ATLANTA — Greystone Monticello, a joint venture between Greystone and Monticelloam LLC, has provided two loans totaling $68.3 million for the refinancing of The Irby, a 12-story apartment building in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. The financing comprised a $60.3 million bridge loan and an $8 million mezzanine loan. Greystone Commercial Capital, a division of Greystone, arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, an affiliate of Lone Star Funds. The Irby was developed in 2020 and features 277 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, as well as a resort-style saltwater pool, elevated courtyard with a fire pit and grilling station, private cabanas, 24-hour athletic club and yoga studio, complimentary wine on-tap, sauna, media and game room, onsite pet spa, bike room and repair station, Peloton bikes, high-rise lookout terrace, 24/7 concierge and a curated art program.
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Seniors Housing Transaction Activity Will Not Return to Normal Levels This Year, Says InterFace Panel
by John Nelson
ATLANTA — One of the central questions of the investment panel at InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast was: Will transaction activity return in the fourth quarter? When Brooks Blackmon, panel moderator and executive managing director of Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors, asked the question, there was a quick response from the panel — “no.” “Return to what?” asked Kelly Sheehy senior managing director of Artemis Real Estate Partners. “Higher than today? Yes. Compared to 2019? No, it’s going to take time.” InterFace Seniors Housing Southeast is an annual conference hosted by France Media’s InterFace Conference Group, Seniors Housing Business and Southeast Real Estate Business. The event was held on Wednesday, Aug. 16 at the Westin Buckhead Atlanta hotel. Blackmon moderated the discussion. The panelists agreed that the fly in the ointment that has stifled investment sales the past few quarters has been the rapid runup in interest rates. The 10-year Treasury yield was at 4.3 percent at the time of this writing, which is the highest level since 2007. The secured overnight financing rate (SOFR) and federal funds rate, two short-term benchmark interest rates, have risen by more than 500 basis points in roughly 16 months. “Until debt markets improve, you’re …
Atlanta BeltLine Inc. Completes $13.3M Land Purchase Along Southside Trail in Southwest Atlanta
by John Nelson
ATLANTA — Atlanta BeltLine Inc. has purchased 13.7 acres along the BeltLine’s Southside Trail in southwest Atlanta for $13.3 million. Situated at 356 University Ave., the property is situated adjacent to the Pittsburgh Yards adaptive reuse development. This acquisition marks the continuation of the BeltLIne’s mission to procure land along the trail loop. AECF Atlanta Realty, a subsidiary of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, manages Pittsburgh Yards and was the seller. SouthState Bank provided acquisition financing for the transaction. The BeltLine will conduct a community engagement process to determine best uses for the site. After incorporating the vision of adjacent residents and local businesses into the plans, the organization will issue a Request for Proposals (RFPs) to invite developers to submit proposals to redevelop the site.
ACWORTH, GA. — A joint venture between Novare Group, Batson-Cook Development Co. (BCDC) and PointOne Holdings plans to develop a 330-unit apartment community in Acworth. The unnamed, 20-acre project will be located at 5950 Highway 92, about 29 miles northwest of Atlanta. In addition to traditional apartments, the community will feature 20 carriage homes with private garages. City National Bank is providing construction financing to the joint venture. The design-build team includes architect Dynamik Design and general contractor Stratus Construction. The developers expect first units to be delivered in October 2024.
POOLER, GA. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Latitude at Godley Station, a 256-unit apartment community located at 1502 Benton Blvd. in Pooler, a suburb of Savannah. The property was built in 2015 and features one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging in size from 734 to 1,494 square feet, according to Apartments.com. Amenities include a clubhouse, coffee bar, business center, pool, fitness center, lounge, game room, picnic area, car wash area, laundry facilities and a pet play area. Jim Sewell and Dave Lansbury of CBRE’s Charleston office, along with Erika Maston of the firm’s Savannah office, brokered the transaction. Atlas Real Estate Partners purchased Latitude at Godley Station and plans to invest in capital improvements. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
MARIETTA, GA. — Atlanta Property Group (APG) has purchased 1900 West Oak, a 50,000-square-foot industrial building located at 1900 W. Oak Circle in Marietta, a northern suburb of Atlanta. Built in 1990 roughly two miles from I-75, the facility was 50 percent leased at the time of sale and features 12 dock-high doors and 20-foot clear heights. The property is APG’s 12th distribution facility purchased since 2022. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.
Atlantic Capital Partners Brokers $17.5M Sale of Kroger-Anchored Shopping Center in Cumming, Georgia
by John Nelson
CUMMING, GA. — Atlantic Capital Partners has brokered the $17.5 million sale of Sharon Greens, a Kroger-anchored shopping center located in Cumming, a northern suburb of Atlanta. Justin Smith, Fred Victor, Chris Peterson, Sam Koonce and Danielle Donovan of Atlantic Capital Partners represented the institutional seller and secured the buyer, a joint venture between ShopOne Centers REIT Inc., Pantheon and an unnamed global institutional investment firm. Built in 2001, Sharon Greens spans 98,301 square feet and was 98 percent leased at the time of sale to 21 tenants, including Kroger, Chase Bank and Heartland Dental. The property is located at the intersection of Sharon Road and Peachtree Parkway.
Solar Energy Company Signs Office Lease at Brickworks in Atlanta for New Headquarters
by John Nelson
ATLANTA — Cherry Street Energy, an Atlanta-based solar energy company, has signed a new office lease at Brickworks, a 194,000-square-foot mixed-use development in Atlanta’s West Midtown district. The landlord, Asana Partners, signed the tenant to a 13,600-square-foot lease. Cherry Street Energy is relocating its headquarters to the Brickworks location and will bring over 50 employees, as well as install solar panel and electric vehicle charging stations. The firm, which previously occupied 1,500 square feet, recently received a $40 million investment to expand its footprint and hire new staff. Cherry Street Energy will utilize the space at Brickworks for both office space and research-and-development. Joey Kline and Terry McGuirk of JLL represented Cherry Street Energy in the lease negotiations. Bennett Gottlieb of Capital Real Estate Group represented Asana Partners.
ATLANTA — CA Ventures, a Chicago-based real estate investment and development firm, has opened 903 Peachtree, a 33-story apartment tower in Midtown Atlanta. The high-rise comprises 427 luxury apartments, high-end amenities and 9,000 square feet of retail space. “We are thrilled to celebrate the grand opening of 903 Peachtree, a landmark achievement for CA Ventures as our first residential building in Georgia,” says Jack Duncan, executive vice president of operations for CA Ventures. “This luxury building embodies our commitment to delivering exceptional living spaces and amenities that enhance the lives of our residents. We are excited to introduce this remarkable community to the vibrant neighborhood of Midtown Atlanta.” The development team includes Diamond Realty Investments Inc., a capital investor with offices in metro Dallas and Los Angeles, and Cartel Properties, an Atlanta-based urban development firm. Cartel is both a development partner and is leading the retail leasing assignment on behalf of the ownership group. Lincoln Property Co. is the property manager. 903 Peachtree features studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. According to the property website, units range in size from 300 to 1,884 square feet and monthly rental rates range from $1,410 to $8,192. The website also says renters can …
MARIETTA, GA. — TerraCap Management, a Florida-based investment firm, has sold Cobb Corporate Center, a 196,000-square-foot office campus located in Marietta, roughly 20 miles outside of Atlanta. TerraCap acquired the property, which comprises five single-story buildings, in July 2020 and executed 70,000 square feet of leases during the firm’s ownership. The buyer and sales price were not disclosed.