CELEBRATION, FLA. — Woodland Hills, Calif.-based CGI+ Real Estate Investment Strategies has sold Astoria at Celebration, a 306-unit luxury multifamily community in Celebration. Aliso Viejo, Calif.-based Versity Investments LLC acquired the property for $74.5 million. Originally completed in 2016, Astoria at Celebration, which was then known as Sola at Celebration, had to be vacated in 2017 due to construction issues. Then, CGI+ acquired the vacant community in 2019 for $43 million. Mario Lopez of CGI+ and Ryan Bitzer of Turning Leaf Construction made renovations in order to bring the property up to code. During this time, CGI+ worked with Epoch Property Management to rebrand the community as Astoria at Celebration. At the time of the sale, the property was 99 percent leased. Astoria at Celebration features a mix of luxury one-, two- and three-bedroom units located in six four-story, Art Deco-inspired residential buildings around a centralized clubhouse and pool area. The property unit size ranges from 741 square feet to 1,371 square feet. The apartments feature nine-foot ceilings, kitchens with stainless steel appliances, 42-inch espresso cabinets, granite countertops, full-size washers and dryers and walk-in closets. Community amenities include a saltwater pool, private pool cabanas, 24-hour fitness studio, a clubhouse with …
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NASHVILLE, TENN. — Alliance Residential Co. has purchased nearly two acres for the development of Broadstone OneCity, a luxury multifamily community located at 7 City Place in Nashville. The price and seller were not disclosed. Construction is scheduled to begin this year with first residents moving in spring of 2023. Designed by architect Dynamik Design and civil engineer Catalyst Design Group, Broadstone OneCity will include 261 studio, one- and two-bedroom luxury apartment units averaging 814 square feet. Units will feature finishes including gas ranges, beverage refrigerators, entertainment islands and custom entry benches. Community amenities will include a fitness center, private focus rooms, individual yoga pods, mailroom with 24/7 package concierge, resort-style pool and courtyard and a Skylounge equipped with a demonstrator kitchen and rooftop putt-putt. Broadstone OneCity will be part of the OneC1TY development, an urban community in Nashville. The property will be located close to restaurants like Pastaria and Avo, recreational areas, office spaces and fitness facilities such as CrossFit and Edge Cycle. Alliance Residential Co. has two other developments currently under construction including Broadstone SoBro and Broadstone Nations. Based in Scottsdale, Ariz., Alliance Residential Co. is a multifamily developer.
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Tampa-based investment firm ZMR Capital has acquired Chimney Hill Apartments, a 240-unit multifamily community located in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Richardson. The property offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units across 11 two-story buildings. Amenities include a pool with a lounge area, outdoor picnic and grilling stations, fitness center and a cybercafé. Brian Eisendrath of CBRE arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing on behalf of ZMR Capital, which will implement a capital improvement program focused on unit interiors, amenity spaces and building exteriors.
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Colliers Mortgage has provided a Fannie Mae loan of an undisclosed amount for the refinancing of Villa Gardens, a 142-unit multifamily property located in the northern Dallas suburb of Farmers Branch. Built in 1969 and renovated between 2018 and 2020, the property consists of 16 two-story buildings that feature studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, business center, picnic area and a children’s play area. Colliers Mortgage originated the loan through a partnership with Old Capital Lending on behalf of the borrower, an entity doing business as 2730 Villa Gardens LLC.
IRVING, TEXAS — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Spanish Trace, a 136-unit apartment complex in Irving. Built in 1968, the property offers one- and two-bedroom units, according to Apartments.com. Dallas-based Reap Capital purchased the asset from Lane Star Properties for an undisclosed price. Chris Deuillet and William Hubbard of CBRE brokered the deal on behalf of the seller, and William Givens and Robert Siddall of CBRE arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer. Spanish Trace was 88 percent occupied at the time of sale. The new ownership will implement a value-add program and rebrand the community.
29th Street Capital Acquires Parq at Iliff Station Apartment Community Near Denver for $134M
by Amy Works
AURORA, COLO. — 29th Street Capital (29SC) has purchased Parq at Iliff Station, a multifamily property located in Southeast Aurora, for $134 million. Located at 2602 S. Anaheim St., Parq features 424 apartments and was built in 2018. 29SC plans to implement an improvement plan, including new smart-home technology packages, upgrading interior finishes and adding additional amenities throughout the community. Haven Residential, 29SC’s in-house property management group, will operate the community. Brian Eisendrath and Cameron Chalfant of CBRE arranged a fixed-rate acquisition through a life company for the buyer. The name of the seller was not released.
Southern Land Co. Breaks Ground on 385-Unit Multifamily Component of Karl’s Farm Development in Northglenn, Colorado
by Amy Works
NORTHGLENN, COLO. — Southern Land Co. has broken ground on a residential portion at the Karl’s Farm development in Northglenn. Located at 1801 E. 120th Ave., the $90 million project will feature a mix of townhome, studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Situated on 13.8 acres, the 385 residences will be split between three-story townhomes and four-story, elevator-served apartment buildings. The units will feature a boutique, modern industrial style. Community amenities will include a pool, private outdoor spaces, dog spa, bike shop and shared workspaces. The 66-acre Karl’s Farm development will include apartments, single-family homes, commercial space, parks, open spaces and trails. The project team for the residential portion includes Denver-based KTGY Group, Southern Land Co.’s in-house construction division, Denver-based Kimley-Horn and Houston-based Integrity Structural Group.
INDIANAPOLIS — Birge & Held has opened The E’Laan Apartments, a five-story apartment community located at 515 E. Market St. in downtown Indianapolis. The 71-unit property features studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a rooftop pool, lounge area, dog park and parking garage. Residents can now receive two months of free rent if they sign a 13-month lease prior to June 30. Monthly rents start at $1,276. Indianapolis-based Birge & Held, which served as the developer and contractor, has more than $1.6 billion in projects under management and has acquired over 14,000 units throughout the central United States.
LOS ANGELES — BridgeCore has provided a $2.1 million loan for a nine-unit apartment building located in Los Angeles’ Mar Vista neighborhood. The loan features a 6.5 percent pay-rate during the entire loan term, with the remaining interest accruing to loan pay-off without compounding interest. The 18-month term, including one six-month extension option with interest and capital improvement reserves, provides the undisclosed borrower with time and capital to renovate and lease the three vacant units at market rate, retrofit the building and position the property for an eventual exit with conventional financing.
INDEPENDENCE, MO. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) has provided a $22.5 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Larkspur Pointe in Independence, about 10 miles east of Kansas City. Built in 1971 and renovated in 2015 and 2020, the 280-unit multifamily property consists of 12 buildings on 15 acres. Amenities at the garden-style complex include a fitness center, business center, pool, sauna, sundeck, clubhouse and playground. John Ward of KBREC’s Commercial Mortgage Group and Alan Isenstadt of KBREC’s Income Property Group originated the 10-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. Jeff Seidenfeld of Seven Stone arranged the financing. The undisclosed borrower invested about $1.2 million in renovating the property.