Midwest

Stan Johnson Co. Brokers Sale of 81,185 SF Summit Orchards Shopping Center Near Kansas City

by Kristin Harlow September 14, 2021

LEE’S SUMMIT, MO. — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the sale of Summit Orchards Shopping Center in Lee’s Summit near Kansas City. The sales price was undisclosed. The newly built property, which spans 81,185 square feet, was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Aldi, HomeGoods, Ross Dress for Less and Five Below. Margaret Caldwell, Patrick Kelley, Jason Powell and Max Van Dresser of Stan Johnson represented the seller, Townsend Summit, an affiliate of Townsend Capital, which is a Maryland-based investor and developer. Jenel Real Estate, a private family office based in New York, was the buyer.

September 14, 2021

Acquisitions Indiana Industrial Midwest

JLL Brokers $114M Sale of 1.5 MSF Distribution Center in Metro Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

FRANKFORT, IND. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of a 1.5 million-square-foot distribution center in the Indianapolis-area community of Frankfort for $114 million. The facility was completed in 2015 as a build-to-suit for food and beverage maker ConAgra Brands, which fully occupies the property. Building features include a clear height of 34 feet, 125 dock-high doors, four drive-in doors, 853 trailer parking stalls and 10 rail docks serviced by CXS and Norfolk Southern. John Huguenard and Kurt Sarbaugh of JLL represented the seller, Founders Properties LLC. W. P. Carey purchased the 180-acre property.

September 13, 2021

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Office

Ally Financial Signs 55,000 SF Office Lease at Schaumburg Towers in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Ally Financial has signed a 55,000-square-foot office lease at Schaumburg Towers in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. Ally, a digital financial services company, will relocate from Itasca, where it currently occupies 44,000 square feet. Ally expects to take occupancy of its new space in the third quarter of 2022. Located on American Lane, Schaumburg Towers is a two-building, 882,000-square-foot office complex. Owner America Landmark Properties has invested more than $20 million to renovate the property in the past few years. Steve Kling and David Florent of Colliers International represented ownership in the lease transaction, which brings the property’s occupancy up to 70 percent. Scott Ohlander of JLL represented Ally.

September 13, 2021

Affordable Housing Development Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Woda Cooper Breaks Ground on $14.3M Affordable Housing Project in Traverse City, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has broken ground on Ruth Park, a $14.3 million affordable housing project in downtown Traverse City. The property will provide 58 units for singles, families and seniors who earn 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. Amenities include two community rooms, a fourth-floor outdoor terrace, fitness room, playground and laundry. There are six units with features for those with disabilities. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority provided affordable housing tax credits to support financing for the new development. Affordable housing investor Marble Cliff Capital is providing equity financing and Bellwether Enterprise is providing the first mortgage. Traverse City-based Independent Bank contributed a construction loan. The project team includes architect PCI Design Group, civil engineer Mansfield Land Use Consultants and sustainability consultant Sol Consulting + Design. Woda Cooper’s construction division is the general contractor and the company’s management division will oversee leasing and day-to-day operations. A timeline for completion was not disclosed.

September 13, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Kansas Midwest

NAI Martens Arranges $8.6M Sale of Four Airport Hangars in Wichita

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

WICHITA, KAN. — NAI Martens has arranged the sale of four airport hangars at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport for $8.6 million. The transaction involved 96,536 square feet across the four hangars, which all include private office space. Steven Martens and Grant Glasgow of NAI Martens represented the undisclosed seller and procured two separate buyers.

September 13, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Midwest Ohio

Simi Capital Sells Industrial Property in Columbus for $6.1M

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Simi Capital has sold a 15-acre industrial property located on Stelzer Road in Columbus for $6.1 million. The institutional buyer plans to continue utilizing the property for industrial parking. Shortly after acquisition of the site, Simi secured the property’s entitlement for industrial use and arranged a long-term lease with CMH Parking and Repair. Simi paid $4.2 million for the site. Ryan Crossley of Kooperman Mentel Ferguson Yaross served as legal representation for Simi. Alex Marsh of The Robert Weiler Co. brokered the sale.

September 13, 2021

Florida Loans Michigan Multifamily South Carolina Southeast

KeyBank Secures $40.2M Refinancing for Three Apartment Properties in Southeast, Michigan

by Julia Sanders September 10, 2021

CLEVELAND — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has secured $40.2 million in Fannie Mae financing for three multifamily properties in Michigan, South Carolina and Florida. Dirk Falardeau and David Pyc of KeyBank structured the fixed-rate refinancing on behalf of the borrower, The Benchmark Group, a New York-based real estate developer, investor and manager. The properties include Autumn Woods in Sterling Heights, Mich.; Huntington Place in Columbia, S.C.; and Village at University Square in Tampa, Fla. Built in 1973, Autumn Woods is a 286-unit affordable housing community with 42 one- and two-story buildings on 30 acres of land. The community offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Community amenities include playgrounds and a basketball court. Located at 44401 Bridal Lane, the property is situated about 22.4 miles south of Detroit and is near Lake Saint Clair, as well as golf courses such as Clinton River Park. Autumn Woods is also 3.4 miles from the University of Detroit Mercy and nine miles from Baker College of Clinton Township. Built in 1998, Huntington Place includes eight one- and three-story buildings on 17 acres of land. The 192-unit community includes two- and three-bedroom options. Located at 1003 True St., the property is situated five miles from …

September 10, 2021

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest

Transwestern Negotiates 110,000 SF Deal for Art in Motion’s New Chicago Campus

by Kristin Harlow September 10, 2021

CHICAGO — Transwestern Real Estate Services represented Art in Motion in its purchase of 7415 S. East End Ave., a 110,000-square-foot property in Chicago’s South Shore neighborhood. The purchase price was undisclosed. Art in Motion, a charter school that promotes creativity and artistic pursuits, plans to renovate the space with a new broadcast studio, recording studio, theater and classroom space. Renovations are slated for completion in time for the 2022-2023 academic year. Upon completion, the arts school will serve students in grades seven through 12. Art in Motion was founded in 2019 under Distinctive Schools, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools. Larry Serota and Alex Genova of Transwestern provided tenant advisory and workplace solutions services for Art in Motion.

September 10, 2021

Development Michigan Midwest Retail

Meijer to Open Rivertown Market in Detroit’s East Jefferson Corridor on Oct. 6

by Kristin Harlow September 10, 2021

DETROIT — Meijer is scheduled to open its new Rivertown Market in Detroit’s East Jefferson Corridor on Wednesday, Oct. 6. This will be the fourth neighborhood market opened by Meijer and the second in metro Detroit. The small-format grocery concept is focused on bringing a mix of local, fresh food and value to customers in the area. The 42,000-square-foot store will include an assortment of fresh and prepared foods, including bakery items, fresh meat and deli offerings. The Rivertown Market will include a Great Lakes Coffee shop. The garage-style doors will open to an outdoor fresh produce and floral area in warmer months. Local artists Desiree Kelly and Cameron Jenkins painted a mural on the store exterior near the parking lot entrance.

September 10, 2021

Acquisitions Indiana Midwest Multifamily

Cushman & Wakefield Brokers Sale of 186-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow September 10, 2021

INDIANAPOLIS — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of Notch at Nora, a 186-unit luxury apartment complex in Indianapolis. The sales price was undisclosed. The recently completed development is located at the corner of 86th Street and Westfield Boulevard. Amenities include a pool, dog park, fitness center, grilling area and direct access to the Monon Trail. George Tikijian, Hannah Ott and Cameron Benz of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, locally based TWG Development. Becovic Management was the buyer.

September 10, 2021

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