DAVIDSON, N.C. AND VIRGINIA BEACH, VA. — Armada Hoffler Properties Inc., a publicly traded REIT based in Virginia Beach, has closed on the acquisitions of Renaissance Square, a grocery-anchored retail center located in the greater Charlotte area, and Columbus Village II, a retail and entertainment center adjacent to the Town Center of Virginia Beach. Armada Hoffler acquired Renaissance Square for approximately $17.1 million in cash and Columbus Village II for 2 million shares of common stock. The 80,000-square-foot Renaissance Square is currently 92 percent leased and anchored by a 50,000-square-foot Harris Teeter store with over 11 years remaining on its lease term. Columbus Village II comprises over 92,000 square feet and is 100 percent leased to Bed Bath & Beyond, Regal Cinemas and Schlotzsky’s Deli. Gerald Divaris of Divaris Real Estate Inc. represented both Armada Hoffler and the seller, Capitol Industries, in the Columbus Village II transaction. Armada Hoffler has retained Divaris Real Estate and Divaris Property Management to manage and lease the property. Armada Hoffler acquired Columbus Village I, a 65,000-square-foot retail center, in 2015.
ARVADA, COLO. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of Arvada West Town Center, an 83,279-square-foot shopping center located roughly 11 miles outside Denver in Arvada. Walmart Neighborhood Market shadow-anchors the center, which is 89 percent leased to tenants including AutoZone, Wendy’s, Fantastic Sam’s, The Salvation Army, Quiznos and Qdoba Mexican Grill. Kevin Fryman and Edward Hanley of Hanley Investment Group represented the buyer, Starboard Realty Advisors LLC, and the seller, Arvada West 04 LLC, in the transaction. The sales price was undisclosed.
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $14.8 million sale of Bell Tower Village, a 166,830-square-foot shopping center in Glendale. Walgreens anchors the center, which was 63.6 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Planet Fitness, Harbor Freight Tools, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, Audio Express and Mattress Firm. Ryan Schubert and Michael Hackett of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Bell Tower Village LLC, in the transaction. New Bell Tower LLC, a company formed by DPC Development Co., acquired the property.
SPRING HILL, TENN. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged a $28.8 million acquisition loan for The Crossings of Spring Hill, a 219,905-square-foot retail property located at 1001-1041 Crossing Blvd. and 1017-2020 Crossing Circle in Spring Hill, about 35 miles south of Nashville. The property’s tenant roster includes Ross Dress for Less, Dollar Tree, Rack Room Shoes, Ulta Beauty, Bed Bath & Beyond, rue21 and PetSmart. The 10-year loan features three years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule. Chad Owens of NorthMarq Capital’s Houston regional office arranged the CMBS loan on behalf of the borrower, TCSH LLC, an entity controlled by Azad Commercial Realty Services.
GREENVILLE, S.C. — Ziff Properties Inc. has purchased Buncombe Plaza, a mostly vacant, 52,000-square-foot shopping center located in Greenville’s Water Tower district. Ziff Properties will convert the asset to a 67,500-square-foot self storage facility comprising 777 controlled climate and non-controlled climate units. The property will also provide RV and boat parking. Ziff Properties will begin the redevelopment project in spring 2017.
GRANBURY, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Avalon Texas Center, a retail property located at 1030 E. Highway 377 in Granbury. Built in 2002, the 41,161-square-foot retail center is situated on a 4.6-acre lot. Michael Buckner and Richard Mireles of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company. The name of the buyer and acquisition price were not released.
NEW YORK CITY — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of a commercial building located at 92-94 Ludlow St. in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. The property sold in an all-cash transaction for $9 million, or $442 per buildable square foot. The site offers up to 20,342 buildable square feet and currently includes a 3,390-square-foot single-story commercial building. Zoned C6-1, the site allows for the development of commercial, residential or community facility spaces. The existing building is currently leased to Hotel Chantelle, a restaurant and club. Michael DeCheser, Darragh Clarke and Mei Ling Wong of Cushman & Wakefield brokered the transaction. The names of the seller and buyer were not released.
MONTROSE, TEXAS — Davis Commercial Real Estate has arranged the sale of a commercial land parcel located at 223 Westheimer in Montrose. Gazebo Management Inc. acquired the 8,250-square-foot site for the development of a dumpling restaurant. Mark Davis of Davis Commercial represented the undisclosed seller, while Charles Kwon of Realm Real Estate Professionals represented the buyer. The acquisition price was not released.
MAHOPAC, N.Y. — Heidenberg Properties Group has received final site-plan approval by the planning board of the town of Carmel for the renovation and expansion of Lake Plaza Shopping Center in Mahopac, a hamlet within Carmel. The redevelopment plan includes the demolition of an existing 24,000-square-foot Key Food supermarket and 7,800-square-foot CVS/pharmacy. That will clear room for a 54,000-square-foot Stop & Shop resulting in a new building footprint more than 20,000 square feet larger than the two existing stores. Additionally, the overall retail center will expand from 141,000 square feet to 165,000 square feet. The project also includes the renovation of the façade, repaving of the parking area and upgraded site lighting. Heidenberg Properties plans to start construction in spring 2017.
LUBBOCK, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a retail property located at 7901 University Ave. in Lubbock. The 2,807-square-foot property was acquired by an individual/private trust in a 1031 exchange for an undisclosed sum. The property is net-leased to Dunkin’ Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. Michael Buckner and Richard Mireles of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a limited liability company, while Bruce Bentley III and Douglas Diffie, also of Marcus & Millichap, represented the buyer in the transaction.