NEW CANEY, TEXAS — Lumos, an entertainment concept that features activities such as bowling, laser tag, axe throwing and arcade games, has opened a 45,000-square-foot venue in New Caney, a northeastern suburb of Houston. The space is located within the 1,400-acre Valley Ranch master-planned community and includes a 6,000-square-foot area for virtual reality, karaoke and private events, as well as a cocktail bar, restaurant and outdoor patio. Signorelli Co. owns Valley Ranch.
HALTOM CITY, TEXAS — Dallas-based brokerage firm STRIVE has arranged the sale of a 24,000-square-foot retail property in Haltom City, located north of Fort Worth. The property is known as Haltom City Center and was fully leased at the time of sale. Will Schubert of STRIVE represented the seller and procured the buyer, both of which were local investors that requested anonymity, in the transaction.
PITTSBURGH — A joint venture led by Washington, D.C.-based Carderock has acquired Caste Village, a 221,284-square-foot shopping center in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh. Grocer Giant Eagle anchors the center, which is also home to tenants such as Banfield Pet Hospital, St. Clair Health, Fitness 19 and Princess Lanes Bowling Center. The new ownership plans to upgrade the center via a revitalized gathering area, improved façade and systems and a re-tenanted former Shell gas station and recently vacated Rite Aid store. Adam Bieber of BWE arranged financing for the acquisition. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — CenterCal Properties and DRA Advisors have acquired Long Beach Towne Center with plans to redevelop the 870,000-square-foot property into a prominent retail and entertainment destination. Improvements will include new dining options such as chef-driven restaurants, fast-casual concepts and cafés; new retail brands; outdoor gathering areas with shaded seating, enhanced landscaping, public art and year-round programming; updated entertainment offerings with the addition of boutique fitness, wellness and family-oriented experiences; and renovated signage, lighting, pedestrian pathways and parking areas.
LA MIRADA, SANTA ANA AND ORANGE, CALIF. — Colliers has arranged the $15.5 million acquisition of two retail buildings and an industrial building in MidCounties. Totaling 36,441 square feet, the assets include 16211-16217 Heron Avenue in La Mirada, 1268 S. Grand Avenue in Santa Ana and 1821 N. Tustin Street in Orange. The three buildings were fully occupied at the time of sale. Chuck Wilson of Colliers represented the buyer, Rancho De Los Cazadores, in the deal. The buyer acquired the portfolio as part of a 1031 exchange and Southern California expansion plan.
GURNEE, ILL. — Family entertainment tenant Sky Zone has signed a 40,103-square-foot retail lease at Gurnee Mills Mall in the northern Chicago suburb of Gurnee. Sean McCourt and Alex Corno of CBRE represented the landlord, Simon Property Group. Gurnee Mills Mall is home to more than 200 retail, dining and entertainment options.
DES PLAINES, ILL. — Greenstone Partners has brokered the $3.6 million sale of a newly constructed, single-tenant retail building occupied by Guzman y Gomez in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines. The quick-service restaurant specializes in fresh Mexican cuisine. Founded in Australia, the brand has expanded to more than 250 restaurants across Australia, Singapore, Japan and the U.S. The Des Plaines property at 2741 Mannheim Road marks the sixth U.S. location. Brewster Hague and Danny Spitz of Greenstone represented the seller, an Illinois-based developer, and procured the buyer, a local private investor.
EULESS, TEXAS — Weitzman has brokered the sale of Bear Creek Plaza, a 9,695-square-foot, fully leased retail strip center in Euless, located in the northern-central part of the metroplex. Tenants include restaurants Argentina 16/3, Chandni Chowk Grill and Osuma Suya, as well as dentistry practice Harwood Smiles and Texas Nail Bar. Kevin Butkus of Weitzman represented the buyer, Dallas-based Ouellette Equities, in the transaction. Tim Axilrod of SHOP Cos. represented the undisclosed, California-based seller.
SAVANNAH, GA. — Atlantic Capital Partners has negotiated the $38.9 million sale of Twelve Oaks, a grocery-anchored shopping center located at 5500 Abercorn St. in Savannah. Publix has anchored the 104,915-square-foot center since 1992. Fred Victor of Atlantic Capital represented the buyer and seller in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity. Twelve Oaks was 99 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Bonefish Grill, J. Parker Ltd., LensCrafters, Five Guys and Starbucks Coffee.
PEMBROKE PINES, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $25 million sale of Palm Square, a 77,621-square-foot shopping center located in Pembroke Pines, a city in South Florida’s Broward County. Kirk Olson and Drew Kristol of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Galium Capital, and procured the buyer, an affiliate of JBL Asset Management, in the transaction. Palm Square was 94 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Atlantic Montessori School, Goldfish Swim School, Smile Experts Dentistry, Florida Health Care and Fordham Fitness, as well as outparcels leased to Sherwin-Williams, Dunkin’ and KFC. Built in 1987, the shopping center last sold in 2019 for nearly $20.5 million, according to Olson.