Student Housing

University Partners Acquires 494-Bed Student Housing Community Near Clemson University

by Alex Tostado January 20, 2021

CLEMSON, S.C. — University Partners has acquired Grandmarc, a 494-bed student housing community located near Clemson University in South Carolina. The property was built in 2017 and offers two- and four-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity, as well as 9,000 square feet of retail space. Communal amenities include a pool and hot tub, 24-hour fitness center, clubhouse, private study rooms and a sand volleyball court. University Partners will oversee management of the community. Ryan Lang, Jack Brett and Ben Harkrider of Newmark brokered the transaction. The seller and terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

January 20, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Georgia Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

CA Student Living Acquires Two Student Housing Communities in Georgia, Florida Totaling 972 Beds

by Alex Tostado January 18, 2021

ATHENS, GA. AND BOCA RATON, FLA. — CA Student Living has acquired two student housing communities in Georgia and Florida for an undisclosed price. The acquisitions include Ikon at Athens, a 374-bed property located near the University of Georgia campus in Athens, and University Park, a 598-bed community located near Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Ikon at Athens offers two-, three- and four-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Communal amenities include a pool, outdoor spa, 24-hour fitness center, business center and a coffee cafe. University Park offers two-, three- and four-bedroom, fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity alongside shared amenities such as a pool, fitness center, a clubhouse and study rooms. CA’s in-house property management platform will manage both properties. Ryan Lang of Newmark represented the buyer in the transaction. Chicago-based law firm Polsinelli provided legal assistance to the Chicago-based buyer. The seller(s) was not disclosed.

January 18, 2021

Arizona Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

Toll Brothers, Harrison Street to Develop 826-Bed Student Housing Community in Tempe

by Amy Works January 14, 2021

TEMPE, ARIZ. — Toll Brothers Campus Living and Harrison Street have formed a joint venture to develop Canvas, a student housing community adjacent to Arizona State University (ASU) in Tempe. The joint venture has secured a construction loan facility from MidFirst Bank, Fifth Third Bank N.A. and Trustmark Bank. Toll Brothers’ in-house finance department arranged the debt and equity financing. TSB Capital Advisors served as advisor to Toll Brothers. Situated on 3.4-acres, Canvas will feature 263 units totaling 826 beds with a modern furniture package, quartz countertops, private bedroom door locks, walk-in closets, computer-controlled access, smart television, central air conditioning, private bedrooms and bathrooms, in-unit washer/dryer, hardwood-style floors, high-speed internet and stainless steel appliances. The community will feature a six-level, 469-stall parking garage; fitness center; clubroom with an e-sports lounge; rooftop pool and amenity deck; business center; café/lounge; ground-floor retail space; courtyard and fire pit; grilling stations; electronic parcel lockers; private study rooms; and bike storage. The joint venture has partnered with Subtext, a real estate development company focused on living spaces for students and young professionals. Toll Brothers Campus Living will manage the development, construction and marketing, as well as asset management. Cardinal Group Management will act as the …

January 14, 2021

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast Student Housing

Aspen Heights Breaks Ground on 188-Unit Student Housing Community in Charlotte

by Alex Tostado January 13, 2021

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Aspen Heights Partners has broken ground on Aspen Heights University City, a 188-unit student housing community located at 300 Heritage Lake Drive near the University of North Carolina at Charlotte campus. The property will offer two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units, two-thirds of which will feature a cottage-style design. Communal amenities will include a pool, grilling areas, basketball court, sand volleyball court, fitness center, study lounges and an onsite shuttle to campus. Austin, Texas-based Aspen Heights secured $38.1 million in construction financing from Synovus Bank for the development, which is scheduled for completion in summer 2022.

January 13, 2021

Acquisitions Multifamily Student Housing Texas

Newmark Brokers Sale of 1,842-Bed Northpoint Crossing Student Housing Community in College Station

by Taylor Williams December 23, 2020

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — Newmark has brokered the sale of Northpoint Crossing, a 1,842-bed student housing community serving Texas A&M University in College Station. The 627-unit property was developed in 2014 and 2015 and is located across the street from the north corner of campus. Units feature studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bed floor plans. Amenities include two fitness centers, two computer labs, a 24-hour clubhouse, game rooms, outdoor grilling stations, sauna and steam rooms and a rooftop terrace. Ryan Lang, Jack Brett and Ben Harkrider of Newmark represented the sellers, Woodridge Capital and funds managed by Oaktree Capital Management LP, in the transaction. Both entities are based in Los Angeles. A joint venture between affiliates of global investment manager Ares Management Corp. and New York-based private equity firm Timberline Real Estate Ventures purchased the asset for an undisclosed price.

December 23, 2020

Acquisitions Alabama Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Preiss, JV Partner Acquire 600-Bed Student Housing Community Near Auburn University

by Alex Tostado December 17, 2020

AUBURN, ALA. — A joint venture between The Preiss Co. and a private equity real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital has acquired a 600-bed, cottage-style student housing community from Aspen Heights, a student housing developer based in Austin, Texas. The sales price was not disclosed. The community — rebranded The Collective at Auburn — serves students attending Auburn University in Alabama. Capital improvements are planned for the property, including a complete redesign of its clubhouse and amenity areas, new exterior paint, the addition of more in-unit furniture and the installation of LED lighting and water-saving devices. According to Donna Preiss, founder and CEO of The Preiss Co., upgrades will be handled in phases to ensure minimal resident disruption. Communal amenities include a pool, hot tub, outdoor fireplace, volleyball court, clubhouse, computer lab, study lounge, movie theater, game room and a fitness center. The property is 95 percent preleased for the fall 2021 semester.

December 17, 2020

California Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

ACC, University of Southern California Complete Second Phase of Student Housing Development in Los Angeles

by Amy Works December 17, 2020

LOS ANGELES — A public-private partnership between American Campus Communities and the University of Southern California (USC) has completed a second phase of a student housing development. The residence hall is located at 1630 San Pablo St. near the university’s Curry Hall and the LAC+USC Medical Center. Shared amenities at the property include outdoor and indoor study areas, retail space and a rooftop courtyard. “We were able to commit 35 percent of the overall area to open space,” says Benjamin Kasdan, principal at KTGY Architecture + Planning, which designed the community. “This is desirable not only during the COVID period, but beyond. The project includes many trends and features we expect to see in the future based on input from students and housing developers.”

December 17, 2020

Acquisitions Multifamily Northeast Pennsylvania Student Housing

Rittenhouse Arranges Sale of 272-Bed Student Housing Portfolio in Philadelphia

by Taylor Williams December 15, 2020

PHILADELPHIA — Rittenhouse Realty Advisors has arranged the sale of a 272-bed student housing portfolio in Philadelphia. The portfolio consists of five buildings totaling 106 units that serve the University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and Temple University. The portfolio features a mix of newly constructed buildings and value-add assets. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.

December 15, 2020

Acquisitions Georgia Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

Vesper Holdings Purchases 543-Bed Student Housing Community Near Kennesaw State University

by Alex Tostado December 14, 2020

KENNESAW, GA. — Vesper Holdings has purchased The Indy, a 543-bed student housing community near Kennesaw State University (KSU). Delivered earlier this year, the property offers one- to five-bedroom floor plans with bed-to-bath parity. Unit interiors feature granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, washers and dryers and 55-inch smart TVs. Communal amenities include a fitness center, rooftop lounges, clubhouse and a pool. The community is situated on 4.2 acres at 3011 Hidden Forest Court in Kennesaw, two miles from KSU’s campus. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.

December 14, 2020

Alabama Development Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

The Opus Group, McKinney Fund Deliver 520-Bed Student Housing Community Near UAB

by Alex Tostado December 11, 2020

BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — The Opus Group and The McKinney Fund have delivered Ascend Five Points South, a 520-bed student housing community near the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The property offers studio to four-bedroom floor plans with rents starting at $739 per month. Communal amenities include a pool, fitness center, study rooms and a spa. The asset is situated at 1001 20th St. S., adjacent to the UAB campus. The design team for Ascend Five Points South included Rabren General Contractors, Myefski Architects and Creative License International. Asset Living manages the community.

December 11, 2020

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