Student Housing

NorthMarq Arranges $10.1M Refinancing of Student Housing Community Near Florida State University

by John Nelson October 5, 2016

TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged the $10.1 million refinancing of Villa Cristina, a 226-bed student housing community located near Florida State University in Tallahassee. The 10-year loan features two years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. Lee Weaver of NorthMarq Capital arranged the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower through Freddie Mac. The property offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units with washers and dryers. Community amenities include a resort-style pool and a computer lab.

October 5, 2016

California Multifamily Student Housing Western

EdR Completes $45M Restoration of Bowles Hall at University of California, Berkeley

by Nellie Day September 26, 2016

BERKELEY, CALIF. — EdR has completed the $45 million renovation and modernization of Bowles Hall at the University of California, Berkeley. The residence hall features renovated residential suites, each with an attached bathroom; in-house dining facilities; library; individual and dedicated study and seminar rooms; main lounge; game room; and in-residence faculty and graduate student advisors.

September 26, 2016

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CA Ventures Delivers Eight Student Housing Communities for 2016/2017 School Year

by Haisten Willis September 21, 2016

CHICAGO — CA Student Living, the student housing investment and development division of Chicago-based CA Ventures, has completed eight student housing communities comprising nearly 4,000 beds across the U.S. Located in eight states, the properties are about 95 percent occupied and represent nearly 10 percent of the 47,700 off-campus student housing beds slated to deliver nationwide in 2016, according to the developer. Valued at more than $460 million, the new communities boost the size of CA Student Living’s portfolio to $1.5 billion. All offer fully furnished apartments with in-unit laundry and a 1:1 bed-to-bath ratio in most units. The newly delivered communities include: Uncommon Athens — Uncommon Athens is a five-story building located at 165 E. Dougherty St in Athens, Ga. It is within walking distance to both downtown Athens and the University of Georgia. The property’s 210 beds include a mix of one-, two- and four-bedroom floor plans, and the development contains 10,600 square feet of street-level retail space. Indoor amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, golf simulator, business center, study lounge, group meeting space, club room and coffee bar. Uncommon Charlottesville — Uncommon Charlottesville, a six-story building located at 1000 W. Main St. in Charlottesville, Va., is within …

September 21, 2016

Indiana Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

Alex. Brown Realty JV Acquires Student Housing Project in Bloomington, Indiana

by Haisten Willis September 20, 2016

BLOOMINGTON, IND. — Alex. Brown Realty Inc. (ABR) and Asset Campus Housing have acquired The Fields, a student housing project near the main campus of Indiana University in Bloomington. ABR Chesapeake Fund V, a value-add real estate fund sponsored by ABR, invested $11.7 million in the joint venture. The acquisition was financed with a first mortgage loan from Texas Capital Bank N.A. Built as a conventional apartment community between 1997 and 2001, the property was recently converted to a 537-bed student housing community by the prior owner and includes two pools, two 24-hour fitness centers, a business and media center, a 10-acre park and a clubhouse. At closing, The Fields was 98 percent leased for the 2016-2017 school year. The joint venture plans to complete $3.4 million of value-add improvements to cure deferred maintenance, upgrade select unit interiors and refresh the property’s curb appeal.

September 20, 2016

Illinois Midwest Student Housing

Bluffstone Opens Student Housing Project Near University of Illinois at Springfield

by John Nelson September 16, 2016

SPRINGFIELD, ILL. — Bluffstone Student Housing has opened The Villas Downtown Springfield, a 79-unit student housing development located near the University of Illinois at Springfield campus in Springfield. The development features 4,000 square feet of retail space. The residential portion of the community offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Common amenities at The Villas include a 24-hour recreational area, laundry facilities, community meeting areas, responsive concierge and a TV lounge. Town and Country Bank financed the $8.8 million development, which opened for occupancy on August 13.

September 16, 2016

Colorado Multifamily Student Housing Western

EdR Acquires Two Student Housing Complexes in Fort Collins

by Nellie Day September 14, 2016

FORT COLLINS, COLO. — EdR has acquired two student housing communities located in Fort Collins for an undisclosed price. The acquisition includes Pura Vida Place and Carriage House Apartments. Both Pura Vida and Carriage House Apartments are located near Colorado State University, and offer a total of 194 beds. Community amenities at each include a 24-hour computer lab, indoor bike storage and in-unit washers and dryers.

September 14, 2016

Florida Southeast Student Housing

Landmark Properties Unveils Student Housing Development Near University of Florida

by John Nelson September 13, 2016

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Landmark Properties has unveiled The Standard at Gainesville, a 1,200-bed, mixed-use student housing community located near the University of Florida campus in Gainesville. The development will be connected to an AC by Marriott Hotel, and will be occupied by retailers including Target, Chick-fil-A and Bento Café. The 430-unit development will offer 22 different floor plans, ranging from studios to six-bedroom options, including two-story penthouse townhomes. Each unit will be wired for high-speed internet and cable, and will include a flat screen TV, gourmet kitchens with stainless steel appliances and granite countertops and a full-size washer and dryer. Community amenities will include rooftop pools and cabanas, a fitness center, racquetball court, golf simulator, computer labs, 24-hour study lounges and an internet café. Premium VIP units will also feature billiards tables and exclusive access to a private rooftop lounge and a second rooftop pool. The development is scheduled for completion in fall 2017. Pre-leasing for the property will begin this Thursday.

September 13, 2016

California Multifamily Student Housing Western

CSU Monterey Bay Acquires Student Housing Community in California for $68.5M

by Nellie Day September 8, 2016

SEASIDE, CALIF. — The University Corp. at Monterey Bay — an auxiliary corporation of California State University, Monterey Bay — has acquired a 579-bed student housing community located adjacent to the university’s campus in Seaside for $68.5 million. AMCAL Equities LLC sold the project, called The Promontory. The university had a 20-year master lease on the community with an option to purchase after the first 12 months, which it chose to exercise. Community amenities at the property include an internet café, basketball half-court, community clubroom, 24-hour study areas, bicycle storage, fitness center and outdoor grills and seating areas.

September 8, 2016

Arizona Multifamily Student Housing Western

Core Spaces Completes Student Housing Development Near the University of Arizona

by Nellie Day September 6, 2016

TUCSON, ARIZ. — Core Spaces has opened Tucson II, a 104-unit student housing community located a few blocks away from the University of Arizona campus in Tucson. Tucson II offers studio, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom, fully furnished apartments with custom designed furniture, floor-to-ceiling windows and 42-inch flat-screen televisions. Community amenities include a fitness center; spa featuring sauna and tanning beds; rooftop sundeck with pool, oversized hot tub, lounging and gaming areas and private, poolside cabanas; outdoor terrace with fire pits and custom barbecue grill; executive business center with computers and printers; and free, building-wide wi-fi.

September 6, 2016

Florida Southeast Student Housing

Colliers Brokers Sales of Two Student Housing Properties Near the University of Florida

by John Nelson September 6, 2016

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Colliers International has arranged the sale of two student housing properties near the University of Florida in Gainesville. Dispositions include The Polos, a 1,104-bed community offering one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments; and Lexington Crossing, a 1,020-bed community offering two-, three- and four-bedroom apartments. Community amenities at The Polos include three swimming pools, a hot tub, 24-hour fitness center, dog park and an indoor racquetball court. Community amenities at Lexington Crossing include two resort-style swimming pools, a media lounge, 24-hour fitness center, sand volleyball courts, tennis courts and basketball courts.

September 6, 2016

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