LAS VEGAS — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Prosper 89, a garden-style apartment community in Las Vegas. Nevada-based Turtle Bay 89 sold the asset to California-based Benedict Canyon Equities for $24.1 million, or $270,787 per unit. Located at 10750 El Camino Road, Prosper 89 features 89 units in a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments with private garages. Community amenities include a pool, clubhouse, business center, fitness center and open grass areas. Jared Glover of Berkadia Las Vegas facilitated the transaction on behalf of the seller.
CHICAGO — General contractor Skender has completed a full interior and exterior revitalization of the Barbara Jean Wright Court Apartments in Chicago’s University Village neighborhood. The affordable housing property features 272 units across 27 buildings. Jonathan Rose Cos. purchased the asset from the Chicago Community Development Corp. in 2022 with the intent to preserve the property’s affordability status. In addition to Skender, the project team included architect Grund & Riesterer, mechanical engineer WT Group, civil engineer RTM Engineering and structural engineer Rockey Structures. Skender teamed up with Tandem Ventures to manage regulatory compliance, maximize community engagement and create local employment opportunities on the project. The 18-month project involved an occupied rehab where residents needed to be relocated during 27 phases of energy-efficiency and quality-of-life upgrades. Externally, the buildings received enhanced landscaping, energy-efficient windows, new roof shingles, brick masonry repairs and tuckpointing, new concrete sidewalks and asphalt parking lots, and new entry gates tied to a security and campus entry system. The renovated units provide dishwashers, updated bathrooms and new plumbing fixtures, new floor finishes, energy-efficient lighting fixtures and HVAC plant upgrades. The project also included the ground-up construction of a 5,000-square-foot clubhouse that features a leasing office, conference rooms, computer …
LONGMONT, COLO. — Capstone Apartment Partners has negotiated the sale of Eastglen Apartments, a 109,210-square-foot multifamily property in Longmont, approximately 35 miles north of Denver. Two Arrows Group acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. The seller was not disclosed. Located at 630 Lashley St., Eastglen Apartments features 102 units, with 20 percent designated as Low-Income Housing Tax Credit units. Sean Holamon, Adam Riddle and Jason Koch of Capstone Apartment Partners facilitated the transaction.
CAMAS, WASH. — Portland, Oregon-based WDC Properties has completed the disposition of Clara Flats, a mixed-use multifamily property in Camas, just across the Columbia River from Portland. An undisclosed, out-of-state buyer acquired the asset for $11.9 million. Located at 608 NE Birch St., the two-building Clara Flats features 30 apartments and two fully leased retail spaces. Completed in 2020, the property features mountain and river views. Jordan Carter, Clay Newton and Tyler Linn of Kidder Mathews represented the seller in the deal.
CONSHOHOCKEN, PA. — Morgan Properties, a development and investment firm based in metro Philadelphia, has acquired a portfolio of 11 multifamily properties totaling 3,434 units in Pennsylvania. Morgan purchased the properties from their original developer, DePaul Management Co. The price was not disclosed. Matt Stefanski and Zachary Pierce of Berkadia brokered the transaction. The portfolio consists of: The new ownership plans to invest more than $80 million in capital improvements to the portfolio. Renovations will feature upgrades to units’ kitchens and bathrooms, as well as the installation of in-unit washers and dryers. Morgan will update lighting, landscaping, roofing and parking areas at all properties and install high-efficiency heating systems. Amenity and common area enhancements will also be undertaken throughout the portfolio. These initiatives will include fitness center upgrades and expansions; construction of exterior dog parks and pet wash stations; and additions of new amenities like Amazon package hubs, playgrounds, pickleball courts and outdoor grilling and dining stations. “The DePaul acquisition directly supports our strategic goal of acquiring large multifamily portfolios with high barriers to entry where our market concentration will enable us to achieve operational efficiencies and capitalize on economies of scale,” says Jonathan Morgan, president of Morgan Properties. — …
SAN MARCOS, TEXAS — BWE has arranged an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for The Junction, a 488-bed student housing property located near Texas State University in San Marcos. The community offers a mix of two-, three- and four-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool and a fitness center. The borrower, Campus Realty Advisors, will use a portion of the proceeds to fund capital improvements, including the addition of a new clubhouse, leasing center, study areas and community gathering space. Renovations will also include refreshed exterior paint, upgraded HVAC systems and water heater replacement, new property fencing and updates to the community’s security system, signage and landscaping. Chris Carroll and Max Miller of BWE arranged the financing through Byline Bank.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Woodfield Development has obtained a $53.7 million loan for the refinancing of Margaux Midtown, a 292-unit apartment community located in Nashville’s Midtown neighborhood. Adam Bieber and Alec Jenkins of BWE’s Washington, D.C., office arranged the senior loan through the company’s bridge program on behalf of Woodfield Development. Delivered in 2023, Margaux Midtown features a fitness center, clubroom with mini duck bowling, private yoga room, dedicated work pods, complimentary coffee, sky lounge and rooftop terrace, speakeasy with a performance stage, resort-style swimming pool and a podcast room.
DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — The Milestone Group has purchased Axis Delray Beach, a 488-unit, garden-style apartment community located at 1495 Spring Harbor Drive in Delray Beach, a city in South Florida’s Palm Beach County. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Milestone plans to implement a multimillion-dollar renovation to the property’s common area amenities, landscaping and exteriors. The previous owner recently made capital improvements to Axis Delray Beach’s unit interiors.
MINNEAPOLIS — Wells Fargo has provided $65.5 million in construction financing for Opportunity Crossing. The 110-unit affordable housing project marks the first mixed-use affordable housing development to be built in South Minneapolis since the 2020 social uprisings, according to a news release. In addition to the units, the six-story property will feature first-floor commercial space for small businesses and a new Wells Fargo branch. Wells Fargo’s Community Lending and Investment Group provided $29.5 million in total construction financing, a $6.5 million permanent loan commitment and a $24.5 million Low-Income Housing Tax Credits equity investment. The redevelopment at 3030 Nicollet Ave. is the result of a community outreach process that included eight community listening sessions hosted by the developer, Project for Pride in Living, as well as the Cultural Wellness Center and Wells Fargo.
PLANO, TEXAS — North Carolina-based investment firm Bell Partners has acquired Gateway Crossing Apartments, a 831-unit multifamily community in Plano. Built in phases between 2013 and 2017, the property features one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 950 square feet. According to Apartments.com, amenities include multiple pools, a fitness center, clubhouse, game room, lounge, media center, pet play area, business center and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Daniel Baker of CBRE brokered the sale. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Bell Partners plans to rebrand the property as Bell Gateway Village.