DREXEL HILL, PA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Yorkshire Court, an apartment building located at 740 Burmont Road in Drexel Hill. An undisclosed buyer purchased the property for $1.7 million. The 30-unit community features a mix of studio units and 24 one-bedroom/one-bath units. Clarke Talone, Daniel Bernard, Ridge MacLaren and Andrew Townsend of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the deal. Matthew Rosenberg, also with Marcus & Millichap, arranged acquisition financing for the transaction. The non-recourse, seven-year loan was structured with a fixed 3.65 percent interest rate and a 30-year amortization schedule.
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Harrison Street, Brandywine Realty Sell 850-Bed Community in Philadelphia’s University City for $197.5 Million
by Amy Works
PHILADELPHIA — A joint venture between Harrison Street Real Estate Capital and Brandywine Realty Trust has sold Evo at Cira Centre South, an 850-bed student housing community located in Philadelphia’s University City neighborhood, for $197.5 million. The property was built in 2014, and is the tallest purpose-built student housing tower in the U.S., serving students at the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. The community offers one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a rooftop infinity pool and lounge; 11 two-story study lounges; free weekly studio fitness classes including Zumba, yoga and Pilates; a 24/7 two-story fitness center; and a business and print center. The buyer’s name was not disclosed.
WOBURN, MASS. — NKF Capital Markets has arranged the sale of an office building located at 8 Presidential Way in Woburn. Chestnut Realty Management sold the two-story building to an undisclosed buyer for $13.2 million. The 104,000-square-foot building features prominent building signage, efficient floor plates and ample parking. Robert Griffin, Edward Maher, Matthew Pullen, Samantha Hallowell, Torin Taylor, Richard Ruggiero, Matthew Adams and Rory Walsh of NKF represented the seller in the transaction.
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. — FourPoint Investments and BlueGate Partners have arranged the sale of Rockoff Hall Apartments, a 674-bed student housing community located within walking distance of Rutgers University in New Brunswick. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Shared amenities include a cyber café, on-site laundry, a fitness center, discounted parking in the attached garage, study rooms on every floor and a club room with billiards and shuffle board. The names of the buyer and seller were not disclosed.
New Dover Associates Brokers $4.8M Sale of Office, Industrial Building in Framingham, Massachusetts
by Amy Works
FRAMINGHAM, MASS. — New Dover Associates has arranged the sale of an office and industrial building located at 101 Bishop St. in Framingham. Green Brick Development acquired the property from Siegal LLC for $4.8 million. Situated on 3.1 acres, the 44,272-square-foot building is fully air conditioned. Scott Hughes and Ted Reimann of New Dover Associates represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
Fantini & Gorga Secures $4.5M Acquisition Loan for Medical Office Building in Topsham, Maine
by Amy Works
TOPSHAM, MAINE — Fantini & Gorga has arranged a $4.5 million loan for the acquisition of a single-tenant medical office property located in Topsham. The Central Maine Medical Center occupies the 15,000-square-foot building. The tenant has 11 years remaining on its initial 20-year lease and leases 100 percent of the building. Keith Wentzel, Chris Miller and Jon Garcia of Fantini & Gorga represented the undisclosed buyer in the financing transaction.
PHILADELPHIA — A joint venture between Chicago-based investment firm Harrison Street Real Estate Capital LLC and Pennsylvania-based REIT Brandywine Realty Trust (NYSE: BDN) has sold Evo at Cira Centre South, an 850-bed student housing property in Philadelphia. The sales price was roughly $197 million, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. The buyer was not disclosed. Built in 2014 and located in the University City area, the 33-story Evo at Cira Centre South is the tallest purpose-built student housing tower in the country. It provides residences for students attending both the University of Pennsylvania and Drexel University. The property offers a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Communal amenities include a two-story fitness center, two-story study lounges, a business and print center, as well as a rooftop pool and lounge. Following this transaction, Harrison Street’s student housing portfolio totals more than 73,000 beds across the U.S. and Europe. The stock price of Brandywine, which owned a 50 percent interest in the asset, closed at $17.88 per share on Friday, Jan. 26, up from $16.22 per share a year ago. — Taylor Williams
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — A joint venture between Unison Realty Partners and Blue Vista Capital Management has purchased Hunt River Commons, a shopping center located in North Kingstown, for $15.8 million. Anchored by Stop & Shop and Marshalls, the 147,270-square-foot property was 84 percent leased at the time of acquisition. Additional tenants include Planet Fitness, GNC and Citizen’s Bank. The shopping center was constructed in 1989. The Wilder Cos. will serve as property manager and leasing agent for the center. This acquisition is the first joint venture between Unison Realty Partners and Blue Vista Capital Management. Nat Heald of JLL brokered the acquisition.
NEW YORK CITY — Developer Optima Real Estate has topped out construction for its boutique 21-story hotel located at 333 W. 38th St. in Manhattan’s Midtown West neighborhood. Designed by Gene Kaufman Architect, the 34,000-square-foot hotel will feature 79 rooms, a roof deck, a fitness center and breakfast rooms. The $10 million hotel was designed with four rooms per floor, allowing abundant natural light and views of the city.
METUCHEN, N.J. — Regency Centers has purchased The District at Metuchen, a retail center located in Metuchen, for an undisclosed price. Whole Foods Market anchors the 66,000-square-foot shopping center. Additional tenants include Comida Fresca, European Wax, Title Boxing and Chipotle. The name of the seller was not released.