RALEIGH, N.C. — Greystone has provided a $29.2 million Freddie Mac loan for the refinancing of Andover at Crabtree, a 368-unit apartment community in Raleigh. Dale Holzer of Greystone originated the seven-year loan with two years of interest-only payments through Freddie Mac’s Green Up program on behalf of the borrower, a publicly traded REIT. The program provides attractive terms for borrowers that commit to energy or water savings. Andover at Crabtree features two swimming pools with lake views, a deck, gazebo and a clubhouse.
North Carolina
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Arbor Realty Trust Inc. has provided a $14.1 million loan through Fannie Mae’s Green Rewards program for the acquisition of Crown Point Townhomes in Charlotte. Alexander Kaushansky of Arbor originated the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with three years of interest-only payments on behalf of the borrower, Friedlam Partners LLC. The property was constructed in 1972 and features two-bedroom, garden-style apartment units. Community amenities include exterior storage, a swimming pool, picnic area and private patios. Planned renovations include upgrades to the unit interiors, landscaping, leasing office and pool, as well as the addition of a playground and dog park.
MORRISVILLE, N.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $11.3 million sale of Alexander Village, a 77,994-square-foot shopping center in Morrisville, roughly 13 miles west of Raleigh. Sam Young and David Hoppe of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, a private owner. A Dallas-based private investor acquired the asset. Food Lion anchors the center.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Alliant Credit Union has provided a $6.4 million loan for the refinancing of an industrial building located at 8825 Statesville Road in Charlotte. Alliant closed the 10-year loan with five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule on behalf of the borrower, RU 8825 Statesville Road Charlotte NC LLC. The 64,637-square-foot building serves as a research and development facility for Husqvarna North America, a producer of outdoor power equipment. The property is located adjacent to Husqvarna’s U.S. headquarters.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Franklin Street has brokered the $5.8 million sale of City View Shopping Center, a 77,550-square-foot retail property located at 1526 Alleghany St., roughly two miles from Uptown Charlotte. John Tennant and Bryan Belk of Franklin Street arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, City View of N.C. LLC, and the buyer, Dinalli LLC. The buyer plans to hold the asset as a long-term investment. American Freight Furniture and Mattress and Measurement Inc. anchor the center, which was formerly home to a Winn-Dixie.
HUNTERSVILLE, N.C. — Public Storage has opened a 900-unit self-storage facility at 10219 Bryton Corporate Center Drive in Huntersville, roughly 15 miles north of Charlotte. The facility is located adjacent to a Walmart Supercenter and Interstate 485. The three-story building offers indoor, climate-controlled units ranging in size from 25 square feet to 300 square feet. Packing, moving and storage supplies are also offered at the location. Glendale, Calif.-based Public Storage is the world’s largest owner and operator of self-storage facilities with 2,386 locations around the country.
ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Berkadia has provided an $18.8 million acquisition loan for The Views, a 160-unit apartment community located at 1690 Hendersonville Road in Asheville. Mitch Sinberg, Matthew Robbins, Robert Falese and Jeremy Lynch of Berkadia originated the 12-year, fixed-rate loan with six years of interest-only payments through Fannie Mae’s Green Rewards program on behalf of the borrower, Colorado-based Goldelm. Constructed in 1993, The Views offers a mix of one- to three-bedroom units with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances and wheelchair accessibility. Community amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, basketball court, clubhouse, lounge, coffee bar and storage space. Florida-based Michaelson Group will manage the property.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $30.3 million sale of Myrtle Landing, a 144-unit apartment community in the coastal North Carolina town of Wilmington. Jordan McCarley, Watson Bryant and Paul Marley of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Tribute Cos. Spyglass Capital Partners acquired the property. The townhome-style community includes two- and three-bedroom floor plans and features a dog park, outdoor grilling kitchen, fitness center, pool and onsite maintenance. In addition, the property is located roughly five miles from Carolina Beach.
DURHAM, N.C. — HFF has brokered the $42.1 million sale of Altera North Pointe, a 320-unit apartment community located at 2335 Broad St. in Durham. Allan Lynch, Justin Good and Jeff Glenn of HFF arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Atlanta-based Wood Partners, and procured the buyer, a partnership between McCann Realty Partners and LEM Capital. Wood Partners originally acquired the asset in 2015 for $36.4 million, according to the Triangle Business Journal. The property is located adjacent to North Pointe Shopping Center and will soon offer direct pedestrian access to the Ellerbe Creek Greenway, which is nearing completion. Completed in 2001, the property was recently renovated and features two swimming pools, tennis courts, a volleyball court, playground, grilling areas, dog park, fitness center, clubhouse, game room with billiards and a car care center. The community offers a mix of one- to three-bedroom floor plans averaging 977 square feet.
HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. — PointOne Holdings, in partnership with Hathaway Development, has started construction on the Exchange at Holly Springs, a 316-unit apartment community in Holly Springs, roughly 20 miles southwest of Raleigh. The gated community will feature a clubhouse, business center, fitness center, resort-style pool with outdoor grilling areas, a dog park, detached garages, package concierge services and bike storage. Units will feature granite countertops, designer cabinetry and hardwood style flooring. A construction timeline for the project was not disclosed.