FORTSON, GA. — BWE has provided a $32.3 million HUD 223(f) loan to refinance Greystone at Mulberry Grove, a 222-unit multifamily development located in Fortson, roughly 11 miles north of Columbus. Paul Harbor, Caleb Carter, Libby Davis and Maria Sealy of BWE’s Birmingham office originated the loan on behalf of the borrower, a Georgia-based developer. The HUD loan features a 35-year term and amortization schedule with a debt service coverage ratio of 1.15. The transaction represents BWE’s 10th closed deal with the undisclosed client. Situated at 4849 GA Highway 315, Greystone at Mulberry Grove comprises 22 residential buildings that feature one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. Unit sizes of the apartments range from 984 square feet to 1,728 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a clubhouse and leasing office, fitness center, laundry room, package room, media room, billiard room, business center, demonstration kitchen, swimming pool with a sundeck, outdoor pavilion with a kitchen, car wash, dog park and spa, bike racks and a community garden.
ATLANTA — The Taylor McMinn Retail Group of Marcus & Millichap in Atlanta has brokered the sale of a 10-store portfolio in North Carolina, Georgia and Florida. Each store is triple-net leased to Dollar General for an average lease term of 13 years remaining. The undisclosed seller was an institution and the buyers were all individual private investors who paid an average of 97 percent of list price, according to Don McMinn of the Taylor McMinn Retail Group. “This portfolio sale showcases our team’s ability to achieve above-market pricing by leveraging our track record, network and platform in spite of challenging market conditions,” says McMinn.
ATLANTA — Patterson Real Estate Advisory Group has arranged the refinancing for Old Highland Bakery, a two-building adaptive reuse project in Atlanta’s Old Fourth Ward district. Ameris Bank provided an undisclosed amount of financing to the borrowers, Vantage Realty Partners and Braden Fellman Group. Originally constructed in 1930, the all-brick structure was recently renovated to prepare the space for incoming tenants. The 51,000-square-foot property includes redeveloped office and retail space that houses 14 tenants, including Communidad Taqueria and BodyRok. Vantage and Braden Fellman preserved historical features at Old Highland Bakery, including the property’s original wood, metal beams and skylight windows.
EAST POINT, GA. — Red Oak Capital Holdings has provided an $8.7 million bridge loan for the acquisition and renovation of Garden Courts Apartments, an 86-unit multifamily community in the southwestern Atlanta suburb of East Point within three miles of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Underwritten within Red Oak’s Opportunistic Bridge Loan Program, the nonrecourse, interest-only loan carries a two-year term with a 73.9 percent loan-to-value ratio. Dave Christensen, Thomas Gorsk and James Myatt of Red Oak originated the loan. Arden Gist of Gist Group LLC arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Atlanta-based Miller Capital Properties. The loan proceeds will fund the property’s acquisition and approximately $1.3 million in capital improvements, equating to roughly $15,350 per unit. Interior upgrades will include new appliances, flooring, paint, doors, cabinetry and bathroom fixtures. Exterior renovations will address roofing, siding, landscaping, asphalt and HVAC system repairs, among other common area enhancements. Situated at 4060 Janice Drive, Garden Courts Apartments sits on 5.5 acres and comprises six, two-story buildings. Built in 1983, the property features 24 one-bedroom, 60 two-bedroom and one three-bedroom apartments, as well as a single-family rental home. Amenities at the complex include a swimming pool, laundry facilities, basketball court and a …
DALTON, GA. — JLL has arranged the $116.5 million sale of a nearly 1.2 million-square-foot industrial portfolio situated within Greenpoint Industrial Park in Dalton, a city in north Georgia near the Tennessee border. The portfolio includes 128 Innovation Drive, a 603,166-square-foot facility delivered in 2023, and 342 Innovation Drive, a 573,578-square-foot property delivered in January 2024. A joint venture between LX Pantos and KOBC (Korea Ocean Business Corp.) advised by IGIS Asset Management acquired the two facilities from the developer, Dossche Holdings. Dennis Mitchell, Britton Burdette, Jim Freeman and Maggie Dominguez of JLL represented the seller in the transaction, and Miyeon Lee of JLL’s International Capital Coverage team sourced the buyer. Austin Kriz, Tom Cromartie and Rachel Roberts of JLL were the leasing agents for both properties, which are situated near I-75 and the Appalachian Regional Port.
ATLANTA — CCI Real Estate has obtained an $18 million construction loan for a mixed-use development at 740 Techwood Drive, which is on the Georgia Tech campus in Atlanta near Bobby Dodd Stadium. CCI is co-developing the 64,000-square-foot project, which will replace the existing Baptist Collegiate Ministries (BCM) location, with the Georgia Baptist Mission Board. Summerhill CRE arranged the financing through locally based Southern States Bank on behalf of the borrower. Set to break ground this summer and open in summer 2027, the five-story project will offer 12,000 square feet of retail and student gathering space on the ground level, as well as 55 one- and two-bedroom residences, upgraded ministry facilities, an onsite coffeeshop and additional lounge space. CCI is also redeveloping existing BCM locations at the University of Georgia in Athens and Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.
ALPHARETTA, GA. — Lincoln Property Co. plans to develop The Shoppes at The Gathering, a new 43,700-square-foot retail center in Alpharetta, a northern suburb of Atlanta. The property will be located within The Gathering-Alpharetta, a new mixed-use development situated within a mile of downtown Alpharetta and Avalon. Site construction has begun and vertical construction is set to begin in the fall. Set for delivery in fall 2026, The Shoppes at The Gathering will include seven buildings ranging in size from 4,225 to 8,400 square feet that can accommodate single or multiple retailers. Franklin Street and Centennial are handling the retail center’s leasing assignment on behalf of Lincoln Property Co.
ATHENS, GA. — Mesa Capital West has provided a $134 million loan to refinance Rambler Athens, a newly constructed, 750-bed student housing complex located adjacent to the University of Georgia in Athens. The four-year loan will refinance the existing construction loan for the property. Harrison Reid of TSB Capital Advisors arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, Austin-based developer LV Collective. Brian Hirsh and Jonah Sacks of Mesa Capital West’s Chicago office, alongside Russell Frahm from the firm’s New York office, originated the loan. Situated along Broad Street, Rambler Athens was completed in August 2024. The residence offers 342 units across eight floors, ranging from studio to five-bedroom apartments. Amenities at the property include a resort-style pool and hot tub, sun deck with a Jumbotron, fitness center, saunas, workspaces and private study rooms, grilling area and a secured-access parking garage. Additionally, the ground floor includes an integrated coffeeshop, as well as a variety of study spaces. Preleasing at the property is currently available for the 2025/2026 academic year.
ORLANDO, FLA. — McCraney Property Co. has obtained three loans totaling $55 million for the refinancing of a Class A industrial portfolio in the Southeast. Melissa Rose, Michael DiCosimo and Nicole Barba of JLL arranged the three non-recourse loans on behalf of the Orlando-based industrial developer. The direct lenders were not disclosed. Built between 2023 and 2024, the portfolio includes 41 Logistics in Adairsville, Ga. (390,498 square feet); Royal Palm Logistics in Royal Palm Beach, Fla. (128,684 square feet); and Davidson 85 in Concord, N.C. (146,628 square feet). The portfolio was 94.7 percent leased at the time of financing to a diverse tenant roster. The refinancing comprised a $25.8 million loan for 41 Logistics, a $16 million loan for Royal Palm Logistics and a $13.2 million loan for Davidson 85.
ATLANTA — A joint venture between a nationally prominent developer of student housing, Landmark Properties, and its family office, Westlake Capital, has acquired Northcreek Office Park, a 536,547-square-foot office campus in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta. Richard Reid of JLL represented the seller in the transaction. The sales price was also not disclosed. Landmark Properties plans to utilize some of the office space to accommodate its growing Atlanta workforce while maintaining its headquarters in Athens, Ga., as well as its existing executive offices at nearby Buckhead Plaza. Situated on about 40 acres, the four-building campus was renovated from 2003 to 2009 and comprises a roster of more than 70 tenants. The property features a range of onsite amenities including a café, conference and meeting facility, fitness center and 24/7 security with key-card access. Landmark plans to revitalize the common area within Northcreek Office Park to enhance tenant amenities. Additionally, Regent Partners will relocate its corporate office to Northcreek Office Park to continue serving as its property manager and leasing agent.
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