COSTA MESA, CALIF. — Avanath Capital Management LLC has acquired St. John’s Manor, a 36-unit affordable seniors housing community in the Orange County city of Costa Mesa, for $11.8 million. Built in 1984 and renovated in 2007, St John’s Manor is currently 100 percent occupied. This acquisition comes on the heels of Avanath’s acquisition of The Overlook at Anaheim Hills, a 261-unit seniors housing community in Anaheim, and The Grove Senior, an 85-unit seniors housing community in Garden Grove. “We entered the Orange County market earlier this year, and plan to continue to be extremely bullish in the region,” says John Williams, president and CIO at Avanath. “Seniors housing is an asset class that remains particularly of interest to us as it has been one of the best performing asset types within our portfolio throughout the pandemic.” Avanath currently owns more than 13,000 units across the United States, 2,550 units of which are age-restricted senior apartments. “There is an increasing need for affordable housing for seniors, especially in high-priced areas of Orange County,” says Williams. “Baby boomers, a large percentage of whom are expected to reach retirement age by 2030, will be looking to downsize and seek quality options that are …
Multifamily
Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 1 MSF Central Station Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Phoenix
by Amy Works
PHOENIX — A joint venture between Medistar Corp., GMH Communities and CBRE Investment Management has broken ground on Central Station, a 1 million-square-foot mixed-use development in downtown Phoenix. Situated adjacent to Civic Space Park and Arizona State University’s Downtown Phoenix Campus, Central Station will feature two residential towers, 30,000 square feet of retail space, 70,000 square feet of creative office space and two levels of below-ground parking with 430 spaces. One tower, a 22-story student housing building, will be fully furnished and comprise 655 beds ranging from micro studios to four-bedroom units catering to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young professionals. The apartments will feature smart technology, amenities and service designed to meet the needs of urban residents. The second building, a 33-story residential tower, will include 362 units with smart-tech amenities. All residents will have access to an outdoor amenity deck that includes barbecue grills, fire pits and a resort-style pool. Central Station is slated to open in late 2024. The project is a public-private partnership with the City of Phoenix retaining ownership of the land and the development partners entering into a long-term lease for the project. Gould Evans designed the project and Layton Construction will …
Greystone Arranges $140M in Financing for Expansion of Seniors Housing Community in Scottsdale, Arizona
by Amy Works
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Greystone has arranged a $140 million loan package for both the refinancing and expansion of Maravilla Scottsdale, a seniors housing community in Scottsdale. Phase I of the community comprises a fully stabilized, 217-unit independent living, assisted living and memory care property. Opened in 2012, the community has received multiple awards, including being named Best 50+ CCRC Community by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Best Multi-Family Project by Arizona Commercial Real Estate (AZRE), and Ten Best Places to Live by Arizona Foothills Magazine. Phase II of Maravilla Scottsdale is a planned 193-unit independent living community on the same parcel as Phase I that will overlook the TPC Scottsdale Golf Course. Spread over 11 acres with multiple common area spaces, the latest phase is scheduled for completion in mid-2023. Greystone’s seniors housing capital markets team, led by Cary Tremper and Matt Miller, arranged the financing from a national bank on behalf of Senior Resource Group LLC.
Bridge Investment Group Buys ReNew on Sunset Apartments in Suisun City, California for $72M
by Amy Works
SUISUN CITY, CALIF. — Salt Lake City-based Bridge Investment Group has acquired ReNew on Sunset, an apartment community located in Suisun City. FPA Multifamily sold the asset for $72 million, or $321,430 per unit. Situated on more than 10 acres at 831 Pintail Drive, ReNew on Sunset features 224 apartments in a mix of 68 one-bedroom/one-bath units, 136 two-bedroom/one-bath units and 20 two-bedroom/two-bath units. During its ownership, FPA Multifamily invested more than $3 million, or $13,500 per unit, in capital improvements since June 2019, which includes the renovation of 87 units, deck and balcony upgrades, a leasing office transformation and exterior work. Community amenities include in-suite washers/dryers, a pool/spa, fitness center, barbecue/picnic area, pet spa, controlled access and covered parking. Jason Parr, Scott MacDonald, John Hansen, Michael Bissada and Sydney Ladrech of Cushman & Wakefield’s Multifamily Advisory Group in Northern California represented the seller in the transaction.
SUNNYVALE AND MENLO PARK, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged a $21.5 million loan for two memory care communities totaling 48 units in California’s Bay Area. The portfolio includes Crescent Oaks in Sunnyvale and Silver Oaks in Menlo Park. JLL worked on behalf of the borrower, Calson Management, to secure an 18-month, fixed-rate loan through Thorofare Capital. Crescent Oaks offers 22 one- and two-bed units with a total of 33 beds. The community is located near a variety of retail, dining and entertainment amenities. In addition, the property is located one mile from Valley Health Center and less than a mile from Highway 82. Silver Oaks offers 26 one- and two-bed units, totaling 43 beds. The property is directly across from the Menlo Park VA Medical Center and is less than a mile from Highway 101. Bercut Smith, Lauren Sackler and Ace Sudah led the JLL Capital Markets debt advisory team representing the borrower.
ATLANTA — Aztec Group has secured $31.8 million in acquisition financing for Residences at City Center, a 182-unit apartment community in downtown Atlanta. The financing is a non-recourse, 75 percent loan-to-value loan. Brell Tarich and Charles Penan of Aztec Group secured the loan on behalf of the borrower, South Florida-based AWP Real Estate. Built in 1993, Residences at City Center is situated adjacent to Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons and Atlanta United. The new ownership group plans to make significant upgrades to the apartment community.
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Texas-based developer Presidium has begun construction on Presidium Valley View, a 344-unit multifamily project located in the northern Dallas metro of Farmers Branch. Units at Presidium Valley View will come with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, kitchen islands, built-in desks, private balconies, keyless entry mechanisms and individual washers and dryers. Indoors, the property will house a fitness center, clubroom area, coffee bar, theater lounge with a golf simulator and coworking spaces. Outdoor amenities will include a pool, yoga lawns, grilling areas and a pet park/spa. Dallas-based O’Brien Architects is the project architect. Phase I of the development is scheduled to be complete in late 2023.
MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. — AHS Residential has opened Oak Enclave, a 420-unit multifamily community in Miami Gardens. Oak Enclave offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans in five buildings. Unit features includes a private balcony or patio, high ceilings, granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse and private parking. According to Apartments.com, rents range from $1,961 to $3,636 a month. Located at 2301 N.W. 167th St., the property is 13.4 miles from downtown Miami and 12.1 miles from Miami International Airport.
NEW YORK CITY — MetLife Investment Management has provided a $70 million permanent loan for the refinancing of 21 West Street, a 33-story apartment tower in Manhattan’s Financial District. The pet-friendly property offers 293 units in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and amenities such as a fitness center, rooftop deck, community lounge with a playroom and catering kitchen and a 24-hour lobby attendant. Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz, Aaron Appel, Keith Kurland, Michael Ianno and Triston Stegal of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, locally based owner-operator Rose Associates. The 12-year loan was structured with a fixed rate and interest-only payments for the entire term.
GLOUCESTER CITY, N.J. — New Jersey-based mortgage banking and advisory firm Progress Capital has arranged a $25 million loan for the refinancing of River Pointe Apartments, a 141-unit complex in the Southern New Jersey community of Gloucester City. The borrower, Cyzner Properties, acquired the garden-style community in 2017 with plans to renovate the 11 buildings, but eventually decided on a complete demolition and rebuild. Amenities now include a fitness center, clubhouse with a business center and party room, communal garden and a dog park. Kathy Anderson of Progress Capital arranged the nonrecourse loan, which carried a 30-year amortization schedule and 24 months of interest-only payments, on behalf of Cyzner Properties. The direct lender was not disclosed.