exterior docks, one drive-in door and heavy power for manufacturing. Erik Foster and Mike Wilson of Avison Young represented the seller, ML Realty Partners. Agracel Inc., a regional industrial development firm based in Effingham, Ill., purchased the property.
EDEN PRAIRIE, MINN. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Crosstown Corporate Center in Eden Prairie, 12 miles southwest of Minneapolis, for $8.2 million. The 59,487-square-foot building is located at 6385 Old Shady Oak Road. Built in 1999, the Class A building consists of two stories. Altus Property Investments LLC was the buyer. Ryan Watts, Judd Welliver, Sonja Dusil and Tom Holtz of CBRE arranged the sale on behalf of the seller, a Boston-based commercial real estate private equity fund manager.
CHICAGO — CenterPoint Properties has been selected by CRRC Sifang America Inc. to develop a 380,944-square-foot industrial building for the rail car manufacturer in Chicago. Located on 45 acres at 13535 S. Torrence Ave., the facility will include warehouse, office and rail car assembly and testing space. The building footprint also incorporates room for future growth and expansion of CRRC’s North American production capabilities. The Chicago assembly facility will serve initially to fulfill a contract between CRRC and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) for new rail cars. CRRC will assemble, test and deliver the CTA’s new, modern 7000 Series transit cars, with the first cars expected by 2019. The building will achieve a LEED certification upon completion and feature LED lighting for internal production lighting, skylights for natural lighting, water-efficient fixtures, natural landscaping and storm water management. A groundbreaking ceremony took place on March 16.
ROSEMONT, ILL. — Money360 has provided a $16.2 million bridge loan for a 71,132-square-foot office property in Rosemont. Constructed in 2006, the single-tenant building includes a central break room, executive suite, conference room, large meeting room, computer training room, fitness center and locker rooms. The borrower was a single-purpose entity.
CHICAGO — Dayton Street Partners has sold its 43,000-square-foot distribution facility at 920 W. Pershing Road in Chicago to a private investor for $4.1 million. Originally acquired in 2015, Dayton Street transformed the manufacturing building into a modern warehouse/distribution facility. Last year, Trane U.S. signed a 25,000-square-foot lease at the property and Stanley Steemer signed an 18,000-square-foot lease.