MOORESVILLE, N.C. — Walker & Dunlop has originated a $26 million acquisition loan for Waterlynn Ridge Apartments, a 312-unit multifamily community located in Mooresville, roughly 25 miles north of Charlotte. Craig West led the Walker & Dunlop team to originate the short-term bridge loan through its interim loan program (ILP) on behalf of the borrower, Waypoint Residential. The team also arranged the subsequent seven-year permanent loan through Freddie Mac. Walker & Dunlop’s ILP system uses the company’s own balance sheet to provide short-term loans for properties that do not yet qualify for permanent agency financing. Built in 2008, Waterlynn Ridge features a resort-style pool, fitness center, barbecue area and a walking trail. Waypoint Management, a subsidiary of Waypoint Residential, manages Waterlynn Ridge.
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Eastern Union Funding has arranged a $12 million, non-recourse loan for the acquisition of 86 North Apartment Homes, a recently renovated, 144-unit multifamily community located at 200 Westminster Drive in Chapel Hill near Duke University and the Research Triangle Park. The property features nine three-story buildings, as well as a swimming pool, clubhouse and leasing office and basketball and volleyball courts. Chesky Gross of Eastern Union Funding arranged the three-year loan that features an open prepayment after the first year through Bridge Investment Group Partners. The buyer and purchase price were not disclosed.
MATTHEWS, N.C. — Romans Properties has arranged the $10.4 million sale of Matthews Lofts, an 88-unit apartment community located at 921 Park Center Drive in downtown Matthews, about 11 miles south of Charlotte. Ginkgo Residential purchased Matthews Lofts from Matthews Loft LLC. Chris Orr of Romans Properties represented the seller, and Robert Podewils of The Berrry Cos. represented Ginkgo in the transaction.
SAN ANTONIO — Westmount Realty Capital has purchased Cape Cod, a garden-style apartment community located at 13030 Blanco Road in San Antonio, for an undisclosed sum. Built in 1984, the 11-building property features 212 one- and two-bedroom units. The buyer is rebranding the 145,680-square-foot community as Westmount at Cape Cod and plans to implement a capital improvement program at the property. Berkadia provided financing for the acquisition on behalf of Westmount Realty Capital. The name of the seller was not released.
SAN ANTONIO — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the sale of Meridian, an apartment community located near Alamo Heights in San Antonio. Located at 680 E. Basse Road, the property features 146 luxury apartment units. An undisclosed buyer acquired the property for an unreleased sum. Will Balthrope, Drew Kile and Jordan Featherston of IPA represented the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
GARLAND, TEXAS — Dougherty Mortgage has closed a $5.4 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Oaks Branch Apartment Homes in Garland, a northeastern suburb of Dallas. The 12-year loan was arranged through a partnership with Old Capital Lending and Dougherty Mortgage’s Vienna, Va., office on behalf of the borrower, Castleglen Homes LLC. The financing included two years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule. The 76-unit property features two- and three-bedroom market-rate units with open kitchens, vaulted ceilings, ceiling fans and washer/dryer connections.
BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Casa Grande, a multifamily property located at 2425 Barnard Road in Brownsville. A partnership sold the 116-unit property for an undisclosed price. The buyer, a regional operator, plans to implement interior and exterior improvements at the property. Mike Moffitt Jr. of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and secured the buyer in the deal.
HONOLULU — A joint venture between EdR and Laconia Development has begun construction of a $110 million student housing development located adjacent to the University of Hawaii in Honolulu. The community will offer 599-beds in a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units with ground-floor retail and structured parking. Rooftop amenities will include a fitness center, outdoor terrace lounge, community kitchen, study lounges and gaming areas — all with views of Waikiki, Diamond Head and Manoa Valley. EdR will be the 90 percent owner in the community, and will manage the property upon completion. The project is scheduled for delivery in summer 2018 or 2019.
LOS ANGELES — Meridian Capital Group, on behalf of Decron Properties, has arranged a $10 million loan for Playa Lincoln, a shopping center located at 8701 Lincoln Blvd. in Los Angeles. The grocery-anchored center features 73,000 square feet of retail space. Additionally, Meridian secured an $88 million loan for Playa Del Oro II, a multifamily property located at 7280 W. Manchester Ave. in Los Angeles. The asset features 260 apartment units and 5,000 square feet of retail space. The 10-year loans, provided by a life insurance company, feature five years of interest-only payments. Seth Grossman and Sarah Kuebler of Meridian Capital Group arranged the financing for the borrower.
NEW YORK CITY — Sentinel Real Estate Corp. has completed the disposition of a five-building multifamily property, known as the Fort Riverside portfolio, in Manhattan. A group of real estate investors led by Joshua Sternhell and David Katz acquired the portfolio sold for $101.5 million, or $300 per square foot. The 341,148-square-foot portfolio features 289 apartments along Fort Washington Avenue and Riverside Drive at 66-72, 80 and 86 Fort Washington Ave. and 838 and 884 Riverside Drive. Additionally, the assets include a combined 199,000 square feet of air rights. Lazer Sternhell and Peter Vanderpool of Cignature Realty Associates represented the buyers, while Robert Shapiro, Bob Knakal and Jonathan Hageman of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the deal.