MIAMI — An affiliate of Miami-based investment firm Atlantic Pacific Cos. has received Freddie Mac loans totaling $112.4 million for the refinancing of a trio of multifamily properties in the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) metroplex. The financing consists of a $40 million loan for Atlantic Stonebriar, a 294-unit property located in the northern Dallas suburb of The Colony; $42.3 million in debt for Atlantic McKinney, a 343-unit community that is also located on the northern outskirts of Dallas; and a $30.2 million loan for Atlantic Station, a 324-unit development in Fort Worth. Atlantic Pacific closed the loans in conjunction with fresh debt for four other properties, three of which are located in the Atlanta area and the fourth of which is located in Cary, N.C. The seven new mortgage loans are structured with five-year terms and fixed interest rates averaging approximately 5.1 percent.
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BEE CAVE, TEXAS — AvalonBay Communities (NYSE: AVB), a Virginia-based REIT, has purchased Brisa Townhomes, a 126-unit multifamily property located on the western outskirts of Austin in Bee Cave. Built in 2022, Brisa Townhomes offers three- and four-bedroom residences with direct-access, two-car garages. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, conference room and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Patton Jones and Andrew Dickson of Newmark represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The new ownership has rebranded the property as Avalon Townhomes at Bee Cave.
BERKELEY, CALIF. — The University of California, Berkeley has completed Anchor House, a 772-bed residence hall for transfer students. The 14-story community spans 450,000 square feet and offers 244 units in studio, two- and four-bedroom configurations. Apartments are fully furnished and offer private bedrooms with built-in desks, full kitchens and in-unit washers and dryers. Shared amenities include a central courtyard with multiple outdoor terraces and balconies; outdoor space for work and gathering; maker space run by the Berkeley Art Studio, which hosts classes for students and the community; a culinary classroom and rooftop vegetable garden for the Rausser College of Natural Sciences; two event spaces with catering kitchens; and an 8,600-square-foot fitness center with a yoga and meditation room. The community offers flexible rent prices to help transfer students with low-income backgrounds and first-generation college students. The development team for the project included Morris Adjmi Architects, BDE Architecture, BCV Architecture, Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture, PAE Engineers, BKF Engineers and Luma Lighting Design. The development was funded by philanthropic donations and opened ahead of the 2024-2025 academic year. The development team is also targeting LEED Gold certification for the property.
Century Living Sells 227-Unit Multifamily Community in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to Equity Residential
by Amy Works
HIGHLANDS RANCH, COLO. — Century Living has completed the sale of Aventine Littleton, an apartment property in Highlands Ranch, a community about 18 miles south of Denver. Equity Residential acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. Terrance Hunt, Shane Ozment, Chris Hart and Brad Schlafer of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Located at 2503 Primo Road, the five-building community offers 227 one-, two- and three-bedroom units averaging 1,028 square feet. The apartments offer stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, smart-home technology and managed Wi-Fi, walk-in closets, full-size washers and dryers and roller shades. Additionally, select units offer balconies with views of the mountains and downtown. Community amenities include a fitness center, lap pool, hot tub, sunroom, outdoor community kitchen, clubhouse, conference room, workspaces, pet spa, storage units, 26 detached garages, 74 attached garages and 328 surface parking spaces.
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Westbrook Apartments, a multifamily property in Riverside. The asset traded for $18.6 million, or $332,000 per unit. The names of the seller and buyer were not released. Built in 2023, Westbrook Apartments offers 56 one- and two-bedroom apartments with modern kitchens, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and in-unit washers and dryers. Community amenities include a swimming pool, spa, fully equipped fitness center and covered parking. Shane Shafer and Peter Hauser of Northmarq’s Orange County Multifamily Investment Sales team represented the seller in the deal.
Affinius Capital Provides $75M Refinancing for Solesta SeaSide Apartments in South Florida
by John Nelson
DANIA BEACH, FLA. — Affinius Capital has provided a $75 million loan for the refinancing of Soleste SeaSide, a 340-unit apartment community located at 4 N. Federal Highway in Dania Beach, a city in South Florida’s Broward County. Jonathan Schwartz, Adam Schwartz and Tom Melody of Walker & Dunlop arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, The Estate Cos. The eight-story multifamily community features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities include parking, a health club with a yoga/spin room, 12,800 square feet of retail space and a swimming pool with poolside cabanas and daybeds. Soleste SeaSide is situated close to Dania Pointe, a 102-acre mixed-use development, and the Hollywood Beach Boardwalk. The Estate Cos. developed the apartment community in summer 2023 in partnership with Merrimac Ventures.
CHICAGO — IPA Capital Markets, a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged a $56 million senior construction loan and $12.5 million in equity for the development of the first phase of Yorktown Reserve in Chicago. The apartment project, which involves the transformation of Yorktown Mall, will include 271 units. Frank Montalto of IPA Capital Markets secured the debt with a local bank and arranged the equity with an institutional investor. Chicago-based Synergy Development was the borrower.
Watercrest, Partners Underway on 142-Unit Seniors Housing Community in Fredericksburg, Virginia
by John Nelson
FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Watercrest Senior Living Group and partners Harbert Seniors Housing Fund II and Centric Development are underway on the development of Watercrest Fredericksburg Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fredericksburg, approximately 50 miles outside Washington, D.C. Upon completion, the property will feature 106 assisted living units and 36 memory care residences. Amenities at the community will include a promenade, fireplace lounge, dining options, a theater, library, spa, billiards and courtyards. Centric Development is constructing the project, which is scheduled for completion in spring 2025. Carter Bank & Trust is financing the development.
CARROLLTON, OHIO — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has completed Hemming Crossing, a 42-unit affordable seniors housing community in Carrollton, about 55 miles south of Akron. The three-story development is reserved for residents age 55 and older with incomes between 30 and 70 percent of the area median income. Hemming Crossing represents a $12.5 million investment in the community. Rents range from $315 to $830 per month, depending on income restriction and size of unit. Amenities include a community room with kitchenette, fitness center, grandchild playroom and outdoor playground. The project was made possible with funding supported by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTCs) allocated by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, which also provided an equity bridge loan. Marble Cliff Capital invested in the LIHTCs allocated to Hemming Crossing. Consumer National Bank provided a construction loan and first mortgage, and was a secondary investor in the tax credits. Appalachian Growth Capital provided a second soft mortgage. The project team included PCI Design Group, civil engineer Chadan Engineering and sustainability consultant Sol Design + Consulting. Woda Construction Inc. was the general contractor, and Woda Cooper’s management division, Woda Management & Real Estate, oversees leasing and property management.
Berkadia Arranges Sale of 197-Unit Stellar at Emerald Hills Apartments in Dania Beach, Florida
by John Nelson
DANIA BEACH, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Stellar at Emerald Hills, a 197-unit apartment community located at 5840 Lakeshore Drive in Dania Beach, a suburb in South Florida’s Broward County. JSB Capital Group purchased the property from locally based Stellar Communities for an undisclosed price. Roberto Pesant, Jaret Turkell, Yoav Yuhjtman and Omar Morales of Berkadia represented the seller in the transaction. Built on 7.2 acres in 2022, Stellar at Emerald Hills features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with eco-smart home features. Amenities include a clubhouse, fitness center with a yoga and spin studio, business center, pet play area, pet washing station, sundeck and pool and bike storage.