CICERO, ILL. — LM Commercial Real Estate has brokered the sale of an 86,670-square-foot industrial property in Cicero for $2.2 million. The property, which sits on 5.5 acres at 1410 S. 55th St., consists of two industrial buildings, six drive-in doors, three rail entry points, railcar storage capabilities and outside storage. Mike Merry and Brian Wabick of LM Commercial brokered the sale on behalf of the undisclosed seller. Peter Bourke and Vern Schultz of Colliers International represented the buyer, A.L.L. Masonry Construction Co.
MEMPHIS, TENN. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a six-property self-storage portfolio in metro Memphis. Charles LeClaire and Adam Schlosser of Marcus & Millichap arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Amsdell Cos., and procured the buyer, Merit Hill Capital. Anne Williams of Marcus & Millichap also assisted in closing the transaction. Three of the properties are located in Tennessee and the other three are located in northern Mississippi. The portfolio totals 337,846 square feet and includes 2,391 units and 297 outdoor parking spaces. Constructed between 1983 and 2006, the single-story, drive-up buildings feature a mix of climate- and non-climate-controlled units. Amenities include perimeter fencing, electronic gate access, 24-hour video surveillance and onsite leasing offices. The portfolio also includes two billboards, one cell tower and a commercial tenant generating additional revenue.
MOORESTOWN AND BURLINGTON, N.J. — HFF has facilitated the sale of a 26-building office/flex portfolio located in Moorestown and Burlington. Mack-Cali Realty Corp. sold the portfolio to Brennan Investment Group for an undisclosed price, free and clear of any mortgage financing. Totaling 1.2 million square feet, the portfolio comprises 24 buildings in Moorestown and two buildings in Burlington. At the time of sale, the portfolio was 91 percent leased. Tenants at the portfolio include businesses in healthcare services, pharmaceutical/clinical packaging and medical supplies. Jose Cruz, Doug Rodio, Brett Segal and Kevin O’Hearn of HFF represented the seller in the transaction.
HOUSTON — NAI Partners has secured a 14,165-square-foot industrial lease renewal at 6100 West by Northwest in Houston Blvd. on behalf of Craters & Freighters, a Colorado-based shipping firm. Chris Caudill of NAI Partners represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. Harry Kutner and Blake Warren of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, Agellan Commercial REIT US LP.
CICERO, ILL. — PREMIER Design + Build Group LLC has broken ground on a 323,343-square-foot distribution warehouse in Cicero, about eight miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Bridge Point 290 will feature 50 exterior truck dock positions, 36-foot clear heights, 273 vehicle parking spots and 77 trailer stalls. Bridge Development Partners LLC is the project developer. The project team also includes architect Cornerstone Architects Ltd., civil engineer SPACECO Inc. and structural engineer Swift Structural Design. George Maragos, Mitch Adams and Nicole Mentone of CBRE are marketing the property for lease. Completion is slated for the first quarter of 2018.
WILMINGTON, DEL. — NAI Emory Hill has arranged the sale of an industrial and office building located at 510 Century Blvd. in Wilmington. Mark Landis and Karen Landis of Metro Merchant Services acquired the 8,000-square-foot condominium building for an undisclosed price. Metro Merchant Services plans to move its operations from 132 Clinton St. in Delaware City, Del., to the newly acquired facility. WSFS provided financing for the deal. David Morrison of NAI Emory Hill represented the seller, while Lorraine Sheldon and Becky Harrington of NAI Emory Hill represented the buyer in the transaction.
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS — United Development Co. has acquired Park Forest office complex, a three-building, 90,000-square-foot campus located in the Fort Worth metro of Southlake. The company will invest $10 million in the redevelopment of the property, which will involve razing two single-story, 10,000-square-foot buildings and repurposing them into a climate-controlled self-storage facility. Demolitions are expected to begin in January 2018.
HIALEAH, FLA. — Warehomes Precisions LLC, an affiliate of Rok Acquisitions, has acquired a 150,000-square-foot industrial building in Hialeah for $8.8 million. The property is located at 15801 N.W. 49th Ave. in the Palmetto Lakes submarket, roughly 16 miles northwest of downtown Miami. Lee Katsikos of The Katsikos Group represented the seller in the transaction, Precision Trading Corp. Ted Konigsberg of Infinity Commercial Real Estate represented Warehomes Precisions. The building features a divisible configuration and IU-2 zoning, allowing for a number of manufacturing and technology uses outside of basic logistics and warehousing.
MOORE, S.C. — SunCap Property Group has sold Magna Distribution Center, a 229,950-square-foot warehouse and distribution facility in Moore, roughly 30 miles east of Greenville. A private investor purchased the asset from SunCap for $18.5 million. Chris Norvell and Patrick Nally of HFF represented SunCap in the transaction. Constructed this year, Magna Distribution Center is a build-to-suit for Magna Seating of America Inc., an automotive seating manufacturer. The building has an expansion capacity of 50,000 square feet and features 214,500 square feet of production space, 15,500 square feet of office space, LED lighting, 50- by 50-foot column spacing, 32-foot clear heights, 30 dock-high doors, 13 knock-out panels, 20 trailer stalls and 250 parking spaces. Situated within the 882-acre Tyger River Industrial Park North, Magna Distribution Center is in the Route 290 Industrial submarket, roughly 10 miles from the BMW manufacturing plant in Greer.
ST. LOUIS — SkyView Advisors has arranged the sale of ACE Storage portfolio in metro St. Louis. The sales price was not disclosed. The portfolio spans six properties and 440,059 square feet. The buildings feature a total of 750 climate-controlled units and 2,246 non-climate-controlled units as well as 331 parking spaces. Ryan Clark of SkyView Advisors represented the undisclosed seller. National Storage Affiliates purchased the portfolio.