RANCHO CORDOVA, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the pre-sale of a new restaurant property at Anatolia Marketplace in Rancho Cordova, a suburb east of Sacramento. Locally based Anatolia Marketplace sold the absolute triple-net ground lease to a private 1031 exchange investor for $4.3 million. A Chipotle Mexican Grill with a drive-thru occupies the 2,325-square-foot building, which is located at 4001 Sunrise Blvd. Bill Asher and Jeff Lefko of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller and the buyer in the transaction.
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CHICAGO — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of a trophy retail property along Chicago’s Michigan Avenue for an undisclosed price. Located at 8 N. Michigan Ave., the property features a long-term lease with Starbucks and is located directly across the street from Millennium Park. Joe Girardi and Emily Gadomski of Mid-America represented the undisclosed seller. The buyer was a foreign high-net-worth family office.
— By John R. Read — Orange County’s retail market continues to shine, mirroring its famously consistent weather. Despite challenges like persistent interest rate fluctuations, capital markets volatility and signs of a slowing economy, the region remains a beacon for retailers and investors alike. This resilience has cemented Orange County as one of the strongest retail markets in Southern California and the nation. As 2023 drew to a close, a notable drop in the 10-year U.S. Treasury yield to below 4 percent and signals from the Federal Reserve of potential rate cuts in the upcoming year fueled optimism among real estate investors. However, 2024 has continued to see volatility, with yields reaching mid-4 percent levels and no rate cuts yet implemented. This environment has impacted Orange County’s retail investment sales volume, which saw a 29 percent drop in 2023 from the prior five-year averages and a muted start in 2024. Despite this, investor demand and pricing have remained strong due to Orange County’s high barriers to entry, with average cap rates in the mid-5 percent range and several significant transactions highlighting the market this year. This includes the April sale of an El Pollo Loco in Orange for $3.8 million …
DLC, Meadow Partners Purchase 378,205 SF Penn Mar Shopping Center in Forestville, Maryland
by John Nelson
FORESTVILLE, MD. — DLC and Meadow Partners have purchased Penn Mar Shopping Center, a 378,205-square-foot, grocery-anchored retail center in Forestville, for $68.5 million. Apollo and Athene provided an undisclosed amount of acquisition financing for the deal. The seller was not disclosed. Situated within the Washington, D.C., suburb of Prince George’s County, Penn Mar is anchored by Shoppers Food Warehouse, which recently extended its lease and fully renovated its store. Other tenants include Burlington, Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree, Petco and Foot Locker, as well as outparcel pads for Starbucks, Truist Bank, Taco Bell, Raising Cane’s, IHOP, Wendy’s and Long John Silver’s. Penn Mar was 91.5 percent leased at the time of sale.
Sembler, Forge Underway on Redevelopment of Publix-Anchored Retail Center in Fort Myers, Florida
by John Nelson
FORT MYERS, FLA. — The Sembler Co. and Forge Capital Partners are underway on the redevelopment of Daniels Crossing, a Publix-anchored retail center located in Fort Myers. Scheduled for completion in summer 2025, the project includes the demolition of the existing 48,890-square-foot Publix and 4,700 square feet of inline space. Once complete, the redevelopment will feature a new, 48,387-square-foot Publix and adjacent 3,010-square-foot Publix Liquors store. Other tenants at the property include Duck Donuts, Millenium Physician Group, Potts Sport Café, Quest Diagnostics, School of Rock, Subway, Sugaring NYC and The UPS Store.
MAGNOLIA, TEXAS — The Farm League, an operator of recreational sports facilities, has purchased 35 acres in the northwestern Houston suburb of Magnolia for the development of its latest complex. The site is located at the northwest corner of State Highway 149 and FM 148 and will be combined with a 12-acre parcel, yielding a 47-acre complex that will feature multiple baseball, softball, football and soccer fields. Construction is slated to begin later this year and wrap up in 2026. Parkside Capital sold the land for an undisclosed price.
PARAMUS, N.J. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $36.8 million sale of Paramus Plaza, a 153,494-square-foot shopping center in Northern New Jersey. The center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Hobby Lobby, Marshalls, Ashley, Skechers and Chipotle Mexican Grill. Frank DiTommaso, Gary Gabriel, David Bernhaut, Andy Merin, Max Helfman and Mark Gilbert of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, a partnership between Acadia Realty Trust and Fortress Investment Group, in the transaction. Brad Domenico of Cushman & Wakefield arranged acquisition financing through Bank United on behalf of the buyer, a partnership between DRA Advisors and an affiliate of Crown Acquisitions.
EDISON, N.J. — NAI DiLeo-Bram has brokered the $5.5 million sale of a 21,929-square-foot retail center in Edison, located roughly midway between Newark and Trenton. The center at 1825 Route 27 consists of a 13,769-square-foot plus vacant basement space and an 8,160-square-foot building whose three units are fully leased. Marc Shein and Robert DiLeo of NAI DiLeo-Bram represented the seller, Sam Ash Properties Corp., in the transaction. Remax represented the buyer, an undisclosed, out-of-state grocer that also plans to occupy the building.
SANDY, UTAH — Pacific Retail Capital Partners (PRCP) has completed the sale of The Shops at South Town in Sandy to Smith Entertainment Group (SEG) for an undisclosed price. SEG plans to develop a state-of-the-art practice and training facility for its incoming National Hockey League franchise on the 111-acre site to create a mixed-use destination. PRCP plans to use the proceeds from the sale to pay off the outstanding balance of the loan in full and reinvest elsewhere in its portfolio. PRCP will continue to manage and lease The Shops at South Town to ensure continuity with the ownership transition and minimize disruption for consumers. PRCP will lead SEG’s leasing efforts for The Shops at South Town, in partnership with Woodley Real Estate.
SSG, Hanley Broker Sale of 69,909 SF Westwood Plaza Shopping Center in Great Falls, Montana
by Amy Works
GREAT FALLS, MONT. — SSG Realty Partners and Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors have arranged the sale of Westwood Plaza, a regional shopping center in Great Falls. A Michigan-based private investor sold the asset to an East Coast-based private investment firm for an undisclosed price. Greg Swedelson and Jon-Eric Greene of SSG Realty Partners, Bill Asher and Beau Velten of Hanley Investment Group and Scott Reid of ParaSell Inc. represented the seller, while the buyer was self-represented in the transaction. Built in 2017, Westwood Plaza features 69,909 square feet of fully occupied retail space. Current tenants include TJ Maxx, Staples, Dollar Tree, ULTA Beauty and Mattress Firm. The asset is located at 135-209 Northwest Bypass.