INDIANAPOLIS — Alfa Laval, a global provider of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling products, has signed a 324,000-square-foot industrial lease at Building 2 within County Line Commerce industrial park in Indianapolis. The tenant will occupy the entire building. Developed by a joint venture between Gershman and Citimark, County Line Commerce consists of five buildings totaling nearly 1.9 million square feet. Construction is now complete at the 170-acre industrial park, which is located at the intersection of County Line Road and I-65. Brian Seitz of JLL represented the landlords in the lease, while Charlie Polk and Brian Buschuk of JLL represented the tenant. Buildings 1, 3 and 4 are still available for lease.
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Interra Realty has negotiated the sale of a five-building, 30-unit multifamily portfolio in the Chicago suburb of Mount Prospect for $4.3 million. The properties sold to local buyers in two separate deals. Patrick Kennelly, Paul Waterloo and Nathan Zito of Interra represented the undisclosed seller. Hubert Cioromski of Troy Realty represented the buyer of three buildings, while Nader Shahat of Green Equities LLC represented the buyer of the other two buildings. Constructed in 1978, the three-story buildings each contain six units in a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts. Most of the units include individual balconies and were recently renovated with updated kitchens and baths. They were fully occupied at the time of sale.
MOUNT PLEASANT, MICH. — The Boulder Group has arranged the $3.5 million sale of a single-tenant retail property net leased to Caliber Collision in Mount Pleasant within central Michigan. The property at 1005 Corporate Drive features a newly renovated, 15,800-square-foot automotive building on two acres. Caliber Collision maintains a 15-year lease. Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of Boulder represented the buyer, an Iowa-based corporation. The seller was a Delaware-based limited liability company.
BLOOMINGTON, ILL. — AXIS 360 Commercial Real Estate Specialists has brokered the $1.5 million sale of a 4.7-acre commercial lot on Towanda Barnes Road in Bloomington. Laura Pritts of AXIS 360 represented the undisclosed seller. Joseph & Camper Commercial represented the buyer, which plans to develop the property into medical-related use. The site is located between the Parke Regency Hotel and Conference Center and Compeer Financial.
By Donald Lydon, Avison Young Cleveland offers a mix of hurdles and opportunities across its industrial, office and multifamily sectors. With limited speculative construction, landlords are poised to leverage rental increases. Meanwhile, developers eyeing Cleveland should anticipate longer lead times for new projects, navigating through municipal regulations and land availability challenges. This nuanced landscape presents openings for savvy investors, developers and occupiers looking to capitalize on Cleveland’s evolving real estate dynamics. Resilient and mature, yet relatively untapped industrial market presents opportunities to national developers. Cleveland’s industrial sector is in a strong position relative to similar Midwest markets. With vacancy rates comfortably low at around 4 percent, rents are edging upward as developers struggle to find capital outlay nationally and spec development has all but stopped in most markets. The current landscape features a mix of large distribution hubs and older, yet prime, manufacturing facilities in key locations across Cleveland and Akron. Many facilities leased to third-party logistics companies seem to be stockpiling goods where others sit nearly empty, reflecting evolving needs in logistics and storage amid ongoing supply chain adjustments. This dynamic is leading to diverse demands: from small to mid-sized multi-tenant flex spaces (10,000 to 30,000 square feet) to …
PEORIA, ILL. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has negotiated the sale of Metro Centre, a 166,290-square-foot shopping center located at the intersection of University Street and Glen Avenue in Peoria. The sales price was undisclosed. The property is home to JoAnn, Noodles & Co., Sunrise Health Foods, PNC, Great Clips, WW Studio, Kay’s Hallmark, Merle Norman, Homes Shoes, Le Bakery, Pottstown Meat & Deli and 50’s Diner. A Schnucks Market shadow anchors the asset. Ben Wineman of Mid-America represented the seller, a family owner that developed the property in 1971. A private family office was the buyer.
FITCHBURG, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Sun Valley Apartments in Fitchburg, a southern suburb of Madison. The sales price was undisclosed. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2011, the multifamily property consists of 204 units across 12 buildings. Amenities include a fitness center, playground, leasing office and wooded green spaces. Matthew Whiteside of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Sierra West LLC, and procured the buyer, Monarch Investment and Management Group.
RIVERVIEW, MICH. — Friedman Real Estate has brokered the $10.5 million sale of Huntington House Apartments in Riverview, a southwest suburb of Detroit. The 129-unit multifamily property is located at 17400 Fort St. Peter Jankowski and Rich Deptula of Friedman represented the undisclosed seller. The buyer was also undisclosed.
Choice Hotels International, Highside Cos. Break Ground on 123-Room Everhome Suites Hotel in Wichita
WICHITA, KAN. — Choice Hotels International Inc. (NYSE: CHH) and Highside Cos. have broken ground on Everhome Suites Wichita, a 123-room hotel. The extended-stay property is located at 3880 N. Rock Road about three miles west of Wichita State University. Completion is slated for fall 2025. Everhome Suites amenities include weekly housekeeping, free WiFi, an outdoor amenity area, Homebase Market, fitness center and guest laundry facilities. The hotel marks Choice’s first Everhome Suites in Kansas.
NEW HOPE, MINN. — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has negotiated the sale of Saint Therese of New Hope, a continuing care retirement community in New Hope, a northwest suburb of Minneapolis. The seller was Saint Therese, a Minnesota-based nonprofit that originally built the community. The campus first opened in 1967. Starting in 1979, the property underwent extensive senior living expansion and renovation projects over the years. The community features 221 independent and assisted living units and 168 licensed skilled nursing beds. Compass Healthcare acquired the asset for an undisclosed price and will rebrand it as Woodlake Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center and Woodlake Residences. Saint Therese will continue to provide spiritual and pastoral care for the residents.