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.
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BELOIT, WIS. — Zilber Property Group has acquired a 125,000-square-foot industrial facility located at 2350 Springbrook Court in the southern Wisconsin town of Beloit. The purchase price and seller were undisclosed. WestRock, a global packaging solutions company, fully occupies the property, which features a clear height of 20 feet, 11 dock positions, 15 trailer stalls, one drive-in door and additional land for expansion. Rachel Agba represented Zilber on an internal basis.
LA CROSSE, WIS. — The Madison office of Kraus-Anderson (KA) is about to complete construction of the $42 million renovation and expansion of La Crosse Center. The civic center is located at 400 La Crosse St. in the western Wisconsin town of La Crosse. The center has remained open during construction, which is scheduled for completion by the end of the year. Designed by ISG Architects, the two-year renovation project expands the sports, entertainment and event center into 120,000 square feet of multipurpose space. There is a new 12,892-square-foot ballroom and 7,226-square-foot atrium along with seven meeting rooms and office space. The project also includes a rooftop terrace and a new lobby with a staircase to the ballroom level. KA renovated the existing arena with new seating; a higher-quality sound system; ADA-compliant platforms and railings; and upgraded and enlarged dressing rooms, locker rooms, restrooms and concession stands. In addition to sporting events and concerts, La Crosse Center will host weddings, conferences and trade shows.
WAUWATOSA, WIS. — Irgens has received approval from the Milwaukee Regional Innovation Center Inc. for its redevelopment of the former United Healthcare office building located at 10701 Research Drive in Wauwatosa near Milwaukee. Irgens will transform the nearly 14-acre site into a mixed-use development fronting Mayfair Road at the entrance to the Milwaukee County Research Park. In addition to significant renovations to the current office building on the site, the revitalization will include new retail, medical office and residential components. The United Healthcare office building was the inaugural project at the Milwaukee County Research Park in 1995, according to Irgens. Construction inside the five-story, 130,000-square-foot building is scheduled to commence in January. Interior improvements will include a new lobby, renovated restrooms, new building amenities and updated finishes. Exterior improvements will start in late spring and will include new and reconfigured parking areas as well as extensive landscape upgrades. Irgens plans to subdivide the remaining land. The retail component will consist of an 8,000-square-foot, single-story building. A planned medical office building will rise two stories and span 43,000 square feet. Lastly, the multifamily component will include 185 apartment units. Municipal approval is still required and a timeframe for that is yet …
JANESVILLE, WIS. — Coldwell Banker Commercial has arranged the $12.1 million sale of a 150,000-square-foot industrial building in Janesville, about 75 miles southwest of Milwaukee. Built in 2016 and located at 4260 Capital Circle, the property features a clear height of 30 feet, 12 exterior docks and two drive-in doors. The tenant, IPM Foods, completed a lease renewal and expansion earlier this year. Following the expansion of warehouse space and a freezer, the building will measure 170,000 square feet. Bill Mears and Adam Schultz of Coldwell Banker Commercial McGuire Mears & Associates represented the seller, Badger Property Investments. The buyer was not provided.
RACINE, WIS. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has brokered the $10.7 million sale of a Home Depot-occupied retail property in Racine. The asset is located at 2429 S. Green Bay Road near the High Ridge Shopping Center. Rob Goldberg and Ben Snyder of Matthews represented the seller, a national private investor. An unnamed REIT was the buyer.
GLENDALE, WIS. — Aries Capital has arranged $21.9 million in joint venture equity on behalf of Cypress Equities for The Bayshore Residences in Glendale, a northern suburb of Milwaukee. The $73 million, 311-unit luxury apartment complex will be situated within Bayshore Town Center and adjacent to the recently redeveloped shopping destination known as Bayshore. The four-building project will include studios to three-bedroom units along with a pool and shared courtyard spaces. North American Development Group was the joint venture partner. A timeline for construction was not provided.
BRISTOL, WIS. — Haribo of America Inc. has signed a 157,656-square-foot, full-building industrial lease at Bristol Highlands Commerce Center in Bristol near the Wisconsin-Illinois border. Chicago-based HSA Commercial Real Estate is the owner and developer. The first phase of Bristol Highlands, which was completed in 2020 and includes a 472,176-square-foot warehouse, is now fully leased. Haribo, known for its gummy bears, plans to occupy the space in the first quarter of 2022. Haribo’s first North American production plant is currently under construction in Pleasant Prairie, which is two miles from Bristol. Whit Heitman, Sam Badger and Jared Paff of CBRE represented Haribo in the lease transaction. Jeff Hoffman of Cushman & Wakefield | Boerke and Eric Fischer of Cushman & Wakefield represented ownership.
MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. — Berkadia has arranged the $10.5 million sale of Shady Lane Apartments in Menomonee Falls, a northwest suburb of Milwaukee. The garden-style property, which consists of 56 units across seven buildings, was 98 percent occupied at the time of sale. Richard Evans, Ralph DePasquale, Pete Evans and Jack Maloney of Berkadia represented the seller, Wisconsin-based Hilgart Property Group. RMJ Acquisitions LLC was the buyer.
MIDDLETON, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $3.1 million sale of Cornerstone Mall in Middleton, a northwest suburb of Madison. The 18,733-square-foot retail property is located at 2831 Parmenter St. and is 92 percent leased to tenants such as Hurts Donut Co. and Jet’s Pizza. Austin Weisenbeck, Sean Sharko and Marc Sitzer of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a Madison-based limited liability company. The buyer was undisclosed.