GAINESVILLE, FLA. — Pacific Western Bank and Square Mile Capital have provided a $93 million construction loan for Theory Gainesville, an 861-bed student housing community underway within a half-mile from University of Florida. Pacific Western was the primary lender, and Square Mile was the mezzanine capital provider. The borrower and developer is Blue Vista Capital Management, a Chicago-based entity that has a student housing affiliate, PeakMade Real Estate. Blue Vista expects to deliver Theory Gainesville in two phases: Phase I before the fall 2023 semester and Phase II before the spring 2024 semester. Upon completion, the property’s units will be fully furnished with stainless steel appliances and wood-style flooring. Theory Gainesville will also have a fitness center, game room, rooftop pool and open green space.
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TAMPA, FLA. — CBRE has secured nearly $50.3 million in acquisition financing for two multifamily properties, HITE and Notch, both located in Tampa’s historic Seminole Heights neighborhood. The portfolio sold for $60.5 million. Eric Fixler and Chandler Kaye of CBRE arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, an unnamed private investor. Ready Capital provided the senior loan with additional proceeds to complete tenant improvements for the ground-floor retail components and other capital improvements at both properties. Located at 6006 N. Florida Ave., HITE is a five-story apartment complex totaling 81 units. Built in 2018, the property features studio, one-, and two-bedroom units averaging 764 square feet with quartz countertops, in-wall USB ports, designer light fixtures and walk-in closets. Community amenities include elevator service, an outdoor grilling station, pet wash station, bike storage, covered parking and 6,771 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Notch is a four-story apartment complex totaling 112 units located at 6307 N. Nebraska Ave. Built in 2021, the property features studio, one- and two-bedroom units averaging 780 square feet with quartz countertops, in-wall USB ports, designer light fixtures and walk-in closets. Community amenities include a fitness center, private garages, bike storage, pet spa and 1,144 square …
ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Cordish Cos., a Baltimore-based developer and operator specializing in sports-themed entertainment projects, will develop One Rangers Way, a 300-unit multifamily project in Arlington. The community will be located near Globe Life Field, home of the MLB’s Texas Rangers, and within Cordish’s Arlington Entertainment District. Designed by Hord Coplan Macht, One Rangers Way will offer one- and two-bedroom units, as well as penthouses, in addition to a 423-space parking garage and 43,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor amenities. Specifically, amenities will include a pool, fitness center, coworking spaces, indoor and outdoor lounges and concierge services. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and to be complete in 2024.
Walker & Dunlop Structures $47M in Construction Financing for The Line Apartments in Savannah
by John Nelson
SAVANNAH, GA. — Walker & Dunlop Inc. has arranged $47 million in financing for the development of The Line, a 219-unit multifamily project that is within the bounds of a designated opportunity zone in downtown Savannah. Walker & Dunlop arranged construction financing on behalf of the developer, Standard Communities. Financing was sourced from a regional life insurance company and includes both construction and permanent financing within a single loan. Situated just three blocks from the Savannah River, The Line will include two buildings and will feature a full upscale amenity package, including a terrace level with a pool, sundeck, fitness center and grill area. The Class A project will also include onsite parking, a clubroom with views of downtown Savannah and the Savannah River and resident storage.
SAN ANTONIO — A joint venture between Maryland-based investment firm FCP and One Real Estate Investment has acquired The Summit, a 284-unit apartment community in San Antonio. The Summit offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units. The property was built in 1984. According to Apartments.com, amenities include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse and an outdoor kitchen. The new ownership plans to invest about $5 million in capital improvements to the unit interiors, building exteriors and amenity spaces. Will Caruth of Berkadia represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A joint venture between Kushner Real Estate Group (KRE) and Northwestern Mutual has completed the lease up of 351 Marin, a 507-unit multifamily project in Jersey City’s Powerhouse Arts District. The property is now fully occupied. Designed by Hollwich Kushner and HLW Architects, the 38-story building houses studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and Whirlpool washers and dryers. Amenities include a sky lounge, pool, fitness center with a yoga studio, outdoor grilling stations, community garden and a dog park.
EVANSTON, ILL. — Evergreen Real Estate Group and Council for Jewish Elderly, doing business as CJE SeniorLife, have completed Ann Rainey Apartments, a $25 million affordable seniors housing community in Evanston. The 60-unit project is located at 1011 Howard St. next to the existing CJE SeniorLife Adult Day Services Center, which provides programming and socialization opportunities for seniors who require supervision. The new community is named for Ann Rainey, who served as alderman of Evanston’s 8th Ward for more than three decades. Units at the property are restricted to residents who earn up to 60 percent of the area median income. Amenities include a community room, fitness center, outdoor terrace, second-floor deck and lounge areas. Housing and Human Development Corp., a Chicago-based nonprofit that serves low-income seniors and families, will provide a part-time social service coordinator for the property. Evergreen Construction Co., a division of Evergreen Real Estate Group, served as general contractor. Architecture firm UrbanWorks designed the community, which is anticipated to receive LEED Silver certification. A partnership between Evergreen, CJE and U.S. Bancorp Community Development Corp. owns Ann Rainey Apartments. Financing for the project came from IFF, provider of the pre-development loan; U.S. Bank, provider of the construction …
SUNDERLAND, MASS. — MassHousing has provided $41.2 million in permanent financing for North 116 Flats, a newly built residential community in Sunderland, located in the northern central part of the state. Of the property’s 150 units, 38 are reserved for households earning 80 percent or less of the area median income. The remaining 112 market-rate units feature 329 beds that serve students at the nearby University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Amenities include a community building with common, entertainment, fitness and study areas, as well as dog parks, grilling stations and fire pits. Stuart I. Roosth designed the property, and Western Builders served as the general contractor. The borrower and developer was Landmark Properties Inc.
HOUSTON — Cincinnati-based Vision & Beyond Capital Investments has purchased three Houston apartment communities totaling 460 units for a combined price of $73 million. Pine Lake Village totals 96 units and is located in the Greenpoint area. Ridge Point is situated within Texas Medical Center and comprises 168 units. Green Tree Place totals 196 units and is located on the city’s north side. The investment is the first in Houston for the new ownership, which plans to implement a value-add program. The seller(s) was not disclosed.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Newmark has arranged the sale of The Sofia, a 210-unit apartment community in East Austin. Built in phases between 1973 and 1983 and renovated in 2019, The Sofia features one- and two-bedroom units with an average size of 723 square feet. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling and dining areas, a business center, fitness center, basketball court and a dog park. Jim Young and Chase Easley of Newmark represented the seller, a partnership between Dallas-based Lion Real Estate Group and Los Angeles-based Marble Partners Management LLC, in the transaction. Matt Greer and Andrew Wilson of Newmark arranged acquisition financing through Bridge Investment Group on behalf of the buyer, New York-based RockFarmer Properties.