SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — SunTrust Commercial Real Estate (CRE) has provided $39 million in construction financing for the development of South City Summerville, a 360-unit apartment community in Summerville, roughly 25 miles northwest of Charleston. Mark Hancock of SunTrust CRE originated the financing on behalf of the project developer, a joint venture between Watkins Real Estate Group and Retail Planning Corp. South City Summerville will be situated on 39 acres and will include a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. The joint venture expects to wrap up construction on the project in June 2020.
JACKSON, MISS. — KeyBank Real Estate Capital has provided a $30.6 million Fannie Mae loan for the acquisition of The District Lofts, a 261-unit apartment community in Jackson. Chris Black and Caleb Marten of KeyBank originated the 10-year, fixed-rate loan with five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule. The name of the borrower was not disclosed. Constructed in 2017, The District Lofts features a saltwater pool with sundeck, outdoor kitchens, outdoor fireplace, bocce ball court, fitness center, coffee bar, indoor pet spa and a covered parking deck.
NEW ORLEANS, LA. — Sonnenblick-Eichner Co. has arranged a $29.2 million loan for the refinancing of the Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery, a historic, 167-room hotel in New Orleans’ Warehouse Arts District. The five-year, floating-rate loan was priced at a spread in the mid-300s over LIBOR. The name of the borrower was not disclosed. The hotel underwent a $14 million renovation in 2015 that included the renovation of guest rooms, bathrooms, public spaces and a build-out of the ground floor retail space. The hotel is home to Compère Lapin, an upscale restaurant and bar helmed by James Beard Award-winning chef Nina Compton. The Old No. 77 Hotel was originally constructed in 1854 as a warehouse building. The facility was used as a chandlery, and traded in goods used for sailing voyages.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Morgan Properties has acquired a four-property, 826-unit multifamily portfolio in Nashville for $91 million. Cardone Capital sold the garden-style properties, which include Hickory Creek, Lincoya Bay, Sheffield Heights and Jackson Grove. The transaction is the first acquisition in Tennessee for Morgan Properties, a national real estate investment and management company headquartered in King of Prussia, Penn. “Entering Nashville is a major milestone for Morgan Properties,” says Jonathan Morgan, president of Morgan Properties JV, an affiliate of Morgan Properties. “Nashville is a hot market and we have been targeting it for quite some time. We felt this portfolio gave us a foundation to build on as we continue to seek follow-on investment opportunities to scale our footprint in the market.” Morgan Properties plans to invest $8.7 million in renovations to the properties that will include enhancing curb appeal and signage; upgrades to kitchens and bathrooms; washer and dryer installations; and enhancements to the fitness center, playgrounds, dog parks, pool areas, exterior fitness areas and other amenities. In addition, the company will provide new tech features such as electronic locks, Wi-Fi enabled thermostats and light switches, and an Amazon Echo with voice control over all devices in select units. Morgan …
DEERFIELD BEACH, FLA. — Kaufman Lynn Construction (KL) has broken ground on a $150 million headquarters renovation and expansion for JM Family Enterprises in Deerfield Beach. JM Family Enterprises is a privately owned automotive company whose subsidiaries include Southeast Toyota Distributors, JM&A Group and JM Lexus. The renovation will take place over the next three years. KL will demolish seven of the campus’ existing buildings, and will build eight new structures, including three office buildings, a two-story dining hall, 20,000-square-foot sports complex, 55,000-square-foot conference/training center and a 900-car parking garage. Three of the campus’ existing buildings will remain. Other features in the renovated, open-style campus will include a café, collaboration space, outdoor central plaza, fountains and walkways. Jacksonville-based architect Robert Broward, former apprentice to Frank Lloyd Wright, designed the campus’ master plan. KL is working with Boca Raton-based PGAL Architects to complete the project.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — JBG Smith has sold Executive Tower, a 130,000-square-foot office building in Washington, D.C. Exan Capital acquired the asset for $121.4 million. The 11-story building is located at 1399 New York Ave. in D.C.’s East End submarket. Collins Ege and Nicholas Pappas of Eastdil Secured arranged the transaction on behalf of JBG Smith. Executive Tower was 93 percent leased as of June 30.
ORLANDO, FLA. — Camden Property Trust has acquired a newly constructed apartment community in downtown Orlando for $90 million. The nine-story property, formerly known as 420 East, includes 299 units and features a pool, 24-hour concierge, retail space and a three-story parking garage. Camden will rename 420 East as Camden Thornton Park. The community includes a mix of one- to three-bedroom units with monthly rents ranging from $1,741 to $3,369, according to Apartments.com.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Third & Urban and FCP have acquired the former Madison Mill, located along Charlotte Avenue in Nashville, with plans to redevelop the site into a 160,000-square-foot office and retail project. Dubbed Sylvan Supply, the project will be divided into six buildings connected by open corridors and terraces, providing outdoor workspaces for tenants. The development will feature 130,000 square feet of creative office space with open floor plans, large windows and outdoor space, as well as 27,000 square feet of retail and dining space. The redevelopment will preserve the existing buildings, which were originally used for the production of high-quality wood products. Centric Architecture and landscape architect Hodgson Douglas are designing the project, and Gay Construction is the general contractor. Bo Tyler, Bill Adair and Ashley Albright of JLL are handling the office leasing, while Elliott Kyle of Equitable Property Co. is handling the retail leasing. The development team will break ground on Sylvan Supply next month, with completion scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2019.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Regency Centers Corp. and its joint venture partner have acquired Ridgewood Shopping Center, a 95,300-square-foot retail center in Raleigh. Regency acquired a 20 percent interest in the asset. Other terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the Triangle Business Journal reports the Richards family sold the asset for $46 million. Ridgewood Shopping Center was originally developed in 1951, and Raleigh’s first Whole Foods Market anchors the center. Additional tenants include Walgreens, Orvis, Fleet Feet Sports and a collection of local tenants. The acquisition marks Regency’s 13th property in the Raleigh market.
DULUTH, GA. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the $52.1 million sale of The Marquis on Berkeley, a 323-unit apartment community in Duluth, approximately 30 miles northeast of Atlanta in Gwinnett County. Mike Kemether, Travis Presnell and Josh Goldfarb of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the undisclosed seller. A local private operator acquired the property. The Marquis on Berkeley includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Community amenities include a playground, sundeck, fitness center, garages, lighted tennis courts and a resort-style pool.