PHOENIX — San Diego-based MG Properties Group has purchased Centra, a multifamily property located in midtown Phoenix, from FORE Property for $74.5 million. Built in 2020, the five-story, podium-style property features 223 units and underwent a swift lease up. Steven Nicoluzakis and David Fogler of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller. Brooks Benjamin of KeyBank arranged $43.1 million in acquisition financing for the buyer.
MESA, PHOENIX AND SEDONA, ARIZ., AND OCEANSIDE, CALIF. — Newport Beach, Calif.-based MIG Real Estate has purchased four properties to expand its portfolio in Arizona and California. The properties are: Gateway Technology Commerce Center, a 138,692-square-foot industrial property at 7535 E. Ray Road in Mesa. The property is fully leased to six tenants. Steve Lindley, Eric Wichterman and Will Strong of Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller, while Ken McQueen and Chris McClurg of Lee & Associates provided leasing advice for MIG. First Commons, a two-building, 99,528-square-foot, multi-tenant industrial warehouse at 4624-4635 W. McDowell Road in Phoenix. Built in 2001, the property is 84 percent leased to 12 tenants. Tracy Cartledge and Robert Buckley of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, while John Pompay of Cushman & Wakefield provided leasing advice for MIG. Sedona Real Inn & Suites, an 89-key hotel located at 95 Arroyo Pinon Drive in Sedona. Built in two phases in 1996 and 2006, the property was acquired in an off-market transaction. Stone Arbor Apartment Village, an 88-unit, value-add multifamily community located at 612 Los Arbolitos Blvd. in Oceanside. Built in 1977, the property features one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans and some townhomes. Stew Weston and …
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Los Angeles-based GoodLife Housing Partners has completed the disposition of two apartment communities located in Tempe. Capital Allocation Partners acquired the properties for $30.5 million, or $178,363 per unit. Both built in 1968, the properties are the 134-unit Sakara Tempe and the 36-unit Sakara Villas at Tempe. Units at the properties consist of a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, with select units having new laminate kitchen countertops, wood-style vinyl flooring and two-tone paint with accent walls. Additionally, some units are furnished for the convenience of student tenants, as the properties are within walking distance of Arizona State University. Community amenities at Sakara Tempe include a resort-style swimming pool with cascading water features and poolside cabanas, a fitness facility, bocce ball court and an outdoor TV lounge. Cliff David and Steve Gebing of Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Silver Creek Development has purchased Ascend at Chandler Airport Center, a Class A office property located on 11 acres at 1811 E. Northrop Blvd. in Chandler. An undisclosed seller sold the asset for $34.2 million. Build in 2016 and renovated in 2018, the two-story building features 130,642 square feet of office space. At the time of sale, the property was fully leased on a long-term basis as the corporate headquarters of Zovio, a technology services company. Chris Toci and Chad Littell of Cushman & Wakefield represented both parties in the transaction. Greg Mayer, also of Cushman & Wakefield, provided leasing advisory services.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — High Street Residential, the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Co., along with Principal Real Estate Investors, has completed the development of Gramercy Scottsdale, an apartment community in downtown Scottsdale. Situated on two acres, the five-story, Class A property features 160 apartments in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom units and three-bedroom penthouses, ranging in size from 600 square feet to 1,650 square feet. Units offer high-end finishes, gas stoves, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops and wine fridges. Community amenities include a chef’s kitchen and private dining room, an indoor/outdoor sky lounge, a fitness center, guest suite, pool, spa and outdoor lounge areas with a fireplace, grilling stations, a water feature and top-floor covered terrace. Wespac Construction served as general contractor and ESG Architects is the architect of record.
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Decron Properties has purchased 1221 Broadway, an apartment property located in North Tempe, for $64.7 million. Built in 2015, the community features 194 apartments in a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts spread across 10 two- and three-story residential buildings. Averaging 940 square feet, the units include nine-foot ceilings, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, custom cabinetry, full-size washers/dryers, wood-style vinyl flooring, walk-in closets and a private patio or balcony. Community amenities include a pool and deck with oversized spa and lounge seating with canopies; outdoor kitchen with grills; a clubhouse with an indoor entertainment area with oversized flat-screen TVs; full-service coffee bar; WiFi café; and a fitness center.
PHOENIX — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a restaurant property located at 745 E. Glendale Ave. in Phoenix. A limited liability company sold the asset to a personal trust for $2.2 million. Habit Burger Grill occupies the 1,891-square-foot building, which was built in 1973, on a net-lease basis. Zack House, Mark Ruble and Chris Lind of Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of retail property located at 1727 W. Ranch Road in Tempe. MAR Group acquired the asset from a private preferred developer of EoS Fitness for $9.6 million. EoS Fitness occupies the 38,000-square-foot property under a net-lease agreement. Mark Thiel of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer. Ryan Sarbinoff of Marcus & Millichap’s Phoenix office served as broker of record.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Taylor Street Advisors has arranged the sales of three apartment communities located in Tucson. In the first transaction, an out-of-state investor acquired Fort Lowell Casitas, a 13-unit low-rise apartment building, for $1.5 million, or $116,153 per unit. The property features one- and two-bedroom units. Evan Plonis of Taylor Street Advisors represented the undisclosed seller. In the second deal, The 7th Ave Apartments sold for $990,000, or $66,000 per unit. The 15-unit property was recently remodeled and units feature modern kitchens and bathrooms and tile floors throughout. Andy Burnett of Taylor Street Advisors represented the undisclosed buyer in the deal. In the third transaction, the eight-unit Eagle Ridge Apartment complex sold for $700,000, or $87,500 per unit. Austen Oakley of Taylor Street Advisors represented the undisclosed seller and undisclosed buyer in the deal.
GILBERT, ARIZ. — Parkview Financial has provided a $28 million construction loan to Scottsdale-based Verde Gilbert LLC for the development of Verde at Cooley Station, a lifestyle center located at 17201-17361 E. Williams Field Road in Gilbert. Verde Gilbert LLC is a joint venture between three development companies led by SB2 Communities. Upon completion, the 10-building, 96,000-square-foot property will offer 44,000 square feet of retail space, 13,000 square feet of office space, 31,000 square feet of restaurant space and 8,000 square feet of fitness space. Designed to be a restaurant-centric, mixed-used project, Verde at Cooley Station will offer 25 spaces for lease and The Green, a large open outdoor lawn area with a gazebo for musical events, fitness classes, movies in the park and other activities. Loan proceeds enabled the commencement of the first phase, which includes retail and a dozen dining concepts surrounded by The Green. Some of the stores are slated to open for business in late 2021, with a planned grand opening in first-quarter 2022. The second phase will include 24,000 square feet of retail space, 12,000 square feet of office space, 3,000 square feet of restaurant space and 8,000 square feet of fitness space. The second …
