HOUSTON — PCCP LLC, a real estate finance firm with offices in New York and California, has provided a $72 million loan for the refinancing of Millennium High Street, a 340-unit apartment community in Houston. The Class A property features 26,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space and offers amenities such as a fitness center, yoga studio and a dog park, as well as a pool and spa. The borrower was a partnership between The Dinerstein Cos. and Coventry Real Estate Advisors.
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Atlanta-based REIT Preferred Apartment Communities Inc. (PAC) has purchased The Bloc, a student housing community serving Texas Tech University in Lubbock. The property totals 556 beds across 140 units. Amenities include a rooftop lounge, pool with cabanas, tanning rooms, outdoor grilling areas, fitness center, coffee bar and private study rooms. The seller was not disclosed.
BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. — ARA Newmark has arranged the $43.9 million sale of Aventine at Boynton Beach, a 216-unit apartment community in Boynton Beach, a city in Palm Beach County. Avery Klann, Hampton Beebe and Jonathan Senn of ARA Newmark arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Massachusetts-based Claremont Cos. Tampa-based Robbins Property Associates acquired the asset. Constructed in 2002, Aventine at Boynton Beach includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units and features a fitness center, resort-style pool, car care center and barbecue and picnic areas. The new ownership plans to upgrade unit interiors and enhance the community’s amenity package.
CINCINNATI — NorthMarq Capital has arranged $31 million in construction financing for Encore Apartments at 716 Sycamore St. in Cincinnati. The 133-unit apartment property, which is now in the lease-up phase, features amenities such as a pool, observation lounge, outdoor kitchen, pet spa, clubroom and fitness center. Construction completed in 2017. Susan Branscome of NorthMarq arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 25-year amortization schedule. A life insurance company provided the loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
PHOENIX — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $50.5 million sale of Aura Apartments, a multifamily property located at 1920 E. Indian School Road in Phoenix. Banner Audere LLC, an entity formed by Northbrook, Ill.-based Banner Real Estate Group, acquired the property from Dallas-based TRG Indian School LP, an entity of Trinsic Residential Group. The newly constructed community features 220 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. On-site amenities include a clubhouse with an entertainment lounge/coffee bar, resort-style swimming pool with spa, private poolside cabanas, outdoor fireside seating, and an outdoor kitchen with televisions and barbecue grills. Additionally, the property features a multi-level fitness center, cardio theater, spin bikes, pool table, electric car charging station, covered parking and detached garages, and controlled access. David Fogler and Steven Nicoluzakis of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction.
CHICAGO — CRG, Clayco’s private real estate development firm, is nearing completion of A.M. 1980, a 132-unit apartment building in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood. Located at 1980 N. Milwaukee Ave., the project spans 110,000 square feet. A.M. 1980, which is named for its address at the intersection of Armitage and Milwaukee avenues, features studio, one- and two-bedroom units. Amenities include a fitness center, coffee bar, package storage, dog run, rooftop deck and 6,000 square feet of retail space. Monthly rents start at $1,500 for studios. Construction began in the summer of 2017. Clayco is the design-builder and its subsidiary, BatesForum, is the architect. Residents are expected to begin moving in later this summer.
KALAMAZOO, MICH. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $14.4 million Freddie Mac loan for the acquisition of Pavilion Estates in Kalamazoo. The 531-pad manufactured housing community was built in 1965 and is situated on 74.3 acres of land. Tim Weldon of KeyBank originated the 10-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower was not disclosed.
MANOR, TEXAS — Addison, Texas-based RightQuest will develop Flats at ShadowGlen, a 248-unit multifamily community in Manor, about 12 miles northeast of Austin. The property will feature a pool, fitness center, clubhouse with a media center and a dog park. Cross Architects is handling design of the project, which is expected to deliver in summer 2019. Scott LaMontagne and Michael Gonzalez of JLL brokered the sale of the 12 acres on which the development will be situated.
ATLANTA — North American Properties (NAP) has sold Anthem on Ashley, a 244-unit multifamily community in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward neighborhood, to Invesco Advisers Inc. Built in 2017 by NAP, the asset sold for $370 per square foot, a record price for wood-framed multifamily development in metro Atlanta. JLL Multifamily Investment Sales team represented NAP in the transaction. Located at the corner of Ashley Avenue and Ralph McGill Boulevard, the Class A community is located two blocks from Atlanta BeltLine’s Eastside Trail and is the only apartment community with direct access to Historic Fourth Ward Park. Community amenities include a saltwater pool with a sundeck and private cabanas; 24-hour fitness center with group classes; poolside club room and sky deck overlooking the park; outdoor grilling stations and a fire pit; clubhouse with bar lounge; bike storage; Wi-Fi enabled micro-offices; and an event stylist who programs resident experiences like wine tastings. NAP is continuing to develop Edge, a nearby apartment community that will open in December. The project will feature a pedestrian bridge over the BeltLine Eastside Trail and include 29,000 square feet of loft office, retail and restaurant space.
THE WOODLANDS, TEXAS — Howard Hughes Corp. will develop a 386-unit apartment community in The Woodlands, located about 30 miles north of downtown Houston. The lakefront property, which will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units, will feature ground-floor retail and restaurant space. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, yoga room, sky lounge on the top floor and free kayaks and bikes for resident use. Construction is expected to be complete by spring 2020.
