NEWARK, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has orchestrated the sale of a 43,869-square-foot tract of land in Newark for the development of an 84-unit condominium community. Carlos Zapata represented the seller, a developer in the transaction. The buyer was undisclosed. Located at 73-87 Clay St., the land is approved for 84 residential units and 4,630 square feet of retail space. The city will be adjusting the surrounding landscape and traffic patterns to encourage retail shopping in the area.
CARROLLTON, TEXAS — CCG Valwood, a Dallas-based investment firm, has acquired a 22,506-square-foot warehouse located at 1208 Tappan Circle in Carrollton. The property, which offers convenient access to Interstates 635 and 35 East and the George Bush Turnpike, was 60 percent leased at the time of sale. Richmond Collinsworth of Bradford Commercial represented the buyer in the transaction. Scott Gregory of Caddo Holdings represented the seller.
SAN DIEGO — Invesco Real Estate has originated an $80 million senior loan for the acquisition and full redevelopment of Bella Posta Apartments, a 344-unit multifamily property located in San Diego’s Mission Valley submarket. The sponsor is Sares Regis Multifamily Value Add Fund II, an affiliate of Sares Regis Group. Loan proceeds will be used to acquire, as well as renovate and upgrade, the property. Planned renovations include the full modernization of exteriors, common areas and amenities.
PHOENIX — L5 Investments, in partnership with MLA Properties and BH Equities, has acquired Cielo Apartments, a multifamily community located at 8222 N. 19th Ave. in Phoenix, for $27.2 million. Built in 1981, Cielo features 360 residences in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units, ranging in size form 455 square feet to 879 square feet. At the time of acquisition, the property was 91 percent occupied. The buyers plan to execute an $4.2 million capital improvement plan to increase occupancy and attract and retain residents. The renovation plan will update unit interiors, including flooring, cabinets, lighting, appliances, and adding in-unit washers and dryers in select units. On-site amenities include two pools, a newly renovated clubhouse and fitness center, a picnic and barbecue area, and covered parking. Brett Polachek and Jim Crews of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer and undisclosed seller in the off-market transaction.
TUSTIN, CALIF. — Continental Partners has secured $9.3 million in financing for an office and retail property located at 15501 Red Hill Ave. in Tustin. Eugene Rutenberg of Continental Partners arranged the five-year loan, which includes $8.7 million in initial funding and $588,000 to be released as cash-out proceeds after the undisclosed sponsor completes minor tenant improvements to fully stabilize the property. Recently renovated, the 44,123-square-foot property was vacant at the time of loan application. During the loan application, the borrower executed two long-term leases, including TAPS Fish House & Brewery, for the property.
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Orion Investment Real Estate has arranged the sale of a portion of Valle Del Sol, a multi-building retail property located at the corner of Dobson and Warner roads in Chandler. AVD Land 2 LLC acquired the property located at 2090 N. Dobson Road for $2.1 million, or $268 per square foot, and the property at 2080 N. Dobson Road for $1.2 million, or $305 per square foot. LA Fitness and Lee Lee International Market occupy the buildings. Judi Butterworth and Lacey Eyman of Orion Investment Real Estate represented the seller, Arizona-based BCB-WB Partners LLC, in the transaction.
SANTA ROSA, CALIF. — The Sonoma County Board of Zoning Adjustments has approved plans by Carlton Senior Living LLC to build a senior living complex in Santa Rosa. The Concord-based Carlton owns and operates 11 Northern California seniors housing communities. The company expects to break ground soon on the 134 rental apartments on the 3.7-acre site. Development costs were estimated at $30 million. The property will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care. Construction is expected to take approximately 14 months.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Baltimore-based development firm The Cordish Cos. has been selected to co-develop a $2.5 billion mixed-use village surrounding EverBank Field, home of the National Football League’s Jacksonville Jaguars. The NFL franchise, in conjunction with Iguana Investments, a company controlled by Jaguars owner Shad Khan, will work with Cordish to develop the more than 4 million-square-foot project, located steps from the stadium, Daily’s Place amphitheater, Veterans Memorial Arena and the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville. Architecture firm Beyer Blinder Belle is designing the development, which will feature dining, entertainment, retail, office, hotels and residential units. A construction timeline was not disclosed. The Cordish Cos. has partnered with leading professional sports franchises and media companies including the St. Louis Cardinals, FOX Sports, Philadelphia Flyers, NBC Sports and the Texas Rangers. The Jacksonville project hinges on approval from environmental regulators, according to local media reports. The brownfield site slated for development was previously used by shipyards and tank farms, and would require a cleanup of petroleum-contaminated soil beneath the pavement.
CELEBRATION, FLA. — Delray Beach, Fla.-based Big Rock Partners has opened Windsor at Celebration, a 239-unit seniors housing community in Celebration, the Disney-originated master-planned community in Central Florida. Windsor at Celebration features a mix of independent living, assisted living and memory care units. Community amenities include dining venues, a theater, rooftop bar, indoor aquatic center, fitness center, salon, spa and entertainment and leisure programs. Life Care Services, an LCS Company, is managing the community. Balfour Beatty was the project’s general contractor, and Gensler was the architect. Walker & Dunlop arranged a $41 million construction loan through Bank of the Ozarks for the project.
DURHAM, N.C. — Durham-based New South Ventures has unveiled plans to redevelop the NC Mutual Building, a 183,000-square-foot office building located at 411 W. Chapel Hill St. in downtown Durham. The 14-story tower — originally constructed in 1965 — will be renamed The Tower at Mutual Plaza. Planned renovations for the building include 16,000 square feet of newly constructed space on the first floor and a new mezzanine; a remodeled and expanded lobby with a glass curtain wall and revolving doors; stone flooring and wrapped columns; LED lighting; grab-and-go coffee and concessions; exterior façade restoration; skylights in the concourse and lower level; and the addition of new conference rooms, a fitness center, tenant storage rentals and indoor bike parking. In addition, New South Ventures plans to add 15,000 square feet of shared office and coworking space and an enhanced plaza that allows for outdoor work and gatherings. Originally constructed for current tenant North Carolina Mutual Life Insurance Co., The Tower at Mutual Plaza is home to companies such as Duke University, GoTriangle and Perkins+Will. The project team includes Avison Young (brokerage); Built Form (architecture); Gilbane Building Co. (construction management); Progressive Design Collaborative (mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering); McNamara-Salvia (structural engineering); …