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Equus Capital Partners Acquires 7.3 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Arizona for $1.1B

by Taylor Williams October 11, 2021

PHOENIX AND TUCSON, ARIZ. — Philadelphia-based investment firm Equus Capital Partners has acquired a portfolio of 73 industrial properties totaling roughly 7.3 million in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas. The price was approximately $1.1 billion. The portfolio comprises 342 individual industrial buildings across 74 different developments. Between the two markets, about 85 percent of the portfolio is located in Phoenix, with the remaining 15 percent in Tucson. The properties had a collective occupancy rate of 98 percent at the time of sale. The tenant roster encompasses 22 different industries, including traditional industrial uses like e-commerce, logistics and manufacturing. In terms of individual footprints, no tenant occupies more than 1.5 percent (107,300) square feet of the roughly 7.1 million square feet of leased space. Equus acquired the portfolio through sponsored value-added funds and a consortium of strategic co-investment partners that remain unnamed. Internal agents Kyle Turner, Christopher Locatell, Robert Butchenhart, Laura Brestelli and Peter Russo oversaw the acquisition for Equus Capital Partners. As part of the deal, Equus is onboarding 26 professionals from the undisclosed seller’s property management team to maintain operation of the portfolio. “Due to the low market-wide industrial vacancy rates and growing demand, the portfolio is poised …

October 11, 2021

California Development Multifamily Student Housing Western

HighBridge Properties Opens 706-Bed Student Housing Community Near the University of California, Davis

by Amy Works October 8, 2021

DAVIS, CALIF. — HighBridge Properties has opened The Ryder on Olive, a 706-bed student housing community located near the University of California, Davis. The 260,000-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified property offers a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom, fully furnished units. Shared amenities include a fitness center, yoga room, study areas, game rooms, a swimming pool, karaoke room, dog park and a 24-hour micro-market offering food and drinks. The project’s development team included partner Grand Peaks Development; general contractor Brown Construction; Humphreys & Partners Architects; and SouthPark Interiors. Asset Living manages the community.

October 8, 2021

Arizona Development Retail Western

Vestar to Develop $90M of Spec Retail Projects in Metro Phoenix

by Amy Works October 8, 2021

QUEEN CREEK AND PEORIA, ARIZ. — Vestar has unveiled plans to develop three speculative retail projects, totaling 465,000 square feet in Queen Creek and Peoria. With a combined construction cost of nearly $90 million, construction is slated to begin in late 2021 through early 2022. Queen Creek Crossing in Queen Creek is a planned 31-acre property featuring 300,000 square feet of retail space. Groundbreaking is scheduled for June 2022, with opening planned in March 2023. Costco will anchor the property, located at the northwest corner of Ellsworth and Queen Creek roads. Vineyard Towne Center, also in Queen Creek, will feature 75,000 square feet of retail for the first phase of the 23-acre development. Located at the northwest corner of North Gantzel and West Combs roads. Construction is slated to begin in first-quarter 2022 with completion scheduled for year-end. The Shops at Lake Pleasant in Peoria will feature 90,000 square feet of retail space on 26 acres at the intersection of Happy Valley Road and Lake Pleasant Parkway. The development is slated to open in late 2022.

October 8, 2021

Development Hospitality Loans Multifamily Utah Western

George Smith Partners Arranges $35.2M Construction Loan for Hotel-to-Multifamily Conversion in Salt Lake City

by Amy Works October 8, 2021

SALT LAKE CITY — The Davies Group at Los Angeles-based George Smith Partners has secured $35.2 million in construction financing for the first phase of a hotel-to-multifamily conversion project in downtown Salt Lake City’s The Granary District. The five-acre site features two landmark towers. The first phase of renovation includes the transformation of the property’s south tower into a 184-unit multifamily asset with boutique-style amenities. The planned future phase includes the adaptive reuse of the property’s north tower. The land site offers 2.7 acres of excess developable land, creating an opportunity for future mixed-use infill development. Malcolm Davies, Zack Streit, Drew Sandler, Alexander Rossinsky, Aiden Moran, Brandon Asherian and Ben Tracy of The Davies Group sourced the financing on behalf of the undisclosed sponsor.

October 8, 2021

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Acquisitions California Healthcare Office Western

Meridian Acquires Medical Office Building in Beverly Hills for $81.5M

by Amy Works October 8, 2021

BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF. — Meridian, in a joint venture with a larger institutional investment partner, has purchased Beverly Hills Medical Plaza, a medical office building located at 150 N. Robertson Blvd. in Beverly Hills. Beverly Hills Medical Plaza Properties sold the asset for $81.5 million in an off-market transaction. The 67,510-square-foot property has been family owned since it was originally built in 1989 and was 88 percent leased at the time of sale. The buyer plans to invest significant capital in building improvements. Kevin Shannon, Rob Hannan, Ken White and Steven Salas of Newmark represented the seller, while Meridian was self-represented in the transaction.

October 8, 2021

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California Leasing Activity Retail Western

LA Fitness to Open New Location at Marina Pacifica in Long Beach

by Amy Works October 8, 2021

LONG BEACH, CALIF. — LA Fitness has leased 33,987 square feet of space, which Best Buy formerly occupied at Marina Pacifica Shopping Center in Long Beach. The gym location is scheduled open in early 2022. Other tenants at the 296,954-square-foot shopping center include AMC, Ralphs, Nordstrom Rack, Barnes & Noble, Buffalo Wild Wings, Starbucks Coffee and Ulta Beauty. The landlord, NewMark Merrill Cos., was represented in-house and by Beta Agency, while RealSource Group represented LA Fitness in the deal.

October 8, 2021

Loans Mixed-Use Multifamily Southeast Tennessee

Knighthead Funding Provides $33M Construction Loan for Mixed-Use Residential Project in Nashville

by Julia Sanders October 8, 2021

NASHVILLE, TENN. — Knighthead Funding LLC has provided a $33 million construction loan for the development of Pie Town, a mixed-use residential property in Nashville. The financing is the fourth loan that Knighthead has provided to the sponsor, Nashville-based CA South Development. Peter Illuzzi of Knighthead originated the loan. Located at 629 7th Ave. S near downtown Nashville, Pie Town will be a five-floor project. The property will include 78 condominium units located over ground-floor office space and storage. Building amenities will include an outdoor pool, rooftop deck and yoga rooms on each floor.

October 8, 2021

Acquisitions Georgia Industrial Southeast

SRS Arranges $16.2M Sale-Leaseback of Flex Industrial Facility in Conyers, Georgia

by Julia Sanders October 8, 2021

CONYERS, GA. — SRS Real Estate Partners’ Investment Properties Group has arranged the sale-leaseback of a Class A, 107,976-square-foot flex industrial facility in Conyers, about 24.4 miles from downtown Atlanta. The facility is fully leased to Batchelor & Kimball, a subsidiary of Emcor that manufactures plumbing and mechanical system fabrications. The tenant, via an entity doing business as New River Ventures LLC, sold the property for $16.2 million to Patriot Equity Partners LLC. Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of SRS represented the buyer in the transaction. Bobby Mayson of Lavista Associates represented the seller. Located at 2227 Plunkett Road on 19.8 acres, the property was constructed as a build-to-suit for Batchelor & Kimball in 2017. The property features a 27.6 percent office finish, as well as other amenities including side-load truck access, 130-foot concrete truck courts, outside storage, gate entrance, pre-cast construction and 32-foot clear heights.

October 8, 2021

Acquisitions Georgia Retail Southeast

Connolly Acquires 28,000 SF Towne Lake Plaza in Metro Atlanta

by Julia Sanders October 8, 2021

WOODSTOCK, GA. — Connolly has acquired Towne Lake Plaza, a 28,000-square-foot shopping center in downtown Woodstock. Dallas-based Murchison Commercial Real Estate Inc. sold the center for $4.1 million. Built in 1990, Towne Lake Plaza is fully leased to tenants including J. Millers Smokehouse, The Blue Ghost Arcade, Gyro Aegean Grill, Alkaline Dry Bar, Dive Georgia and Wags & Wiggle Pet Boutique. Located 30 miles northwest of Atlanta, the center is situated on Towne Lake Parkway between Interstate 575 and Main Street. Credit Union Business Services provided acquisition financing for the transaction. The Retail Planning Corp. will manage the center. Connolly’s retail services division will oversee leasing at the property.

October 8, 2021

Acquisitions Retail Southeast Virginia

Newmark Brokers Sale of 25,760 SF Retail Property in Fredericksburg, Virginia

by Julia Sanders October 8, 2021

FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Newmark has brokered the sale of a 25,760-square-foot retail property located at 1551 Carl D. Silver Parkway in Fredericksburg. Matt Berres, Mat Adler and Samer Khalil of Newmark represented the seller, a private Midwest-based investor. A private buyer from Los Angeles purchased the property for $3.1 million. Built in 1999, the single-tenant property is fully leased to Bassett Furniture and offers freeway visibility and ample parking. The store is located near other retailers including Ashley HomeStore, Lowe’s Home Improvement, Ethan Allen, Hobby Lobby, buybuy BABY and Total Wine & More.

October 8, 2021

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