BOSTON — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.8 million sale of Allston Townhomes, an apartment building located near Boston University. Built in 2011, the property comprises six units. Evan Griffith and Tony Pepdjonovic of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer and seller, both of which were limited liability companies that requested anonymity, in the transaction.
TIFFIN, IOWA — The Ders Group LLC has broken ground on a two-story PinSeekers golf venue at the Park Place mixed-use development in Tiffin, about 20 miles south of Cedar Rapids. The 49,022-square-foot venue will feature 56 heated bays and Toptracer ball tracking technology, which uses high-speed cameras and computer algorithms to provide instant feedback on golf swings. The facility, which will be open year-round, also features 18 holes of mini golf, a full-service restaurant and two bars. Completion is slated for summer 2023. Innovative Construction Solutions is serving as the general contractor for the $29 million project. Park Place is a 450-acre development consisting of residential, retail, entertainment and dining space.
CHICAGO — Interra Realty has brokered the sale of Elevation Lofts in Chicago’s Rogers Park neighborhood for $9.2 million. The property features 40 apartment units and retail space at 1531 W. Howard St. Amenities at the building, constructed in 2020, include a rooftop terrace, community room, fitness center, dog run, onsite parking and bike storage. Joe Smazal and Colin O’Malley of Interra represented the undisclosed seller as well as the buyer, Becovic Residential LLC. The sales price represents the highest price paid for an individual property in Rogers Park so far this year, according to Interra.
SOUTH ELGIN, ILL. — Principle Construction has completed an expansion and renovation project totaling 78,000 square feet for food packaging manufacturer CV-Tek in South Elgin. Middleby Cos. owns the building, which now features 56,000 square feet of warehouse space and 22,000 square feet of office space. The project also included new electrical distribution system for computerized manufacturing equipment, enhanced lighting, new flooring and roof upgrades. Cornerstone Architects provided architectural services. Principle completed the project in 16 weeks.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VI LP, has acquired a 71,552-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village. The purchase price was undisclosed. The property at 925-1065 Chase Ave. was vacant at the time of acquisition. The building features seven docks, two drive-in doors and parking for 71 cars. Prior to closing, Venture One received a 6B tax incentive. According to Elk Grove Village, in order to be eligible for 6B, the property must be used for an industrial purpose and one of the following criteria must be met: new construction; buying a building that has been vacant for at least one year; or substantial renovation to an existing building. Venture One plans to make significant improvements to the property, including office renovations, new paint, parking lot seal coating, energy efficient lighting, roof replacement, landscaping and façade enhancements. Jonathan Kohn and John D’Orazio of Colliers represented the undisclosed seller and will market the property for lease on behalf of Venture One. Venture One’s acquisition fund is a partnership with Kovitz Investment Group.
CANTON, OHIO — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $1.9 million loan for the refinancing of a 13,225-square-foot retail property occupied by CVS in Canton. The standalone building is located at 2210 W. Tuscarawas St. Christopher Marks of MMCC arranged the 10-year loan, which features a 4.5 percent interest rate, 30-year amortization schedule and 35 percent loan-to-value ratio. The lender and borrower were not provided.
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Veris Residential Inc. (NYSE: VRE), a publicly traded REIT with offices in New Jersey and Massachusetts, has agreed to sell Harborside 1, 2 and 3, a trio of adjacent office buildings in Jersey City. The unnamed buyer will purchase the properties for an aggregate price of $420 million, subject to closing adjustments. The three office buildings anchor Harborside, a 25-acre development that fronts the Hudson River and also houses five apartment communities, a Whole Foods Market, shops, eateries, the Harborside 5 and Harborside 6 office buildings, onsite daycare, urgent care and primary care medical space, and two parking garages. Veris recently signed Collectors Holdings, parent company of Professional Sports Authenticator, to a 130,000-square-foot lease at Harborside 3. Veris recently also closed on its $346 million sale of 101 Hudson Street, a 42-story office tower in Jersey City spanning nearly 1.3 million square feet of space. With sale of this and the Harborside portfolio, Veris is taking a big step toward the corporate goal of being a “pure-play multifamily REIT.” With these office sales and the stabilization of Haus25, a 750-unit apartment community underway in Jersey City, multifamily will represent 98 percent of Veris’ net operating income, …
By Taylor Williams Though very much in its infancy, the Philadelphia 76ers’ recent decision to assemble a development team and file a formal proposal for a new arena at the current site of Fashion District Philadelphia has drawn the city’s retail market into speculation on how buildings, operators and streetscapes will be impacted. Known as 76 Place, the $1.3 billion venue would theoretically anchor the Market East corridor that connects Center City to Chinatown and Old City via its location atop the city’s largest public transit hub. The ability to centralize the arrival of fans, shoppers and diners from all cardinal directions, as well as multiple states, automatically sparks excitement for growth opportunities in the world of retail real estate. This project would immediately check that box. “The announcement of the new 76ers arena has generated a lot of discussion in the retail world,” says Steve Gartner, executive vice president at CBRE. “Bringing an arena to downtown Center City, especially one that’s adjacent to a convention center, will allow Philadelphia to hold more concerts and global events, like political conventions, that impact retailers and restaurants. These positive impacts will permeate the fabric of all of downtown.” “The retail community is …
INDIAN LAND, S.C. — The Lancaster County Council has approved developer MPV Properties’ plans for the second phase of RedStone, a mixed-use development in the Charlotte suburb of Indian Land. Phase II will comprise 350 apartments, 20 townhomes and 24,000 square feet of retail space. Located at the intersection of U.S. Highways 521 and 160, the second phase will be situated adjacent to Phase I, a shopping center that opened in 2016 and includes 80,000 square feet of existing retail and restaurant space, as well as the RedStone 14 Cinemas. Between the two phases will be an event lawn that MPV plans to activate with live music, farmers markets and other public events. The developer has begun leasing the retail space at Phase II, which will break ground in fall 2023. Michael Bilodeau and Steve Vermillion of MPV Properties, along with Jason McArthur of Mission Properties, are leading the development of RedStone Phase II. Robbie Adams and Joey Morganthall of MPV Properties are responsible for retail leasing.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Chevy Chase, Md.-based FCP has purchased Grand Arbor Reserve, a 297-unit apartment community located at 2419 Wycliff Road in Raleigh. Howard Jenkins of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the $48 million transaction. Situated near I-440 and the UNC Rex Hospital, Grand Arbor Reserve comprises mostly two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, playground, dog park and a volleyball court. The property was originally built in 1969, according to Apartments.com.