WASHINGTON, D.C. — Affiliates of Harbor Group International LLC (HGI) have provided a $38.3 million loan for the refinancing of a 12-story office building located at 1250 Eye St. in Washington, D.C.’s East End district. The borrower is Kairos Investment Management Co., which purchased the 180,000-square-foot property in 2023. Kairos plans to use the loan proceeds to refinance existing debt and fund ongoing renovations and enhancements of the property, while also supporting leasing activity. These enhancements will include a new amenity suite on the 12th floor that Gensler designed that will feature an elevated hospitality lounge, conference center, bar/kitchen and terrace. Renovations include move-in ready office spaces and upgrades to commons areas including the lobby, fitness center, bike room and parking/valet services.
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NASHVILLE, TENN. — Greenville, S.C.-based development firm RealtyLink LLC has sold a freestanding grocery store located at 5821 Nolensville Pike in Nashville for $9.5 million. Phoenix-based Sprouts Farmers Market occupies the 22,988-square-foot retail property, which was developed in 2023 on a 2.9-acre parcel. The triple-net lease features five five-year renewal options with rental increases every five years. Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher of Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisers, along with ParaSell Inc. and Joe Caccamo and Lea Kuehnhackl of CP Partners, represented RealtyLink in the sale. Chris Thompson of JRW Realty in Pasadena, Calif., represented the buyer, a private investor based in the Los Angeles area.
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer has brokered the $8.2 million sale of a 61,528-square-foot office building located at 555 S. Independence Blvd. in Virginia Beach. Clark Simpson and Erik Conradi of Thalhimer’s Capital Markets Group, along with Christine Kaempfe of Thalhimer’s Office Services team, represented the seller, an entity doing business as 5555 S Independence LLC, in the transaction. The buyer was RetroAIM Properties LLC, an abatement, insulation and demolition services firm that will use the Virginia Beach property as its new corporate headquarters.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Sidra Real Estate has completed the multimillion-dollar renovation of Austin Centre, a 327,619-square-foot office building located at 701 Brazos St. in the state capital’s downtown area. Renovations included upgrades to the lobby, restaurant and fitness center and the addition of a coffee bar and a mothers’ room. Sidra is also in the process of building out speculative suites on the building’s 10th floor. Tenants have direct access to amenities at the Omni Hotel, such as a rooftop pool and bar, fitness center, conference center, meeting space and a tenant lounge, as well as multiple onsite dining options. Ownership has tapped Transwestern as Austin Centre’s new leasing agent and property manager.
WEBSTER, TEXAS — California-based private equity firm IRA Capital has purchased Houston Physicians’ Hospital, a 148,950-square-foot healthcare property in Webster, a southeastern suburb of Houston. The facility, which recently underwent a 39,000-square-foot expansion, includes an advanced surgical hospital and two aquatic care centers. At the time of sale, the facility was 100 percent leased to a joint venture between the physicians, Memorial Hermann Health System and United Surgical Partners International.
RICHARDSON, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the sale of a 119-room hotel in the northeastern Dallas suburb of Richardson. The Cambria Hotel Richardson-Dallas was built on 2.5 acres in 2019 and offers amenities such as an indoor pool and a fitness center. Chris Gomes of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.
CARROLLTON, TEXAS — Lee & Associates has negotiated a 26,000-square-foot industrial lease in the northern Dallas metro of Carrollton. Corbin Blount of Lee & Associates represented the tenant, Aarav Corp., a provider of distribution services, in the lease negotiations. Mac Hall and Eric Crutchfield of Stream Realty Partners represented the landlord, an entity doing business as G&I IX 1225 Capital LLC.
TOMBALL, TEXAS — Partners Real Estate has arranged the sale of a 25,386-square-foot manufacturing building in Tomball, a northeastern suburb of Houston. According to LoopNet Inc., the building at 1302 S. Cherry St. was built on 3.5 acres in 1980. Wyatt Huff and Hunter Stockard of Partners represented the seller, Harbor Hill Holdings, in the transaction. The buyer was an undisclosed, locally based private investor.
EVERETT, MASS. — Greystar has begun leasing Jade, a 325-unit apartment community in the eastern Boston suburb of Everett. Jade offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with oversized windows, stackable washers and dryers, quartz countertops, built-in pantries and spa-like bathrooms. Amenities include a music room with recording equipment, a fitness center with a yoga studio, coworking pods and a conference room, pet spa, clubroom, two courtyards, a pool and outdoor grilling and dining stations. Rents start at $2,295 per month for a studio apartment.
CRANFORD, N.J. — Hartz Mountain Industries has completed Fairways at Cranford, a 250-unit apartment complex in Northern New Jersey. Situated on 13.5 acres, the property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and custom closets. Amenities include a fitness center, resident lounge, playroom, conference room, gaming area, theater room, landscaped courtyards and grilling stations. Minno & Wasko Architects and Planners designed the property, and March Construction served as the general contractor. Leasing began in January.