SOUTHERN SHORES, N.C. — Ziff Properties Inc. has sold The Marketplace at Southern Shores, a 128,376-square-foot, Food Lion-anchored shopping center in Southern Shores. Aston Properties purchased the asset from Ziff Properties for $14.5 million. Berkeley Capital Advisors represented Ziff Properties in the transaction.
VICKSBURG, MISS. — UCR Investments has purchased Pemberton Plaza, a 27,000-square-foot shopping center in Vicksburg, roughly 45 miles west of Jackson. Pemberton Plaza’s tenant roster includes T.J. Maxx, Newks Eatery, Bestway Rent to Own and Anytime Fitness. The shopping center was 94 percent leased at the time of sale. UCR Investments purchased the asset from CBL & Associates Properties Inc. for an undisclosed amount. Micah McCullough and Brett Bailey of Jackson-based UCR Properties, an affiliate of UCR Investments, represented the buyer in the transaction. Jim Morris of CBRE’s Nashville office represented the seller.
With the scarcity of vacant land in Orange County and the need for antiquated properties to be updated, the trend seems to be redevelopment with an eye on mixed-use retail, including a multi-story residential component. There are currently several new development projects either in the planning or construction phase. Los Olivos Marketplace – Irvine The Irvine Company plans to build Los Olivos Marketplace, a new 120,000-square-foot retail center across from its Los Olivos Apartment Community on Irvine Center Drive near the 405 Freeway in Irvine. This development would be situated adjacent to its existing 62,000-square-foot retail center, and just minutes from the firm’s Irvine Spectrum Cente. Whole Foods Market has already signed a lease for 40,000 square feet at the center. It plans to open in spring 2016. The Source – Buena Park On a more international scale, M+D Properties is building a 400,000-square-foot, mixed-use center known as The Source in Buena Park. It would include world-class, high-end retailers and restaurants, a 150-room Hyatt Place, a seven-story office building, a 1,200-seat movie theater, and a 54,000-square-foot performing arts center called YG Land, from South Korea-based entertainment company YG Entertainment. The project is expected to be complete early next year. Pacific …
COLUMBIA, S.C. AND HOUSTON — AmREIT Inc. (NYSE: AMRE), a retail and mixed-use REIT based in Houston, has entered into a definitive agreement with Edens Investment Trust (EDENS) under which EDENS will acquire all outstanding shares of common stock of AmREIT for $26.55 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $763 million. AmREIT’s board of directors has unanimously approved the transaction. EDENS is a national retail real estate owner and developer with a 48-year track record. The Columbia-based company owns a $4.2 billion portfolio of urban retail centers. “This opportunity is an important step in our strategic plan to complement, enhance and expand our platform and existing portfolio of leading urban retail centers,” says Terry Brown, chairman and CEO of EDENS. Completion of the transaction, which is currently expected to occur in the first quarter of 2015, is contingent upon the approval of AmREIT’s stockholders, who will vote on the transaction at a special meeting on a date to be announced. “This is an outstanding outcome for our stockholders, who will receive in cash a premium value for their shares reflecting the irreplaceable characteristics of our portfolio of properties,” says Kerr Taylor, chairman and CEO of AmREIT. Jefferies …
PLANO, TEXAS — CBRE Capital Markets’ has arranged the sale of Towne Square Shopping Center in Plano. Dallas-based Norman J. Hoppenstein purchased the retail center from an undisclosed seller. Towne Square is a 151,982-square-foot center that is 53 percent occupied. Tenants include Dollar General, Rent-A-Center, Inwood National Bank and Shipley Do-Nuts. The four-building asset sits at the corner of Parker Road and Alma Drive. Jennifer Pierson, Beth Pierson and Cameron Deptula of CBRE’s Dallas office represented the seller.
CYPRESS, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Northlake Forest Shopping Center, a 20,340-square-foot retail property in Cypress. Watt Harrison and James H. Bell of Marcus & Millichap’s Houston office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a partnership. Bell and Harrison also secured the buyer, a private investor. Northlake Forest Shopping Center is located at 15210 Spring Cypress Road.
KALAMAZOO AND GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. — Devonshire REIT Inc. has acquired three shopping centers at a total cost of $69.7M. The properties include Maple Hill Mall in Kalamazoo and Alpine Summit Shopping Center in Grand Rapids; and Northwest Crossings Shopping Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Maple Hill Mall is a 283,551-square-foot, open air power center. Target shadow anchors the shopping center. The property is fully occupied by several national tenants. Marshalls, HomeGoods and ABC Warehouse anchor the 136,942-square-foot Alpine Summit Shopping Center in Grand Rapids, which is 95 percent occupied. A separately owned Wal-Mart Supercenter anchors the 124,453-square-foot Northwest Crossings Shopping Center in Knoxville, which is fully occupied. The acquisition pushes Devonshire’s total assets under management to more than $370 million.
PASADENA, CALIF. – A 59,268-square-foot retail property in Pasadena has received a $7.8-million loan. The center is located at 855–875 S. Arroyo Parkway. Notable tenants include Petco, BevMo and Staples. The owner is a large, nationally known owner and developer of commercial and multifamily real estate. Financing was arranged by Amos Smith and Sean Skelton of Johnson Capital’s Irvine office. The permanent, fixed-rate, non-recourse loan was provided by a national life insurance company. It features a 10-year term.
NORTHRIDGE, CALIF. – An 8,660-square-foot restaurant in Northridge that is triple-net leased to Black Angus Steakhouse has sold to Jonker 2012 Trust for $3.9 million. The restaurant is located at 9145 Corbin Ave. Black Angus has been the building’s sole tenant since it was built in 1981. The restaurant is situated near Lowe’s, the Northridge Fashion center and the Walnut Grove Shopping Center. The seller, Lot Associates 30 LTD, was represented by Bob Safai and Matt Case of Madison Partners.
ROWLETT, TEXAS — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 4,965-square-foot McDonald’s in Rowlett. Blake Burnett of Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a limited liability company. Jason Vitorino and Jared Aubrey of the firm’s Dallas office procured the buyer, also a limited liability company. The McDonald’s is located at 8503 Lakeview Pkwy. near the Lakeview Square shopping center. Nearby tenants include Albertsons, Tom Thumb, Starbucks and Chase Bank.
