PHILADELPHIA — Mountain Development Corp., a New Jersey-based developer, has acquired an 86,315-square-foot industrial building in Philadelphia. Located at 3445-3535 S. Front St., the property features clear heights ranging from 18 to 44 feet, 14 loading docks and a 10 percent office finish. The property offers convenient access to the CSX Rail Yard, the Philadelphia Nay Yard and Interstate 95. At the time of sale, plumbing supplies distributor Ferguson Enterprises was the sole tenant of the entire facility. Michael Oliver and Jose Cruz led a JLL team that represented the seller, The Hampshire Cos., in the deal. The sales price was undisclosed.
Pennsylvania
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Two Office Buildings Totaling 77,464 SF in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
by Alex Patton
MECHANICSBURG, PA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $8.2 million sale of a pair of office buildings totaling 77,464 square feet in Mechanicsburg, a western suburb of Harrisburg. The properties are located at 600 and 1000 Bent Creek Blvd. and were completed in 2006. At the time of sale, the properties were fully leased to a mix of medical and other professional office tenants. Craig Dunkle of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a locally based limited liability company, in the transaction. Laura Martin of SVN Latus represented the seller, another limited liability company. Both parties requested anonymity.
Greystone Provides $76.7 Million Fannie Mae Loan for Refinancing of Multifamily Property Near Philadelphia
by Alex Patton
HUNTINGTON VALLEY, PA. — Greystone has provided a $76 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Meadowbrook Apartments, a 531-unit multifamily property in Huntingdon Valley, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. Located at 1700 Huntingdon Pike, the property was constructed in 1968 and features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units.. The borrower was Lindy Properties. Dan Sacks of Greystone originated the loan, which carries a 10-year term with interest-only payments.
BETHLEHEM, PA. — Colliers International has brokered the $4.5 million sale of Bethlehem Village Shoppes, a 31,450-square-foot retail center in Bethlehem, an eastern suburb of Allentown. At the time of sale, tenants included the Northampton County Court of Common Pleas, H&R Block and several restaurants. Jeff Algatt, Derek Zerfass and Scott Horner represented the seller, a locally based private investor, in the transaction. W.C. Weiss of Equis Commercial Real Estate represented the undisclosed buyer. QNB Bank provided acquisition financing.
YORK, PA. — Larken Associates is underway on construction of The Enclave at Copper Chase, a 107-unit multifamily project in York, a city located approximately 25 miles south of Harrisburg. Located at 3145 Honey Run Drive, the project is an addition to Larken’s existing 132-unit The Reserve at Copper Chase community. The Enclave will include one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, a clubhouse and fitness center. The project also includes renovations to the pool and lounge, as well as upgrades to the property’s roofing and exteriors. Larken acquired the property in 2019. The construction schedule was undisclosed.
CHICAGO — Brennan Investment Group, a Chicago-based developer, has acquired a three-building industrial portfolio totaling 380,274 square feet in Pennsylvania. The portfolio is located in the Lehigh Valley submarket, which is situated north of Philadelphia and west of New York City and includes the cities of Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton. The properties offer convenient access to Interstates 78 and 81, as well as the Lehigh Valley International Airport. The seller and sales price were undisclosed.
Colliers Negotiates Sale of 41,179 SF Retail Property in Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
by Alex Patton
MONTGOMERYVILLE, PA. — Colliers International has negotiated the $4 million sale of a 41,179-square-foot retail property in Montgomeryville, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. Located at 980 Bethlehem Pike, the building was previously occupied by craft supplies retailer A.C. Moore but was vacant at the time of sale. The property is located near the Route 202 shopping center, which includes a Target, Giant supermarket and Bed Bath & Beyond. Carl Neilson, Todd Sussman and Jon Kieserman represented the seller, a local limited liability company, in the transaction. The buyer was 978 Bethlehem Pike LLC.
FORT WASHINGTON, PENN. — Equus Capital Partners will develop a 300-unit multifamily project in Fort Washington, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. The developer has acquired a 60,000-square-foot office building located at 1125 Virginia Drive for $5.9 million and plans to demolish it to construct the apartment building in its place. The first phase of construction will include 200 residential units in a five-story building that will incorporate amenities such as a pool and a fitness center, as well as both indoor and outdoor resident lounge areas. Barton Partners designed the project. No plans for the construction schedule have been announced.
Roddy Inc. Negotiates Sale of 31,042 SF Industrial Building in Bensalem, Pennsylvania
by Alex Patton
BENSALEM, PENN. — Roddy Inc., a brokerage firm serving Pennsylvania and New Jersey, has negotiated the $2.3 million sale of a 31,042-square-foot industrial building in Bensalem, a southwestern suburb of Trenton. The property is located at 774 American Drive within Wes-Port Industrial Park. The buyer, Dhyanvi LLC, sells a range of general merchandise including over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, health and beauty products, cosmetics, toiletries and household accessories. Robert Olender of Roddy Inc. represented the seller, 774 American Properties, in the transaction. Adam Lashner of NAI Mertz represented Dhyanvi.
BENSALEM, PA. — Velocity Ventures, a Philadelphia-based firm, has acquired a 51,181-square-foot industrial building in Bensalem, a southwestern suburb of Trenton. The sales price was $2.4 million. Located at 1296 Adams Road, the property features a roughly 18-foot clear height and offers quick access to Interstates 276 and 95. The building was approximately 80 percent leased at the time of sale. Jason Ostach and Chris Pennington of Binswanger Commercial Real Estate Services represented Velocity Ventures in the transaction. DM Ventures LLC was the seller.