MESA, ARIZ. — Kasten Long Commercial Group has arranged the sale of Siena Apartments, a multifamily property located at 4520 E. Baseline Road in Mesa. An undisclosed buyer acquired the 291,000-square-foot property for $49 million, or $139,205 per unit. Built in 1986, the 352-unit property features 160 one-bedroom/one-bath units, 168 two-bedroom/one-bath and 24 three-bedroom/two-bath units, with an average square footage of 827. Linda Fritz-Salazar and Scott Trevey of Kasten Long Commercial negotiated the transaction. The name of the seller was not released.
KIHEI, HAWAII — Hunt Capital Partners, in partnership with Urban Housing Communities (UHC), has closed $26 million in federal low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) equity and $12.9 million in Hawaii state tax credit equity financing for the construction of Kaiwahine Village in Kihei. This is the fourth partnership in Hawaii for Hunt Capital Partners and UHC. Located on the island of Maui, Kaiwahine Village will feature 118 affordable housing units for families earning up to 30, 40 and 60 percent of the area median income. The property will provide two- and three-bedroom units, as well as two employee units. On-site amenities include central laundry facilities, recreation areas, a clubhouse, courtyard and par course. Additionally, Ikaika Ohana, a non-profit managing general partner, will sponsor social and education programs at the community or at surrounding schools and community centers. The $62.8 million project is slated for completion in early 2020. Urban Housing Communities is developing the property, Moss & Associates is serving as the master contractor, Design Partners Inc. is the architect, and Big Island Housing Foundation is the property management agent. Hunt Capital Partners committed a total of $31.5 million in federal and state LIHTC equity. Additional funding includes a $33.2 …
ATLANTA — Phoenix-based Alliance Residential Co. has opened Broadstone Yards, a 251-unit apartment community located at 1084 Howell Mill Road N.W. in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. The community includes a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, gas-powered stoves, French-door refrigerators and built-in wine coolers in select units. Community amenities include coworking space; a conference room with video capability; fitness center with a Peloton bike, climbing rope and peg boards; bike storage with repair station; rooftop lounge with bar; outdoor TV, games and grills; resort-style, saltwater pool; dog spa; and a courtyard with a fire pit and fountain. Monthly rental rates range from $1,485 for a studio to $2,610 for a two-bedroom.
ST. LOUIS — Developer Propper Construction Services has completed the 1400 Russell Apartments in the Soulard neighborhood of St. Louis. The 130-unit apartment property is located on the site of a former warehouse. Amenities include a rooftop pool, lounge, courtyard, fitness center, business center and concierge services. Monthly rents range from $965 to $3,070. More than 40 percent of the units are leased. Trivers Associates Architects designed the property and Paric Corp. was the general contractor.
CHICAGO — Essex Realty Group has brokered the sale of a 32-unit apartment building in Chicago’s West Ridge neighborhood for $3 million. The property, located at 2349 W. Devon Ave., also features 8,097 square feet of street-level commercial space that is fully leased. Abe Eilian and Doug Fisher of Essex represented the seller, while Brian Kochendorfer, Brian Karmowski and Troy Beebe represented the buyer.
Capital sources of all types see opportunity in the apartment sectors of core Texas markets, which regularly lead the nation in employment and population gains. With so many investors trying to park money in this space, sales prices have risen, cap rates for multifamily properties in major markets have compressed and lenders are competing among themselves to finance acquisitions. When lenders compete, borrowers win. For multifamily lending in sizable markets, value-add borrowers are seeing tighter spreads on their loans, a factor of both more lenders entering the space and the Federal Reserve’s decision to raise short-term interest rates. But rising land and construction costs have also contributed to skyrocketing prices on newly built multifamily product, which has weeded out some potential investors. Rather than shun the market entirely, however, many of these buyers are targeting Class B and C assets for value-add plays that will attract residents who can afford higher rents. In Texas, these kinds of deals are being executed at record paces. “The transaction velocity for value-add multifamily deals has been at historical highs in this cycle,” says Warren Hitchcock, senior vice president in NorthMarq Capital’s Houston office. “The significant amount of capital flowing into the space, combined …
WINDSOR LOCKS, CONN. — Greystone has secured a $14.1 million Fannie Mae DUS loan to refinance Bradley Court, a garden-style apartment community in Windsor Locks. The 146-unit community was built in the 1960s and is spread over 14 acres. Avrom Forman of Greystone’s New York office originated the loan. The 12-year Fannie Mae financing includes six years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization at 75 percent loan-to-value.
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CALIF. — TruAmerica Multifamily, in partnership with ASB Real Estate Investments on behalf of its Allegiance Real Estate Fund, has acquired Corte Bella, a multifamily property located 9580 El Rey Ave. in Fountain Valley. An undisclosed seller sold the property for $85.8 million. Built in 1969 and situated on 12 acres, the property features 251 units in a mix of one- and two-bedroom layouts spread across multiple two-story buildings. Community amenities include seven swimming pools, a fitness center, dog park, courtyards and barbecue picnic areas. At the time of closing, Corte Bella was 97 percent occupied. Mike Murphy, Tom Moran Jr. and Mary Ann King of Moran & Co. represented the seller in the transaction.
TEMPE, ARIZ., AND CORVALLIS, ORE. — Providence, R.I.-based Gilbane Development Co. has announced the launch of two new developments in Arizona and Oregon as part of five recently announced projects across the United States. The five properties total over 3,500 beds, with project costs valued at more than $400 million. In Tempe, Ariz., Gilbane is developing Alor, a three-building, purpose-built student housing and market-rate/workforce housing property. Situated 1,000 feet from Arizona State University’s Tempe campus, the property will feature 946 student beds and 64 units of market-rate/workforce apartments, as well as 12,000 square feet of retail space and a structured parking garage. On-site amenities will include a rooftop swimming pool; courtyard swimming pool; 25,000-square-foot rooftop amenity deck and sky lounge; 6,000-square-foot open-air fitness center with cardio, full weights and a fitness/yoga center; outdoor courtyards with fire pits and cabanas; spa; central clubhouse; 24-hour study lounges; game rooms; and a computer lab. Adjacent to the southeast corner of Oregon State University’s campus in Corvallis, Ore., Gilbane’s Sierra will feature 228 student housing units, a heated pool, clubhouse, fitness center, game room, group study rooms, structured parking, garage and three courtyards. Additionally, the property is located a few blocks from downtown Corvallis. …
KANSAS CITY, MO. — The Opus Group has begun construction on a 256-unit apartment complex in the Westport neighborhood of Kansas City. The development, located at the corner of Westport Road and Broadway Boulevard, will also include 10,000 square feet of ground-level retail space. An array of amenities will feature a pool, fitness center, dog wash station, lounge areas, conference rooms and bike storage. The project is slated for completion in spring 2020. Additional project partners include Central Bank of the Midwest and CTK Real Estate.