Southeast

ARA Newmark Arranges Sale of 268-Unit Multifamily Community in Orlando

by Camren Skelton May 21, 2018

ORLANDO, FLA. — ARA Newmark has arranged the sale of Axis West, a 268-unit apartment community in Orlando. Scott Ramey, Patrick Dufour and Kevin Judd of ARA Newmark arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Flournoy Partners. The Georgia-based developer completed construction on Axis West in 2017. Bluerock Real Estate acquired the asset for an undisclosed price. The community features a coffee bar, central lake with a walking trail, clubhouse, fitness center with a spin room, car care center, saltwater swimming pool and a dog park. Axis West was 93 percent leased at the time of sale.

May 21, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

Macken Sells Walmart-Anchored Retail Center Near Miami for $11.9M

by Camren Skelton May 21, 2018

MIAMI GARDENS, FLA. — Macken Cos. has sold Palmetto Design Center, a 62,500-square-foot shopping center in Miami Gardens, located roughly 15 miles north of Miami. Rise Star LLC acquired the asset for $11.9 million. A joint venture between Macken Cos. and Zvi Shiff of DZD Holdings completed construction on the center in 2016. A 41,800-square-foot Walmart Neighborhood Market anchors Palmetto Design Center. Additional tenants include T-Mobile, Edible Arrangements, OPI Nails and Laundromat. In addition, the sale included a 0.75-acre outparcel that will be the site of a full-service Spin Car Wash. Walmart has 17 years remaining on its lease with 16 five-year extension options. The other tenants all have four years remaining on their respective leases, with extension options ranging from five to 25 years.

May 21, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Multifamily Southeast

Marcus & Millichap Brokers $88.4M Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Florida

by Camren Skelton May 18, 2018

TAMPA, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $88.4 million sale of the Tripointe Value-Add Portfolio, a six-property multifamily portfolio located throughout Central and North Florida. Michael Donaldson and Nicholas Meoli of Marcus & Millichap’s Tampa office arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, an Ohio-based limited liability company, and procured the buyer, a Tampa-based limited liability company. The properties in the transaction included The Palms at Brandon, a 184-unit community in Brandon, roughly 12 miles east of Tampa; the 154-unit Bradford Place in Orange Park, about 20 miles south of Jacksonville; the 168-unit Mallards of Brandywine in Deland, approximately 40 miles north of Orlando; Marsh Oaks, a 120-unit community in Atlantic Beach, roughly 16 miles east of Jacksonville; the 200-unit San Pablo in Jacksonville; and Shadow Lakes, a 184-unit community in Ormond Beach, located six miles north of Daytona Beach. The communities feature amenities such as swimming pools, car was areas, tennis courts, fitness centers and playgrounds.

May 18, 2018

Acquisitions Florida Retail Southeast

InvenTrust Acquires Grocery-Anchored Center in South Florida for $88M

by Camren Skelton May 18, 2018

PALM BEACH GARDENS, FLA. — InvenTrust Properties Corp. has acquired PGA Plaza, a 120,000-square-foot shopping center in Palm Beach Gardens, for $88 million. Menin Development Inc. sold the center. The Delray Beach-based company invested $14 million to renovate the property in 2015. PGA Plaza was 95 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Trader Joe’s, Marshalls, Ulta Beauty, Verizon Wireless, Orangetheory Fitness and Chase Bank.

May 18, 2018

Acquisitions Civic North Carolina South Carolina Southeast

Stan Johnson Co. Arranges $57M Sale of 21-Property Childcare Portfolio in Carolinas, Colorado

by Camren Skelton May 18, 2018

TULSA, OKLA. — Tulsa-based Stan Johnson Co. has arranged the $57 million sale of a Gateway Academy portfolio located throughout Colorado, North Carolina and South Carolina. The portfolio includes 21 single-tenant assets that are net-leased to the childcare organization. Six of the facilities are located in North Carolina, 10 in South Carolina and five in Colorado. Milo Spector, Chris Lomuto and Matt Lipson of Stan Johnson Co. arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, which developed the properties and co-founded Gateway Academy. A Texas-based institutional investor acquired the portfolio.

May 18, 2018

Loans Multifamily North Carolina Southeast

Blue Heron Receives Construction Financing for 164-Unit Multifamily Community in Durham

by Camren Skelton May 18, 2018

DURHAM, N.C. — Blue Heron Asset Management has received a construction loan for the development of Foster on the Park, a 164-unit apartment community located at 545 Foster St. in Durham. Roger Edwards, Justin Good and Henry Sisson of HFF arranged the loan through First National Bank, a subsidiary of FNB Corp., on behalf of Blue Heron. Foster on the Park will feature ground-floor retail and restaurant space and will overlook Central Park — the city’s main urban park that hosts a twice-weekly farmers market, food truck rodeos and community and social events. In addition, the community will be located adjacent to Durham Innovation District, a 1.7 million-square-foot, planned mixed-use development, as well as the Historic Durham Athletic Park. In addition to Blue Heron, the project team includes general contractor Resolute Building Co., architect Cline Design Associates and civil engineer Coulter Jewell Thames. Bell Partners will manage the community upon completion in the first quarter of 2020.

May 18, 2018

Acquisitions Industrial North Carolina Southeast

Meritex Acquires 100,286 SF Industrial Building Near Charlotte Douglas International Airport

by Camren Skelton May 18, 2018

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Meritex Co. has acquired Airpark West V, a 100,286-square-foot industrial property located three miles from Charlotte Douglas International Airport. Justin Smith and Rob Speir of Colliers International arranged the transaction on behalf of Meritex. The name of the seller and sales price were not disclosed. Airpark West V was initially constructed in 2004 and expanded in 2007. Meritex acquired the building completely vacant, and will invest in capital improvements to the property. Planned renovations include the addition of more dock doors, energy-efficient LED lighting, new HVAC systems, exterior enhancements and newly updated office suites. Foundry Commercial will manage the property and handle the building’s leasing assignment.

May 18, 2018

Development Florida Retail Southeast Top Stories

Triple Five Group’s $4B Mall, Theme Park in Miami Wins County Approval

by Kristin Harlow May 18, 2018

MIAMI — Miami-Dade County has approved the development of the American Dream Miami retail theme park. From Canadian developer Triple Five Group, the project is expected to cost $4 billion and span 6.2 million square feet. Located at the intersection of Interstate 75, Florida’s Turnpike Extension and Miami Gardens Drive, American Dream Miami will include a selection of retailers, restaurants, a performing arts center, multi-screen theater, hotel, theme park, indoor ski park, indoor waterpark, indoor skating rink, aquarium and submarine ride. The project is slated to become the largest mall in the United States and draw a large number of visitors each year. The site is located near both Miami International Airport and Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. “American Dream Miami will not only create jobs and attract investment to our community, but it will also contribute to the county nearly $60 million in impact fees, a transit center, new buses for Miami-Dade and Broward and $210 million for roads and interchange improvements to accommodate traffic,” says Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, attorney with Saul Ewing Arnstein & Lehr representing Triple Five on the project. Triple Five is the developer behind Minnesota’s Mall of America, Canada’s West Edmonton Mall and American …

May 18, 2018

Alabama Development Leasing Activity Mixed-Use Restaurant Retail Southeast

RCP Signs Three Restaurant Concepts to Join $350M MidCity Project in Huntsville

by Camren Skelton May 17, 2018

HUNTSVILLE, ALA. — RCP Cos. has signed three restaurant concepts to join the tenant lineup at MidCity, a $350 million mixed-use development under construction in Huntsville. Two celebrity-driven dining concepts — Wahlburgers and Rascal Flatts — will open first-to-market locations at the project. Wahlburgers, owned by reality TV and movie star brothers Mark, Donnie and chef Paul Wahlberg, will open a 4,000-square-foot location at the development. The location will be Wahlburgers’ second in Alabama. Construction on the restaurant is expected to begin this year, with a scheduled opening in 2019. Rascal Flatts — named for and endorsed by the country music band of the same name — will open a 7,500-square-foot restaurant that will feature a Southern-inspired menu, live entertainment, sound stage, a bar and retail space. Currently und er design, Rascal Flatts will be located across the bridge from Topgolf. Upon opening in 2019, the location will mark the restaurant’s first in the Southeast. In addition, Alchemy Lounge, a coffee house that offers an assortment of coffee, craft beer and other beverages and treats, will open at The Camp, MidCity’s music and arts outdoor entertainment venue. Currently under construction, the venue is scheduled to open in June. The new …

May 17, 2018

Kentucky Leasing Activity Retail Southeast

CBL Properties Inks Lease with Entertainment Retailer to Backfill Former Macy’s in Louisville Mall

by Camren Skelton May 17, 2018

LOUISVILLE, KY. — CBL Properties has signed a lease with Round1 Bowling & Amusement at Jefferson Mall, a 904,967-square-foot regional mall in Louisville. The announcement is part of the first phase of the property’s redevelopment plans. The new-to-market entertainment concept will backfill the space formerly occupied by Macy’s. Construction on the new space is currently underway. Round1 offers bowling, an arcade, karaoke, billiards, food and beverages. As of May 2018, the Japanese-based company had 21 locations in the United States. The new location at Jefferson Mall will be the retailer’s first in Kentucky. Chattanooga, Tenn.-based CBL Properties is also in the planning stages for the redevelopment of the Sears building at Jefferson Mall, which will include a mix of dining, entertainment and retail.

May 17, 2018

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