HOUSTON — Locally based developer Lovett Commercial is nearing completion of The Lawndale, a 106-unit multifamily project in Houston’s Pecan Park neighborhood. The complex offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 555 to 1,307 square feet and amenities such as a pool, business center and an outdoor cooking and entertainment pavilion. Half of the residences are reserved for households earning 80 percent or less of the area median income. Construction began in April 2023, and the first residents have begun moving in. Rents start at $1,080 for a one-bedroom apartment.
RALEIGH, N.C. — PruittHealth has broken ground on a $385.5 million redevelopment project at The Oaks at Whitaker Glen, a seniors housing property in Raleigh. Upon completion, the continuing care retirement community (CCRC) property will comprise 246 independent living units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts; 82 assisted living apartments; and a new, 106-bed skilled nursing center. The campus, which spans 20 acres, will also feature public-facing retail stores and healthcare space. The Oaks at Whitaker Glen is accepting preconstruction reservations now. A construction timeline was not released.
SAN ANGELO, TEXAS — BMC Capital has arranged a $1.8 million loan for the cash-out refinancing of an unnamed multifamily property located in the West Texas city of San Angelo. The loan was structured with a 10-year term, a fixed interest rate of 6.59 percent, a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio (LTV) and two years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule. The borrower and direct lender were also not disclosed.
DECATUR, GA. — Berkadia has arranged a $13 million loan for the acquisition of Arcadia Decatur, a 101-unit apartment community located at 220 N. Arcadia Ave. in Decatur, a northeast suburb of Atlanta. Scott Wadler, Matt Robbins and Abigail Beauchamp of Berkadia secured the five-year, fixed-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, a joint venture between Atlantic Pacific Cos. and Highline Real Estate Capital. Built in 2020, Arcadia Decatur features one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a fitness center, outdoor grills, swimming pool and a sundeck.
NEW YORK CITY — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $8.2 million sale of a 10-unit apartment building in Brooklyn. The five-story building at 29 Willow St. is located in the Brooklyn Heights area and was originally constructed in 1900. Shaun Riney and Michael Salvatico of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were private investors who requested anonymity, in the transaction.
BELMONT, CALIF. — Värde Partners has provided Windy Hill Property Ventures, a firm specializing in real estate development in the Greater Bay Area, with $105 million in construction takeout refinancing for its Artisan Crossing apartment property in the Bay Area city of Belmont. The bridge financing supports the lease-up of the newly developed property. Chris Gandy and Tom Gilliland of JLL arranged the floating-rate loan, which has a three-year initial term with two one-year extension options. The 250-unit community features a fitness center, pool, dog spa, clubroom with rooftop deck, conference room, work pods and underground parking.
DARDENNE PRAIRIE, MO. — St. Louis-based developer Mia Rose Holdings has broken ground on The Prairie Encore, a $90 million apartment and retail development in the northwest St. Louis suburb of Dardenne Prairie. The property will include 190 luxury apartment units along with a 3,000-square-foot, standalone Sugarfire Smokehouse with sand volleyball and pickleball courts. There will also be a Small Sliders restaurant, an 11,000-square-foot building for Mac-A-Doodles Fine Wine, Beer & Spirits, a Starbucks with a drive-thru, a Circle K convenient store and a 7,500-square-foot animal hospital. Sugarfire and Mac-A-Doodles are scheduled to open late this fall. Starbucks is slated to open in mid-2025, with the multifamily and animal hospital following in fall 2025. The four-story apartment building will feature two interior courtyards, a 3,000-square-foot lobby with a leasing office, coffee bar, kitchen, bar and fitness center and various coworking spaces. Outside, there will be surface parking, a large dog park, resort-style pool and community gathering spaces. Rosemann & Associates was the consulting architect, and Hurford Architects was the project architect. The property manager will be 2B Residential.
ORANGE, CALIF. — USA Properties Fund and Riverside Charitable Corp. have started construction of The Orion, an affordable seniors housing community in Orange. Located at 1800 E. La Veta Ave., The Orion will offer 166 affordable one- and two-bedroom apartments with energy-efficient appliances, lighting insulations and windows, as well as low-flow faucets, shower and toilets. Additionally, some apartments will include a balcony. Community amenities will include a clubroom, dog park, fitness center, computer workstations, a community garden with some elevated planters, a courtyard and shaded patio, and secured parking. Residents will also have access to LifeSTEPS, a social-services provider. The Orion will be available to seniors age 55 years and older who earn 30 percent to 70 percent of the area median income for Orange County. USA Properties Fund will manage the community. The City of Orange, County of Orange and Orange County Housing Finance Trust provided financial support for the $64 million project. The California Tax Credit Allocation Committee awarded bond funding for the development. Bank of America offered construction and tax credit equity financing, while Citibank served as the permanent lender.
LOS ANGELES — The Mogharebi Group (TMG) has brokered the sale of Pinetree Terrace Apartments, a multifamily property located at 7940 Reseda Blvd. in Reseda, a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. GLS Building Corp. sold the asset to Foundation for Affordable Housing for $17.6 million. The buyer plans to transform the 58-unit property into long-term affordable housing. Built in 1978, Pinetree Terrace features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, ranging from 900 square feet to 1,263 square feet, spread across five two-story residential buildings. Community amenities include a pool and spa, fitness center, laundry room, leasing office and subterranean parking. At the time of sale, the property was 100 percent occupied. Otto Ozen and Brian Nakamura of TMG represented the seller in the deal.
PHOENIX — JLL has arranged the $12.6 million sale of Corona Del Sol, a garden-style apartment property located at 27 E. Corona Ave. in Phoenix. A private high-net-worth seller sold the asset to KDF Communities for $12.6 million. Built in 1985, Corona Del Sol features 64 apartments, with an average size of 880 square feet. All units offer classic finishes and offer the potential for future value-add enhancements. At the time of sale, the property was 97 percent leased. Brian Smuckler, Jeff Seaman, Derek Smigiel and Bryson Fricke of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.