GRESHAM, ORE. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of East Wind, an apartment community in Gresham. Terms of the transaction were not released. Hamid Panahi and Anthony Palladino of IPA and Whitney Rhoades of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal. David Tabata of Marcus & Millichap served as broker of record in Oregon. Built in 1971, the three-story, eight-building property features 150 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments with enclosed patios with planters boxes and large, dual-pane windows. Community amenities include a clubhouse with kitchen, individual leasing offices, a basketball court, playground and laundry facilities.
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CARLSBAD, CALIF. — CBRE has arranged the sale of an industrial property located at 1695 Faraday Ave. in Carlsbad. AG-LC 1695 Faraday Owners LLC sold the asset to Faithway LLC for $13.5 million. Dennis Visser and Weston Yahn of CBRE represented the seller, while Blake Wilson and Roger Carlson of CBRE represented the buyer in the deal. Situated on 4.1 acres within Carlsbad Research Center, the 63,062-square-foot property features 3,000 amps of power, 24- to 25-foot clear heights and three dock-high doors.
BRIGHTON AND COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Bespoke Holdings Co. has completed the disposition of a two-property industrial outdoor storage (IOS) portfolio totaling 67,508 square feet in the Denver and Colorado Springs metro areas. Alterra IOS acquired the portfolio for an undisclosed price. Located at 995 N. 5th Ave. in Brighton, the property features a 4,890-square-foot building on a 4.6-acre site with 2.4 percent site coverage. Built in 1982, the steel-constructed facility features a clear height of 14 feet and two drive-in doors. The property was fully leased to a major national equipment rental company at the time of sale. Located at 3240-3250 Astrozon Blvd. in Colorado Springs, the asset spans 62,618 square feet across 6.9 acres with 20.8 percent site coverage. Constructed in 1981 with recent improvements including a 2018 standing-seam metal roof installation, the facility features a clear height of 18 feet, 10 drive-in doors and railroad spur access. The property is fully leased to an established lumber and building materials company. Peter Merrion and Robert Key of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller, while Parker Pearson of Alterra IOS represented the buyer.
BALTIMORE — Capital Funding Group (CFG) has provided a $253.2 million bridge loan for the refinancing of a skilled nursing portfolio. The portfolio includes six facilities in Maryland and one in Virginia. Together, the properties total 1,050 beds. Craig Casagrande, Scott Robinson and Catherine Mansel of Baltimore-based CFG originated the financing for the undisclosed borrower.
CHICAGO — Pebblebrook Hotel Trust (NYSE: PB) has sold the 752-room Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago hotel for $72 million. Mark Perkowski of Draper and Kramer’s Commercial Finance Group arranged a $54 million acquisition loan on behalf of the buyer, Vinayaka Hospitality. A life insurance company provided the loan. The hotel is located at 909 N. Michigan Ave. along the Magnificent Mile. For the trailing 12 months that ended Sept. 30, the hotel generated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization of $4.6 million and net operating income of $2.5 million, according to Pebblebrook.
CHESTERFIELD, MO. — The Staenberg Group (TSG) has begun utility work and site grading for Downtown Chesterfield, the redevelopment of the former Chesterfield Mall site into a mixed-use destination in suburban St. Louis. This phase of work includes utility installation and relocation needed to support future development as well as site grading focused on the new road network and the 3.3-acre park that will serve as the centerpiece of Downtown Chesterfield. These early infrastructure improvements help transition the project site from demolition to active development. Plans call for a mix of residential, hotel, restaurant, entertainment, office and community spaces. The overall project’s price tag is $2 billion, according to The St. Louis Business Journal.
Mast Capital, Rockpoint Deliver 178-Unit Luxury Apartment Complex in Miami Beach, Florida
by Abby Cox
MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Mast Capital and Rockpoint have delivered Avara, a 178-unit luxury apartment community located in Miami Beach. The eight-story community features one- to three-bedroom floorplans ranging in size from 560 square feet to 1,410 square feet, as well as penthouse suites. Monthly rental rates begin at $3,200. Designed by Arquitectonica, CID Design Group and Within Hults + Partners, Avara comprises a variety of amenities such as a bayfront pool deck on the second floor with shaded cabanas and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with grilling stations; a 1,500-square-foot fitness center, clubroom and game lounge; and a flexible work center with conference rooms and private offices. Additional amenities include dedicated bike storage, a dog park, pet spa and full-time concierge services.
SHAKOPEE, MINN. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of The DECO, an 89-unit luxury apartment building in the Minneapolis suburb of Shakopee. Joseph Peris and Josh Talberg of JLL represented the seller, Enclave Development. The buyer was LouMin Holdings, a locally based multifamily investment firm. Completed in 2021, The DECO features a rooftop sundeck, fitness center, clubroom, underground parking and ground-floor retail space occupied by Mana Brewing. The development is situated on the site of Shakopee’s original City Hall from 1883. LouMin has engaged Sail Management to oversee day-to-day operations of the five-story property. The acquisition was funded through an equity raise and supported by institutional financing, including a Fannie Mae loan.
INDIANAPOLIS — Greenstone Partners has arranged the $10.3 million sale of a multi-tenant, shallow bay industrial property totaling 120,886 square feet in Indianapolis. The building is located at 2402 Shadeland Ave. within the Warren Park submarket. Jason St. John of Greenstone represented the seller, a Chicago-based family office, and procured the buyer, a Florida-based real estate investment group. The transaction represents the second highest price per square foot for a multi-tenant industrial investment over 100,000 square feet in Indianapolis, according to CoStar. The property is home to seven tenants, and suite sizes average just over 17,000 square feet. Ownership has invested more than $1 million in capital improvements over the past four years. Major projects include a $726,000 full roof replacement backed by a 20-year warranty, as well as $133,000 in parking lot milling, repaving and restriping. Additional upgrades include HVAC repairs and replacements.
GBT Realty to Develop Sprouts Farmers Market at Port Royal Marketplace in Metro Nashville
by Abby Cox
SPRING HILL, TENN. — GBT Realty has submitted plans to develop a Sprouts Farmers Market grocery store to anchor Port Royal Marketplace, a planned retail center in Spring Hill, approximately 35 miles south of Nashville. Following city approvals, GBT anticipates construction to commence in early 2026, with completion planned for early 2027. Situated on the southwest corner of Duplex and Port Royal roads, Port Royal Marketplace is expected to total 46,000 square feet and will feature a 23,000-square-foot Sprouts and 16,000 square feet of inline shops, as well as a 6,800-square-foot shop building. In addition, three outparcels will front Duplex Road. A range of possible tenants could include medical services, restaurants, ice cream or coffee shops, apparel and fitness retailers.