ALLENDALE AND MAHWAH, N.J. — Regional investment firm Faropoint has purchased a two-property industrial portfolio in Northern New Jersey for $144.5 million. The portfolio consists of 10 buildings totaling 770,064 square feet across a combined 68 acres. Built in phases in the 1970s and 1980s, Allendale Shallow-Bay Industrial Park consists of seven industrial buildings totaling 370,064 square feet on a 35.1-acre site. The development, which offers dedicated dock-high loading for each unit and 985 total parking spaces, was fully leased at the time of sale to a roster of 19 tenants. Built in the 1960s, Mahwah Industrial Center comprises three buildings totaling 400,000 square feet across 33.2 acres. The complex features a total of 23 drive-in doors, as well as clear heights of 16 feet and parking for 1,463 cars. Mahwah Industrial Center was 91 percent leased to seven tenants at the time of sale. Gary Gabriel, Kyle Schmidt, Ryan Larkin and Seth Zuidema of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, a joint venture between Camber Real Estate Partners and Advance Realty, in the transaction. “North Bergen County is one of the tightest industrial submarkets in the state and continues to demonstrate positive market rent growth, leasing velocity and compelling …
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As Richmond continues to grow, its relative value points to prosperity in the market for years to come. Having grown our company in Richmond, we’ve witnessed the transformative momentum and tremendous change firsthand. Specifically, the diverse employment base has continued to expand through economic strength and migration trends, increasing not only population but also multifamily demand and asset performance. Strong economics support Richmond’s stability. Richmond’s diverse employment base empowers a resilient market with high-growth potential. The MSA is home to 11 Fortune 1000 companies and a robust private sector, encompassing hospitals, energy companies and financial services. The economy is stabilized by the presence of many institutions of higher learning, along with substantial medical and life sciences users. Numerous major corporations have announced or recently completed large expansions. These include CoStar’s new $460 million corporate campus (2,000 jobs) and The LEGO Group’s new $1 billion, 1.7-million-square-foot production facility (1,760 jobs). As Virginia’s state capital, Richmond has a large government presence, including the Richmond Federal Reserve Bank and the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals. The city is also actively engaged in creating public-private partnerships — including the “Diamond District,” a 67.5-acre parcel redevelopment into a mixed-use entertainment district, and “City Center,” …
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alliance Residential Co. has opened Broadstone Optimist Park, a 323-unit multifamily community located at 2010 N. Brevard St. in Charlotte. Apartment and townhome units at the property range from 600 to 1,368 square feet in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Monthly rental rates range from $1,300 to $3,000, according to Apartments.com. Amenities at Broadstone Optimist Park include a swimming pool with private cabanas; courtyard with outdoor grilling stations, dining areas, games and firepits; fitness center; indoor/outdoor clubroom; coworking spaces; a 24-hour mail package system; podcast recording studio; indoor/outdoor sky lounge; 40 electric vehicle charging stations; and 410 parking spaces. Located in the Optimist Park neighborhood, the community is walkable to both the 25th St. Light Rail Station and the new Urban District Market food hall. Cline Design Associates was the architect on the project, and John R. McAdams Co. served as the civil engineer. LS3P provided interior design services.
Advenir Oakley to Develop 302-Unit Build-to-Rent Residential Project in Wildwood, Florida
by John Nelson
WILDWOOD, FLA. — Advenir Oakley Capital will begin development on LEO at Wildwood, a new multifamily development in Wildwood, part of The Villages MSA in Central Florida. Miami-based Advenir Living purchased the site in September 2022 in partnership with Birmingham-based Oakley Group for $8.5 million. Upon completion, LEO at Wildwood will feature standalone cottages with attached garages, duplexes, rowhouses and carriage houses. Residences will range from 782 to 1,300 square feet. Certified General Contractors will serve as the general contractor on the project, which was designed by Nequette Architecture & Design. Amenities will include a swimming pool, clubhouse with a 24-hour fitness center and coffee/water bar, internet lounge, pocket parks, a dog park, pet washing station and free Wi-Fi. Delivery of the first homes is scheduled for January 2025. Monthly rental rates will range from $1,900 to $2,700.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Dominion Realty Partners (DRP) will break ground this month on Perimeter Pointe Apartments, a 270-unit multifamily community in southwest Charlotte. Situated within the LakePointe Corporate Center business park at 3737 Glen Lake Drive, the property will feature a pool, activity lawn, automated package delivery system, fitness center and a club/game room. Rule Joy Trammell & Rubio designed the community, and Armada Hoffler Construction will serve as the general contractor. The first units are scheduled for delivery in the first quarter of 2025. Trustmark Bank, along with Dogwood State Bank and Providence Bank, is providing financing for the project. CBRE acted as an advisor on the debt placement, and the Richmond office of Hunton Andrews Kurth represented DRP. Moore & Van Allen assisted in rezoning the property, which was acquired from Childress Klein for an undisclosed amount. Perimeter Pointe marks DRP’s sixth project in the metro Charlotte area.
GREER, S.C. — Red Rock Developments has signed a 304,884-square-foot lease at the developer’s speculative warehouse in Greer, about 12 miles from Greenville, S.C. Delivered in August, the property is situated within the second phase of Smith Farms Industrial Park, an industrial park that Red Rock owns with capital partner LXP Industrial Trust. Dunlop Sports Americas will fully occupy the building, which features 36-foot clear heights, shipping/receiving offices and dock packages with 40,000-pound hydraulic levelers, seals, dock fans and lights. Marcus Cornelius, Trey Pennington and Jeff Benedict of CBRE represented Red Rock in the lease negotiations. Jeff Head and Tommy Turner of Newmark represented the tenant.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Nashville-based Montecito Medical has acquired a portfolio comprising seven medical office buildings (MOBs) in upstate South Carolina. Concentrated in the Greenville and Clemson markets, the properties total 88,000 square feet. The portfolio was fully leased at the time of sale. Clemson Eye occupies six of the buildings, and Carolinas Centers for Sight leases the seventh property. Both tenants are affiliates of Eye Health America. HREA | Healthcare Real Estate Advisors represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. The sales price was also not disclosed.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Tower Capital, an Arizona-based boutique advisory firm, has arranged $72.9 million in construction financing for Village at Golden Triangle, a 317-unit build-to-rent residential project in Fort Worth. The borrower and developer, Arizona-based Empire Group, acquired the 48-acre site in August 2022 with plans to develop 30 acres and sell the remaining 18, which are zoned for retail and office usage. Homes will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom formats and have private yards. Residents will have access to amenities such as a pool, outdoor grilling and dining areas, fitness center and a community clubhouse. Construction is set to begin by the end of the month. An expected completion date was not disclosed.
CARROLLTON, TEXAS — A partnership between Cleveland-based developer The NRP Group and H.I.G. Realty Partners has broken ground on Diamond Flats, a 331-unit apartment community in the northern Dallas metro of Carrollton. The site spans six acres, and the building will rise four stories. Diamond Flats will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom units with an average size of 950 square feet. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, game room and outdoor courtyards. Santander Bank provided construction financing for the project, the first units of which are expected to be available for occupancy in 2025.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Regions Bank has provided a $17.8 million construction loan for 71 Logistics Center, a 216,000-square-foot speculative industrial project that will be located near Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The facility will sit on 45 acres and feature 142 parking spaces, 54 trailer parking spaces, an ESFR sprinkler system and 32-foot clear heights. Chris Drew of JLL arranged the debt on behalf of the borrower and developer, Atlanta-based MDH Partners. ARCO/Murray is the general contractor for the project, which is slated for an second-quarter 2024 completion. JLL is also the leasing agent.