WAUSAU, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $17.5 million sale of a 500,000-square-foot industrial property in the central Wisconsin city of Wausau. Located at 500 N. 72nd Ave., the building has served as a Midwest distribution center for Footlocker since its construction in 2001. Christian Hlavinka and Jon Rauh of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a partnership. The duo also secured the buyer, a private investor.
NEW BERLIN AND MENOMONEE FALLS, WIS. — Stan Johnson Co. has brokered the sale of two childcare centers net leased to The Learning Experience in suburban Milwaukee for $9.8 million. Both locations were built in 2020 and are situated in New Berlin and Menomonee Falls. Brandon Duff and Matt Spangenberg of Stan Johnson represented the sellers, two private entities based in Atlanta and Chicago. Milo Spector of Stan Johnson represented the San Francisco-based buyer, which completed a 1031 exchange.
MADISON, WIS. — Ready Capital has closed an $8.2 million loan for the acquisition, renovation and stabilization of a 56-unit apartment complex in Madison. The undisclosed borrower plans to renovate unit interiors. The nonrecourse loan features a three-year term, floating rate and interest-only payments.
MONONA, WIS. — Berkadia has negotiated the $10.3 million sale of Fairway Glen in Monona near Madison. The 56-unit, garden-style apartment community was built in 2014. Amenities include a community room, fitness room and underground parking. Ralph DePasquale, Pete Evans, Jack Maloney and Richard Evans of Berkadia represented the seller, Madison-based developer 5001 Monona Drive LLC. Wisconsin-based Spaulding Group was the buyer. The property was 97 percent occupied at the time of sale.
CHICAGO AND MILWAUKEE — Westmount Realty Capital is partnering with a fund managed by the real estate group of Ares Management Corp. to recapitalize a 51-asset industrial portfolio totaling 6.1 million square feet in the Chicago and Milwaukee metro areas. Westmount and Ares acquired the portfolio of logistics, bulk distribution and last-mile properties from a Partners Group-Westmount joint venture. The portfolio is nearly 99 percent leased to a roster of 123 tenants. Michael Caprile of CBRE and Josh McArtor of Eastdil Secured represented the seller.
GREENFIELD, WIS. — Mid-America Real Estate Group has negotiated the $9.3 million sale of 84South Small Shops in Greenfield, a southern suburb of Milwaukee. Built in 2018, the 17,805-square-foot retail center is located along Layton Avenue. Tenants include Men’s Hair House, Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, MOD Pizza, FedEx Office and Café Zupas. Dan Rosenfeld of Mid-America Real Estate Wisconsin LLC represented the seller, Cobalt Partners. E&K Land LLC was the buyer.
WAUWATOSA, WIS. — An affiliate of Next Realty has purchased Dolphin Square Apartments in Wauwatosa, a suburb of Milwaukee. The purchase price was undisclosed. Located at 10300 W. Bluemound Road, the multifamily property includes 64 units and 88 parking spaces. Next Realty plans to complete a renovation program that was started by the previous owner. Founders 3 Real Estate brokered the sale. Landmark Credit Union provided acquisition financing.
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.
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.