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Greystar-Led Joint Venture Breaks Ground on 605-Bed Student Housing Project Near San Diego State University 

by Amy Works

SAN DIEGO — A joint venture between Greystar, Kanden Realty & Development America and Tokyo Tatemono has broken ground on Accolade Campanile, a 605-bed student housing development serving students attending San Diego State University. The development will rise six stories and offer 310 units at the southwest corner of Montezuma Road and Campanile Drive. Shared amenities are set to include a pool and spa; multiple outdoor kitchens and gathering spaces; fire pits; a fully equipped indoor/outdoor fitness center; multiple clubhouses; recreation and game lounges, including a speakeasy; indoor bicycle storage; a dog spa; and dedicated study spaces on each floor. The property will also feature ground-floor retail space. The community was designed by JWDA Architects. Construction financing was provided by Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen. The project is scheduled for completion in June 2028 with leasing set to begin in August 2027. 

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Coastal Ridge Acquires Two Student Housing Communities Near Iowa State University

by Kristin Harlow

AMES, IOWA — Coastal Ridge has acquired two student housing properties serving Iowa State University in Ames. The acquisitions were part of a portfolio that also included a property in Louisiana totaling just under 1,600 beds with a gross asset value of approximately $90 million. The acquisitions mark the firm’s initial deployment of capital from the Coastal Ridge Value-Add Student Housing Fund LP, the company’s inaugural institutional commingled fund. The per-bed cost across the three assets was approximately $56,000. New construction can exceed $100,000 per bed, according to Coastal Ridge.

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Lincoln Property Co. Acquires Student Housing Developer Capstone

by John Nelson

DALLAS — Lincoln Property Co., a Dallas-based global real estate services firm, has acquired Capstone Development Partners, a student housing developer with offices in Birmingham, Ala., and Denver. Lincoln’s acquisition includes Capstone’s management affiliate, Capstone Management Partners. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Capstone will continue to operate as Capstone Development Partners, powered by Lincoln. The developer came in at No. 15 in the Top Developers ranking by Student Housing Business. Capstone disclosed in the first quarter that it had seven projects planned through 2028 totaling 5,900 beds. The acquisition expands Lincoln’s higher education infrastructure and enhances its development, financing and operation of on-campus and university-affiliated housing. “Capstone has long been a recognized leader in student housing and campus facilities development,” says Alison Daubert, chief strategy officer at Lincoln. “Their specialized expertise complements Lincoln’s national platform with robust resources, allowing us to better support higher education institutions with even greater experience and expertise.” Capstone says that the move gives the company access to Lincoln’s national resources and operational expertise. “With Lincoln’s support and comprehensive real estate capabilities, we are more capable than ever to assist universities in creating innovative, customized development and operational solutions that align seamlessly with their …

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TSB Capital Advisors Arranges Refinancing for 531-Bed Student Housing Community Near Mississippi State University 

by Abby Cox

STARKVILLE, MISS. — TSB Capital Advisors has arranged the refinancing for The Walk Starkville, a 531-bed student housing community located near the Mississippi State University campus in Starkville. TSB arranged the fixed-rate loan on behalf of Spaces Management. Terms of the financing were not released. Developed in 2023, The Walk Starkville offers 249 units in one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom floorplans. Amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, fitness center and yoga studio, spa with a sauna and steam room, an entertainment courtyard with a TV and multiple lounge areas, as well as a clubhouse with a golf simulator, gaming lounge and private study areas. 

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Vesper Holdings Acquires 522-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Missouri

by Kristin Harlow

COLUMBIA, MO. — Vesper Holdings has acquired The Den, a 522-bed student housing community located near the University of Missouri campus in Columbia. Vesper acquired the property in partnership with an undisclosed institutional investor. Built in 2014, the four-story community offers fully furnished units in two- and four-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a resort-style pool, fitness center, clubhouse, game room, computer room, dog park, hammock garden, basketball courts, study rooms, fire pits and an outdoor kitchen and grilling area.

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San Diego Community College District, Michaels Break Ground on 787-Bed Affordable Student Housing Community 

by Amy Works

SAN DIEGO — A partnership between the San Diego Community College District (SDCCD) and The Michaels Organization has broken ground on a 787-bed student housing development at 1601 B St. in downtown San Diego. The seven-story community, designed by TCA Architects, will offer 283 affordably priced units. Shared amenities are set to include study lounges, tutoring spaces, a mental health and wellness center, outdoor courtyards, shared kitchens, a basic needs food pantry and a rooftop lounge. The community will be the first development by the SDCCD and is scheduled for completion in fall 2028.

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Gilbane, CBRE Underway on 763-Bed Student Housing Development Near University of Central Florida

by John Nelson

ORLANDO, FLA. — Construction is underway on VIBE, a 763-bed student housing project by Gilbane Development and CBRE Investment Management located at 3765 Quadrangle Blvd. near the University of Central Florida campus in Orlando. The partnership recently opened a temporary leasing office for the community at 12226 Corporate Blvd. The development is scheduled for completion in fall 2026. VIBE will offer 275 fully furnished units in one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations with bed-to-bath parity. Each floor will offer private rooms for individual study, remote classes or quiet reflection. Additional shared amenities are set to include two courtyards; a resort-style pool with cabanas and a sun deck; clubhouse with a communal fire pit; outdoor kitchen with grills; pickleball courts; a 24-hour fitness center; sauna; coworking lounge; and a coffee bar. The community will also offer 712 parking spaces, as well as secured bicycle storage.

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Morgan Stanley, GSA Acquire Eight-Property Student Housing Portfolio Valued at $1B

by Kristin Harlow

NEW YORK CITY — Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) and Global Student Accommodation (GSA) have acquired a portfolio of eight student housing assets in Tier 1 U.S. university markets from a joint venture between a wholly owned subsidiary of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Landmark Properties. The transaction is valued at more than $1 billion. The properties are located across seven states and offer a mix of cottage-style, high-rise and mid-rise formats. The 6,200-bed portfolio is nearly fully leased. Global student housing operator Yugo will manage and rebrand the newly acquired assets. The assets in the sold portfolio include: The acquisition marks the partnership’s entrance into new markets in Virginia, Georgia and Pennsylvania, while expanding its presence in Texas, Florida, Oregon and North Carolina. Through its partnership, MSREI and GSA now own nearly 24,000 student housing beds across 50 properties in 23 states. “This acquisition is testament to the depth of our global teams, our access to unique opportunities and the strength of our institutional relationships in the United States and globally. An off-market portfolio of this size and quality is rare, and demonstrates our experience and expertise in the student housing market,” says Nicholas Porter, CEO at …

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Henderson Park, Landmark to Develop 335-Bed Student Housing Project Near College of Charleston

by John Nelson

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Locally based private equity real estate management firm Henderson Park and Athens, Ga.-based developer giant Landmark Properties plan to develop The Mark Charleston, a 335-bed student housing development situated near the College of Charleston. The companies recently acquired the 1.2-acre site at 500 E. Bay St., which is situated on the east side of the peninsula and within a half-mile from the college’s Harbor Walk campus. The design-build team includes affiliate general contractor Landmark Construction and architect GreenbergFarrow. The six-story building will comprise 99 apartments and is expected to deliver in time for the College of Charleston’s 2027-2028 academic year. The Mark Charleston will feature the adaptive reuse of the historic Blanken Matson House on the site that will be relocated and overhauled into a 1,200-square-foot study space known as “The Library.” The development will also include 1,200 square feet of ground-floor retail space and 18,000 square feet of amenities, including a clubhouse and three rooftop decks with a pool deck that provides views of the Charleston Harbor and Ravenel Bridge, as well as a grilling area, lounge and outdoor recreation areas. Other amenities will include an 1,800-square-foot fitness center, computer lab, study areas and 140 total …

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TSB Realty Arranges Sale of 330-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of South Carolina

by John Nelson

COLUMBIA, S.C. — TSB Realty has arranged the sale of Columbia Lofts, a 330-bed student housing community located adjacent to the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia. Nimes Real Estate purchased the property from an undisclosed seller. TSB Capital Advisors secured acquisition financing for the transaction, terms of which were not released. Originally built in 1895 as Richland Cotton Mill, the property was converted into apartments in 1984 and renovated in 2012. The community offers 170 units in one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a resort-style pool, barbecue and picnic area, study room, resident lounge and covered bicycle storage. Columbia Lofts was fully occupied at the time of sale.

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