NEW BRAUNFELS, TEXAS — Locally based developer Koontz Corp. has broken ground on The Moderno, a 280-unit multifamily project in the San Antonio suburb of New Braunfels. The 28-acre property will be developed in two phases and will consist of 10 buildings offering one- and two-bedroom units. Residences will feature stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and private balconies. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, outdoor grilling area and a resident clubhouse. Houston-based Garcia + Associates is the project architect. Completion of Phase I is scheduled for March 2022.
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IRVING, TEXAS — Locally based retail brokerage firm Disney Investment Group has arranged the sale of Towne North, a 124,289-square-foot shopping center in Irving. Ethnic grocer El Rancho Supermercado anchors the property, which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale. David Disney and Adam Crockett of Disney Investment Group represented the seller, an affiliate of Dallas-based Nayeb Group, which sold the property to an out-of-state private equity firm. Disney Investment Group also arranged the sale of Towne North to Nayeb Group from HSM Equities for $17 million in summer 2019.
GALVESTON, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of Galveston Island RV Resort, a 200-site property that is situated on a 28.3-acre tract in the coastal Texas city. Jesse Pine and Bob Kaplan of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. Pine also procured the buyer, Kampgrounds of America Inc. (KOA). Tim Speck of Marcus & Millichap assisted with the closing of the deal.
BEAUMONT, TEXAS — The Estes Cos., a metro Houston-based investment firm, has acquired Verandas at Beaumont Apartments, a 100-unit multifamily community in East Texas. The property features one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units and amenities such as a playground, dog park and outdoor grilling area. Estes plans to implement a value-add program. The seller was not disclosed.
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — JLL Income Property Trust has purchased Southeast Phoenix Distribution Center, a Class A distribution center located in Chandler, for $91 million. Constructed in 2019, the four-building campus features 474,000 square feet of space that can accommodate a wide range of tenants, ranging from 20,000 square feet to 135,000 square feet. The buildings offer 32-foot clear heights, ESFR sprinkler systems, grade- and dock-high doors and full concrete truck courts with fencing. The asset is situated at the confluence of Interstate 10 and Loop 202, 15 minutes from Sky Harbor International Airport and 20 minutes from downtown Phoenix.
CT Realty, Clarion Partners Break Ground on 145,840 SF South Bay Logistics Center in Carson, California
by Amy Works
CARSON, CALIF. — CT Realty and Clarion Partners have commenced construction of South Bay Logistics Center, a Class A industrial facility in Carson. Located at 333 W. Gardena Blvd., the single-tenant, 145,840-square-foot building will feature 25 dock-high positions, 36-foot clear heights, a 144-foot secure truck yard, an ESFR K-25 sprinkler system, 5,500 square feet of modern two-story office space and ample parking. Completion is slated for this fall. Danny Williams, Barry Hill and John McMillan of Newmark are listing agents for the project.
CBRE Arranges $60.4M Construction Financing for The Springs at Happy Valley Seniors Housing in Oregon
by Amy Works
HAPPY VALLEY, ORE. — CBRE National Senior Housing has arranged $60.4 million in construction financing for The Springs at Happy Valley, a senior living community to be built in Happy Valley. Situated on a 6.95-acre site, the community will feature 210 units, about half of which are earmarked for independent living and the other half for assisted living and memory care. Happy Valley is an affluent suburb approximately 10 miles southeast of downtown Portland. Aron Will, Austin Sacco and Adam Mincberg of CBRE National Senior Housing arranged the financing on behalf of a joint venture between The Springs Living and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital. CBRE secured a five-year, floating-rate loan with four years of interest-only payments from a consortium of banks, including a regional bank and a national bank, in a participated loan format.
Panoramic Interest Receives $104M in Refinancing for City Gardens Apartments in San Francisco
by Amy Works
SAN FRANCISCO — Panoramic Interests has received a $104 million loan for the refinancing of City Gardens, an apartment property located at 333 12th St. in the Western Mission/SOMA neighborhood of San Francisco. Ready Capital provided the three-year, floating-rate loan that Charles Halladay, Alex Witt, Jordan Angel, Jonah Aelyon and Lauren Mezzanotte of JLL Capital Markets arranged. City Gardens offers 200 two-, four- and five-bedroom micro-units with fully furnished bedrooms and living areas, expansive windows and nine-foot ceilings. The 152,445-square-foot property features high-efficiency lighting and plumbing; laminated, heat-resistant glass; and energy recovery ventilation.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Torchy’s Tacos-Occupied Building in Denver for $3.2M
by Amy Works
DENVER — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the acquisition the of a restaurant property located at 6325 E. Hampden Ave. in Denver. A private investor purchased the asset from another private investor for $3.2 million. Torchy’s Tacos occupies the 5,045-square-foot property, which features a drive-thru and outdoor seating, on a net-lease basis. Brian Bailey and Drew Isaac of Marcus & Millichap secured and represented the buyer, while Robin Nicholson of David, Hicks & Lampert represented the seller in the deal.
NEW YORK CITY — Los Angeles-based CIM Group has completed construction of 111 Montgomery, a 163-unit multifamily condominium building in Brooklyn’s Crown Heights neighborhood. The 12-story property is located adjacent to the 52-acre Brooklyn Botanic Garden and Prospect Park. Units feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, with select units offering private balconies/patios. Amenities include a resident lounge, fitness center and a children’s play area.