Florida

ST. PETERSBURG, FLA. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the $37.5 million sale of Emerald Pointe, a 441-unit multifamily community in the Tampa Bay metro of St. Petersburg. Frank Carriera and Michael Regan of IPA arranged the transaction on behalf of the undisclosed seller and buyer. Constructed in 1974, Emerald Pointe includes studio to three-bedroom units and features a fitness center, pool, pet play area, car wash area, a clubhouse and laundry facilities. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program to increase revenue over the first two years.

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MCLEAN, VA. — Hampton by Hilton has opened three new Hampton Inn hotels in the Southeast: Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Glenarden/Washington, D.C.; Hampton Inn by Hilton Forsyth in metro Atlanta; and Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Tallahassee Capitol-University. Each of the hotels feature complimentary breakfast, free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, business center, pool and laundry facilities. In addition to the new locations in the Southeast, McLean-based Hampton by Hilton recently opened a Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Chicago Burr Ridge near downtown Chicago and the Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Lafayette Medical in Lafayette, Colo., roughly 23 miles north of Denver. The new hotels join Hampton’s portfolio of more than 2,330 properties worldwide.

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SARASOTA, FLA. — Ryan Cos. US Inc. and its partner Grand Living have started construction of Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch, a 172-unit independent living and assisted living community in Sarasota. The community is the third Florida partnership between the two companies. Development costs are estimated at $50 million. Grand Living at Lakewood Ranch will be located within the Lakewood Ranch master-planned development, near a new supermarket and a polo club. Ryan A+E is providing architectural services, and Grand Living will operate the community upon completion. A sales center is scheduled to open at the site in the fall. A construction timeline was not released.

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MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Miller Construction Co. is underway on Lincoln Eatery, a 9,600-square-foot food hall located on the ground floor of a Marshalls-anchored building at 723 N. Lincoln Lane in Miami Beach. Terranova Corp. leases and manages the building, which is owned by PPF 723 Lincoln Lane LLC. Architecture firm Arquitectonica is designing the $2.6 million project, which will feature 16 fast-casual restaurants, juice bars and artisanal coffee tenants. Lincoln Eatery will feature triangular beams in the ceiling design and full-height glass along the front of the building with streetscape views. Lincoln Eatery is expected to open in November.

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NEW YORK CITY — New York-based Hunt Mortgage Group has provided $187 million in refinancing for a portfolio of affordable and student housing properties located throughout Texas, Florida and South Carolina. The portfolio includes more than 3,500 units and 16 properties. The specific names and locations were not disclosed. The financing included $102 million in floating-rate debt through Freddie Mac and $83 million in fixed-rate financing through Fannie Mae. Hunt also provided a $2 million loan, as well as additional financing through its proprietary lending group. Hunt Mortgage originated the financing package on behalf of the borrower, Atlantic Housing Foundation, a community housing development organization in the affordable housing sector. The company plans to invest $14 million in the portfolio to make green improvements and other renovations.

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LAUDERHILL, FLA. — Berkadia has brokered the $28.5 million sale of Summit Palms, a 352-unit apartment community located at 4491 N.W. 19th St. in the South Florida town of Lauderhill. Tal Frydman, Yoav Yuhjtman and Nicholas Perrone of Berkadia arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Miami-based Summit Property Group, and the buyer, Chevy Chase, Md.-based Federal Capital Partners. Constructed in 1974, Summit Palms features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Community amenities include on-site laundry facilities, a playground and on-site management.

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KISSIMMEE, FLA. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $41.6 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of Douglas Grand at Westside, a 336-unit multifamily community in the central Florida community of Kissimmee. Chris Black of KeyBank originated the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule on behalf of the undisclosed borrower. Douglas Grand at Westside was constructed in 2016 and features a pet park, swimming pool, fitness center, fire pit and a playground.

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WINTER SPRINGS, FLA. — TruAmerica Multifamily has purchased Astor Park, a 368-unit apartment community in Winter Springs, for $50 million. The community is located at 4545 Willa Creek Drive, roughly 16 miles north of Orlando. The name of the seller was not disclosed. Astor Park was built in two phases between 1987 and 1999 and features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. TruAmerica plans to invest $4 million to upgrade the property’s exteriors, common areas and unit interiors. Planned renovations will include new stainless steel appliances, stone countertops, new cabinet faces, upgraded lighting and plumbing fixtures, vinyl plank flooring, new landscaping throughout, exterior paint, fitness center upgrades and pool furnishings.

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MIAMI BEACH, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $14.3 million sale of Park Terrace, a 32-unit apartment building located at 355 19th St. in Miami Beach. Florida-based Blue Road acquired the asset, according to the South Florida Business Journal. Joseph Thomas, Adam Duncan and Brett McMahon of Marcus & Millichap arranged the transaction on behalf of the undisclosed seller. Park Terrace was originally constructed in 1951 and features a swimming pool and a sundeck. Blue Road plans to convert the property into a boutique hotel, as well as increase the building height and add more rooms.

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JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Atlanta-based TriBridge Residential LLC, in partnership with Miami-based Sefira Capital, will soon deliver The Jaxon, a 287-unit apartment community located at 4450 Tropea Way in Jacksonville. Slated to open this summer, the property is situated across the street from St. Johns Town Center, Jacksonville’s premier outdoor mall and retail corridor. The $49 million apartment community will offer a mix of studio to three-bedroom units with granite countertops, built-in Bluetooth speakers and custom finishes. Community amenities will include a Vegas-style swimming pool with cabanas and rain curtain, a party porch, dog park, dog wash station and a 24-hour package delivery system with refrigerated storage.

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