Georgia

ATLANTA — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $29.8 million sale of a land site located at the corner of Memorial Drive and Bill Kennedy Way in Atlanta’s Reynoldstown submarket. The site was formerly occupied by manufacturer Leggett & Platt. Matt Hawkins, Pierce Owings and Ron Willingham of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Atlanta-based Fuqua Development acquired the 17-acre property, with plans to develop a $250 million mixed-use development dubbed Madison Yards. The project will include 160,000 square feet of retail space — including anchor tenants Publix and AMC Theatres — 80,000 square feet of loft office space, 550 apartment units and townhomes. Madison Yards is expected to open as early as 2019.

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JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Berkadia has arranged the $27.9 million sale of three apartment communities in Jacksonville. Tal Frydman, Greg Rainey and Cole Whitaker of Berkadia represented the seller, Nova Eagle, in the transaction. Infinity Acquisitions LLC acquired the assets. The portfolio includes: Reserve at Water’s Inlet, a 205-unit community located at 6100 Arlington Expressway; Magnolia I, a 276-unit community located at 2045 Jammes Road; and Magnolia II, a 112-unit community located at 2401 Jammes Road. Constructed in 1970, Reserve at Water’s Inlet features one- and two-bedroom apartment units. Community amenities include laundry facilities, a fitness center, business center and a pool. Magnolia I, constructed in 1965, includes one- to three-bedroom units and features barbecue/picnic areas, a clubhouse, on-site laundry facility and a swimming pool. Constructed in 1973, Magnolia II offers one- and two-bedroom units and features laundry facilities, 24-hour security camera monitoring, a swimming pool and a playground.

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DULUTH, GA. — Starlight U.S. Multifamily has acquired The Heights at Sugarloaf, a 330-unit apartment community in Duluth, roughly 30 miles northeast of Atlanta. The sales price was not disclosed. Constructed this year by The Worthing Cos., The Heights at Sugarloaf is situated within the Sugarloaf Market development, a 30-acre mixed-use project. Upon completion, Sugarloaf Market will feature 80,000 square feet of commercial space including a national grocery retail anchor tenant and a future seniors housing community. The Heights at Sugarloaf includes five three- and four-story buildings. Community amenities include a fitness center, business center, package concierge system, resort-style swimming pool, gas grilling stations and a courtyard with park benches and a dog park.

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NORCROSS, GA. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $55.4 million sale of two apartment communities in Norcross, roughly 25 miles northeast of Atlanta. The portfolio includes the 386-unit Sienna Heights, which sold for $32.2 million, and the 301-unit Hickory Grove, which sold for $23.2 million. Tyler Averitt and Robbie O’Bryan of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, Schorr Investments, in the transaction. Comunidad Realty Partners acquired both properties. Constructed in 1972, Sienna Heights features a business center, playground, fitness center, soccer field and biking, hiking and jogging trails. Built in 1979, Hickory Grove features a picnic area, laundry facility, pool, playground and a sports court.

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ATLANTA — The Collective, a new food hall concept, is set to join the forthcoming Coda development underway at 771 Spring St. in Midtown Atlanta’s Tech Square. The Collective will include eight to 10 eateries with communal seating areas opening up into a 20,000-square-foot outdoor space. The historic three-story Crum & Forster building located on the property will serve as an 8,000-square-foot, full-service restaurant with patio seating that will transition to the outdoor space. In addition to several prospective dining options, preliminary plans include a full-service central bar that will enable patrons to take advantage of open carry that will be permitted at Coda. Under development by Portman Holdings, Coda will feature 645,000 square feet of office space, an 80,000-square-foot data center, 30,000 square feet of street-level retail and the new food hall upon completion. Adrienne Crawford and Lily Heimburger of SRS Real Estate Partners are spearheading restaurant leasing for The Collective at Coda, which is slated to open in February 2019. Portman Holdings is also developing the neighboring Anthem Technology Center, a new 21-story, 352,000-square-foot building that will rise at the corner of 4th and West Peachtree streets.

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KENNESAW, GA. — Stratus Development has delivered The Haven at Kennesaw, a 148-bed student housing community roughly one and a half miles from Kennesaw State University and 30 miles north of Atlanta. The apartment units feature private outdoor spaces, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, premium fixtures and bedroom-bathroom parity. Community amenities include a pool and sundeck, clubhouse with coffee bar and business center, bike racks and greenspace throughout the community. Athens Real Estate Group is managing the property, which opened for move-in in August at full occupancy.

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ATLANTA — Ackerman & Co. has sold nine buildings within Phoenix Office Park in South Atlanta for $22 million. Stewart Calhoun, Samir Idris and David Meline of Cushman & Wakefield represented Ackerman & Co. in the transaction. WePartner, an Atlanta-based firm, purchased the assets, which total 334,675 square feet. The properties included in the portfolio were Two Crown Center, located at 1745 Phoenix Blvd.; four buildings located at 1800 Phoenix Blvd.; South Pointe located at 1691 Phoenix Blvd.; 1640 Phoenix Blvd.; and 1680 Phoenix Blvd. Ackerman & Co. originally acquired the 100-acre, 11-building Phoenix Office Park in 2005 and invested in capital improvements. The properties that sold to WePartner were the remaining assets in the portfolio. Located within the Airport South Community Improvement District (CID), the office park is roughly three miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. At the time of sale, the portfolio was 86 percent leased to tenants including LogistiCare, the State of Georgia and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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KENNESAW, GA. — Pollack Shores will break ground this month on The Barrett, a 200-unit multifamily community in Kennesaw, roughly 30 miles northwest of Atlanta. The 192,000-square-foot property will include one- to three-bedroom units ranging in size from 700 to more than 1,600 square feet. Apartment units will features granite countertops, shaker-style cabinets, stainless steel appliances and vinyl plank flooring. Community amenities will include a resort-style pool, courtyard, fitness center and a clubroom. The Barrett will be situated one mile from Town Center at Cobb, which features a mix of retail space and dining options. Dwell Design Studio is handling design for the project, and McShane Construction is the general contractor. Matrix Residential, a subsidiary of Pollack Shores, will manage the property. The first residents are expected to move in around December 2018.

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FORSYTH COUNTY, GA. — RocaPoint Partners and The Georgetown Co. have unveiled plans to open Cherry Street Brewing at Halcyon, a 150-acre mixed-use project under development in south Forsyth County. The Cumming, Ga.-based brewery will open an 8,000-square-foot brewpub and beer garden in the center of Halcyon’s restaurant village. The brewpub will have a seasonal food menu and 16 Cherry Street beers on tap, as well as a new Halcyon-specific brew. The beer garden will feature communal tables, bar space and a stage for special events. Nick Tanner, Cherry Street owner and brewmaster, will own and operate the new brewpub alongside his sister, Alisa Tanner. Halcyon is slated to open in 2018. Upon completion, the development will feature more than 480,000 square feet of office and retail space, a movie theater, two hotels and 690 residential and seniors housing units.

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HAPEVILLE, GA. — Atlantic | Pacific Cos. (A|P) has acquired The Atlantic Aerotropolis, a 269-unit multifamily community in Hapeville, two miles north of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. Additional terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The Atlantic Aerotropolis features a saltwater swimming pool, fitness center, grill and picnic areas, gaming room with billiards and shuffleboard, a business center, conference room and a rooftop deck. A|P will invest in capital improvement to the property including updating unit interiors with quartz countertops and stainless steel appliances. A|P Management, the property leasing and management platform under A|P, will manage the property. The acquisition brings A|P’s regional portfolio to 18 multifamily communities.

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