PASADENA, CALIF. — Fuller Theological Seminary, a Pasadena-based, multi-denominational evangelical Christian seminary, has completed the disposition of a multifamily property located at 700 Locust St. in Pasadena. A local private buyer acquired the asset for $19.3 million. Laurie Lustig-Bower, Kamran Paydar, Chavlis Evans and Kyle Barratt of CBRE represented the seller, while the buyer was self-represented in the deal. Originally built in 1987, the two-story property features 69 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts. Common amenities include a fitness room, library, internet lounge, courtyards, large conference room and reception room. The seller recently completed various upgrades, including elevator and stairwell improvements and a full renovation of the conference room. Interior unit upgrades include laminate hardwood-style floors, stone countertops, new kitchen cabinets, tile backsplashes, recessed lighting, bathroom enhancements and the installation of in-unit washers and dryers. Additionally, the community is adjacent to Interstate 210 and within one mile of the Lark Avenue and Memorial Park Metro Gold Line transit stations.
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WILMINGTON, CALIF. — PSRS has secured a $1.5 million loan for the refinancing of a retail plaza located in Wilmington. The retail lot features a one-story, 6.500-square-foot building. Michael Tanner and Jonny Soleimani of PSRS Los Angeles executed the non-recourse, 10-year loan, which features a 30-year amortization schedule, with a life insurance company lender.
NORTH HALEDON, N.J. — JLL has arranged a $34 million construction loan for the development of a multifamily project at 920 Belmont Ave. in North Haledon, about 30 miles northwest of New York City. The property will total 180 units and offer amenities such as a fitness center, lounge area, coworking space and an outdoor pool and patio area with grilling stations. Jon Mikula and Michael Klein of JLL arranged the financing through Investors Bank on behalf of the borrower, a partnership between Tulfra Real Estate and The Hampshire Companies. Completion is slated for 2021.
Insight Property Group, PCCP Complete Renovation of 576-Unit Multifamily Community in Metro D.C.
by Alex Tostado
FALLS CHURCH, VA. — Insight Property Group and PCCP LLC have completed the renovation, redesign and rebranding of Falls Green, a 576-unit multifamily community in Falls Church. The joint venture acquired the asset, formerly known as Oakwood Falls Church, in 2018. The property was originally built in 1974 as short-term corporate housing. Insight Property and PCCP redesigned the property into a market-rate apartment community with amenities including a child-friendly multi-purpose room, fitness center, pool, community market, clubhouse, concierge and a coworking lounge. The property offers studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans with rents starting in the mid-$1,300s. The community is situated at 501 Roosevelt Blvd., nine miles west of downtown Washington, D.C.
TITUSVILLE, FLA. — Extended Stay America Inc. has opened Extended Stay America Titusville-Space Coast, a 124-room hotel in Titusville. The four-story building features complimentary Wi-Fi, cable TV, a fitness center, laundry room and a lobby with vending options. The rooms include fully equipped kitchens with full-size refrigerators, stovetops, cookware, utensils, dishes, pillowtop beds, recliners, a workspace and TV streaming capabilities. The property is located at 4835 Helen Hauser Blvd., 13 miles west of Kennedy Space Center.
MYSTIC, CONN. — Locally based Lattizorri Development has completed Harbor Heights, a 121-unit luxury apartment community in the coastal Connecticut city of Mystic. The property is part of the Perkins Farm master-planned community and offers one- and two-bedroom units with stainless steel appliances, nickel hardware and granite countertops. Amenities include a pool, outdoor grilling area, fitness center and a dog park. Rents start at $1,600 per month for a one-bedroom unit and $2,100 per month for a two-bedroom unit.
Brookfield Opens New Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy Stores at Cumberland Mall in Atlanta
by Alex Tostado
ATLANTA — Brookfield Properties has opened a new Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy at Cumberland Mall, an enclosed regional mall in Atlanta’s Cumberland-Galleria district. According to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, Dick’s Sporting Goods will occupy the 70,000 square feet formerly leased to Sears. The Golf Galaxy, which will be adjacent to the Dick’s Sporting Goods, will offer in-store services and apparel and footwear from companies such as DSG, Tommy Armour, CALIA by Carrie Underwood, Field & Stream, Fitness Gear, Nike, Adidas, Yeti, The North Face, Callaway and TaylorMade. Golf Galaxy is a subsidiary of Pittsburgh-based Dick’s Sporting Goods. The stores will also host a grand opening event beginning today. In early July, Brookfield unveiled plans to redevelop the eastern portion of Cumberland Mall into a mixed-use property featuring 445,000 square feet of office space, 312 multifamily residences, 31,200 square feet of retail and restaurant space and 10 bus bays. Brookfield hopes to complete Cumberland Mall’s phased redevelopment in 2025.
TAMPA, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of an Extra Space Storage facility in Tampa. The 713-unit, 83,270-square-foot property is situated at 9343 E. Fowler Ave., 13 miles northeast of downtown Tampa. The facility sits on six acres and features a covered loading bay, 24-hour surveillance and four concrete buildings. Charles LeClaire and Adam Schlosser of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a joint venture between Florida-based Flagship Cos. Group and Chicago-based Blue Vista Capital Management, in the transaction. Current property manager Extra Space Storage, a self-storage REIT based in Utah, acquired the property for an undisclosed amount.
WARNER ROBINS, GA. — The Boeing Co. has signed a 21,000-square-foot office lease in Warner Robins. The aerospace company will occupy three suites within the 39,000-square-foot building located at 691 Wellborn Road. Boeing expects to move into the space in January. Built in 2004, the property is situated less than one mile from Robins Air Force Base. Patrick Barry of Coldwell Banker Commercial Eberhardt & Barry represented the undisclosed landlord in the lease transaction.
ELIZABETH, N.J. — NAI Hanson has brokered the sale-leaseback of an 8.2-acre industrial property at 349-369 First St. in Elizabeth, located just south of Newark. The site is located approximately one mile from the Port of New York/New Jersey and three miles from Newark Liberty International Airport. Christopher Todd and Scott Perkins of NAI Hanson represented the buyer, Illinois-based CenterPoint Properties, in the transaction. Marc Imrem, J.D. DeRosa and Colby Moore of Transwestern represented the undisclosed seller.