CARROLLTON, OHIO — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has broken ground on Hemming Crossing, a $12.5 million affordable seniors housing community in Carrollton, a city in eastern Ohio. The 42-unit property will offer one- and two-bedroom units for residents age 55 and older who earn 30 to 70 percent of the area median income. The three-story building will feature a community room, grandchild playroom, fitness center, patio, picnic tables and grills. The development is made possible with funding supported by Low-Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) allocated by the Ohio Housing Finance Agency, which also provided an equity bridge loan. Affordable housing finance syndicator Marble Cliff Capital (MCC) provided the LIHTC investment financing. Consumers National Bank is a primary lender for the project and secondary investor through MCC. PCI Design Group is the architect, Chadan Engineering is the civil engineer and Sol Design + Consulting is the sustainability consultant. Woda Construction Inc. is the general contractor, and Woda Cooper’s management division, Woda Management & Real Estate, will oversee leasing and property management. A timeline for completion was not provided.
CHICAGO — Monarch Realty Partners has brokered the sale of a 15-unit apartment building in Chicago’s far south Chicago Lawn neighborhood. Located at 2537 W. 63rd St., the property features two commercial spaces. Robert Berman of Monarch represented the long-term, local owner in the sale. The property sold to an out-of-state buyer for an undisclosed price.
LAS VEGAS — Northcap Commercial has arranged the off-market sale of La Paloma Apartments, a multifamily building in Las Vegas. The property traded for $2 million, or $117,647 per unit. Built in 1978, La Paloma Apartments features 17 residences. The property is located at 1509 E. Harmon Ave. Jerad Roberts, Devin Lee and Robin Willett of Northcap Commercial handled the transaction. The names of the buyer and seller were not released.
MENLO PARK, CALIF. — Presidio Bay Ventures, a San Francisco-based developer and investment firm, has officially opened Springline, a 6.4-acre mixed-use development near downtown Menlo Park in Silicon Valley. Situated adjacent to the Cal Train Station, the development features 200,000 square feet of office space, The Residences at Springline apartment community, a central plaza, two underground parking garages and 29,000 square feet of retail space. “We have delivered a magnetic destination in the heart of Silicon Valley that attracts the Bay area’s best to live, work and play,” says K. Cyrus Sanandaji, managing principal of Presidio Bay. “Over the past three years, we have created a destination with thoughtfully designed spaces that allow for tenants, residents and the local community to interact.” The Offices at Springline spans two buildings and features coworking space in the south building, as well as a golf simulator, entertainment lounge, fitness center, locker rooms, showers, outdoor fitness spaces, bicycle parking, electric vehicle charging stations and The Glade, an onsite dog park. Office tenants also have access to the Springline App that allows remote entry, direct access to property management, amenities, bookings and other services. The Offices are fully leased to global and regional tenants, including STG, Menlo Ventures, …
SANDY SPRINGS, GA. — An affiliate of Tishman Speyer has acquired Avia at North Springs, an apartment community located in the northern Atlanta suburb of Sandy Springs. The property, which will be renamed Randolph Perimeter, totals 502 units across 22 buildings. The seller and sales price were not disclosed, but Atlanta Business Chronicle reports that Harbor Group International LLC sold the asset for $107.5 million. CBRE represented the seller in the transaction, and Jay Wagley of CBRE’s Dallas office arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the borrower. Constructed in two phases between 1989 and 1996, the community features apartments in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities include a clubhouse, two swimming pools, tennis courts, a playground and walking trails throughout the 18.6-acre property. Tishman Speyer purchased the community through its TS Communities platform and plans to implement renovations to the units and amenities, including the addition of a fitness center, pickleball court, poolside lounges and an outdoor TV lounge with entertainment and gaming space.
PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS — A joint venture between High Street Residential and a fund managed by CBRE Investment Management has begun construction on The Merle at Howard, a 444-unit apartment community that will be located in the northern Austin suburb of Pflugerville. The garden-style property, which represents Phase I of a larger development, will consist of 15 apartment buildings and five townhome buildings on a 17-acre site. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, pet park, coworking space and a golf simulator lounge. Delivery is scheduled for fall 2025. Project partners include Meeks + Partners (architect), HR Green (civil engineer) and Provident General Contractors. The larger development will ultimately comprise about 1,400 units across 60 acres that will be constructed over three phases. As part of the project, the joint venture will also construct a six-acre public park with pickleball courts, basketball courts, playgrounds and walking trails.
PLANO, TEXAS — Dallas-based Rosewood Property Co. has begun leasing The Ludlow, a 326-unit apartment community that is located within the Heritage Creekside master-planned development in Plano. Designed by Hensley, Lamkin, Rachel Inc., The Ludlow offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and designer backsplashes, as well as private balconies and workspaces. The amenity package comprises a pool, fitness center, coworking spaces, a clubroom and a golf simulator. Full completion is slated for the end of the year. Rents start at $2,150 per month for a one-bedroom apartment.
DES PLAINES, ILL. — CP Capital US has sold The Monarch, a 236-unit apartment complex in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines. The buyer and purchase price were not disclosed. CP Capital completed The Monarch in 2020 and sold it fully leased. Amenities include a fitness center, pool, yoga studio, parking garage, game room, pet spa, dog park and clubhouse. The community is situated adjacent to Forest Preserves of Cook County, which offers numerous outdoor recreational activities and a network of hiking and biking trails.
DETROIT — Greatwater Opportunity Capital has unveiled plans to develop a $14 million affordable housing community in Midtown Detroit. The project marks Greatwater’s first-ever new-construction development. For the past 10 years, the firm has been renovating buildings in Detroit to restore housing and preserve affordability. The new development will be located at 3740 2nd Ave. and will feature 33 studios and 24 one-bedroom units along with first-floor commercial space and secure parking. Through the city’s NEZ property tax abatement, 20 percent of the units will be designated for residents earning up to 80 percent of the area median income. Completion is slated for spring 2025. Greatwater leveraged Opportunity Zone funds and financing from Diversified Members Credit Union for the project. McIntosh Poris is the architect, and the Monahan Co. is the general contractor.
COLUMBUS, OHIO — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $10.8 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of The View on Grant, an 86-unit apartment complex in Columbus. The property, situated in the Discovery District, is an adaptive reuse of a former five-story steel pressing factory. The community features a public café and a 43-space, automatic stacked parking garage. Zach Shope of Colliers originated the 10-year loan on behalf of the borrower, VOG Owner LLC.