Student Housing

Jacobson Co. Acquires 618-Bed Student Housing Property in Gainesville, Florida

by John Nelson October 21, 2022

GAINESVILLE, FLA. — The Jacobson Co. has completed the acquisition of Liv+ Gainesville, a 618-bed student housing community located near the University of Florida in Gainesville. The 235-unit, four-story property features one-, two-, three-, four-, five- and six-bedroom layouts and amenities such as covered parking, a fitness center, pool, dog park and pet spa, 24-hour market, resident lounge and study lounges. Located at 1900 S.W. 13th St., the property is walkable to the university. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

October 21, 2022

Acquisitions North Carolina Southeast Student Housing

Champion Acquires Village at Wake Forest Student Housing Portfolio in Winston-Salem for $43M

by John Nelson October 19, 2022

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. — Champion Real Estate Co. has purchased Villages at Wake Forest, a 75-unit portfolio comprising single-family homes and duplexes located across the street from Wake Forest University. Scott Clifton and Stewart Hayes of JLL represented Champion and the undisclosed seller in the $43 million transaction. Located at 961 Palm Drive in Winston-Salem, the 62-parcel portfolio, which will be rebranded as Victory at Wake Forest, is Champion’s first student housing community in North Carolina. The buyer plans to fully furnish all units and lease by the bed.

October 19, 2022

Development Multifamily Student Housing Washington Western

PeakMade, Blue Vista Complete Theory U District Student Housing Property Near University of Washington

by Amy Works October 14, 2022

SEATTLE — PeakMade Real Estate and Blue Vista Capital Management have completed construction of Theory U District, a 441-bed student housing development located near the University of Washington in Seattle. The seven-story community offers fully furnished studio to five-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a fitness center, study spaces, ground-level courtyard and rooftop amenity deck with views of the Seattle skyline. The community opened in September prior to the start of the 2022-2023 academic year. “We are very excited to be a part of the U District community and to serve the growing housing needs of University of Washington students with a well-conceived project,” says Jeff Githens, president of development at PeakMade Real Estate.

October 14, 2022

Development Indiana Midwest Multifamily Student Housing

Brinkmann, Subtext Break Ground on Seven-Story Student Housing Property at Purdue University

by Kristin Harlow October 14, 2022

WEST LAFAYETTE, IND. — Brinkmann Constructors and Subtext have broken ground on VERVE, a seven-story student housing property located two blocks from the Purdue University campus in West Lafayette. Completion is slated for fall 2024. Located at 102 W. Wood St., the community will feature 751 beds across 235 units along with 265 parking spaces and 5,516 square feet of retail space. The units are fully furnished. Designed by WDG, the property features amenities such as a coffee bar, private study pods, group study rooms, a market, fitness center, lounge and two courtyards. The pool courtyard is equipped with an outdoor pool, hot tub, outdoor kitchen, multi-purpose turf lawn, grill stations and firepits. The Zen courtyard features a dog park and hammocks. This fall, total enrollment at Purdue reached a record high of 50,884 students.

October 14, 2022

Loans Multifamily Student Housing Texas

iBorrow Provides $11.2M Acquisition Loan for Austin Student Housing Property

by Taylor Williams October 13, 2022

AUSTIN, TEXAS — iBorrow, a Los Angeles-based commercial bridge and direct lender, has provided an $11.2 million acquisition loan for a 140-bed student housing property located at 900 W. 23rd St. near the University of Texas at Austin. According to Apartments.com, the property features three-bedroom units with an average size of 1,104 square feet. The borrower, Hawkwood Ventures LLC, plans to use a portion of the proceeds to fund capital improvements.

October 13, 2022

California Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

Ohlone College, Gilbane Plan 400-Bed Residence Hall in Newark, California

by Amy Works October 13, 2022

NEWARK, CALIF. — A public-private partnership between Gilbane Development Co. and Ohlone College have announced plans for a 400-bed residence hall project. The development will be located within the Ohlone Community College District in Newark and is set to be priced affordably. Potential project features could include a childcare center for student parents, to be operated by a third-party service provider; options for accessibility of food in proximity to the community; and space for student counseling services. The partnership is set to break ground on the development next year with completion scheduled for July 2025. “Ohlone College is committed to breaking down barriers that prohibit any student from receiving a quality higher education,” says Dr. Eric Bishop, superintendent and president of Ohlone College. “A student’s primary focus should be on their studies, not finding housing. Providing affordable student housing is just one step in assisting students to reach their fullest potential.” The partnership plans to submit a grant application to the State of California to apply for funds in accordance with Senate Bill 169 – Affordable Student Housing Budget Investment. Gilbane Building Co. will act as builder for the project and PBK + Mogavero Architects as design team.

October 13, 2022

Development Kentucky Southeast Student Housing

Investment Property Advisors, University of Louisville Complete 128-Bed Residence Hall

by John Nelson October 13, 2022

LOUISVILLE, KY. — A public-private partnership between the University of Louisville (UofL), UofL Athletics, the UofL Foundation and Investment Property Advisors has completed Denny Crum Hall. The residence hall, named after former UofL basketball coach Denny Crum, offers 128 beds across 67 apartment-style units with bed-to-bath parity. Each unit includes a full kitchen and living room and is fully furnished. Shared amenities include a rooftop deck, event lounge, two theaters, billiards and gaming lounge, café, study area, conference room, outdoor patio and a pickleball court. The majority of Denny Crum Hall’s units are occupied by the university’s lacrosse and men’s and women’s basketball teams. L&N Credit Union provided special-term construction/permanent financing for the project. Private equity was also contributed, incorporating Opportunity Zone compliant funding and donor funding from UofL Athletics.

October 13, 2022

Development Illinois Indiana Midwest Multifamily Student Housing Top Stories

Harrison Street, Trinitas to Develop Four Student Housing Projects Totaling $450M

by Taylor Williams October 11, 2022

CHICAGO AND LAFAYETTE, IND. — A joint venture between Chicago-based investment firm Harrison Street and Lafayette-based Trinitas has announced plans to develop four student housing projects in markets across the country that are aggregately valued at $450 million. The four projects will total 3,390 beds and will all be located within walking distance of campus for students at Indiana University, University of Central Florida, University of Wisconsin and University of Georgia. Construction timelines were not disclosed. Trinitas will assume property management responsibilities upon completion of each project. Current at Latimer Square will be a 906-bed, off-campus project in Bloomington, Indiana, that will serve students at Indiana University. The five-building development will feature units with bed-to-bath parity and a variety of floor plans, from studio to five-bedroom layouts. Amenities will include a pool, entertainment lounge, fire pits, tanning beds, green spaces, a fitness center and 442 parking spaces. Current Orlando, which will house students attending the University of Central Florida, will total 750 beds in studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Residences will be spread across three buildings, and the amenity package will comprise a pool, spa, basketball court, fitness center, study lounges and 690 parking spots. Atmosphere Madison will …

October 11, 2022

Features Multifamily Student Housing

Conventional Multifamily Players Look to Acquire, Convert Off-Campus Student Housing Properties

by Katie Sloan October 7, 2022

Converting student housing properties to traditional multifamily has become a more noticeable trend as ever-compressing cap rates pressure conventional multifamily investors to seek higher yields. And as many markets seek more affordable and market-rate rental housing, converting non-performing student housing properties to conventional multifamily has become popular among a subset of traditional multifamily owners. Berkadia Senior Managing Director of Student Housing Kevin Larimer points to a National Multifamily Housing Council/National Apartment Association study released in July that supports why conversions are on the upswing. The study shows that the United States needs approximately 4.3 million new apartment units by 2035. The study also points to a deficit — underbuilding — of 600,000 units caused by the 2008 financial crisis. “Additionally, there has been a decline of 4.7 million affordable units between 2015 and 2020,” says Larimer, citing the study. “All of these factors have led conventional multifamily capital to look for creative ways to fill the supply gap. Conversion of student housing properties has been a very effective and efficient way.” Added Yield The draw to conversion developed as investors sought more yield in new acquisitions and flips. “This trend largely started due to the significantly compressed cap rates and …

October 7, 2022

Development Multifamily New Hampshire Northeast Student Housing

Dartmouth College to Develop 128-Unit Residence Hall in Hanover, New Hampshire

by Taylor Williams October 5, 2022

HANOVER, N.H. — Dartmouth College will develop a residence hall for undergraduate students on the north end of the institution’s campus in Hanover. The community will feature 128 apartment-style units with a total of 400 beds. The project is set to include indoor and outdoor common areas, fitness facilities and shuttle service to campus. Further details, including a timeline for construction and potential partnership with a private developer, were not announced.

October 5, 2022

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