CHESTERFIELD, VA. — American Landmark has purchased Element at Stonebridge, a 400-unit apartment community located at 301 Karl Linn Drive in Chesterfield, just south of Richmond. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Built in 2016, Element at Stonebridge offers one- and two-bedroom floor plans ranging from 563 to 1,236 square feet. The apartments include designer wood cabinets, granite counters with deep sinks and chrome fixtures, full-size washers and dryers, plank flooring, walk-in closets and island kitchens in most units. Amenities include a saltwater pool, 24-hour fitness center, yoga studio, clubroom with billiards and TVs, outdoor game and TV lounge, courtyard with grills and firepit, 24-hour business center and community Wi-Fi. Element at Stonebridge marks American Landmark’s second acquisition in Virginia this year, following Boulders Lakeside Apartments in January, which is only an hour away from Element at Stonebridge.
Multifamily
JLL Arranges $69.7M Acquisition Financing for The Vines at Riverpark Apartments in Oxnard, California
by Amy Works
OXNARD, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $69.7 million in acquisition financing for The Vines at Riverpark, a two-story attached townhome community in Oxnard. JLL represented the borrower, Interstate Equities Corp., to secure a two-year, floating-rate loan through Prime Finance with four one-year extension options. Located at 3040 N. Oxnard Blvd., The Vines at Riverpark features 164 two- and three-bedroom townhomes with an average size of 1,369 square feet. Units offer private two-car garages, full-size washers/dryers, separate water heaters, central air and heat, front porches or balconies, stainless steel appliances and granite countertops. The residential property is part of Riverpark, a 700-acre, master-planned community that features parks, jogging trails, bike paths and playgrounds. Peter Smyslowski, Charles Halladay, Jonah Aelyon, Spencer Bergthold and Elijah Lax of JLL Capital Markets represented the undisclosed seller in the deal.
Kennedy Wilson Acquires 260-Unit Cantata at the Trails Multifamily Community in Albuquerque
by Amy Works
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Kennedy Wilson has purchased Cantata at the Trails, a multifamily property in Albuquerque. Terms of the transaction, including the name of the seller and acquisition price, were not released. Constructed in 2013, the garden-style community features 260 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Community amenities include a clubhouse, swimming pool, business center and fitness center, as well as communal grilling and lounging areas. Kennedy Wilson will immediately implement its management program, including physical improvements to the property and operational upgrades. The value-add strategy includes an investment in renovating unit interiors, refreshing common areas throughout the community and upgrading resident amenities to enhance the outdoor-oriented living environment at the property.
By Jordan Carter, Executive Vice President, Kidder Mathews Much like the city itself, Portland multifamily owners are no stranger to adversity — whether that refers to the weather, news media or the instability of today’s economy. There’s no doubt the rising interest rate environment will have an impact on the lending market for both refinances and sales in the short-term, but the good news is market fundamentals in the Portland metro remain solid. At 4.53 percent, our vacancy rate sits well below the national average of 4.98 percent, per CoStar. The average apartment rent is now $1,600 per month, thanks to year-over-year rent growth of 8.5 percent, which CoStar projects to remain near 5 percent for the next couple years. New construction, which peaked at nearly 13,000 units in 2018, has slowed dramatically due to legislative and policy changes that have disincentivized developers. These challenges have been magnified by elevated material costs and an arduous permitting process. Year-over-year deliveries of 4,000 units illustrate the dramatic slowdown, as they’re well below the supply needed to meet a demand of more than 10,000 new units annually. The hot single-family home market also continues to push prospective home buyers out of the market. …
MELBOURNE, FLA. — Franklin Street has negotiated the sale of Paradise Cay Apartments, a 197-unit multifamily property in Melbourne. Topaz Capital Group LLC purchased the community from Wells Boys & Girls Management for $34 million, or $172,588 per unit. Darron Kattan, Zachary Ames, Avery Jordan, Mark Savarese, Cary Brown and Cameron Wolfe of Franklin Street represented both parties in the 1031 transaction. Located on Florida’s Space Coast at 1900 Post Road, Paradise Cay features one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 619 to 1,061 square feet. Community amenities include a swimming pool, basketball court and picnic areas and gated access.
EL PASO, TEXAS — A fund backed by New York-based investment firm Clarion Partners has acquired Rojas East Distribution Center, a 369,310-square-foot distribution center in El Paso. The two-building facility was built on 21.2 acres in 2021 and was fully leased at the time of sale. Building features include 28- to 32-foot clear heights, 56 dock doors, ESFR sprinkler systems and combined parking for 42 trailers and 292 cars. Dustin Volz led a JLL team that marketed the property on behalf of the seller and developer, Dallas-based Hunt Southwest.
HOUSTON — Locally based investment firm VIV Real Estate has acquired Envue Square, a 135-unit apartment complex in southeast Houston. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a pool, playground, clubhouse with a coffee bar, outdoor grilling and dining stations and onsite laundry facilities. VIV acquired the property in partnership with Texas Valley Group, and the new ownership plans to continue the value-add program put in place by the previous ownership. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
ST. LOUIS — Draper and Kramer Inc. has opened Moda at The Hill, a 225-unit apartment community in The Hill neighborhood of St. Louis. The four-story building offers a mix of one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 600 to 1,200 square feet. Monthly rents start at $1,373. Amenities include lounge areas, a fitness center, game room, coworking spaces, pet care facilities, a dog park, courtyard, pool, grilling stations, fire pits and garage parking. Moda at The Hill is part of a larger 11-acre master plan led by Draper and Kramer that also includes single-family homes by McBride Homes and a community park space.
ELMHURST, ILL. — Ryan Cos. US Inc. has broken ground on Vyne on Haven, a 200-unit luxury apartment complex in Elmhurst. The transit-oriented development is located at 102 Haven Road. Units will range from 600 to 1,500 square feet. Amenities will include a 13,000-square-foot outdoor deck with a pool, cabanas, grilling stations and outdoor heaters, a sixth-floor sky lounge, fitness center, clubroom, coworking space, dog spa and dog run. Ryan A+E Inc. designed the six-story, 320,000-square-foot building. Ryan is the developer and general contractor for the project and will manage the property upon completion, which is slated for 2024.
MISSION, TEXAS — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Bella Rose, an 84-unit apartment complex located in the Rio Grande Valley city of Mission. Built in 2008, the property features units with renovated interiors and amenities such as a pool, fitness center and onsite maintenance and management. Zar Haro, Moses Siller, Phillip Grafe and Bryan VanCura of Northmarq represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer, an entity doing business as AZTEX RE Investments LLC, plans to combine Bella Rose with the neighboring 80-unit property that it purchased earlier this year.