LEXINGTON, S.C. — Lexington Land Development Co., a locally based developer led by NAI Columbia shareholders Ben Kelly and Patrick Chambers, has broken ground on Platt Springs Crossing, a $65 million mixed-use development in the Columbia suburb of Lexington. Located on 57 acres at 5400 and 5470 Platt Springs Road, the project will comprise a Lowes Foods grocery store, 10,000 square feet of inline retail space, 13 retail outparcels and 142 residential townhouses. In addition to the Lowes Foods anchor, confirmed tenants include Chipotle Mexican Grill (which began construction earlier this summer), Panda Express, Whataburger, Harbor Freight Tools, Heartland Dental, WellStreet Urgent Care, Big Blue Marble Academy, Planet Fitness and Tidal Wave Car Wash. The Lowes Foods grocery store is anticipated to open in third-quarter 2025, as well as the first swath of townhomes. Some of the outparcel retailers will open as early as first-quarter 2025. Site work for the townhomes will begin next month. NAI Columbia is leasing the remaining available space at Platt Springs Crossing on behalf of Lexington Land Development.
Multifamily
COCOA, FLA. — Sinatra & Co. has acquired Cocoa Grand Apartments, a multifamily community located in Cocoa, for $64 million. Built in 2022, the property totals 268 units. The buyer financed the acquisition through its SCRE FL Value Add Fund, with Stolar Capital, The Nanula Family Office and Citi Bank providing debt for the purchase. David Etchison, Cole Whitaker and Mary Beale of Berkadia represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Bob Falese of Berkadia arranged financing on behalf of Sinatra & Co., which plans to implement amenity and landscaping improvements at the property.
Greystone Monticello Provides $47.5M Bridge Financing for Multifamily Community at MidCity District in Huntsville
by John Nelson
HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — An affiliate of Greystone Monticello has provided $47.5 million in bridge financing for Metronome at MidCity, a multifamily community located in Huntsville. Situated within the 140-acre master planned community of MidCity District (MCD), the property features 296 residential units within a five-story apartment building, as well as 35,584 square feet of street-level retail space. Randy Wolfe and Drew Marley of Northmarq arranged the 24-month floating-rate financing on behalf of the borrower, RCP Cos. Chris Hetzel of Greystone Monticello originated the loan. Amenities at Metronome at MidCity include a coworking lounge, sky lounge, firepit, pizza oven and grills, a game and media room, fitness room and saltwater pool. MCD also features a Trader Joe’s, 8,000-person amphitheater and 40-acre public park, as well as additional multifamily, retail, hospitality and office space.
Tailwind Group Acquires 480-Bed Student Housing Community Near Mississippi State University
by John Nelson
STARKVILLE, MISS. — Tailwind Group and its partners have acquired Campus Trails, a 480-bed student housing community located near the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville. The property features 156 units in two- and four-bedroom layouts. Tailwind plans to implement renovations at the community over the next 12 months, including strategic unit upgrades, repurposing interior and exterior amenity spaces and general property enhancements. Plans also include a rebranding this fall. William Vonderfecht of CBRE brokered the transaction, which marks Tailwind’s fourth student housing acquisition this year. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
CBRE Arranges $25.4M in Acquisition Financing for Parkside at Littleton Village Apartments in Colorado
by Amy Works
LITTLETON, COLO. — CBRE has facilitated $25.4 million in acquisition financing for Brixton Capital for the purchase of Parkside at Littleton Village, an apartment community at 300 E. Freemont Place in the Denver suburb of Littleton. The buyer and seller were not disclosed. Built in 2022, the 114-unit community features one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans, averaging 1,215 square feet. Each unit features high-end finishes including custom cabinets, private balconies or patios, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers/dryers and wood-style flooring. Community amenities include an entertainment and game room, electric vehicle charging stations, a clubhouse, fitness center and pet park. Scott Peterson, Mark McGovern, Brian Cruz and Colby Matzke of CBRE Capital Markets’ debt and structured finance team secured the five-year, interest-only, nonrecourse loan with a national life insurance company.
Christiansen Ventures Acquires 229-Unit Alta North Central Multifamily Community in Phoenix
by Amy Works
PHOENIX — Christiansen Ventures LLC has purchased Alta North Central, an apartment community located in North Central Phoenix. An institutional fund manager sold the asset for an undisclosed price. Built in 2020, Alta North Central features 229 apartments with quartz countertops, custom tile backsplashes, designer cabinetry and stainless steel appliances. Community amenities include a social lounge with a grand piano, epicurean demonstration kitchen, billiards table, multiple TV seating areas and a private resident bar. Additional on-site amenities include an athletic center with spin and yoga rooms and a swimming pool and spa area with fire features and in-water seating. Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch, Sean Cunningham and Austin Groen of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Troy Tegeler and CJ Connolly, along with the CBRE Debt & Structured Finance team, arranged financing for the buyer.
PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS — Los Angeles-based investment firm Decron Properties has acquired Citizen House Pflugerville, a 334-unit apartment community located on the northern outskirts of Austin. The garden-style property houses one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood-style flooring and walk-in closets. The amenity package comprises a pool with a spa and cabanas, clubhouse with a demonstration kitchen and coffee bar, a two-level fitness center with virtual training capabilities, an outdoor entertainment lounge, package lockers and a dog park. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS — Chicago-based investment firm Equity Residential has purchased Marlowe Grapevine, a 324-unit apartment community located in the northern-central part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. The property was built on 15 acres in 2023. According to Apartments.com, Marlowe Grapevine features one-, two- and three-bedroom units that range in size from 705 to 1,693 square feet. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, lounge, spa and a pet play/washing area. Equity Residential purchased the property from a partnership between Greystar and Carlyle Group for an undisclosed price. Drew Kile, Joey Tumminello, Michael Ware, Taylor Hill and Shelby Clark of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, brokered the deal.
BOERNE, TEXAS — KW Commercial has arranged the sale of Legacy at Cibolo, a 238-unit apartment complex located in the northwestern San Antonio suburb of Boerne. Built in 2020, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, fitness center, business center, clubhouse, outdoor grilling and dining stations and access to walking trails. Greg Brownd of KW Commercial brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
VERNON HILLS, ILL. — Bender Cos. and Eastham Capital have acquired Arrive Town Center in the Chicago suburb of Vernon Hills. Built in 2010, the property features 85 luxury apartment units, amenities and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Floor plans average 1,200 square feet. Amenities include a lounge, fitness center, storage lockers and heated indoor parking garage. The property will undergo improvements and a rebranding, taking on the new name The Landing at Town Center. Kevin Girard, Zach Kaufman and Bill Baumann of JLL represented the buyer. The seller and sales price were undisclosed.