Student Housing

Joint Venture Acquires 828-Bed Student Housing Community Near Texas A&M

by Taylor Williams November 4, 2019

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS — A joint venture between Texla Housing Partners and a private equity real estate fund advised by Crow Holdings Capital has acquired University Trails, a 828-bed student housing community serving students at Texas A&M University in College Station. The property offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, hot tub, sand volleyball court, basketball court, two fitness centers and a 24-hour study lounge and cafe. The joint venture plans to renovate the community’s interior, exterior and office/clubhouse building. A timeline for renovations was not announced. Ryan Lang, Brandon Buell and Jack Brett of Newmark Knight Frank brokered the transaction.

November 4, 2019

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Landmark Properties Buys Land Assemblage in Seattle, Plans 1,600-Bed Student Housing Project

by Amy Works November 4, 2019

SEATTLE — Landmark Properties has acquired the 11-parcel land assemblage in Seattle’s University District. A group of undisclosed sellers sold the fee-simple assemblage, which was rezoned for greater density and taller buildings in 2017, for $39 million, or $950 per square foot. In 2021, Landmark Properties plans to begin construction on The Standard at Seattle, a three-building purpose-built student housing property with approximately 1,600 beds at the site, which spans nearly an acre from 4202 to 4238 12th Ave. NE. The site is situated three blocks from the University of Washington and across the street from the future U-District Light Rail Station. Upon completion, The Standard at Seattle will feature two 25-story towers and a seven-story mid-rise building. The 500,000-square-foot property will offer a variety of floor plans and approximately 8,500 square feet of ground-level retail space. The project is slated to be delivered in one phase by fall 2023. Additionally, Landmark plans to preserve the existing Canterbury Apartments, a 16-unit co-op multifamily building on Brooklyn Avenue NE. Tim McKay, Dan Chhan and Sam Wayne of Colliers International represented the sellers for a portion of the transaction, specifically for eight of the 11 parcels.

November 4, 2019

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Greystar, University of South Carolina to Break Ground on $210M Student Housing Community in Columbia

by Alex Tostado October 31, 2019

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A public-private partnership between Greystar and the University of South Carolina (USC) is set to break ground on Campus Village. The multiphase redevelopment will be located on the current site of Cliff Apartments at the northeast corner of Sumter and Whaley streets in Columbia. The partnership will begin construction on the $210 million first phase of development in February 2020 with completion scheduled for fall 2022. When complete, the living-learning community will feature 1,800 beds, an academic support space, dining hall, campus safety office, sundry store and coffee shop. Under the development agreement, Campus Village will be owned by the university and maintained by Greystar under a management contract. USC will manage and provide housing operations and student support at Campus Village.

October 31, 2019

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DMG Investments to Break Ground on 480-Bed Student Housing Community Near USC Upstate

by Alex Tostado October 30, 2019

SPARTANBURG, S.C. — DMG Investments is set to break ground on Auden Upstate, a 480-bed student housing community located near the University of South Carolina Upstate campus in Spartanburg. The $28 million development will consist of seven, four-story buildings offering two-, three- and five-bedroom units. Shared amenities will include a fitness center, study room, resident lounge, gaming room and a swimming pool. Construction is scheduled for completion in August 2020.

October 30, 2019

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Greystar Acquires 388-Bed Student Housing Community in Chicago’s South Loop

by Kristin Harlow October 28, 2019

CHICAGO — Greystar has acquired 30 East, a 388-bed student housing community located in Chicago’s South Loop neighborhood. Columbia College Chicago holds a 10-year, 340-bed master lease at the community. The remaining 48 beds are open to students at any of the more than 20 colleges and universities located within two miles of the property. The 17-story community offers studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a third-floor terrace and dog park, state-of-the-art fitness center and a sky lounge. The purchase price and seller were not provided, but Crain’s Chicago Business reports that Philadelphia-based Gilbane Development sold the asset for $60 million.

October 28, 2019

Acquisitions Alabama Multifamily Southeast Student Housing

CBRE Brokers Sale of 900-Bed Student Housing Community Near Auburn University

by Alex Tostado October 25, 2019

AUBURN, ALA. — CBRE has arranged the sale of The Connection at Auburn, a 900-bed student housing community located near Auburn University. The property comprises 13 three-story buildings offering two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pools, heated spa, game room, picnic areas, sand volleyball court, computer lounge, clubroom, private study areas and a lighted basketball court. BCEG International Investment-US purchased the community for an undisclosed price. Jaclyn Fitts, William Vonderfecht, Casey Schaefer, Brett Kingman and Russ Oldham of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of the undisclosed seller. Ben Roelke and Ian Walker of CBRE originated a Freddie Mac Green Program acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer. The 10-year loan features a fixed 3.66 percent interest rate and five years of interest-only payments.

October 25, 2019

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NorthMarq Arranges $20M Refinancing of Student Housing Property in Carbondale, Illinois

by Kristin Harlow October 24, 2019

CARBONDALE, ILL. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $20 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Aspen Court Apartments in Carbondale, home of Southern Illinois University. The property is located at 1101 E. Grand Ave. Jason Kinnison of NorthMarq arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower was not disclosed.

October 24, 2019

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ACC, UC Irvine Open 1,441-Bed Plaza Verde Residential Tower

by Amy Works October 22, 2019

IRVINE, CALIF. — A public-private partnership between American Campus Communities (ACC) and the University of California – Irvine has opened Plaza Verde, a 1,441-bed, on-campus residential tower. The community offers fully furnished units and shared amenities including state-of-the-art fitness centers, multi-purpose rooms, outdoor pavilions, an academic success center and group and private study spaces. The community is seeking LEED Platinum status, and features an all-electric system that eliminates the need for natural gas. “In addition to being a healthy and dynamic student community, Plaza Verde is the greenest large-scale student community that has been developed,” says Bill Bayless, CEO of ACC. “We have gone to extensive lengths to ensure sustainability and student-focused design are at the forefront, from initially designing and testing systems for an efficient and comfortable community, then arranging a sizable offset for energy that will actually be achieved.”

October 22, 2019

Development Multifamily North Carolina Southeast Student Housing

Fountain Residential, BAM Capital to Develop Phase I of Student Housing Project Near UNC-Charlotte

by Alex Tostado October 17, 2019

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fountain Residential and BAM Capital will develop the first phase of a three-phase student housing project near the University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Phase I of The Vue on University will comprise 271 apartment units offering one- through four-bedroom floor plans totaling 727 beds. Communal amenities will include a swimming pool, 6,000-square-foot fitness center and multiple private study rooms. The community will be located at the corner of University City Boulevard and East Mallard Creek Church Road. Stuart Roosth Architects and Kimley-Horn Associates designed The Vue on University. MW Builders Inc. is the general contractor. Phase I is slated to be delivered in fall 2021.

October 17, 2019

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Pebb Capital Sells 647-Bed Student Housing Community Near the University of Kansas

by Kristin Harlow October 17, 2019

LAWRENCE, KAN. — Pebb Capital has sold The Rockland, a 647-bed student housing community serving students at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. The community offers one- and two-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a resort-style pool and hot tub; a 24-hour business center and fitness center; a common room with a gaming station and pool table; tanning facilities; an outdoor barbecue area with a fire pit; a coffee bar; indoor and outdoor basketball courts; and a dog park. NB Private Capital acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Kevin Larimer and Greg Gonzalez of Berkadia arranged the sale. Berkadia’s Ed Kim and Jie Lee also arranged acquisition financing on behalf of buyer.

October 17, 2019

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