ROUND ROCK, TEXAS — Nordic Realty Partners purchased Oak Creek Apartments in Round Rock on Aug. 13. Daniel Elam of Muskin Commercial LLC represented the California-based seller in the transaction. Nordic was self-represented. Located at 301 S. Burnet St, Oak Creek sits near Round Rock’s downtown square. The property includes 12 one-bedroom units, eight two-bedroom units, a laundry room and a courtyard. The purchase also includes additional land for potential future expansion.
MIAMI — Calmwater Capital, formerly known as Karlin Real Estate Lending, has provided a $34.7 million acquisition loan for the purchase of Security Building, a historic 96,575-square-foot office and residential tower in downtown Miami. Built in 1926 and converted to live-work-play lifestyle condo units in 2007, the 16-story Security Building is located in Miami’s financial district. In addition to the acquisition, the proceeds of the loan will be used by the borrower, Security Building AR Owner LLC, to upgrade and lease the asset. As a part of the lease-up strategy, the building owner secured a lease with WeWork, a New York-based provider of creative communal office space, to take 100 percent of the building and convert existing residential units into office space. The $34.7 million credit facility consists of an $18.2 million short-term loan, which was funded to acquire 55 of the 60 residential units. Future funding of $16.5 million will be provided for the acquisition of the five remaining condominium units, tenant improvements, overall building renovations and an interest reserve, according to Calmwater Capital.
DORAL, FLA. — Suffolk Construction has completed construction on Bel Air at Doral, a 249-unit luxury apartment community in Doral, roughly 14 miles outside of Miami. The project consists of two eight-story buildings and one five-story building. The midrise apartment community’s amenity package includes a fitness center, postal station, bar and lounge in the lobby and a private dog park with a pet spa. The project team includes developer ZOM Developments Inc.-Florida and architect Rodger Fry Architects.
MEMPHIS, TENN. — Colliers International has arranged the $21.5 million refinancing of Poplar Plaza, a 351,419-square-foot shopping center in Memphis. A 85,000-square-foot Kroger anchors the center, which comprises 50 tenants, five restaurants and a 40,000-square-foot fitness center. The property is currently 95.4 percent leased to tenants such as Petco, Old Navy and Dollar Tree. Jeff Black of Colliers International’s Boston office secured the 10-year, fixed-rate loan through Prudential Mortgage Capital Co. on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of Boston-based Finard Properties LLC.
ATHENS, GA. — Multi Housing Advisors (MHA) has brokered the $10 million sale of Arbor Ridge, a 212-unit apartment community located at 150 Chateau Terrace in Athens. Built in 1969 and renovated in 2008, the apartment community features a clubhouse, swimming pool and tennis court. Robert Stickel of MHA represented the Texas-based seller in the transaction and procured the New York-based buyer.
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $5.8 million sale of Sawyer Shops, a 23,408-square-foot shopping center located at 2809 N. Hurstbourne Parkway in Louisville. The property is an unanchored, multi-tenant retail center that is 100 percent leased. Brian Munn and Ethan Armentrout of Marcus & Millichap’s Atlanta office teamed up with Larry Hausman of the firm’s Louisville office to represent the seller in the transaction. Aaron Johnson of Marcus & Millichap’s Louisville office assisted in closing the transaction. Both the buyer and seller were in 1031 tax-deferred exchanges.
MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. — Fisker Automotive and Technology Group LLC has signed a long-term lease to occupy a 555,670-square-foot industrial building in Moreno Valley. The company plans to manufacture its ultra-luxury, plug-in electric hybrid Karma sports car at the facility. The new space is located at 17100 Perris Blvd. It is situated near Amazon’s and Procter & Gamble’s facilities. This new agreement will make Fisker the first automaker to operate an assembly plant in Southern California since 1992 when General Motors closed its Van Nuys plant, according to Colliers International, which executed the transaction. Ian DeVries and Chris DeVries of Colliers represented Fisker. Kevin McKenna and Ian DeVries of the same firm represented the landlord, First Industrial Realty.
ANAHEIM, CALIF. — R.D. Olson Construction has completed the 221-room Courtyard Anaheim Theme Park Entrance hotel near the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim. The hotel is located at 1420 South Harbor Blvd. It is within walking distance of the theme park. The newest Marriott property features Spanish architecture with family-friendly amenities like bunk beds and five-fixture bathrooms in each guest room. It also contains a 22,000-square-foot surfing-themed waterpark with slides, water cannons and tipping buckets, in addition to a traditional pool and spa, outside dining space, lounge, gift shop and meeting space.
LAGUNA HILLS, CALIF. — Holliday Fenoglio Fowler (HFF) has secured a $33 million refinancing for The Village at Nellie Gail Ranch, an 87,561-square-foot Smart & Final Extra-anchored shopping center located in Laguna Hills. James Fowler and Greg Brown of HFF represented the borrower, Fred Sands of Vintage Real Estate, to secure the two-year, floating-rate loan with three one-year extensions through Colony Capital. Tenants at the center include Chuck E. Cheese’s, Nothing Bundt Cakes, Banfield Pet Hospital, Rita’s Ice, Pharmaca, Laguna Hills Dental and Edible Arrangements. Loan proceeds will be used to refinance existing debt and fund capital expenditures related to tenant improvement costs and leasing commissions to lease the limited remaining vacant space.
CONCORD, CALIF. — DTZ Mortgage Services has closed an $8.7 million leasehold acquisition loan for the Four Corners Shopping Center in Concord. Located at Monument Boulevard and Oak Grove Road, the property consists of 35,921 square feet of retail space. Kurt Scheidt and Terry Daly of DTZ Mortgage Services arranged the non-recourse, fixed-rate loan for the borrower, Farm Sub LCC.
