TRENTON, N.J. — New Jersey-based brokerage firm The Kislak Co. Inc. has arranged the $3 million sale of Riverbank Commons, a 30-unit apartment complex in Trenton. The three-story building houses three efficiency apartments, 12 one-bedroom units and 15 two-bedroom units. Barry Waisbrod of Kislak represented the seller, River Bank Rentals LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was an entity doing business as NJ Mercer Investments Realty LLC.
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILL. — Standard Communities has led a public-private partnership that acquired Huntington Towers in Mount Prospect for an undisclosed price. The transaction preserves affordability for the 214-unit senior living community for the next 30 years. The total capitalization of the transaction is approximately $74.9 million, including $16.1 million in planned renovations. Standard completed the acquisition in partnership with the Illinois Housing Development Authority and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Located at 551-571 W. Huntington Commons Road, Huntington Towers was built in 1978. Planned renovations include new flooring, kitchen cabinet hardware, countertops, ranges, refrigerators, microwaves and toilets. Light fixtures will be replaced, hallways will be painted and new carpet will be installed. New amenities will include a fitness center and business center. A new rooftop solar system will reduce the property’s carbon footprint by more than 215 tons of carbon dioxide per year. A resident services coordinator will be added to the staff.
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Fore Property Co. has completed the sale of Cuvee, an apartment property located at 7200 N. 91st Ave. in Glendale. Pillar Communities acquired the Class A asset for $86 million. Completed in 2023, Cuvee features 310 apartments; two resort-style pools; a two-story, club-style fitness center; and a residential clubhouse with TV lounges, a game room, coffee bar and business center. Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch, Sean Cunningham and Austin Groen of CBRE represented the seller in the deal.
DENVER — MG Properties has acquired Bear Valley Park Apartments, a garden-style community in Denver, from Jackson Square Properties for $76 million. Located at 5775 W. Dartmouth Ave., Bear Valley Park Apartments features one- and two-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, islands and designer finishes. The pet-friendly community offers a heated pool, outdoor fire pit, 24-hour package lockers, private parking lot with available garages, resident lounge, fitness center and spa. Jordan Robbins and Alex Possick of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller in the transaction. Charles Halladay, Rick Salinas, Brandon Smith and Annie Rice of JLL Capital Market arranged acquisition financing through Fannie Mae for MG Properties.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Trademark Property Co. will develop The Vickery, a 321-unit multifamily project that will be located at the corner of Hemphill Street and West Vickery Boulevard in downtown Fort Worth. Designed by GFF and developed in partnership with SCOA Real Estate Partners, The Vickery will consist of 307 apartments, 14 townhomes and a 5,300-square-foot restaurant with a second-story lounge. Residential amenities will include a pool, rooftop lounge, coworking space and two dog parks. First United Bank provided a $61 million construction loan for the project that was arranged by Heather McClure and Jonathan Paine of Walker & Dunlop. Construction is set to begin early next year and to be complete in spring 2026.
ATLANTA — Southern California-based Goldrich Kest has purchased Novel Midtown, a 14-story apartment high-rise in Midtown Atlanta. The seller, Crescent Communities, delivered the 340-unit property in 2022. The Charlotte-based developer also recently delivered Novel West Midtown in Atlanta. The sales price for Novel Midtown was not disclosed. The property features studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, as well as a 3,000-square-foot fitness center, swimming pool, sky deck, outdoor kitchen, private conference rooms and coworking spaces, dog park with a pet spa and a Land of a Thousand Hills Coffee & Social on the ground level.
Woda Cooper, Housing Services Alliance Open Affordable Seniors Housing Community in Walton, Kentucky
WALTON, KY. — Affordable housing developer Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. and Housing Services Alliance have opened Haven Crossing, an affordable seniors housing community in Walton, approximately 20 miles south of Cincinnati. Haven Crossing is a three-story, elevator-served building that provides 33 one-bedroom units and 24 two-bedroom units. It is restricted to residents age 55 and over earning 30 percent to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI). Project partners included Kentucky Housing Corp., Boone County, City of Walton, Marble Cliff Capital and First Financial Bank. Primary financing for the $13.2 million property was supported through the allocation of Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity by Kentucky Housing Corp. Marble Cliff Capital invested in the tax credits to provide equity financing. First Financial Bank invested in the project via MCC, and provided the construction loan. Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust is providing permanent debt for the project. Other partners on the project included Grimm Architecture, Chadan Engineering Inc. and Woda Construction Inc. Woda Management & Real Estate will handle leasing and management.
FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. — The Tailwind Group has acquired Ozark Villas, a 670-bed student housing community located near the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. The 213-unit property was acquired from Fountain Residential Partners for an undisclosed price. Teddy Leatherman of JLL brokered the transaction. Upon closing, the community was rebranded College Town Fayetteville. The new ownership has plans to begin major exterior renovations at the property imminently. Shared amenities at the community include a resort-style swimming pool, clubhouse, billiards, a fitness center, dog park, basketball court, sand volleyball court, collaborative study spaces, private study rooms, an outdoor kitchen and a fire pit.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — California-based brokerage firm Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has arranged the sale of Marsol Apartments, a 22-unit multifamily complex located just northwest of downtown Austin. The three-story building was originally constructed in 1972 and was recently renovated. Richard Waterhouse and Tyler Marshall of Matthews represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The buyer was also not disclosed.
WORCESTER, MASS. — The United Group of Cos. Inc. has received a $35 million construction loan for The Arbella at Bramble Hill, a 123-unit active adult project that will be located in the central Massachusetts community of Worcester. The property will span 17 acres and offer one- and two-bedroom apartments across three buildings. The community will also feature an 8,500-square-foot clubhouse. JLL arranged the debt through The Washington Trust Co. on behalf of United Group. Construction is scheduled for an early 2025 completion.