FORT MEYERS, FLA. — Matthews has negotiated the $30 million sale of a seven-property flex industrial portfolio located along the I-75 corridor at 6150-6481 Metro Plex Drive in Fort Myers. Nick Watson, Jake Lurie and Aiden Hawkins of Matthews represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Matthews also sourced the buyer, which is an experienced operator that had pursued the portfolio prior to the seller’s decision to market the property. The flex industrial portfolio spans 218,000 square feet and includes 36 dock-high doors, nine drive-in doors and 19- to 26-foot clear heights.
ORLANDO, FLA. — VanTrust Real Estate has purchased 71.2 acres within Sunbridge Business Park in Orlando for the development of an industrial park dubbed SunPark Industrial. The buyer acquired the land from a joint venture between Land Reserve and Tavistock Development Co., the developers of the Sunbridge master-planned community and the Lake Nona master-planned development, which is also in Orlando. Phase I of SunPark Industrial will comprise three buildings totaling roughly 956,600 square feet. Construction is slated to begin in the third quarter, with delivery of the first two buildings anticipated for the third quarter of 2027. A future Phase II would encompass an additional 77 acres and could support roughly 1 million square feet of industrial development. Opened in 2020, Sunbridge is a 27,000-acre “naturehood” located across Orange and Osceola counties that features a mix of homes, 55+ active adult communities, schools, nature trails, cafés, employment centers and Sunbridge Business Park, which spans 700 acres.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Ziff Real Estate Partners (ZRP), a retail investment firm based in Mount Pleasant, S.C., has sold Crosspointe Plaza, a 124,375-square-foot shopping center located in Greenville. Situated adjacent to the 1.2 million-square-foot Haywood Mall, Crosspointe Plaza is anchored by T.J. Maxx, DSW and Dollar Tree. Additional tenants at the property include 810 Billiards and Up 2 Us Furniture. ZRP originally acquired Crosspointe Plaza in 2022. Scott Israel of Colliers represented ZRP in the transaction. Atlanta-based RCG Ventures purchased the property for an undisclosed price.
DURHAM, N.C. — Drawbridge Realty has signed its third major tenant at Imperial Tower, a 259,000-square-foot office property in Durham. Regional law firm Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson will consolidate two Raleigh-area locations to the office building and occupy the entire third floor (approximately 30,905 square feet). Greg Sanchez, Ryan Gaylord and Robin Anders of NAI Tri Properties represented Drawbridge in the lease negotiations, while Ben Litke of Cushman & Wakefield represented the tenant. Drawbridge and NAI Tri Properties have signed almost 165,000 square feet in leases at Imperial Tower in the past three months. In December, Aspida Financial Services signed a lease for three floors for its new headquarters, while earlier this month, Victra, the largest authorized Verizon Wireless retailer in the country, signed a lease for one-and-a-half floors. Imperial Tower is also undergoing a $10 million renovation that will include upgrades to the lobby and conference rooms. The renovation also features amenity upgrades, including a café/bakery/coffee shop, golf simulator, fitness center with locker room and shower facilities, tenant lounge and game room, wellness room, waterside patio, athletic fields and a pickleball/sports court.
SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Step Up Housing has acquired Hancock Terrace, a multifamily property located at 534 E. Boone St. in Santa Maria. Sack Capital Partners and Align Finance Partners closed on structured financing for the $75 million purchase. Sack will also provide asset and property management for the community. In an effort to expand housing options in the area, Step Up and Sack will immediately begin conversion of 75 percent of the units to affordable housing. Built in 2016, Hancock Terrace features 272 studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans, a swimming pool, 24-hour fitness center, two spas, a yoga studio, large clubhouse with TV lounge and demonstration kitchen, a dog park, children’s play area, ample onsite parking and elevator service. Institutional Property Advisors represented the undisclosed seller in the deal.
HESPERIA, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $33.8 million in first lien construction financing for the development of 10400 Amargosa Road, a to-be-built Class A industrial facility in Hesperia. Matt Stewart, Kellan Liem, Allie Black and Cameron Sepahi of JLL secured the five-year (inclusive of extension options), fixed-rate loan through TDA Investment Group for the borrower. Situated on a 21.5-acre site, the 428,185-square-foot, single-tenant building will feature a clear height of 36 feet, rear-load capabilities, an ESFR fire sprinkler system and 100 percent secure truck court with space for 59 trailer stalls and 216 auto parking spaces, including electric vehicle charging capabilities. The Covington Group will develop the project on behalf of owner/user Pixior Group. Construction is slated for completion in 11 months.
SAN DIEGO — Newmark has brokered the sale of San Carlos Village, a multifamily community located at 7707-7787 Tommy St. in San Diego. Pathfinder Partners acquired the asset for $31.6 million from ERFSCV LLC (heirs of the original developer) in an off-market transaction. Originally developed in 1980, San Carlos Village offers 160 apartments spread across 7.3 acres at the base of Cowles Mountain. The new ownership plans to rename the asset Cowles Landing. Erik Anderson of Newmark represented the buyer, while Greg Gorsuch of Chamberlain Property Management represented the seller in the deal. Robert Younkin and Garrett Meyers of Newmark arranged an $18.6 million Fannie Mae loan to facilitate the acquisition.
MOJAVE, CALIF. — Pro Residential Services has acquired Park Palace Apartments, an affordable housing property in Mojave, from Park Plaza One Apts LP for $8.9 million. Cray Carlson of CBRE represented both parties in the transaction. Located at 16193 and 16197 H St., Park Palace Apartments offers 162 apartments. Constructed in 2007 and 2011, the property operates as a low-income housing tax credit community. The asset is subject to long-time affordability requirements under its regulatory agreement with approximately 55 years of restrictions remaining.
VILLA PARK, ILL. — Marquette Cos. has broken ground on The Union Villa Park, a 238-unit luxury apartment complex in the western Chicago suburb of Villa Park. The seven-story development in the Old Town neighborhood will feature 7,500 square feet of ground-floor commercial space. There will be 94 indoor parking spaces for public use that will serve the adjacent Villa Park Community Recreation Center, Cortesi Park and the surrounding business district, in addition to reserved parking for residents. The Union Villa Park will feature studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities will include two outdoor decks, a pool, grilling stations, an outdoor lounge, fitness center, clubroom, coworking areas, a conference room, pet spa and bike storage with direct access to the adjacent Great Western Trail bike path. Leasing and delivery are expected to begin in fall 2027. Korb Architecture designed the project, and Weis Builders is the general contractor. MetLife is an equity partner. Associated Bank and Wintrust Financial jointly arranged $55 million in construction financing, with each company financing one-half of the total loan amount. Elizabeth Hozian of Associated Bank’s commercial real estate division managed the loan arrangements and closing. The project’s total cost is $89.8 million.
ST. PETERS, MO. — Sansone Group and Mia Rose Holdings are building The Preston at City Center, a $55 million multifamily project in St. Peters near St. Louis. The 216-unit development marks the launch of a new partnership between the two firms. The Preston at City Center will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities will include a pool, fitness center, coworking lounge, dog park and a ground-leased Exit 11 Coffee outlot. The developers closed on the land this month. Construction is expected to begin in April, with completion slated for the third quarter of 2027.