YARDLEY, PA. — Caddis has announced plans to develop Heartis Yardley, a 99-unit assisted living and memory care community in Yardley, just across the state border from Trenton, N.J. The two-story, 95,587-square-foot project is located on a 6.1-acre plot. The property will be the first Heartis-branded community in Pennsylvania, and is part of Dallas-based Caddis’ planned expansion in the Mid-Atlantic. “Caddis’ extensive research on this market — including population and demographic trends, existing senior residences and other factors — showed that there is a demand for more seniors housing, especially assisted living and memory care communities,” says Tami Cumings, Caddis vice president of senior living. The project is slated for completion in summer 2020. Pathway to Living will be the operator. The architect is Austin, Texas-based Katus, which has designed 15 Heartis communities. The general contractor is Wohlsen Construction Co.
MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. — JLL has brokered the sale of Heritage Square Shopping Center, an 80,504-square-foot shopping center in Monmouth Junction. The sales price was undisclosed. Located at 4180 U.S. Route 1, the center is shadow-anchored by Target and features a tenant roster that includes PetSmart, Bob’s Discount Furniture and Chase Bank. Jim Galbally, Colin Behr, Bill Moylan and Nate Cleland of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was Wasa Properties.
TOMS RIVER, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.2 million sale of Toms River Shopping Center in Toms River. The 52,616-square-foot retail center is located along the Garden State Parkway. Michael Lombardi and Charles Loccisano of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office represented the buyer and seller in the transaction, both private investors.
NEWARK, N.J. — JLL has arranged the $61 million sale of the former Ballantine Brewery in Newark. Located at 424 E. Ferry St., the 1.1 million-square-foot industrial property includes five buildings across 22 acres in the Ironbound section of Newark. The property was originally owned and operated by P. Ballantine & Sons. Currently, the property is approximately 85 percent leased to 30 tenants ranging in size from 2,500 to 159,287 square feet. Thomas Walsh, Joseph Garibaldi and Katelyn Borovsky of JLL represented the seller, RAR Development Associates, in the transaction. The buyer was a joint venture between Turnbridge Equities and institutional investors advised by J.P. Morgan Asset Management.
BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP, N.J. — NAI Mertz has brokered the sale of a 46,000-square-foot warehouse in Burlington Township. The price was not disclosed. Located at 308 Connecticut Drive, the property features 21-foot clear heights and is situated alongside Interstate 295. Jonathan Klear of NAI Mertz represented the buyer, Burton Real Estate, in the transaction. The seller, Merchant & Evans Industries, will remain as a tenant in the building.
HACKENSACK, N.J. — NAI James Hanson has negotiated the sale of a 7,800-square-foot industrial/flex building in Hackensack. The sales price was undisclosed. Located at 238 High St., the property includes 16-foot ceilings and three overhead doors. Anthony Cassano of NAI James Hanson represented the seller, High Street Hackensack LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was Hackensack-based Vanore Electric, which was drawn to the property’s sizable footprint and ample truck parking in a highly accessible area, according to NAI Hanson.
IRVINGTON, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $1.6 million sale of a multifamily building in Irvington. The 23-unit property is located at 818 Stuyvesant Ave. The property recently underwent extensive capital improvements. Kevin Taub of Marcus & Millichap’s New Jersey office represented the seller, a limited liability company. The buyer was a private investor.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Progress Capital has secured a $21 million loan to refinance an 11-property multifamily portfolio in Jersey City. The 11 properties are located across the city. Kathy Anderson of Progress Capital secured the financing on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. The non-recourse loan includes a 20-year term with a 30-year amortization schedule. The lender was undisclosed.
NEWARK, N.J. — Paramount Assets has acquired 17 Academy Street, a 100,000-square-foot, 12-story office building in Newark’s Four Corners Historic District. The sales price was undisclosed. Built in 1926, the property was 70 percent occupied at the time of sale by a variety of professional services firms. Situated between Halsey and Broad streets, 17 Academy Street is directly across the street from the world headquarters of the Prudential Insurance Co. and is within walking distance of public transportation. Paramount Assets already owns three other properties on the same street, 31 Academy, 27 Academy and 45 Academy.
LYNDHURST, N.J. — CBRE has brokered the $8 million sale of a five-acre development site in Lyndhurst. Located at 1290 Wall St., the property can accommodate up to 85,400 square feet of warehouse and distribution space. Brian Fiumara, Michael Hines, Brad Ruppel, Lauren Dawicki and Thomas Monahan of CBRE represented the seller, Rugby Realty Co., in the transaction. The buyer was Gramercy Property Trust.