BUFORD, GA. — JLL Income Property Trust has acquired Mason Mill Distribution Center, a 340,000-square-foot industrial property in Buford, roughly 38 miles northeast of Atlanta, for $31 million. The newly constructed building is fully leased to a publicly traded global pharmaceutical distribution company through 2027. Mason Mill Distribution Center features 32-foot ceiling heights, an ESFR sprinkler system, LED lighting, a cross-dock design and 376 parking spaces. In addition, the facility is fully air-conditioned.
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ATLANTA — ATPS Realty Partners, a joint venture between Israel-based Sage Equities and Atlanta-based Anchor Capital Partners, has acquired Live Oak Square, a 201,488-square-foot office building in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. The Atlanta Business Chronicle reports HighBrook Investors sold the asset for approximately $50 million. Justin Parsonnet, Jay O’Meara, Will Yowell and Ryan Reeth of of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller. The 10-story building is located at the intersection of Peachtree and Lenox roads, across the street from both Lenox Square mall and Phipps Plaza and within walking distance of the Lenox MARTA Station. The University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business anchors the building, which was 74 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Merchant E-Solutions, MRI Software and The Bucket Shop Café. Kevin Lott and Claire Ross of JLL will oversee the building’s leasing assignment, and JLL’s Stacy Goldworn will manage the property.
MCDONOUGH, GA. — Trammell Crow Co. (TCC) and its partner, Allstate, have sold Phase II of King Mill Distribution Park, an approximately 1.6 million-square-foot industrial park in McDonough, roughly 30 miles southeast of Atlanta. Canadian REIT Pure Industrial Real Estate Trust (PIRET) acquired the 760,256-square-foot warehouse, located at 150 Distribution Drive. Frank Fallon, Chris Riley and Trey Barry of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of the joint venture. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed. The building features 36-foot clear heights, ample trailer storage, employee vehicle parking, ingress/egress with two separate entrances and the flexibility to accommodate multiple tenants. In May, TCC and Allstate sold the first phase of the development to American Realty Advisors. The 846,496-square-foot building is fully leased to Wayfair, a Boston-based e-commerce retailer specializing in home furnishings and décor.
SAVANNAH, GA. — Passco Cos. has acquired Mariner Grove, a 320-unit multifamily property located at 2010 E. President St. in Savannah, roughly three miles east of Savannah’s historic downtown district. Robert Stickel and Alex Brown of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the $62.6 million transaction on behalf of the seller, Brand Properties, which developed the property in 2016 in a joint venture with Mariner Group. Chris Black and Caleb Marten of KeyBank Real Estate Capital arranged acquisition financing for the newly built asset on behalf of Passco. Other terms of the transaction were not disclosed. The three-story community was designed around a 300-year-old live oak grove, and features a saltwater pool with a sundeck and cabanas, fitness center with a yoga studio and a pet park.
ATLANTA — John Portman, the architect and developer who revolutionized hotel design and shaped the skylines of Atlanta and cities abroad, died Friday, Dec. 29 at the age of 93. Portman was the founder and chairman of Atlanta-based real estate development firm Portman Holdings LLC, and architectural and engineering firm John Portman & Associates. Portman pioneered the role of architect as developer by developing, owning and designing major projects around the world, making him a rarity among contemporaries. Born in Walhalla, S.C., in 1924, Portman spent the majority of his life in metro Atlanta — a city he came to transform. Portman gave the city the sprawling 14-block Peachtree Center, demonstrating his commitment to the downtown business district. Peachtree Center began in 1961 with the opening of the Atlanta Merchandise Mart, and would come to include eight office towers, three hotels and retail shops. The Portman-owned-and-operated Mart has since grown to become AmericasMart, the world’s largest contiguous wholesale marketplace, according to various media reports. In addition, Portman designed and developed four downtown Atlanta hotels: the Hyatt Regency Atlanta, The Westin Peachtree Plaza, the Atlanta Marriott Marquis and the Hotel Indigo Atlanta Downtown. Groundbreaking project With the opening of the Hyatt Regency Atlanta …
ATLANTA — Building and Land Technology (BLT) has sold Concourse Buildings I, II and IV within Concourse Corporate Center, a 63-acre office development located in Atlanta’s Central Perimeter submarket. CBRE Global Investors acquired the two eight-story buildings and one four-story building, which encompass nearly half of the 2.2 million-square-foot development. Stamford, Conn.-based BLT originally acquired Concourse Corporate Center in 2015 for nearly $500 million, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and was seeking offers on the project for as much as $580 million. The final sales price was not disclosed. BLT invested in capital improvements to the buildings including lobby and elevator renovations, new conference facilities and added outdoor amenity areas. BLT will retain ownership of the iconic “King and Queen” towers located within Concourse Corporate Center, with plans to implement additional enhancements. BLT has retained Atlanta-based Regent Partners to lease and manage the Concourse buildings on behalf of BLT.
DACULA, GA. — Franklin Street has arranged the $13.9 million sale of Mountain Crossing, a 93,396-square-foot retail center in Dacula, roughly 25 miles northeast of downtown Atlanta. John Tennant and Bryan Belk of Franklin Street arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, Phillips Edison Grocery Center REIT II Inc., and the seller, Mountain Crossing Associates LLC. Kroger anchors the center, which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Great Clips, The UPS Store, Wells Fargo, a nail salon, cleaners and restaurants.
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. — CBRE has arranged the $49.6 million sale of 1760 Apartment Homes, a 239-unit multifamily community located at 1760 Lakes Parkway in Lawrenceville, approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta. Shea Campbell, Paul Berry and Steve Newbern of CBRE arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, LIV Development. Charleston, S.C.-based Blaze Partners acquired the property, which was constructed earlier this year. The community features a clubhouse with teaching kitchen, game room, cyber café, resort-style pool and a fitness center.
MARIETTA, GA. — IKEA U.S. will submit plans to the City of Marietta for its second Atlanta-area store. Situated roughly 15 miles northwest of downtown Atlanta, IKEA Marietta is expected to be built on 34 acres on the western side of Interstate 75 on Franklin Gateway, between the Marietta Parkway and Delk Road exit interchanges. A construction timeline for the new store has not been determined. The Swedish home furnishings retailer currently operates a store in Midtown near Atlantic Station.
DOUGLASVILLE, GA. — CyrusOne, a Dallas-based global data center REIT, has unveiled plans to expand into the Atlanta-area market with a 44-acre campus in Douglasville. The $206 million project will be located near the home of Google’s 2 million-square-foot server farm, according to the Atlanta Business Chronicle. At full build-out, the project will include three data centers totaling 440,000 square feet, and 50 megawatts of critical power. Construction is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2018, with completion of the first building slated for the summer of 2018. CyrusOne’s Atlanta centers will have access to multiple cloud providers and will be linked to the CyrusOne National Internet Exchange, which delivers interconnection between other CyrusOne locations across the country. The company currently operates 44 data center facilities across the United States, Europe and Asia.