WILLOW GROVE, PA. — New Jersey-based financial intermediary G.S. Wilcox & Co. has placed an $18.2 million loan for the refinancing of a 123,397-square-foot retail building in Willow Grove, a northern suburb of Philadelphia. The property address was not disclosed, but the building is a freestanding grocery store that sits on a 12.4-acre site. Wesley Wilcox and Al Raymond of G.S. Wilcox originated the debt through an undisclosed life insurance company. The borrower was also not disclosed.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA — Nuveen Real Estate has selected Vestar to provide property management, strategic leasing oversight, marketing and construction management services for its newly purchased retail portfolio in Southern California. Totaling more than 600,000 square feet, the grocery-anchored portfolio has occupancy rates exceeding 98 percent. The portfolio includes: The addition of these five properties brings Vesta’s Southern California footprint to more than 8.5 million square feet, including The District at Tustin Legacy in Tustin, Long Beach Towne Center in Long Beach, Peninsula Center in Rolling Hills Estates and Rancho San Diego Towne Center in San Diego.
DENVER — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $7.2 million sale of Shops at 6th & Broadway, a 12,033-square-foot retail center located in Denver. Built in 2002, the property was 76 percent leased to a mix of tenants including AT&T, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Einstein Bros. Bagels and Palm Beach Tan at the time of sale. Ian Hicks, Ryan Bowlby and Drew Isaac of Marcus & Millichap’s Denver office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a private local investor, and procured the buyer, a local family office, in the transaction. Both parties requested anonymity.
DORAL, FLA. — Baltimore-based Continental Realty Corp. (CRC) has purchased CityPlace Doral, a 235,000-square-foot lifestyle retail center located at 8300 N.W. 36th St. in Doral, a western suburb of Miami. CRC financed the $87.5 million acquisition using funds from Continental Realty Opportunistic Retail Fund I LP, a related co-investment and a $58.3 million loan from a regional bank. Danny Finkle and Jorge Portela of JLL represented the seller, PGIM Real Estate, in the transaction. Michael DiCosimo and Maddy McMillen of JLL’s Debt Advisory team arranged the acquisition loan. The tenant roster at CityPlace Doral, which was 80 percent leased at the time of sale, includes The Fresh Market, Cooper’s Hawk, Anatomy Fitness, Carrot Express, Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen, Kings Dining & Entertainment, CMX CineBistro, Kuba Cabana, Novecento and Tap 42. Built in 2017, the center also includes a structured parking garage and a central plaza for events. CityPlace Doral is connected to The Flats, a 303-unit apartment community that is under separate ownership. With this acquisition, CRC owns 13 retail centers in Florida, including assets in Fort Myers, Lakeland, Lake Worth, Marco Island, Naples, Ocoee, Orlando and Seffner.
LAFAYETTE, LA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.8 million sale of Lafayette Marketplace, an 87,122-square-foot retail center located in Lafayette. Super 1 Foods anchors the property, which occupies roughly 60 percent of the center. Additional tenants include Dollar Tree, Family Dollar, Metro by T-Mobile and Ace Cash Express. Built in 1995 and renovated in 2024, Lafayette Marketplace spans 10 acres and is situated near the West Village master-planned development that is currently underway. Eric Abbott and Zach Taylor of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the transaction. Steve Greer served as Marcus & Millichap’s broker of record in Louisiana in the transaction.
KANSAS CITY, MO. — Culinary and entertainment concept Palm Tree Club will open an 11,000-square-foot restaurant and rooftop lounge in Kansas City’s Power & Light District. Designed by Beth Bloom Designs, the two-level space will include a full restaurant, private dining room and an open-air rooftop. The first story will comprise the custom main bar and ample seating for guests, while an elevated DJ booth will be situated just off the main floor with VIP seating and a dance floor. Additionally, the upstairs rooftop lounge will include an illuminated tree and a 100-inch TV. Palm Tree Club Kansas City is slated to open this fall.
BRYAN, TEXAS — Dallas-based brokerage firm STRIVE has arranged the sale of a 7,750-square-foot retail building located along North Texas Avenue in the Central Texas city of Bryan. The property is net leased to AutoZone. Adam Gottschalk and Jason Vitorino of STRIVE represented the seller, a private wealth management division of a bank, and procured the undisclosed buyer. Additional terms of sale were not disclosed.
UPLAND, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of a retail property situated on 1.9 acres in Upland. An Atlanta-based family private office sold the asset to the tenant, Bank of America, for $6.1 million, or $653 per square foot. Bank of America has occupied the 9,348-square-foot building since 1969 and used its right of first refusal to purchase the property, which is located on Foothill Boulevard and Mountain Avenue. Jeff Conover, Scott DeYoung and Greg Lukosky of Faris Lee Investments represented the seller, while Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer in the deal.
ENGLEWOOD, COLO. — Unique Properties / TCN Worldwide has arranged the sale of 3142 W. Hampden Avenue, a two-building commercial property in Englewood. Anthony of Big Time Properties LLC sold the asset to an undisclosed buyer for $1.2 million. Situated on a half-acre of outdoor storage-zoned land, the asset features a 2,250-square-foot metal warehouse built in 2023 with two drive-in doors and a 1,916-square-foot brick structure built out as a bar. Sam Leger, Jack Gitlin and Graham Trotter of Unique Properties / TCN Worldwide represented the seller in the deal.
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, TEXAS — Weitzman has negotiated the sale of a 7,715-square-foot restaurant building in Highland Village, located north of the metroplex in Denton County. Delhi 6 Indian Scratch Kitchen & Bar occupies the building, which includes patio dining space and a children’s play area. Greg Blandford of Weitzman represented seller, a Dallas-based limited liability company, in the transaction. Hunter Hayes of Edge Realty Partners represented the buyer. Both parties requested anonymity.