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AcquisitionsNorth CarolinaSoutheastStudent HousingWalker & Dunlop

Walker & Dunlop Arranges Sale of 576-Bed Student Housing Community Near Appalachian State University

by John Nelson

BOONE, N.C. — Walker & Dunlop has arranged the sale of Mountaineer Village, a 576-bed student housing community located near the Appalachian State University campus in Boone. Chris Epp, Matthew Chase, Craig Miller, Holden Penn, Ben Sarna, Sarah Foronda and Naomi Bludworth of Walker & Dunlop represented the seller, a joint venture between Coastal Ridge Real Estate and Heitman, in the disposition. The buyer and terms of the transaction were not released. Mountaineer Village offers three-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a study lounge, fitness center, resort-style pool, business center, basketball court, barbecue area, game room, sand volleyball court, pickleball courts and a fire pit.

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Hale-Haukani-Honolulu-HI
DevelopmentHawaiiMultifamilyStudent HousingWestern

Greystar, University of Hawaii at Mānoa Complete Two-Tower Student Housing Community in Honolulu

by Amy Works

HONOLULU — A public-private partnership between Greystar and the University of Hawaii at Mānoa has completed Hale Haukani, a two-tower development on the university’s campus in Honolulu. The community offers 558 beds across 316 fully furnished units in studio, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include study rooms, community lounges and an amenity deck on the 12th floor. An onsite daycare operated by the university is also available to support students with families. 

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The-Mark-Knoxville
DevelopmentSoutheastStudent HousingTennessee

Landmark, Manulife Investment Complete 833-Bed Student Housing Development Near University of Tennessee

by Abby Cox

KNOXVILLE, TENN. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties and Manulife Investment Management has completed The Mark Knoxville, an 833-bed student housing development located at 124 S. Concord St. near the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville. The development team for the project included BKV Group and Landmark Construction. The property offers fully furnished units with bed-to-bath parity, ranging in size from studios to five-bedroom floorplans. Amenities include a rooftop clubhouse and outdoor pool with a jumbotron, 24-hour study lounge, pickleball court and a fitness center, as well as a 25,000-square-foot courtyard with grilling stations, fire pits and hammock groves. The property also features an onsite parking garage and a private shuttle service to campus.

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DevelopmentSoutheastStudent HousingTennessee

Middle Tennessee State University, Annex Group Plan 554-Bed Residence Hall Project

by John Nelson

MURFREESBORO, TENN. — A public-private partnership between Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and The Annex Group has announced plans for Wommack Lane Commons, a 554-bed residence hall project on the MTSU campus in Murfreesboro. The community would replace the existing Wommack Lane Apartments, which were built nearly 50 years ago at the corner of Homecoming Drive and Blue Raider Circle. The partnership will be seeking approval for a ground lease to begin development with the State Building Commission in November. If approved, the community will offer semi-suite and suite-style units with a combination of shared and private bedrooms. Shared amenities will include an entry lounge and lounge space on each floor; a community kitchen and laundry room; private and small group study spaces; and a landscaped courtyard. The development will also include office space. Construction is expected to begin in January 2026 with completion scheduled for fall 2027. The development team includes Smith Gee Studios and SCB. The Annex Group will act as developer, general contractor, facility manager and asset manager for the community, with MTSU providing residence life and leasing services upon completion.

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DevelopmentSouth CarolinaSoutheastStudent Housing

Stratus Development Completes 60-Bed Student Housing Property Near University of South Carolina

by John Nelson

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Stratus Development Group has completed Pickens Corner, a 60-bed student housing community situated a few blocks from the University of South Carolina (USC). The Georgia-based developer has also fully leased the development, which comprises three-bedroom townhomes that each have 3.5 bathrooms and upscale finishes including granite countertops, recessed lighting and stainless steel appliances. Pickens Corner is located in Columbia’s Rosewood neighborhood near the city’s Five Points area and Williams-Brice Stadium, home football arena of the USC Gamecocks.

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AcquisitionsArkansasSoutheastStudent Housing

Aptitude Development Sells 647-Bed Student Housing Community Near University of Arkansas

by John Nelson

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. — Aptitude Development has sold The Marshall Arkansas, a 647-bed student housing development located near the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville. Newmark brokered the disposition of the property to an undisclosed institutional investor. Terms of the transaction were not released. Developed in 2021, The Marshall Arkansas offers units in a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a resort-style pool and hot tub, outdoor kitchen, rooftop terrace, fitness center and fitness lawn, private and shared study spaces and a game room.

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The Mark Tampa
DevelopmentFloridaSoutheastStudent HousingTop Stories

Joint Venture Acquires Development Site in Tampa for 807-Bed Student Housing Community

by Abby Cox

TAMPA, FLA. — A joint venture between Landmark Properties, Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC and Peninsula Investments has acquired a 4.3-acre site at 2700 University Square Drive in Tampa for the development of an 807-bed student housing community. Dubbed The Mark Tampa, the six-story student housing development will be situated less than a half-mile from the University of South Florida (USF) and will offer more than 270,500 square feet of residential space across 215 units. The community will also feature a mix of studio to five-bedroom floorplans. Construction on the project will begin immediately, with delivery anticipated for the 2027-2028 academic year.  Kennedy Wilson provided the construction loan for the project and TSB Capital Advisors arranged financing. Landmark Construction will serve as the project’s general contractor, with Dwell Design Studios serving as architect. “The Mark’s unparallelled amenities and prime location just southwest of the USF campus and near a multitude of dining and entertainment options will make the community an attractive housing option for USF students,” says Jason Doornbos, chief development officer at Landmark Properties. Residences at The Mark Tampa will be fully furnished and will include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, washers and dryers, hardwood-style laminate floors, large closets and …

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DevelopmentGeorgiaSoutheastStudent Housing

Joint Venture Delivers 798-Bed Student Housing Community Near Georgia Tech

by John Nelson

ATLANTA — A joint venture between LV Collective, Kayne Anderson Real Estate, Pacific Life and JE Dunn Capital Partners has delivered Rambler Atlanta, a 798-bed student housing community located at 736 Peachtree St. NE in Midtown Atlanta. The 467,000-square-foot development offers 215 units in studio through six-bedroom configurations for students attending the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech). The community rises 19 stories and features shared amenities, including an active lobby with a Daydreamer coffee shop; private study rooms and six conference rooms; a kitchenette with an outdoor terrace; a rooftop deck with a pool, hot tub and lounge seating; and a fitness center, sauna and yoga studio. The development team included Niles Bolton Associates, JE Dunn Construction, Archie Bolden, Michael Hsu Office of Architecture and Ironwood DDG.

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Icon-Austin
DevelopmentMultifamilyStudent HousingTexas

Park7 Group Completes 30-Story Student Housing Tower at University of Texas at Austin

by Taylor Williams

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Park7 Group has completed Icon, a 30-story student housing tower located near the University of Texas at Austin campus in the city’s West Campus neighborhood. The property offers 555 beds across 216 units in one- through five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include a rooftop pool, fitness center, media room, game and lounge spaces and study areas. The community also offers four levels of below-ground parking. The development team for the project included Hoar Construction, Rhode Partners, DCI Engineers, Blum Engineering, Wuest, Power Design, GMI, Southern Wall Systems and Kilgore Multifamily. Construction began in spring 2023 and topped out last fall.

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AcquisitionsMultifamilyNortheastPennsylvaniaStudent Housing

Franklin Street Brokers $30M Sale of Student Housing Property Near Penn State University

by Taylor Williams

STATE COLLEGE, PA. — Franklin Street has brokered the $30 million sale of The Villas at Happy Valley, a 435-bed student housing property located near the Penn State University campus in State College. Developed in 2013, the community offers 145 three-bedroom units. Franklin Street represented the seller, Keystone Real Estate Group, in the sale of the property to Reliant Group Management. The new ownership plans to begin renovations imminently on the community’s fitness center, clubhouse and unit interiors. Additional shared amenities include a pool, study room, sand volleyball court, game tables, outdoor grills and a fire pit. The Villas at Happy Valley was 93 percent leased at the time of sale.

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