WINDERMERE AND ORLANDO, FLA. — CBRE Global Investors, a global real estate assets management based in Los Angeles, has purchased two recently built apartment communities in Central Florida totaling 604 units. Unicorp National Developments Inc., a mixed-use and multifamily developer based in Orlando, sold both properties to a fund sponsored by CBRE Global. The price was not disclosed, but Orlando Business Journal reported last fall that Unicorp was in advanced discussions about selling the communities for a combined $160 million. The properties include the 346-unit Venetian Isle in Windermere and the 258-unit Zen in Orlando, which are situated about four miles apart in southwest Orlando. The communities were both 95 percent occupied at the time of sale. Steve Gullo, senior managing director of multifamily acquisitions for CBRE Global Investors, says the firm pursued Venetian Isle and Zen because of the growth prospects in Orlando. “Orlando continues to have one of the fastest growing economies with population and employment growth outpacing the nation,” says Gullo. “Accordingly, it is forecasted to be one of the highest ranked markets for future rent growth.” Currently, rental rates range from $1,340 to $1,885 per month at Venetian Isle, while two-bedroom apartments average about $1,590 per …
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ORLANDO, FLA. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged the $44.1 million sale of Parke East, a 272-unit multifamily community in Orlando. Built in 1987, the property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans and was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. The seller, Insula Cos., recently renovated Parke East. Community amenities include a clubhouse, cyber café, fitness center, two pools, dog park and a basketball court. Scott Ramsey and Patrick Dufour of NKF represented the seller in the transaction. Mitch Clarfield and Ryan Greer, also with NKF, originated a Freddie Mac acquisition loan on behalf of the undisclosed borrower.
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Cushman & Wakefield has negotiated the $18.2 million sale of Courthouse Place, a 66,246-square-foot office building in Fort Lauderdale. The property is situated at 12 SE 7th St., one block from the 20-story, 730,000-square-foot Broward County Courthouse. The seller, a joint venture between Highline Real Estate Capital and Sefire Capital, acquired the property three years ago and implemented building upgrades and a speculative leasing program targeting law firms and associated businesses that were attracted to the building’s proximity to the Broward County Judicial Complex, according to Highline president David Moret. Notable tenants at the time of sale included law firm Krupnick Campbell Malone Buser Slama Hancock, the Florida State Attorney’s office, Legacy Bank of Florida and the Law Firm of Gary M. Singer. Scott O’Donnell, Greg Miller, Dominic Montazemi and Miguel Alcivar of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction. New Haven, Conn.-based ABCD Courthouse Place LLC acquired the asset for $274 per square foot.
MIAMI — Locally based investment and development firm The Treo Group has broken ground on VOX Miami, a $125 million mixed-use project in South Florida. Treo Group will develop the transit-oriented site, which is located at the corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Sunset Drive, adjacent to the South Miami Metrorail station, in multiple phases. Phase I will feature an eight-story student housing building with 326 beds across 99 units that will serve undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Miami. Amenities will include study lounges, a rooftop terrace, fitness center and a pool. The building is scheduled for completion before the 2021-2022 academic year. The second phase of VOX Miami is a 195,000-square-foot office building. Perkins + Will is designing the Class A property, which will also house ground-floor retail space. A start and completion date for that component has not yet been released. “VOX Miami is designed to fulfill the needs of various community sectors, from University of Miami students to local businesses, while providing convenient accessibility via the Metrorail and bolstering the overall appeal of public transportation,” says Otto Boudet-Murias, Treo Group principal. Treo Group is also developing Regatta Harbour, a 9.5-acre mixed-use project in Miami’s …
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLA. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged the $58 million sale of Serramar Apartments, a 302-unit multifamily community in Fort Lauderdale. The property, which was 95 percent occupied at the time of sale, was built in 1986. The property comprises 23 two-story buildings offering one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a recently renovated clubhouse, business center, basketball court, two swimming pools and a fitness center. The seller, Bar Invest Group, acquired the property in 2016 and invested $44 million in upgrades and renovated 25 percent of the units. Hampton Beebe and Avery Klann of NKF represented the seller in the transaction. Milbrook Properties purchased the asset.
RICHMOND, VA. — SRS’ Investment Property Group (IPG) has negotiated the sale of a four-property, 467,358-square-foot retail portfolio spanning four Southeastern states. Richmond-based Hackney Real Estate Partners acquired the portfolio, which comprises New Smyrna Beach Shopping Center in New Smyrna Beach, Fla.; Marintown Plaza in North Augusta, S.C.; Kings Fairground in Danville, Va.; and a single-tenant building net-leased to The Home Depot in Dothan, Ala. The sales price was not disclosed. The largest shopping center in the portfolio is Marintown Plaza, a 141,903-square-foot property that was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Belk, Planet Fitness, Office Depot, Advance America Cash, Jersey Mike’s Subs, OneMain Financial, Jackson Hewitt Tax Service, Sonic, Ruby Tuesday and Taco Bell. Kings Fairground spans 120,153 square feet and includes anchor tenants Ollie’s Bargain Outlet and Tractor Supply Co. New Smyrna Beach Shopping Center is a 101,037-square-foot asset that was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as AMC Theatres, Planet Fitness and Dollar General. Kyle Stonis and Pierce Mayson of IPG represented the sellers in the transaction.
MIAMI — Spotify has signed a 20,000-square-foot lease to anchor the office component of The Oasis at Wynwood, a mixed-use development in Miami’s Wynwood submarket. The music streaming company is based in Stockholm and has its U.S. headquarters in New York City. The Oasis at Wynwood will feature 20,000 square feet of office space; 17,000 square feet of retail space; and a 35,000-square-foot landscaped courtyard featuring an outdoor food hall, a stage that will have live music programming on a nightly basis, an outdoor bar and a 75-foot tower featuring rotating art installations. New York City-based developer Carpe Real Estate is developing the project, which is slated to open by the end of this year. Brian Gale and Andrew Trench of Cushman Wakefield represented the landlord in the transaction. JLL represented Spotify.
DUNEDIN, FLA. — Primerica Group One Inc. has sold Dunedin Commons, a 280-unit apartment complex in Dunedin, for $62.5 million. The property offers one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Communal amenities include a clubhouse, media center, cyber café, fitness center, infinity pool, outdoor kitchen, playground, dog washing station and walking and jogging trails. Dunedin Commons is situated at 2701 Dunedin Commons Place, 25 miles west of downtown Tampa. Jason Stanton, Cole Whitaker and Marc Sumner of Berkadia represented the Tampa-based seller in the transaction. Dallas-based Westdale Asset Management Ltd. acquired the property.
Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $14.2M Sale of Hotel, Apartment Property in Central Florida
by Alex Tostado
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $14.2 million sale of Remington Inn & Suites, a mixed-use property featuring 180 hotel rooms and 216 apartment units in Altamonte Springs. The one-bedroom apartment units are available to rent on a short-term basis, starting at $273 per week or $950 per month. Amenities include a pool, business center, complimentary newspapers and a playground. The property is situated at 450 Douglas Ave., 10 miles north of downtown Orlando. David Greenberg and Gabriel Shamay of Marcus & Millichap represented and procured the undisclosed buyer in the transaction. The undisclosed seller has owned the property since 1983.
TAMPA, FLA. — Denholtz Properties has acquired the Thompson Center, a nine-building, 225,651-square-foot office portfolio in Tampa, for $26.5 million. The properties are located at 5455-5557 W. Waters Ave., 10 miles northwest of downtown Tampa. The portfolio was 95 percent leased to 29 tenants at the time of sale, including The Home Depot, Eckerd Youth Alternatives, BayCare Health System, Keller Group and Terracon. Rick Brugge and Mike Davis of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, First Industrial Realty Trust, in the transaction.