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Kraus-Anderson Breaks Ground on $18.4M Fire Station in Otsego, Minnesota

by Kristin Harlow

OTSEGO, MINN. — Kraus-Anderson has broken ground on a new $18.4 million fire and emergency service station for the City of Otsego, a northeast suburb of the Twin Cities. Operations at the two-story, 35,000-square-foot facility are set to begin on Jan. 1, 2027. Wold Architects and Engineers designed the project. The south side of the facility is designed for emergency response operations and will house six large apparatus bays for fire engines, a dedicated gear contamination area, storm shelter, hose/training tower and training mezzanine to support ongoing firefighter development. The north side of the building is dedicated to firefighter and staff well-being with bunk rooms, quiet rooms, laundry and gear storage, a full kitchen and dayroom, separate kitchenette, fitness center, conference rooms, offices and remote workspaces. Site development will include new utility infrastructure, drive lanes, public and staff parking areas, snow melt aprons, sidewalks, stormwater management ponds, a screened trash enclosure and landscaping.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisLife SciencesMidwest

Greenstone Partners Brokers $5.4M Sale of Life Sciences Property in Lisle, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

LISLE, ILL. — Greenstone Partners has brokered the $5.4 million sale of 2375 Cabot Drive, a 37,000-square-foot life sciences building in the Chicago suburb of Lisle. The headquarters property is fully leased to the Water Quality Association (WQA), a nonprofit trade organization that serves the residential, commercial and industrial water treatment industry. WQA signed a 12.5-year lease in 2020 that features annual rent escalations between 3 and 4.5 percent. Both the tenant and the landlord collectively invested more than $5 million into the property. Jason St. John of Greenstone represented the seller, a Chicago-based developer and owner, and procured the buyer, an out-of-state private investor.

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AcquisitionsHealthcareMidwestMissouri

Northmarq Arranges $4.4M Sale of Medical Office Building in St. Louis

by Kristin Harlow

ST. LOUIS — Northmarq has arranged the sale and financing of the ChenMed primary care medical office building in St. Louis. Northmarq’s Isaiah Harf and David Annett represented both the seller, Atwater Group, and the buyer, Maple Street Management, in the $4.4 million deal. Jada Purchase of Northmarq arranged $2.8 million in permanent fixed-rate financing on behalf of the buyer through a credit union. The 10-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. The ChenMed facility was built in 1992 and features a 15,735-square-foot, single-tenant building on 1.3 acres. ChenMed is a primary care medical provider for seniors.   

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DevelopmentMidwestMultifamilyWisconsin

Bond Cos. Breaks Ground on Multi-Phase Multifamily Project in Wisconsin’s Kenosha County

by Kristin Harlow

PLEASANT PRAIRIE, WIS. — Bond Cos. has broken ground on Inspire Prairie Springs in Pleasant Prairie. The first phase of the multifamily project, set to be completed in early 2027, will consist of 332 units across three buildings as well as an amenity clubhouse. The three-story, garden-style buildings will feature a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts ranging from 500 to 1,405 square feet. Each building will include a lobby amenity suite with a lounge, coworking space, package room, bicycle room and resident storage. An additional third-floor resident lounge will include communal seating, a wet bar and outdoor patio. Clubhouse amenities will include a fitness center, golf simulator, coworking space, resident lounge and dog wash facility. A party room will feature Table Tap technology, a self-pour beverage system. The community will also feature an outdoor pool, pickleball courts, a putting green, outdoor fitness space, dog park, playground, recreation trail, cabanas, fire pits, grilling stations and a car care station. The project team includes RINKA as architect and Stevens Construction Corp. as general contractor. A second phase of construction is planned for 378 units across five three-story buildings with another amenity clubhouse. When that phase is completed in 2028, …

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AcquisitionsIndianaIndustrialMidwest

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $28M Sale of Carmel Tech Center in Metro Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow

CARMEL, IND. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $28 million sale of Carmel Tech Center, a three-building, 209,056-square-foot industrial flex portfolio in the Indianapolis suburb of Carmel. The properties include 833-887 Carmel Drive, a 58,430-square-foot building constructed in 1988 and renovated in 2022; 12302-12388 Hancock St., a 74,074-square-foot building completed in 1988 and renovated in 2016; and 12202-12292 Hancock St., a 76,552-square-foot asset constructed in 1988 and renovated in 2004. Anchor tenants across the portfolio include Vantiva, Stryker Orthopaedics, Live Nation, Option Care Health, Securitas Technology, Snap One Partner Store and T2 Systems.  Julia Evinger of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a national commercial real estate investment and development company, and procured the buyer, a Midwest-based private commercial real estate investment company.

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AcquisitionsMidwestOhioRetail

Next Realty Sells 67,000 SF Neighborhood Retail Center in Cincinnati

by Kristin Harlow

CINCINNATI — An affiliate of Next Realty LLC has sold Kings Automall Shopping Center in Cincinnati for an undisclosed price. The asset was part of Next Realty Fund IX LP. The 67,000-square-foot neighborhood retail center sits at the entrance to the Kings Automall corridor, which is home to 14 auto dealerships representing 18 vehicle brands. Next Realty acquired the property in July 2021 and implemented a business plan focused on strengthening tenant retention and improving occupancy. During the time of ownership, Next Realty leased all vacancies and executed several lease extensions. Most recently, LensCrafters, a tenant at the center since 1997, completed a long-term lease renewal. The leasing activity resulted in a 25 percent increase in the property’s net operating income. The buyer was able to assume the in-place financing, which offered more favorable terms than currently available options.

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AcquisitionsMidwestNorth DakotaRetail

Blue West Capital Arranges $6.1M Sale of Planet Fitness-Occupied Retail Property in Fargo

by Kristin Harlow

FARGO, N.D. — Blue West Capital has arranged the sale of a single-tenant retail property net leased to Planet Fitness in Fargo for $6.1 million. The cap rate of 6.68 percent represented the lowest cap rate recorded for a Planet Fitness facility nationally since 2023, according to CoStar. Carly Gallagher Kelly of Blue West represented the undisclosed seller. The all-cash buyer was a national real estate investment trust. The newly constructed, flagship location is operated by one of Planet Fitness’s largest franchisees, with 119 locations across 10 states. There are more than 2,600 Planet Fitness locations nationwide.

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AcquisitionsMidwestOfficeOhio

TEI, RHM Capital Acquire Office Building in Metro Cleveland for $3.5M

by Kristin Harlow

MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OHIO — Time Equities Inc. (TEI) and RHM Capital have acquired 6055 Parkland Boulevard, a 104,221-square-foot office building in the eastern Cleveland suburb of Mayfield Heights, for $3.5 million. The partnership plans to begin immediate renovations to the lobby and common areas and enhance the building’s existing amenities. The property features 35,000-square-foot floorplates, underground parking and direct visibility to I-271. CBRE represented the seller, Progressive Insurance. Jonathan Dulberg and Keaton Baum represented TEI on an internal basis, and Preston Hoge represented RHM internally.

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IllinoisLoansMidwestMultifamily

Lument Provides $90.6M in Loans for Refinancing of Chicago Multifamily Portfolio

by Kristin Harlow

CHICAGO — Lument has provided $90.6 million in Fannie Mae DUS loans for the refinancing of four multifamily communities totaling 654 units in Chicago. The loans replace existing life company debt for the borrower, BJB Properties, a Chicago-based operator. Evan Hom of Lument originated the loans, which feature fixed interest rates, seven-year terms and 35-year amortizations. In addition to providing permanent financing, the loans provide cash-out proceeds for the borrower. According to Lument, 96 percent of the portfolio is housing that is accessible and affordable. The assets are all located in the Lakeview neighborhood and include 424 W. Diversey, 451 Wrightwood, 443 Wrightwood and 517 Oakdale. All of the properties were built in the late 1920s.

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AcquisitionsIllinoisIndustrialMidwest

Colliers Brokers Sale of 429,623 SF Industrial Development in North Aurora, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow

NORTH AURORA, ILL. — Colliers has brokered the sale of Park 88 Logistics Center, a two-building industrial development totaling 429,623 square feet in North Aurora. Completed in 2024, the fully leased property is home to three tenants with a weighted lease term of 6.3 years. Park 88 Logistics Center is situated near the full four-way interchange at I-88 and Route 31. Jeff Devine, Steve Disse and Tyler Ziebel of Colliers represented the seller, TradeLane. Ares Management was the buyer.

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