Multifamily

INDIANAPOLIS — Milhaus has sold a 1,803-unit multifamily portfolio that spans four states for $320.5 million. Four separate buyers acquired the assets. The nine properties included in Milhaus’s Urban Core Portfolio are the 354-unit Highland Row in Memphis, Tenn.; the 131-unit Gantry in Cincinnati; the 329-unit Lift in Oklahoma City; and the 258-unit Artistry, 54-unit Mosaic, 265-unit Circa, 65-unit Mozzo, 105-unit Maxwell, and 242-unit Mentor & Muse in Indianapolis. “The portfolio consists of small and large assets in four distinct metros, but the common theme … is that each of these markets have expanding employment bases of young talent with plenty of runway left in this cycle,” says Steve LaMotte Jr. who, along with CBRE’s Central Midwest Multifamily team, represented developer Milhaus in this disposition. “The rare opportunity to deploy a sizeable amount of capital in newly constructed, best-of-class, urban-walkable assets was duly noted by the market.” Indianapolis-based Milhaus developed, built and operates the majority of the portfolio. The firm focuses on Class A, urban multifamily buildings in growing secondary markets in the eastern half of the U.S. Indiana-based Gene B. Glick Co. was the seller of one of the assets, which Milhaus only operated. Five assets were recapitalized by …

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SAN DIEGO — Sunroad Enterprises has obtained $165 million in short-term, first-mortgage loans to refinance two new luxury apartment complexes in San Diego. Financing was secured for the 253-unit Ariva and the 302-unit Vive on the Park. The properties are recent apartment developments in the 40-acre, master-planned community of Sunroad Centrum in the Kearny Mesa submarket. Sunroad Centrum will include 1,622 multifamily units and 856,000 square feet of commercial office space once completed. Sunroad Centrum is part of the San Diego Spectrum Center, on the site of the former 232-acre General Dynamics aerospace facility. HFF’s Tim Wright and Aldon Cole arranged the financing. The five-year, non-recourse loan was structured in two pieces, with Mesa West holding $145 million and Clarion Partners holding $20 million.

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HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. — Interstate Equities Corp. (IEC) has purchased the 400-unit Surf at 39 apartment complex in Huntington Beach for $134 million. The community is located at 16761 Viewpoint Lane. Surf at 39 was built in 1972. It features two swimming pools with spas, a business center, fitness facility, clubhouse, dog park and barbecue area. IEC notes that Surf at 39 will remain a workforce housing community. About 80 percent of the units are in their original condition, but are set to undergo a renovation. HFF’s Sean Deasy and Ryan Fitzpatrick represented both the buyer and seller in this transaction. The firm also arranged the acquisition financing.

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BOSTON — HFF has arranged a $250 million construction loan for the development of the first phase of Bulfinch Crossing, a 46-story residential property located at 100 Sudbury St. in downtown Boston. The borrower is a joint venture between National Real Estate Advisors and its Boston-based development partner, The HYM Investment Group. John Fowler, Riaz Cassum and Jennifer Keller of HFF secured the 15-year loan through Pacific Life Insurance Co. for the borrower. The first phase residential tower is part of a 4.8-acre, 2.9 million-square-foot redevelopment of Government Center Garage that will transform the above-grade parking garage into a mixed-use district in downtown Boston. Featuring 368 rental units and 55 condominiums, the residential tower will offer an outdoor pool, three roof decks, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a clubroom, a children’s playroom, a golf simulator, a full chef’s kitchen and an outdoor dog run and dog spa.

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SHELTON, CONN. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of Avalon Huntington, a 99-unit apartment complex located at 100 Avalon Drive in Shelton. AvalonBay Communities sold the property to Inland Real Estate Acquisitions for $33 million, or $333,333 per unit. Built in 2008, Avalon Huntington features 86 townhome-style units and 67 units with direct-entry garages. Victor Nolletti and Eric Pentore of IPA represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.

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NEW YORK CITY — Ariel Property Advisors has negotiated the sale of a two-building multifamily portfolio located at 291 and 292 Lincoln Place in the Prospect Heights neighborhood in Brooklyn. An undisclosed buyer acquired the 49-unit package for $17.9 million, or $365,000 per unit. Totaling 41,000 square feet, the two four-story walk-up buildings offer a mix of 36 one-bedroom, 11 two-bedroom and two three-bedroom apartments. Additionally, between both properties there are 12,400 square feet of additional air rights. Jonathan Berman, Michael Tortorici, Shimon Shkury, Victor Sozio and Orry Michael of Ariel Property Advisors represented the undisclosed seller and secured the buyer in the transaction.

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GRAPEVINE, TEXAS — JPI has begun construction on Jefferson Silverlake, a 371-unit apartment community located at State Highway 26 and Bass Pro Drive in Grapevine. Units will feature 10-foot ceilings, modern cabinetry and full-sized washers and dryers in all units. Community amenities will include a resort-style pool, Wi-Fi in common areas, concierge services and a fitness center with a yoga studio. Jefferson Silverlake will be situated near the future U.S. headquarters for Kubota Tractor and future TEX Rail Grapevine Main Street station.

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SUMTER, S.C. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $15.9 million acquisition loan for Piedmont Plantation, a 252-unit apartment community in Sumter, roughly 45 miles east of Columbia. Bill Matone of NorthMarq Capital arranged the 10-year, Freddie Mac loan with a 30-year amortization schedule. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. Piedmont Plantation offers one- to three-bedroom floor plans and features a clubhouse, playground, swimming pool with sundeck, car care center, 24-hour fitness center, dog park and grilling stations.

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GREENSBORO, N.C. — Trillium Capital Resources (TCR) has arranged a $9.4 million loan for the refinancing of Beechwood Apartments, a 208-unit multifamily community in Greensboro. TCR arranged the 35-year, fixed-rate loan through the HUD 223(f) program on behalf of the borrower, NC2 LLC. The program allows for long-term mortgages that can be financed with Government National Mortgage Association (GNMA) mortgage-backed securities, which improves the availability of loan proceeds for borrowers and allows for more favorable interest rates. Beechwood Apartments includes one- and two-bedroom units and features patios or balconies, a swimming pool and a playground.

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COLUMBUS, OHIO — Hunt Mortgage Group has provided a $7.6 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Sutton Square Apartments in Columbus. The 202-unit apartment property is comprised of 29 two-story buildings. Built in 1968, the community is currently 95 percent occupied. The 15-year loan features a 30-year amortization schedule. Hamilton Sutton Square LLC was the borrower.

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