CHICAGO — Mesa West Capital has provided an $85.2 million loan for the refinancing of Eight Eleven Uptown, a 27-story luxury apartment tower in Chicago’s Uptown neighborhood. Developed in 2019, the 381-unit property is located at 811 W. Agatite Ave. Floor plans range from studios to three-bedrooms as well as eight townhomes. Peter Rubi Fresh Produce, which plans to open a grocery store at the apartment tower later this year, has leased 21,000 square feet. Mesa West Capital provided the loan on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Chicago-based developer JDL, Harlem Irving Cos. and funds managed by an institutional real estate manager. Loan details were not disclosed.
CHICAGO — American Street Capital (ASC) has arranged an $8.2 million loan for the refinancing of a 45-unit multifamily building in Chicago. Located in the Logan Square neighborhood, the property was originally built in 1928 and was recently modernized. Floor plans range from one-bedrooms to three-bedrooms. Igor Zhizhin of ASC arranged the agency loan, which features a five-year term, a fixed interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule. Prior to this transaction, ASC also placed the acquisition bridge loan and original permanent debt for the asset.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — An affiliate of Miami-based One Real Estate Investment has acquired Lotus Village, a 222-unit apartment community in North Austin. Built in 2012, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units with hardwood floors, individual washers and dryers and private balconies/patios. Communal amenities include a fitness center, clubhouse, business center, picnic area and a pet play area. Brad Williamson of Berkadia arranged acquisition financing through LoanCore on behalf of the buyer. The seller was undisclosed.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Evergreen Devco has purchased a former Sears store property located at Chapel Hills Mall in Colorado Springs from Northwood Investors for $5.7 million. The vacant property includes a two-story, 141,000-square-foot building, parking lots and 12.6 acres. Built in 1981, the Sears store served as the western anchor of the Chapel Hills Mall until the store closed in March 2019. Evergreen Devco plans to demolish the building and redevelop the property into Outlook Briargate, a 300-unit apartment complex. The development will offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units spread across multiple buildings. Community amenities will include a clubhouse, fitness center, outdoor pool, shade structures and barbecue areas. Construction is slated to begin in July, with the first units available for rent in 2022.
POMONA, CALIF. — Harbor International Group (HGI) has purchased The Olive Ridge Resort, a multifamily property in Pomona, for $46.8 million. Located at 2261 Valley Blvd., the 11-building community features 220 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Community amenities include a fitness center; tennis and volleyball court; swimming pool and spa; business center; barbecue grilling stations; a junior soccer field; and on-site laundry facilities. Shane Shafer and Quinn Breslin of NorthMarq’s Newport Beach office handled the transaction.
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Regional developer Diversified Properties has completed the lease-up of 480 Flatz, a 35-unit apartment complex in the Northern New Jersey community of East Rutherford. The property, which is now fully occupied, features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and in-unit washers and dryers. Diversified Properties developed the property in a joint venture with North Jersey Builders Group.
CLIFFSIDE PARK, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $6.1 million sale of a 27-unit multifamily building in Cliffside Park, located across the Hudson River from Harlem. The sales price equates to roughly $226,000 per unit. Brian Whitmer, Andrew Schwartz, Jordan Sobel and Andre Balthazard of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, A&J Inc., and procured the buyer, JTS Inc., in the transaction. The property was fully occupied at the time of sale.
CHICAGO — According to Origin Investments, a Chicago-based private equity real estate firm, the seven multifamily markets in the United States best poised to capitalize on post-pandemic trends are: Phoenix; Atlanta; Charlotte, North Carolina; Austin, Texas; Raleigh, North Carolina; Nashville, Tennessee; and Tampa, Florida. Origin’s analyzed 150 markets to identify the cities with the highest chance of success as pandemic restrictions loosen. Origin has been refining this model for the past three years to inform its investment strategy and acquisitions. All these cities are undergoing economic development that will spur rent growth and attract institutional real estate investment. The following is a breakdown of what industries each state grew in: 1. Phoenix: Phoenix’s economy grew during the pandemic with an increase of jobs in trade, transportation and utility. Arizona State University’s industry-leading cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and analytics programs continue to produce a strong labor pool for tech employers. Intel and Taiwan Semiconductor will break ground soon on facilities that are already drawing related investments. Additionally, robust hiring and affordable housing put Phoenix at the intersection of rent growth and capital demand. 2. Atlanta, Charlotte and Austin (three-way tie for second place): Atlanta is evolving into the tech capital of the …
ATLANTA — Lee & Associates arranged the sale of SkyHouse South, a 23-story high-rise apartment tower located at 100 6th St. in Atlanta. Allen Eager of Lee & Associates’ Atlanta office represented the buyer, Equity Residential, in the off-market transaction. Equity Residential purchased the property from a partnership between the developers, Novare Group and Batson-Cook Development Co. The sales price was not disclosed. Skyhouse South features 320 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Community amenities include a lounge on the 23rd floor, a rooftop pool and a 24-hour gym. The Midtown Atlanta property is located 0.5 miles away from the MARTA Midtown Transit Station and 13 miles away from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
DEBARY, FLA. — CBRE has secured the refinancing for Integra 289 Exchange, a 289-unit multifamily property in DeBary. The borrower, Integra Land Co., completed the project in 2020 after closing a HUD 221(d)(4) construction loan in 2018. The $39 million refinancing will allow Integra Land to save over $285,000 in annual debt-service payments with the interest rate reducing from 4.80 percent loan to 3.80 percent. Ann Cone and David Borge of CBRE originated the new HUD loan. Located at 115 Integra Reserve Lane, Integra 289 Exchange includes one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Rents ranges from $1,235 to $1,795 per month and units range in size from 639 to 1,300 square feet. The property is 97 percent occupied. Community amenities include a clubhouse, saltwater pool, fitness center and pet park. Interior finishes on the apartments include granite countertops, standalone islands and breakfast bars and a full appliance package, including microwaves and washers/dryers in each unit.