Property Type

JLL Brokers $114M Sale of 1.5 MSF Distribution Center in Metro Indianapolis

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

FRANKFORT, IND. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of a 1.5 million-square-foot distribution center in the Indianapolis-area community of Frankfort for $114 million. The facility was completed in 2015 as a build-to-suit for food and beverage maker ConAgra Brands, which fully occupies the property. Building features include a clear height of 34 feet, 125 dock-high doors, four drive-in doors, 853 trailer parking stalls and 10 rail docks serviced by CXS and Norfolk Southern. John Huguenard and Kurt Sarbaugh of JLL represented the seller, Founders Properties LLC. W. P. Carey purchased the 180-acre property.

September 13, 2021

Illinois Leasing Activity Midwest Office

Ally Financial Signs 55,000 SF Office Lease at Schaumburg Towers in Suburban Chicago

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. — Ally Financial has signed a 55,000-square-foot office lease at Schaumburg Towers in the Chicago suburb of Schaumburg. Ally, a digital financial services company, will relocate from Itasca, where it currently occupies 44,000 square feet. Ally expects to take occupancy of its new space in the third quarter of 2022. Located on American Lane, Schaumburg Towers is a two-building, 882,000-square-foot office complex. Owner America Landmark Properties has invested more than $20 million to renovate the property in the past few years. Steve Kling and David Florent of Colliers International represented ownership in the lease transaction, which brings the property’s occupancy up to 70 percent. Scott Ohlander of JLL represented Ally.

September 13, 2021

Affordable Housing Development Michigan Midwest Multifamily

Woda Cooper Breaks Ground on $14.3M Affordable Housing Project in Traverse City, Michigan

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

TRAVERSE CITY, MICH. — Woda Cooper Cos. Inc. has broken ground on Ruth Park, a $14.3 million affordable housing project in downtown Traverse City. The property will provide 58 units for singles, families and seniors who earn 30 to 80 percent of the area median income. Amenities include two community rooms, a fourth-floor outdoor terrace, fitness room, playground and laundry. There are six units with features for those with disabilities. The Michigan State Housing Development Authority provided affordable housing tax credits to support financing for the new development. Affordable housing investor Marble Cliff Capital is providing equity financing and Bellwether Enterprise is providing the first mortgage. Traverse City-based Independent Bank contributed a construction loan. The project team includes architect PCI Design Group, civil engineer Mansfield Land Use Consultants and sustainability consultant Sol Consulting + Design. Woda Cooper’s construction division is the general contractor and the company’s management division will oversee leasing and day-to-day operations. A timeline for completion was not disclosed.

September 13, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Kansas Midwest

NAI Martens Arranges $8.6M Sale of Four Airport Hangars in Wichita

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

WICHITA, KAN. — NAI Martens has arranged the sale of four airport hangars at Wichita’s Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport for $8.6 million. The transaction involved 96,536 square feet across the four hangars, which all include private office space. Steven Martens and Grant Glasgow of NAI Martens represented the undisclosed seller and procured two separate buyers.

September 13, 2021

Acquisitions Industrial Midwest Ohio

Simi Capital Sells Industrial Property in Columbus for $6.1M

by Kristin Harlow September 13, 2021

COLUMBUS, OHIO — Simi Capital has sold a 15-acre industrial property located on Stelzer Road in Columbus for $6.1 million. The institutional buyer plans to continue utilizing the property for industrial parking. Shortly after acquisition of the site, Simi secured the property’s entitlement for industrial use and arranged a long-term lease with CMH Parking and Repair. Simi paid $4.2 million for the site. Ryan Crossley of Kooperman Mentel Ferguson Yaross served as legal representation for Simi. Alex Marsh of The Robert Weiler Co. brokered the sale.

September 13, 2021

Acquisitions Development Georgia Industrial Southeast

Trammell Crow Co., CBRE Global Acquire Land in Pendergrass, Georgia for 2.3 MSF Logistics Development

by Julia Sanders September 13, 2021

PENDERGRASS, GA. — Trammell Crow Co., in a partnership with CBRE Global Investors on behalf of one of its investment funds, has acquired a 287-acre development site in Pendergrass. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. At the site, the firms plan to build a 2.3 million-square-foot, Class A logistics center known as Jackson 85 North Business Park. Located in the metro Atlanta area along Interstate 85 in Jackson County, Jackson 85 North Business Park is located approximately 60 miles northeast of Atlanta and will be developed in two phases. Wilson Hull & Neal Real Estate will handle leasing for the project. Construction on Phase I is expected to begin in December with completion during the second half of 2022. Phase I will include a 538,450-square-foot cross-dock facility and a 1 million-square-foot cross-dock facility. Phase II will include a single 713,050-square-foot cross-dock facility. The construction timeline for Phase II was not disclosed. All three buildings will feature 185- to 190-foot deep concrete exterior truck courts, 40-foot clear heights and ESFR fire sprinklers.

September 13, 2021

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Westside Capital Purchases Campo Felice Apartment Tower in Downtown Fort Myers for $55M

by Julia Sanders September 13, 2021

FORT MYERS, FLA. — Westside Capital Group, a Miami-based real estate investment holding firm, has purchased Campo Felice, a 24-story residential tower located in downtown Fort Myers. Westside Capital acquired Campo Felice for $55 million, or $170,000 per unit. Campo Felice was originally built as a Sheraton hotel in 1986. In 2015, The MacFarlane Group acquired and redeveloped the property into a seniors housing community. As the new owners, Westside Capital intends to invest up to $5 million in capital improvements, upgrades and professional management to convert the property to a market-rate apartment tower. Existing senior residents will be welcomed to stay and lease at the property under the new ownership, though there will no longer be an active adult component. The 323-unit property features one- and two-bedroom apartments with floor-to-ceiling windows. Community amenities include four dining venues, a pool with jet spa, a 2,200-square-foot fitness center, a 49-seat movie theater, salon, dog park, ballroom and 521 parking spaces. The property was approximately 50 percent occupied at the time of sale. Located at 2500 Edwards Drive, the property sits on a 3.2-acre site on the south bank of the Caloosahatchee River, directly behind the Fort Myers Yacht Basin, a marina …

September 13, 2021

Development Industrial Texas

Trammell Crow Breaks Ground on Phase I of 130-Acre Weiser Business Park in Northwest Houston

by Taylor Williams September 13, 2021

HOUSTON — Trammell Crow Co. (TCC) has broken ground on Phase I of Weiser Business Park, a speculative industrial redevelopment project located at the site of a former airport in northwest Houston. The first phase of the 130-acre development will center on the delivery of three buildings totaling 557,490 square feet. The first and smallest building will feature 28-foot clear heights and 128 vehicle parking spaces. The second and third buildings will both span more than 200,000 square feet and offer 32-foot clear heights while also having nearly 500 combined parking spaces. Completion of Phase I is scheduled for the second quarter of 2022. TCC has tapped Lee & Associates to lease the buildings. Construction of a fourth building that will span approximately 520,000 square feet and have 36-foot clear heights is set to begin early next year.

September 13, 2021

Acquisitions Office Texas

Partners Group, Accesso Sell 505,948 SF Royal Ridge Office Campus in Irving’s Las Colinas District

by Taylor Williams September 13, 2021

IRVING, TEXAS — Switzerland-based global investment firm Partners Group and Florida-based Accesso have sold Royal Ridge, a 505,948-square-foot office campus in Irving’s Las Colinas district, for an undisclosed price. Royal Ridge is a four-building campus that was constructed between 1998 and 2000. Tenants at the property, which has averaged a historical occupancy rate of about 94 percent during its life span, include Michaels and Honda. Todd Savage and Andrew Levy of JLL represented the partnership in the sale of the property to affiliates of Menlo Equities.

September 13, 2021

Development Florida Multifamily Southeast

Aventon, CrossHarbor Capital Break Ground on 348-Unit Apartment Community in Orlando

by Julia Sanders September 13, 2021

ORLANDO, FLA. — Aventon Cos. and co-developer CrossHarbor Capital Partners has broken ground on Aventon Belle Isle, a 348-unit apartment community in Orlando, about 8.8 miles south of downtown Orlando. The property will include 12 garden-style buildings on 24 acres with one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Community amenities will include a fitness center, yoga studio, remote work offices, automated package delivery, coffee bar, pet spa and a poolside social lounge. Outdoor spaces will include a private pool, cabanas with day beds, hammock garden, outdoor kitchen with grills and dining spaces, walking trails and a dog park. Located at 5051 Hoffner Ave., the property is located two miles from Orlando International Airport and about 18.7 miles from Walt Disney World Resort. Maitland, Fla.-based Scott + Cormia Architects is designing Aventon Belle Isle, and Marietta, Ga.-based Design Environments Inc. will designing the interiors. Construction is slated to be complete in the spring of 2023. With the addition of Aventon Belle Isle, Aventon Cos. now has 891 apartment units under construction in the metro Orlando area. Aventon Alaira, just east of Disney, will deliver 296 units and recently opened its clubhouse, while Aventon Gem Lake will deliver 247 units to the Winter Park …

September 13, 2021

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