PALM BEACH, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged an $8.6 million acquisition loan for the purchase of an office building located at 100 Ave. of Champions in Palm Beach. Totaling two stories and 42,090 square feet, the property served as PGA of America’s headquarters since its construction more than 50 years ago prior to the organization’s relocation to Frisco, Texas. Jason Hochman and Ron Granite of Cushman & Wakefield secured the financing through a local bank on behalf of the borrower, Blue Water Advisors LP, which plans to convert the property to a multi-tenant building.
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COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — An affiliate of the Axton Group and the Bascom Group have divested two multifamily complexes in Colorado Springs for a total of $74.1 million. The sale includes the 374-unit Park at Penrose and the 112-unit Park at Palmer. The communities are located at 3802 and 3903 Half Turn Road, respectively. Formerly known as Summer Grove and Tanglewood, the Axton/Bascom partnership purchased the properties for $41.2 million in June 2019. The companies then completed a multi-year renovation program to upgrade the apartment units and community amenities.
WEST VALLEY CITY, UTAH — Westcore has purchased Raceway Commerce Center in West Valley City for $52.2 million. The two-building, 397,894-square-foot industrial property is located at 6075 W SR-201 Frontage Road and 2234 South 5900 West. The brand-new, tilt-up construction center is 33 percent pre-leased to three tenants. Westcore plans to build out improvements for the tenants, and potentially build out two more spec office suites, one per building. Westcore represented itself in the transaction. Phillip Eilers and Jon Schreck of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Brennan Investment Group.
Burlington Signs 20,000 SF Lease at North Griffin Square Shopping Center in Metro Atlanta
by John Nelson
GRIFFIN, GA. — Burlington Stores Inc. has signed a 20,000-square-foot lease at North Griffin Square, a retail center located in Griffin, approximately 40 miles south of Atlanta. Beginning this summer, Burlington will open a store at the 226,694-square-foot center, located at 1617 N. Expressway. Belk, Bealls and Big Lots anchor the property, which is also leased to tenants including PetSmart, T-Mobile, Little Caesars, LongHorn Steakhouse and Starbucks Coffee. Sandy Springs, Ga.-based Halpern Enterprises Inc., which developed North Griffin Square in 1979, is the landlord and is currently finalizing an exterior improvement program at the shopping center.
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — ViaWest Group and its institutional joint venture partners have sold Chandler Crossroads I & II, a Class A industrial project totaling 216,322 square feet in Chandler. Developed in 2016 and 2022, respectively, the Southeast Valley portfolio consists of two buildings located at 2800 and 2900 S. Gilbert Road. The project was 78 percent leased at the time of escrow, but was fully leased to seven tenants by the time the deal closed. An undisclosed investor acquired the asset for $40.1 million. Will Strong, Phil Haenel, Micki Strain, Kirk Kuller, Molly Hunt and Callahan Conway of Cushman & Wakefield’s National Industrial Advisory Group – Mountain West team represented ViaWest in the deal.
FOUNTAIN, COLO. — Thompson Thrift has announced plans to develop The Garrison, a 336-unit, Class A apartment community in the Colorado Springs suburb of Fountain. The complex will be situated near the intersection of Mesa Ridge Parkway and Fountain Mesa Road, adjacent to Fountain’s two major roadways and with easy access to Interstate 25. It will offer one- to three-bedroom floorplans with up to 1,369 square feet of living space. The development site spans 22 acres. Thompson Thrift will utilize the land’s natural undulation with thoughtful grading to provide unobstructed views of the Cheyenne Mountain range for the 10 three-story, garden-style buildings. The community is scheduled to welcome new residents starting in late 2024.
SAN FRANCISCO — Highgate and Flynn Properties have acquired the Huntington Hotel in San Francisco’s Nob Hill neighborhood. The hotel was originally built in 1924. It was the first steel and brick high rise west of the Mississippi. The partners intend to renovate the hotel’s public areas, guest rooms, Big 4 Restaurant and spa. The hotel is scheduled to reopen in 2025.
HOUSTON — A partnership between The Harris County Housing Authority (HCHA) and LDG Development has opened The Hollows, a 192-unit affordable housing complex in Houston’s Channelview neighborhood. The development offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are reserved for households earning 80 percent or less of the area median income. In addition, 15 residences are earmarked for families who have been impacted by homelessness. Physical amenities include a pool, playground and outdoor grilling and dining stations, and residents have access to social service programs focused on health, financial stability and education. Citi Community Capital and Hunt Capital Partners provided financing for The Hollows.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Global Real Estate Advisors (GREA) has arranged the sale of Sierra Hermosa, a 168-unit apartment complex located in Fort Worth’s Western Hills neighborhood. According to Apartments.com, the property was built in 1970 and offers one- and two-bedroom units, as well as a clubhouse and onsite laundry facilities. Mark Allen of GREA brokered the deal. The buyer and seller were not disclosed.
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS— Lument has provided a $15.7 million bridge loan for the refinancing of a 91-bed seniors housing property in Southlake, a northern suburb of Fort Worth. The facility offers assisted living and memory care services. Doug Harper, Chris Mauger and Casey Moore of Lument originated the financing, which carried a 36-month term and a one-year extension option, on behalf of the borrower, California-based owner-operator Silverado.