AUSTIN, TEXAS — A partnership between two limited liability companies, 1500 RHD LLC and GV&A 4 LLC, has acquired Las Colinas Apartments, a 177-unit multifamily community in Austin. The loan features a 9.75-year term and a 30-month amortization schedule. Dougherty Mortgage arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the transaction.
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NORTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. — Cronheim Mortgage has negotiated $3 million in permanent financing for Mountain View Gardens in North Plainfield. The 43-unit garden style apartment community, located at 470 West End Ave., is comprised of six, two-story walkup buildings and has 24 one-bedroom and 19 two-bedroom units. The seven-year loan amortizes over a 30-year period and has a fixed rate, which was locked five months prior to closing. The borrower and lender were undisclosed. The loan was originated and placed by Allison Villamagna and Andrew Stewart of Cronheim.
Fantini & Gorga Arranges $1.2M in Acquisition Financing for Multifamily Property in Suburban Boston
by Jeff Shaw
MALDEN, MASS. — Fantini & Gorga has arranged $1.2 million in financing for the acquisition of a multifamily property at 21-23 Myrtle St. in Malden, about five miles north of Boston. The property is a 12-unit apartment building made up of one- and two-bedroom units. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied with under market leases. Derek Coulombe and Jon Garcia of Fantini & Gorga arranged the loan for the undisclosed borrower. The lender was not disclosed. The property is located in close proximity to the Malden Metro Boston Transit Authority station, which allows for direct access to downtown Boston on the Orange Line.
NEWARK, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has orchestrated the sale of a 43,869-square-foot tract of land in Newark for the development of an 84-unit condominium community. Carlos Zapata represented the seller, a developer in the transaction. The buyer was undisclosed. Located at 73-87 Clay St., the land is approved for 84 residential units and 4,630 square feet of retail space. The city will be adjusting the surrounding landscape and traffic patterns to encourage retail shopping in the area.
Invesco Closes $80M Loan for 344-Unit Multifamily Property in San Diego’s Mission Valley
by Amy Works
SAN DIEGO — Invesco Real Estate has originated an $80 million senior loan for the acquisition and full redevelopment of Bella Posta Apartments, a 344-unit multifamily property located in San Diego’s Mission Valley submarket. The sponsor is Sares Regis Multifamily Value Add Fund II, an affiliate of Sares Regis Group. Loan proceeds will be used to acquire, as well as renovate and upgrade, the property. Planned renovations include the full modernization of exteriors, common areas and amenities.
L5 Investments, MLA Properties, BH Equities Buy Apartment Community in Phoenix for $27.2M
by Amy Works
PHOENIX — L5 Investments, in partnership with MLA Properties and BH Equities, has acquired Cielo Apartments, a multifamily community located at 8222 N. 19th Ave. in Phoenix, for $27.2 million. Built in 1981, Cielo features 360 residences in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, ranging in size form 455 square feet to 879 square feet. At the time of acquisition, the property was 91 percent occupied. The buyers plan to execute an $4.2 million capital improvement plan to increase occupancy and attract and retain residents. The renovation plan will update unit interiors, including flooring, cabinets, lighting, appliances, and adding in-unit washers and dryers in select units. On-site amenities include two pools, a newly renovated clubhouse and fitness center, a picnic and barbecue area, and covered parking. Brett Polachek and Jim Crews of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer and undisclosed seller in the off-market transaction.
Carlton Senior Living to Build $30M Seniors Housing Community in Santa Rosa, California
by Amy Works
SANTA ROSA, CALIF. — The Sonoma County Board of Zoning Adjustments has approved plans by Carlton Senior Living LLC to build a senior living complex in Santa Rosa. The Concord-based Carlton owns and operates 11 Northern California seniors housing communities. The company expects to break ground soon on the 134 rental apartments on the 3.7-acre site. Development costs were estimated at $30 million. The property will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care. Construction is expected to take approximately 14 months.
CELEBRATION, FLA. — Delray Beach, Fla.-based Big Rock Partners has opened Windsor at Celebration, a 239-unit seniors housing community in Celebration, the Disney-originated master-planned community in Central Florida. Windsor at Celebration features a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units. Community amenities include dining venues, a theater, rooftop bar, indoor aquatic center, fitness center, salon, spa and entertainment and leisure programs. Life Care Services, an LCS Company, is managing the community. Balfour Beatty was the project’s general contractor, and Gensler was the architect. Walker & Dunlop arranged a $41 million construction loan through Bank of the Ozarks for the project.
CRYSTAL LAKE, ILL. — Essex Realty Group Inc. has brokered the $7.2 million sale of two apartment properties in Crystal Lake, about 45 miles northwest of Chicago. One of the properties, located at 431-455 Brandy Drive, is an 18-unit townhome property that consists of six buildings. The asset sold for $2.4 million. The other, located at 223-265 Uteg St., is a 48-unit garden-style complex comprised of six buildings. The property sold for $4.8 million. Doug Fisher and Brian Kochendorfer of Essex brokered the transaction. Neither the buyers nor the sellers were disclosed.
WESTMONT, ILL. — 29th Street Capital (29SC) has purchased Warwick Apartments in Westmont, a western suburb of Chicago, for an undisclosed price. The company plans to make approximately $500,000 in capital improvements to the 32-unit apartment property. Planned interior upgrades include stainless steel appliances, new paint, countertops and cabinets. Exterior improvements will include roof repairs, window replacement, paint and new lighting. The seller was not disclosed.