FOLSOM, CALIF. — USA Properties and Strand Financial has sold Talavera, a 293-unit apartment property in Folsom, located outside of Sacramento. New York-based Sentinel Real Estate acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Marc Ross, Eli Hanacek, Joe McNamara and Claire Holt of CBRE represented the sellers in the deal. According to CBRE, Talavera is the first property to become available in the Folsom submarket in four years. Located at 1550 Broadstone Parkway, the four-building community features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. The elevator-served property also offers a pool, hot tub, courtyard, fitness center, package lockers, pet spa, EV charging stations, fire pits, resident garages, 506 parking spaces and a DIY (do it yourself) workshop.
SEATTLE — Nordic Partners Investments has acquired Monticello, a 107-unit apartment building located at 415 Boren Ave. in Seattle’s First Hill neighborhood, for an undisclosed price. Built in 1957, Monticello spans 42,342 net rentable square feet. Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson and JD Fuller of Kidder Mathews’ Simon | Anderson Multifamily Team represented the undisclosed seller and sourced the buyer in the off-market transaction.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Affiliated Development has received a $74 million construction loan for the development of The Cove, a 376-unit, mixed-income multifamily project located on the northwest corner of Sunrise Boulevard and Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale. Pacific Life Insurance Co. provided the loan for the development, along with equity from the Affiliated Development Housing Impact Fund and family office capital partners. In addition, the developer secured tax rebates from Broward County and the City of Fort Lauderdale, as well as zoning priority and incentives via Florida’s Live Local Act. Moss Construction will serve as general contractor for The Cove. Situated on the site of a former hotel property, the $123 million multifamily project will reserve 55 percent, or approximately 207 apartments, for individuals and families earning up to 120 percent of the area median income (AMI). The Cove will also feature a resort-style amenity package and a parking garage.
CHICAGO — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged a $555.6 million loan for the refinancing of a 14-property student housing portfolio totaling 4,295 units and 10,454 beds across nine states. Chicago-based real estate investment and property management company The Scion Group was the borrower. The communities are located in Arizona, Alabama, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, North Carolina and Texas. Specific property names were not disclosed. Walker & Dunlop’s Brendan Coleman, Will Baker and Colin Coleman secured the floating-rate, interest-only loan through an existing Fannie Mae credit facility. Scion maintains four Fannie Mae credit facilities, all of which were originated by Walker & Dunlop. Scion is the largest owner and operator of student housing communities globally with 190 communities and nearly 118,000 beds across 94 university markets. According to Walker & Dunlop’s 2026 Student Housing Outlook, demand continues to outpace supply across most major university markets. — Abby Cox
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Newmark has arranged the sale of Centreport Lake, a 452-unit apartment community in East Fort Worth. Built on 24 acres in 2008, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with an average unit size of 946 square feet. Amenities include two pools, a dog park, business center and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Richard Furr, Brian Murphy and Brian O’Boyle Jr. of Newmark represented the seller, Marlin Spring US Realty, in the transaction. Henry Stimler and Ricky Warner, also with Newmark, arranged undisclosed amounts of acquisition financing and equity investments on behalf of the buyer, which was also not disclosed.
CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. — Greystone has provided a $16 million Fannie Mae DUS (Delegated & Underwriting Servicing) loan for the refinancing of Coventry Village, a 94-unit multifamily property in the Long Island community of Central Islip. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2011, Coventry Village is a two-building, garden-style complex that offers one- and two-bedroom units. Robert Meehan of Greystone originated the five-year, nonrecourse loan, which carries a fixed interest rate, on behalf of the undisclosed owner.
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $7.5 million sale of a multifamily property in the Times Square submarket of Midtown Manhattan. The two-building, 12,675-square-foot property at 140-142 W. 46th St. houses six market-rate apartments, five rent-stabilized apartments and a 5,200-square-foot vacant restaurant space. Colton Traynham, Matt Fotis and Michael Weinstein of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which requested anonymity, in the transaction.
SAN FRANCISCO — Sares Regis Group of Northern California, along with an institutional equity partner, has sold the 195-unit Celeste Apartments in South San Francisco. North Carolina-based Bell Partners purchased the property on behalf of its Bell Growth & Income Fund investors. The new owner will rename the asset, located at 401 Cypress Ave., to Bell South City II. Terms of the acquisition were not released. Completed in 2024, the eight-story multifamily building features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, a fitness loft and secure EV parking. At delivery, the property was 95 percent occupied. Berkadia represented the seller in the transaction.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $12.5M Sale of Affordable Seniors Housing Property in Southern California
LA MESA, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $12.5 million sale of Guava Gardens, an affordable seniors housing property in La Mesa. Los Angeles-based Positive Investments was the buyer. Built in 1986, the property totals 81 units, with 40 studio apartments and 41 one-bedroom apartments. Residences are reserved for seniors aged 62 and older. Amenities at the community include a pool, spa, recreation room, outdoor gathering areas, laundry facilities and dedicated parking. Christopher Zorbas, Graeme Henderson and Austin Huffman of Marcus & Millichap represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
BIRMINGHAM, ALA. — Dobbins Group has delivered Colina Hillside, a 475-unit apartment community located at 1121 Colina St. in Birmingham. Capstone Building Corp. served as the general contractor for the project, which comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments across multiple four- and five-story buildings. Monthly rental rates range from $1,390 to $3,050, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at Colina Hillside include two saltwater pools with private cabanas, a fitness center, pet spa, dog parks, clubhouse with coworking areas, firepit and outdoor entertainment venues, EV charging stations, garages, storage space and a market for residents.