MIAMI — Berkadia has arranged a $57.5 million construction loan for Fourteen Residences Allapattah, a 237-unit apartment community located within an opportunity zone at 1470 N.W. 36th St. in downtown Miami’s Allapattah neighborhood. Charles Foschini, Chris Apone and Shannon Wilson of Berkadia’s Miami office secured the financing on behalf of the borrower, Neology Life Development Group, a residential and commercial real estate firm led by Lissette Calderon. Jeff Rosenfeld and Sean Robertson originated the 24-month loan, which features two extension options, internally for the lender, Churchill Real Estate. Upon completion in early 2024, Fourteen Allapattah Residences will consist of a 14-story building with 180 apartment units connected via a pool deck to a five-story building with 57 apartments. The property will be situated within walking distance from the Allapattah Miami Metrorail Station, Rubell Museum and SuperBlue, an immersive art museum. The community will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 450 to 900 square feet. Amenities will include original artwork, a multipurpose lobby, media lounges and living rooms, rooftop pool and clubhouse, poolside cabanas, coworking spaces, conference rooms, outdoor movie screen, an indoor and outdoor fitness and wellness center, dog park with dog wash area, bike storage, virtual concierge …
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CENTRAL MICHIGAN — Capital Real Estate Group (CREG), through its U.S. Healthcare Investment Sales practice, has brokered the sale of a two-property seniors housing portfolio in Central Michigan. The properties total 139 units across 126,000 square feet. The two communities are located adjacent to one another and are spread over 13.5 acres. The portfolio’s unit mix comprises 88 assisted living units, 33 independent living units and 18 memory care units. The portfolio is over 80 percent leased and has maintained that occupancy on average for the past two years. A publicly traded healthcare REIT acquired the assets for $32.5 million. Andrew Larwood and Allen Inman, CREG’s managing partners, acted as the undisclosed seller’s exclusive advisor.
CHICAGO — Kiser Group has arranged the sale of a 44-unit multifamily property in Chicago’s Ravenswood neighborhood for $9.7 million. Located at 5017 N. Wolcott Ave., the building comprises studio and one-bedroom units. About 25 percent of the units have been renovated. Residents have access to 10 parking spaces, a fitness room and laundry facilities. Lee Kiser, Andy Friedman and Jake Parker of Kiser brokered the transaction. Buyer and seller information was not released. The asset sold for $220,000 above the listed price.
FULLERTON, CALIF. — Core Spaces has announced plans for Hub Fullerton, a 1,047-bed student housing development in Fullerton. Groundbreaking is scheduled for later this year. DLR Group designed the project, which will serve students attending California State University-Fullerton, Hope International University and Pacific Christian College. The six-story building will offer shared amenities including a rooftop deck, swimming pool, hot tub, workspaces, a yoga and fitness center, spa and resident lounge space. The development will also feature a ground floor coffee shop and a landscaped public park space with seating. The community is scheduled for delivery in 2025 and will offer units in townhome and apartment configurations.
PRESCOTT VALLEY, ARIZ. — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital (BWE) has provided a $75 million HUD loan for the construction of Legado Apartments, a multifamily property in downtown Prescott Valley. Jim Swanson of BWE’s Phoenix office originated the loan through HUD’s 221(d)(4) mortgage insurance program on behalf of the developer, Fain Signature Group. The non-recourse, fully assumable loan features a 40-year, fully amortizing term. The HUD-insured financing provides a combined construction and permanent loan for market-rate multifamily projects. The mid-rise apartment property will feature 329 units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Units will offer Energy Star appliances, washers/dryers, patio/balcony storage and scenic views. Community-wide amenities include electric vehicle charging stations, elevators serving all apartment floors and a parking garage. Common area amenities will include a community room/clubhouse with free Wi-Fi, poolside cabanas and spa, fitness center, a picnic area with barbecue grills, and recreation area with a dog run and dog washing station. As part of the mixed-use residential and commercial development project in the Prescott Valley Entertainment District, the property will have a rooftop restaurant open to the public and a variety of other foodservice outlets, including cafés, plus retail space on first and sixth …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Blackfin Real Estate Investors has sold Pressley South End, a 504-unit apartment community located at 1210 Pressley Road in Charlotte’s South End submarket. The undisclosed buyer purchased the community for $78 million. Built in 1969, the property comprises one-, two- and three-bedroom units and features onsite management and maintenance teams, a basketball court, playground, pet park and a walking trail. Deaton Investment Real Estate represented Blackfin in the transaction, which is the firm’s third sale in 2022. Blackfin purchased Pressley South End in June 2017 for $19 million.
Trinitas Receives $67.3M Construction Financing for Student Housing Development Near UCF in Orlando
by John Nelson
ORLANDO, FLA. — Trinitas Ventures, a multifamily and mixed-use developer based in Lafayette, Ind., has received $67.3 million in construction financing for a 286-unit, 750-bed student housing development located near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando. Citizens Financial Group’s commercial real estate finance team is acting as the sole lead arranger, book runner and administrative agent for the financing. Further details of the project were not disclosed. Citizens has also financed Trinitas student housing projects at Miami University in Ohio, Washington State University and University of Nebraska.
WESTFIELD, IND. — TWG is underway on construction of Grand Park Village, a $57 million apartment development in Westfield, a northern suburb of Indianapolis. The project will consist of several buildings located directly south of Grand Park, a 400-acre youth and recreational sports complex. The 240-unit apartment community will feature amenities such as a dog park, fitness center, clubhouse, pool and grilling stations. Centier Bank provided project financing. Completion is slated for summer 2024.
BURNSVILLE, MINN. — The Connor Group has acquired RiZE on Grand in the Minneapolis suburb of Burnsville for an undisclosed price. The 275-unit apartment complex opened in 2021. Amenities include an outdoor pool, fitness center, game room, fire pits, rooftop deck and dog park. Keith Collins, Abe Appert and Ted Abramson of CBRE represented the seller, LeCesse Development Corp.
COLUMBIA, MO. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of The Wylder, a 656-bed student housing community located near the University of Missouri in Columbia. Built in 1989 and renovated in 2000, The Wylder features a pool, study room, computer room, fitness center and sport courts. Teddy Leatherman, Stewart Hayes, Scott Clifton and Henry Voges of JLL represented the seller, Trimont Real Estate Advisors. Tailwind Group acquired the asset for an undisclosed price.