WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal Capital Partners (FCP) and Level 2 Development have sold Takoma Central, a 150-unit apartment community in Washington, D.C., for $50.6 million. The partnership completed construction on the community in 2015. Located at 235 Carroll St. N.W. in the city’s historic Takoma neighborhood, Takoma Central includes a mix of one- and two-bedroom units and is situated adjacent to the Takoma Metrorail station. Community amenities include a business center, clubhouse, fitness center, storage lockers, barbecue area and a resident lounge. In addition, the community includes 9,000 square feet of ground-floor retail currently leased to tenants such as Busboys & Poets, Yoga Heights and S&A Beads. Dave Nachison and Brenden Flood of Eastdil Secured represented FCP and Level 2 in the transaction. The name of the buyer was not disclosed. The Bozzuto Group has been retained to manage the community.
Multifamily
RIDGELAND, MISS. — Balfour Beatty Communities, through a joint venture with ApexOne Investment Partners, has acquired Lexington Apartments in Ridgeland for an undisclosed price. The 220-unit community, constructed in 2000, is located roughly 12 miles north of Jackson. The new ownership will rename the community Ridgeland Place and implement a series of capital improvements including upgrades to unit interiors and enhancements to the amenity package. The property includes a mix of one- to three bedroom units and features private outdoor areas, a swimming pool, fitness center and a playground.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Pittsburgh-based investment firm HLC Equity has purchased Republic Deer Creek Apartments, a 336-unit multifamily community in Fort Worth. The Class A property was built in 2012 and features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool with tanning ledges, fitness center, resident lounge with a coffee bar, a dog park and playground and a business center. Bellwether Enterprise and Maverick Commercial Properties provided financing for the acquisition through Freddie Mac. The seller was not disclosed.
NORTH PLATTE, NEB. — Dougherty Mortgage has provided a $2.1 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Pacific Place Apartments in North Platte. The 64-unit affordable housing property is situated on 3.8 acres in central Nebraska. Built in 1997, the property includes two buildings with a children’s playground and two laundry facilities. The 10-year loan, under Fannie Mae’s Multifamily Affordable Housing program, features a 30-year amortization schedule. North Platte Housing Partners LLC was the borrower.
DENVER — Equity Residential has acquired Alexan Uptown, a luxury apartment tower located at 1935 Logan St. in Denver’s Uptown neighborhood. Trammel Crow Residential sold the 12-story property for an undisclosed price. Completed in 2017, the tower features 372 units in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans averaging 771 square feet. Individual units feature high-end finishes, including premium cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, oversized windows, high ceilings, mudrooms, custom closets and balconies. On-site community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa with views of downtown, Coors Field and the Rocky Mountains; a state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga, cross training and spin studios; a fifth-floor games lawn; clubhouse; catering kitchen; resident lounge; business center; pet spa; and electric car charging stations. Jordan Robbins and Anna Stevens of HFF represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. The acquisition marks Equity’s re-entry into the Denver market since exiting in area in January 2018.
OREM, UTAH — A joint venture between Millstream Partners and Redstone Residential has acquired Summerwood Condos, a 282-bed community located near Utah Valley University in Orem. The property was built in 2003 and is set to undergo a complete renovation and rebranding. Unit interiors will be updated with new furniture and appliances; new flooring; fresh paint; quartz countertops; and a gigabit Internet upgrade. Exterior upgrades will include the addition of a new fitness center and clubhouse; a triple-decker hot tub; fire pit; and refreshed outdoor living amenities. The property was purchased under a Freddie Mac green program. In accordance, the new ownership will be installing equipment to reduce water consumption by more than 50 percent and will install solar panels to offset common area electric expenses. The seller in the transaction and a timeline for renovations were undisclosed.
MILLBRAE, CALIF. — Cadence Living, a senior living development and management company based in Arizona has acquired Marymount Greenhills Retirement Center an undisclosed price. The independent living, assisted living and memory care community is located in Millbrae, a suburb near the San Francisco International Airport. The new owner has rebranded the property as Cadence Millbrae and plans extensive renovations for the next year. The project is part of the city’s plans to redevelop areas into hubs for commercial and residential activity. The renovation project will include fully modernized apartments and common-area corridors, as well as renovation of all common area spaces such as the dining room, activity spaces, and lobby. Cadence Living currently owns and operates communities in California and is expanding its footprint throughout the South and West.
Charles Dunn Co. Arranges $2.8M Sale of Land Parcel for Multifamily Development in Los Angeles
by Amy Works
LOS ANGELES — Charles Dunn Co. has arranged the sale of a development site located at 729 S. Park View St. in Los Angeles. Salem Missionary Baptist Church sold the asset to Safeco LLC for $2.8 million. The 18,000-square-foot site features a 4,100-square-foot building, which the seller formerly occupied. The buyer, which owns an adjacent parcel, plans to develop 150 residential units and potentially ground-floor retail at the site. Chris Giordano, Chris Steck and John Anthony of Charles Dunn Co. represented the seller and buyer in the deal.
Cornerstone Realty Capital Secures $6.4M Refinancing for Apartment Building Near Boston
by David Cohen
LYNN, MASS. — Cornerstone Realty Capital has secured the $6.4 million refinancing of a 55-unit apartment building in Lynn. Located at 16 Newhall St., the fully occupied building is approximately 11 miles north of Boston. Cornerstone secured a loan through a correspondent lender with an initial fixed-rate period followed by a floating rate. The first 12 months will feature interest-only payments, followed by 30-year amortization. The borrower was undisclosed.
Red Stone Provides $20.2M Bond Financing to Rehabilitate Two Seniors Housing Communities in Rensselaer, New York
by David Cohen
RENSSELAER, N.Y. — Red Stone Tax-Exempt Funding LLC has provided $20.2 million in tax-exempt bonds for the rehabilitation of two affordable seniors housing communities in Rensselaer, located just across the Hudson River from downtown Albany. The Section 8 properties, Van Rensselaer Heights and Renwyck Place, were originally constructed in 1980. Millennia Housing Development will perform the renovations on a budget exceeding $45,000 per unit. An affiliate of Red Stone is the borrower, and will also use the funding to acquire the properties. Boston Capital Corp. purchased approximately $9.5 million in Low-Income Housing Tax-Credits (LIHTCs) in association with the properties.