TYSONS, VA. — Washington Property Co. (WPC) has acquired 5.2 acres of land in Tysons with plans to construct a 700-unit Solaire-branded multifamily community. An undisclosed global private equity firm sold the land to WPC for $21 million, according to someone with knowledge of the transaction. John Sheridan of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. The parcel is part of the 19-acre Arbor Row neighborhood, a mixed-use development situated on Westpark Drive, 15 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. WPC plans to break ground on the twin mid-rise buildings in the next 12 to 24 months. Plans for unit interiors include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood flooring, large windows and private balconies. The property will also include 8,000 square feet of retail space. WPC has not yet selected a design team for the project.
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GLADWYNE, PA. — Ziegler has arranged $44.1 million in bond financing for Waverly Heights, which owns and operates a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) of the same name in Gladwyne, located northwest of Philadelphia. The 63-acre community was built in 1986 and includes 151 independent living apartments, 69 independent living villas, 33 personal care suites, 16 memory support rooms and 49 private skilled nursing rooms. The bond financing, along with other available funds, will be used to pay back existing bank debt.
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Northeast Private Client Group (NPCG) has brokered the $7.3 million sale of Ambassador Apartments, a residential building in Providence that consists of 33 apartments and three single-family homes. The property is located near Brown University as well as the shops and restaurants of nearby Thayer Street. Tim McGeary of NPCG represented the seller, DiPrete Realty Investment, and procured the buyer, S.M.H. Grandview, both of which are based in Rhode Island. The deal closed at a capitalization rate of 5.91 percent.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Investors Capital Group has purchased Domain 3201, a multifamily property located within the Casas Adobes area of Tucson. Aspen Square Management sold the property for $37.7 million. Situated on more than 12 acres, Domain 3201 features 298 apartments, three resort-style swimming pools, spas, poolside cabanas, picnic areas and a full-size tennis court. The property was constructed between 1985 and 1990. Hamid Panahi, Steve Gebing and Cliff David of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Koelsch Communities has completed The Park at Copper Creek, an independent living community in Chandler. The $40 million property features more than 130 apartments. Amenities include a woodworking shop, theatre, veranda, and patio. In addition, there are two interior courtyards, outdoor exercise stations, and fitness center equipped with compressed air workout stations. A classic 1956 Dodge Custom Royal Lancer is also featured near the entrance, a unique feature of many Koelsch communities as an homage to the CEO’s father, who loved cars. Diana Escobedo is executive director of the new community.
IRVINE, CALIF. — Intracorp has acquired a land parcel located at 2055 Main St. in Irvine’s Business Complex. LBA Realty sold the asset for an undisclosed price. Intracorp plans to develop a 178-unit apartment building on the 2.2-acre site, which is located at the corner of Main Street and Gillette Avenue. The property will feature five stories of residential living with a rooftop amenity deck. Construction is scheduled to begin in summer 2020, with leasing starting in late 2021.
CHICAGO — Colliers International has brokered the sale of a two-building apartment portfolio that contains 24 units in Chicago’s Hyde Park neighborhood for $3.9 million. The buildings are located at 5427-29 and 5430-32 S. University Ave. Both properties rise three stories and were built in the early 1900s. Tyler Hague of Colliers represented the seller, The Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago. RDG Funds LLC purchased the portfolio.
BURBANK, CALIF. — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC has arranged a $126.5 million loan for the refinancing of Talaria at Burbank in Los Angeles County. Completed in February, the apartment community is home to 241 luxury units, a ground-floor Whole Foods Market and subterranean parking. The four-story property is located at 3401-3425 W. Olive Ave. across the street from NBC, ABC, Warner Bros. and other major film/television studios. The complex features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans as well as two penthouse units. VTBS Architecture designed the project. Amenities at Talaria at Burbank include a resort-style pool, fitness club, rooftop bar and lounge, business center, bicycle repair shop, electronic vehicle charging stations and 24-hour concierge services. The 42,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market also features a restaurant and pub. Tom Kenny of Bellwether Enterprise arranged the 10-year loan on behalf of the borrower, Cusumano Real Estate Group. The structure enabled the borrower to lock in a long-term, fixed-rate loan prior to lease-up and included recouping a significant amount of equity at closing, according to Bellwether Enterprise. PGIM Real Estate Finance provided the funds. The mixed-use complex is somewhat infamous in the area for taking nearly 20 years to …
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $57.8 million sale of The Village at Lake Wylie, a 392-unit apartment complex situated about 20 miles southwest of downtown Charlotte in South Carolina. Bucci Development delivered the gated community in 2002 with communal amenities such as a clubhouse with a business center and fitness center, swimming pool with a modern sundeck, outdoor fire pit, grilling patio, lake access, complimentary boat parking, professional-size tennis court, putting green, paved walking trail, playground and a car care center. Jordan McCarley, Tai Cohen and Marc Robinson of Cushman & Wakefield represented Bucci Development in the transaction. Southwood Realty/Triangle Real Estate acquired the property.
Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $17.7M Sale of Multifamily Complex in Downtown Louisville
by Alex Tostado
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $17.7 million sale of Kentucky Towers, a 276-unit multifamily complex in downtown Louisville. The property is located at 430 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. The buyer was not disclosed, however, multiple media outlets report TEG The Flats on Fifth LLC acquired the property and will rebrand the 94-year-old building as The Flats on Fifth. Kentucky Towers offers studio through three-bedroom floor plans and communal amenities such as a fitness center, swimming pool, on-site retail and maid services. Colby Haugness, Jordan Dickman, J.D. Schmerge and Nicholas Andrews of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer in the transaction. The seller was not disclosed.