TYSONS, VA. — Washington Property Co. (WPC) has acquired 5.2 acres of land in Tysons with plans to construct a 700-unit Solaire-branded multifamily community. An undisclosed global private equity firm sold the land to WPC for $21 million, according to someone with knowledge of the transaction. John Sheridan of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. The parcel is part of the 19-acre Arbor Row neighborhood, a mixed-use development situated on Westpark Drive, 15 miles west of downtown Washington, D.C. WPC plans to break ground on the twin mid-rise buildings in the next 12 to 24 months. Plans for unit interiors include quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, wood flooring, large windows and private balconies. The property will also include 8,000 square feet of retail space. WPC has not yet selected a design team for the project.
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ROYAL PALM BEACH, FLA. — InvesTrust Properties Corp. has purchased Southern Palm Crossing, a Costco-anchored, 346,200-square-foot shopping center in Royal Palm Beach, for $97 million. Other tenants include Marshalls, HomeGoods and 24 Hour Fitness. The center is situated at 11001 Southern Blvd., 12 miles west of downtown West Palm Beach. The seller was not disclosed.
M&J Wilkow, Bailard Partner to Buy Two Adjacent Retail Centers in Raleigh for $43.6M
by Alex Tostado
RALEIGH, N.C. — A partnership between M&J Wilkow and Bailard Inc. has bought two retail centers totaling 323,000 square feet in Raleigh for $43.6 million. Midtown Commons is a 138,756-square-foot power center with tenants including Starbucks Coffee, T.J. Maxx and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Shoppes at Midway Plantation, a neighboring 184,244-square-foot power center, has tenants including Michael’s, Ross Dress for Less, Kay Jewelers, Saltgrass Steak House and Rack Room Shoes. The partners plan to implement a new leasing strategy to bring new-to-market retailers to the centers, as well as upgrade the centers’ amenities. The seller(s) was not disclosed.
MADISON, MISS. — CBL Properties has sold The Forum at Grandview, a 216,000-square-foot retail center in Madison, for $31.8 million. Hendon Properties acquired the center in an all-cash deal. CBL developed the property in a 75-25 joint venture with Mattiace Development in 2010. CBL received all of the profits from the sale. Tenants at The Forum include Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, HomeGoods, Michaels, Stein Mart, Petco and Ulta Beauty. The property is situated along Grandview Boulevard, 15 miles north of downtown Jackson.
MORROW, GA. — XPO Logistics has leased an additional 265,163 square feet of industrial space within Mt. Zion Industrial Center in Morrow. The third-party logistics provider now occupies 519,521 square feet of space in the center. The landlord, Woodmont Industrial Partners (WIP), acquired the center in February 2018 and implemented capital improvements that included the upgrade of new dock equipment, new roof, office upgrades, life safety system improvements, floor upgrades, interior and exterior painting and new landscaping. XPO signed a 254,358-square-foot lease the same year. NAI Brannen Goddard represented WIP in both transactions. Mt. Zion Industrial Center is situated 10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 20 miles from downtown Atlanta. The property features 72 dock doors, two drive-in doors, 22-foot clear heights, a five-inch-thick concrete floor and parking for 110 trailers.
LAKE WYLIE, S.C. — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the $57.8 million sale of The Village at Lake Wylie, a 392-unit apartment complex situated about 20 miles southwest of downtown Charlotte in South Carolina. Bucci Development delivered the gated community in 2002 with communal amenities such as a clubhouse with a business center and fitness center, swimming pool with a modern sundeck, outdoor fire pit, grilling patio, lake access, complimentary boat parking, professional-size tennis court, putting green, paved walking trail, playground and a car care center. Jordan McCarley, Tai Cohen and Marc Robinson of Cushman & Wakefield represented Bucci Development in the transaction. Southwood Realty/Triangle Real Estate acquired the property.
Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $17.7M Sale of Multifamily Complex in Downtown Louisville
by Alex Tostado
LOUISVILLE, KY. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $17.7 million sale of Kentucky Towers, a 276-unit multifamily complex in downtown Louisville. The property is located at 430 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. The buyer was not disclosed, however, multiple media outlets report TEG The Flats on Fifth LLC acquired the property and will rebrand the 94-year-old building as The Flats on Fifth. Kentucky Towers offers studio through three-bedroom floor plans and communal amenities such as a fitness center, swimming pool, on-site retail and maid services. Colby Haugness, Jordan Dickman, J.D. Schmerge and Nicholas Andrews of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer in the transaction. The seller was not disclosed.
M&T Realty Capital Provides $16.1M Green Acquisition Loan for Townhome Community in Richmond
by Alex Tostado
RICHMOND, VA. — M&T Realty Capital Corp. has provided a $16.1 million Freddie Mac acquisition loan for Berkeley & Warwick Place, a 265-unit townhome community in Richmond. The borrower, Walde Enterprises, plans to improve the property’s energy and water usage as part of Freddie Mac’s Optigo Green Up program. Details of the improvement plan were not disclosed. The 10-year loan is structured with three years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule. Berkeley & Warwick Place offers one-, two- and three-bedroom townhomes for rent. Communal amenities include package services, laundry services and a playground. Matthew Hodson and Debra Goldstein of M&T Realty Capital arranged the loan on behalf of Walde Enterprises. The seller was not disclosed.
LEESBURG, VA. — KLNB has brokered the $9.7 million sale of a portion of Shenandoah Square Shopping Center in Leesburg. The two parcels included in the sale are located at 932 and 952 Edward Ferry Road NE and total 29,480 square feet. Tenants include Sherwin Williams, Cosmo Prof, Jenny Craig, Domino’s and Regional Finance. Shenandoah Square also includes a Walmart, Exxon gas station, Taco Bell, IHOP and 83,240 square feet of office space. The shopping center is situated 37 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. Kevin Goeller, Ryan Goeller, Veronica Kamara, Billy Kelly and Chase Stewart of KLNB represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. David Weber and Kenneth Tamres, also of KLNB, represented the undisclosed private buyer.
A-Rod Corp. Acquires 12,700 SF of Office Space in Miami’s Coconut Grove, Will Relocate Headquarters
by Alex Tostado
MIAMI — A-Rod Corp., led by former Major League Baseball player Alex Rodriguez, has acquired 12,700 square feet of office space within a two-tower condo called Grove at Grand Bay in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood. The corporation will consolidate its offices to create a new headquarters at 2675 S. Bayshore Drive. In addition to the full floor of office space, the acquisition includes ground-floor space that will be used for events, conferences and related activities. A-Rod Corp.’s Miami-based operations include Monument Capital Management and Newport Property Construction, along with an array of sports and wellness, media and entertainment organizations, real estate interests and venture capital. Terra delivered Grove at Grand Bay in 2016 with Danish architect Bjarke Ingels. The sales price was not disclosed.