GASTONIA, N.C. — Gindi Equities has sold Greenview Meadows, a 109-unit multifamily community located in Gastonia, roughly 20 miles west of Charlotte. Gindi, which acquired the property for $10 million in February 2021, sold the community to an undisclosed buyer for $14.5 million. Located at 1613 Greenview Drive, the development features apartments in two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the community include a pet park, playground, picnic areas and a pool with a newly renovated deck.
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RALEIGH, N.C. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of 309 Chapanoke Road, an infill, 94,368-square-foot logistics facility in Raleigh. Josh McArdle, Pete Pittroff, Dave Andrews, Michael Scarnato and Michael Lewis of JLL represented the seller, Beacon Properties, in the transaction. NorthBridge Partners acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. The property is fully leased to the State of North Carolina and serves as a mission-critical mail sortation and delivery center.
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Beechwood Carolinas Breaks Ground on 120-Acre Mixed-Use Development in Chapel Hill
by John Nelson
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Beechwood Carolinas, a division of The Beechwood Organization, has broken ground on South Creek, a 120-acre mixed-use development in Chapel Hill. Located at 119 US Highway 15 501 S, the campus will comprise 92 apartments, 606 condominiums, 100 townhomes, 52,000 square feet of retail space and an 80-acre nature preserve with walking trails. An estimated 15 percent of South Creek’s for-sale homes will be designated as affordable. Additionally, the property will feature amenities including a fitness center, multiple club and lounge areas, a dog park and firepits, as well as multiple electric vehicle charging stations and bike parking spaces. Beechwood Carolinas plans to begin vertical construction in early 2025.
Flagship Acquires Former Verizon Office Building in Wilmington, Plans Conversion to Healthcare Campus
by John Nelson
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Flagship Healthcare Properties has purchased a 153,526-square-foot office building located at 3601 Converse Road in Wilmington. The Charlotte-based company acquired the property through Flagship Healthcare Trust for an undisclosed price. The seller was also not disclosed. The three-story office building was built as a single-tenant property and was formerly home to Verizon Wireless. Flagship is underway on the conversion of the office building into an outpatient healthcare campus dubbed Flagship Medical Plaza. Novant Health has signed a lease to occupy two floors at the project beginning in 2025. The tenant’s planned services at the clinic will include specialized physicians, lab services, imaging and infusion therapy, according to Ernie Bovio, president of Novant’s coastal region. Novant operates the Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center hospital, which is located two miles from Flagship Medical Plaza.
Madison Capital Obtains $34.3M Construction Financing for Apartment Development Near Raleigh
by John Nelson
APEX, N.C. — Madison Capital Group has obtained $34.3 million in construction financing for a new apartment development in the metro Raleigh-Durham area. Affiliate firm Madison Communities is planning the 218-unit community, which will be named Madison Aquiline and will be located in Apex. Warren Johnson and Travis Anderson of JLL arranged the loan through Centennial Bank on behalf of Madison Capital. Madison Aquiline will feature an integrated clubhouse with a fitness center and a resort-style pool and pool deck with grilling stations and a fire pit. Other amenities will include a café island with a wet bar, cyber lounge, flexible workspaces and a coffee bar. The construction timeline was not disclosed.
Northmarq Arranges $55M Refinancing for Lincoln at Dilworth Multifamily Property in Charlotte
by John Nelson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Northmarq has arranged $55 million for the refinancing of Lincoln at Dilworth, a 379-unit multifamily property located at 905 Kenilworth Ave. near Uptown Charlotte. Ernest DesRochers and Dylan Hamer of Northmarq’s New York office secured the four-year loan through Lincoln Financial Group on behalf of the borrower, Lincoln Ventures. Lincoln at Dilworth features apartments in studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the community include a rooftop lounge; swimming pool; fitness center; pet spa and bark yard; game room; outdoor kitchen, bar and lounge area; bike racks and a bike repair shop; concierge services; covered parking; and a parking concierge.
Trammell Crow Co. to Develop First Phase of 55.5-Acre Iron District Mixed-Use Project in Charlotte
by John Nelson
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Trammell Crow Co. (TCC) has been selected as the developer of the first phase of Iron District, a 55.5-acre mixed-use project located in the Uptown and South End neighborhoods of Charlotte. TCC will develop the property on behalf of a subsidiary of Charlotte Pipe and Foundry Co. doing business as Iron District LLC. TCC will also assist in the master planning for the overall development. Upon completion, Phase I of Iron District will feature a 150-room hotel; 500 residential units; 100,000 square feet of retail space; 150,000 square feet of Class A office space; and 1,200 parking spaces. Iron District LLC has also committed to donate roughly four acres of land for the development of a light rail stop as part of the entitlement process. The Iron District project team includes LandDesign, S9 Architecture and Of Place. A development timeline was not disclosed.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — CenterSquare has bought Olde Lancaster Town Center, a 43,044-square-foot retail center located in Charlotte. Tenants at the property, which was fully leased at the time of sale, include My Salon Suites, Aqua Tots, Lee’s Hoagies, Chesterbrook Academy and Eye Level Learning. The new ownership plans to implement improvements at the property including new paint, awnings, LED lights, string lights, patio seating, roofs, updated landscaping and signage enhancements.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A joint venture between New York City-based Town Lane and PowerHouse Data Centers, a division of American Real Estate Partners, has purchased 122 acres in southwest Charlotte. Eastdil Secured advised the companies on the land acquisition. The joint venture plans to develop a five-building data center campus on the site called PowerHouse Charlotte that will span 2.5 million square feet. The project will have 300 megawatts of power with the potential to increase to 500 megawatts by April 2027. The site is located near the intersection of I-485 and State Highway 49. Duke Energy plans to build an additional substation on the site.
NEW YORK CITY — New York City-based Greystone has arranged the refinancing of a 288-unit multifamily community located in North Carolina. The name and location of the property were not disclosed. Totaling $56.3 million, the financing includes a $50 million, 10-year Freddie Mac Optigo loan provided by Greystone, as well as $6.3 million in preferred equity provided by Lubert-Adler. Dan Sacks and Harrison Drucker of Greystone originated the Freddie Mac loan, and Matthew Zisler of Greystone secured the preferred equity on behalf of the client. Developed between 2021 and 2022, the property features units in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts. Amenities at the community include a saltwater pool, dog park with agility equipment, outdoor social lounge and grilling pavilion, complimentary Starbucks Coffee bar, 24-hour fitness center, resident lounge, conference room, cyber café, Amazon Hub package locker, playground and complimentary Wi-Fi.