MINOT, N.D. — Capstone has negotiated the $6.4 million sale of The Cobblestone Apartments in Minot, which is located in central North Dakota. Built in 2012, the 76-unit apartment community is located near Minot Air Force Base and Minot State University. Kevin Phelan of Capstone represented the seller, which also developed the property. The asset sold to an out-of-state buyer.
ALLENDALE, MICH. — Northmarq has arranged a $4.2 million loan for the refinancing of Conifer Creek and Conifer Creek West Townhomes, two student housing properties serving Grand Valley State University in Allendale near Grand Rapids. The communities, constructed in 2006 and 2016, total 186 beds. Both properties were fully leased at the time of loan closing. Robert Hernandez of Northmarq arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 25-year amortization schedule. A life insurance company provided the loan. The borrower was undisclosed.
CHESTERFIELD, MO. — CRG has sold 4.9 acres within Wildhorse Village, an 80-acre, $500 million mixed-use community in Chesterfield, about 22 miles west of St. Louis. CRG sold the land to St. Louis-based developer Pier Property Group to build The Flats at Wildhorse Village, a four-story, 266-unit apartment building. Arcturis and LJC are the architects, while St. Louis-based Holland Construction Services will be the builder for the multifamily project. Construction will begin in the first quarter of 2022 and is slated for completion by the summer of 2023. David Garfinkel of Northmarq secured a $46 million construction loan for The Flats at Wildhorse Village. UMB Bank provided the loan to the borrower, Pier Property Group. The loan terms were not disclosed. Located at 350 Wildhorse Lake Blvd., The Flats at Wildhorse Village will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans on four floors. The building’s exterior will resemble townhomes, with balconies and open terraces. The units will feature quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, glass shower doors and custom flooring. Community amenities will include an interior courtyard, resort-style pool, deck with grilling stations, firepits, fitness center, dog park, dog spa, business center, resident lounges, bike storage and a 400-space parking structure. …
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Newmark Zimmer has negotiated the sale of Stadium Business Park in Kansas City for an undisclosed price. The Class A industrial park spans five buildings and 276,000 square feet. Tenants include Amazon, UPS, JB Hunt and Aramark. Mark Long and John Hassler of Newmark Zimmer represented the buyer, Sealy & Co. Mark Fountain of True North Industrial Realty represented the undisclosed seller.
INDIANAPOLIS — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $17.4 million loan for the refinancing of Nine+Eighteen Apartments in Indianapolis. Located at 918 Fort Wayne Ave. and built in 2020, the five-story property consists of 80 apartment units and 2,500 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged the nonrecourse loan, which features a 10-year term and a loan-to-value ratio of 70 percent. The lender was not disclosed.
CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sale of 1650 W. Roscoe St. in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood for $10 million. Originally built in 1930, the building consists of 54 apartment units and four street-level retail spaces totaling 31,500 square feet. The apartment units were 22 percent occupied at the time of sale, while the retail spaces were fully leased to Verizon, Shearstyle, Vital Nail Salon and Boutique Cleaners. Craig Martin of Interra represented both the undisclosed buyer and the seller, Buol Properties.
CHICAGO — Becovic, a Chicago-based multifamily owner and operator, has purchased The Howard Theater Building in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood for $7.5 million. The property, located on West Howard Street, was originally built in 1918 and has a history of hosting movies and live productions. In 1999, Cornerstone Investment Group repurposed the building. Today, it is home to 40 apartment units, 15,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 60 surface parking spaces. The commercial spaces are home to Sol Café, Factory Theater and P & J Footwear. Becovic Realty brokered the sale.
MINNEAPOLIS — MDH Partners has acquired an 81,000-square-foot cold storage facility located at 740 Kasota Circle in Minneapolis. The purchase price was undisclosed. Constructed in 1977, the property features a clear height of 24 feet. Approximately 80 percent of the building is temperature-controlled. Wholesale Produce Supply, a distributor of produce in the upper Midwest and Canada, fully leases the facility. Houston Hawley served as the acquisition lead for MDH. Judd Welliver and Bentley Smith of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller.
To the surprise of many in the Kansas City retail sector, the end of 2021 looked much different than most anticipated when 2021 began. As uncertainty buzzed through the retail world, the flurry of 2021’s real estate activity was a welcome surprise. Retailers who embraced technology and adapted to the changing circumstances of today’s world were able to reap the benefits 2021 offered. As consumers took advantage of post-lockdown freedoms, brick-and-mortar retailers experienced a surge in sales volume. Throughout 2021, many national retailers and local Kansas City owners reported volumes exceeding 2019 pre-COVID levels. It’s comforting to report that retail leasing and sales continue to be strong, and overall Kansas City remains consistent in attracting retail business during these uncertain times. One of the most recognizable transformations in retail is the way in which technology seamlessly connects e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores. Consumers can now use technology to satisfy their desire for the contactless fulfillment of their order, browse local inventory at grocery and retail stores for immediate pickup and grocery shop without entering the store. This list will continue to grow as acceptance of the technology accelerates. Another noticeable retail alteration is the addition of drive-thrus as well as …
BROOKFIELD, WIS. — Northmarq has arranged $40.2 million to recapitalize Artisan at Georgetown Square and Foxhaven Apartments in Brookfield near Milwaukee. The borrower completed development of Artisan at Georgetown Square in January 2021. The property includes 99 units that were fully leased at the time of loan closing. Foxhaven was developed in three phases between 1987 and 1994. The borrower acquired the asset in 2000. Brett Hood of Northmarq arranged the financing through Freddie Mac. Loan proceeds for Artisan at Georgetown Square retired a $15.6 million construction loan and returned equity to the borrower. For Foxhaven, the borrower received a $20.4 million loan, which retired maturing agency debt.