COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — George Smith Partners has arranged $41 million in acquisition financing for the Vineyards, a 300-unit apartment community in Colorado Springs. The community is located at 4350 Mira Linda Point. The private real estate investment and development company that purchased the asset plans to renovate all units and upgrade the community’s landscaping and on-site amenities, including the clubhouse, fitness center, leasing offices and business center. The non-recourse loan features a fixed 4.31 percent interest rate with nine years of interest-only payments. George Smith Partners’ Jonathan Lee arranged the financing, which Walker and Dunlop provided.
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TEMPE, ARIZ. — A joint venture between Opus Development Group LLC and Seventh Street Tempe AZ Manager LLC has begun construction of a mixed-use development located at the northwest corner of University Drive and Forest Avenue in Tempe. The project — which has yet to be named — will transform a surface parking lot into a residential and retail center. The development will consist of two towers featuring 407 residential units and 31,000 square feet of retail space. The residential portion of the property will offer a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments and walk-up city homes and flats. Community amenities will include an amenity deck with a resort-style swimming pool, a barbecue grilling stations and outdoor lounges with cabanas and fire pits; a state-of-the-art fitness center; dog walk; and bike workroom. SmithGroupJJR is a design consultant for the project, and Sundt Construction Inc. will perform all concrete, civil and utility work. An expected opening for the development has yet to be announced.
RENO, NEV. AND SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIF. — Houston-based Asset Campus Housing has been awarded management of three student housing properties located in Nevada, California and Texas. Assets include Sterling Summit, a 709-bed community located near The University of Nevada – Reno; The SLO, a 644-bed community located near Cal Poly and Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, Calif.; and 34 Hundred, a 675-bed community located near The University of Texas –Tyler. Each property offers community amenities include a swimming pool, tanning area and fitness center.
BARNEGAT, N.J. — Walters Group has opened Cornerstone at Barnegat, an age- and income-restricted housing project located at 9 S. Main St. in Barnegat. The three-story building features 70 energy-efficient units in a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts with balconies. On-site amenities include large gathering areas, fitness center, conference room, computers, outdoor barbecue area, secured access, elevators, and on-site management and maintenance. The property is restricted to residents age 55 or older.
CBRE/NE Secures $31.5M Acquisition Loan for 404-Unit Apartment Community in Massachusetts
by Amy Works
FALL RIVER, MASS. — CBRE/New England has secured a $31.5 million Fannie Mae loan to finance the acquisition of South Winds Apartments, a 404-unit residential community located in Fall River. Boston-based Taurus Investment Holdings acquired the property for $39.3 million, or $97,400 per unit. Built in 1971, the property comprises 26 buildings featuring a total of 146 one-bedroom, 218 two-bedroom and 40 three-bedroom units. John Kelly and Matt Marshall of CBRE/NE secured financing for the buyer.
ReadyCap Commercial Closes $4M in Refinancing of Multifamily Property in Orange Grove, Texas
by Amy Works
ORANGE GROVE, TEXAS — ReadyCap Commercial has closed a $4 million Freddie Mac Multifamily loan for the refinancing of a multifamily property in Orange Grove. The loan features a 10-year term and a 30-year amortization schedule. Additional details of the loan and property were not released.
MADISON, WIS. — Dwight Capital has provided a $19.8 million loan for the refinancing of Blackhawk Trails Apartments in Madison. The property consists of 196 units. The 35-year loan was financed through HUD’s 223(a)(7) program at an interest rate of 3.6 percent. Blackhawk Trails LLC was the borrower. Adam Sasouness of Dwight Capital originated the loan.
PONTIAC, ILL. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage Inc. has arranged the sale of Woodridge Supportive Living in Pontiac, north of Bloomington, for $7.5 million. The 36,610-square-foot facility sits on five acres and includes 60 units. A private partnership that develops and operates assisted living and memory care facilities was the seller. A regional operator of seniors housing in Illinois was the buyer. Ryan Saul of Senior Living Investment Brokerage arranged the transaction.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Dougherty Mortgage has provided a $5.1 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Ponderosa Village Apartments in Columbus. The property includes 119 units. The 10-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. The loan was arranged through a partnership with Old Capital Lending and Dougherty’s Vienna, Va. Office. Wolfe Sumrok LBC LLC was the borrower.
WEST ST. PAUL, MINN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Emerson Hill in West St. Paul for $4.8 million. The 35-unit apartment community is located at 993 Robert St. South. Mox Gunderson, Dan Linnell and Josh Talberg of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. The team also represented the buyer, a private investor.