— By Nellie Day — Jon Pharris, co-founder and president of Newport Beach, Calif.-based CapRock Partners, is in delivery mode. The firm recently debuted Palomino Ranch Business Park and Saddle Ranch South, two new LEED Silver-certified industrial building complexes in Norco, Calif. Palomino Ranch is a three-phased, 2-million-square-foot industrial development, while Saddle Ranch South is a 374,000-square-foot three-building industrial park. Next up is Central Point III, a component of CapRock’s 5-million-square-foot, master-planned Central Point industrial development in Visalia. WREB recently sat down with Pharris to discuss these new projects, the types of tenants/users CapRock is now targeting and why location is more important than ever. WREB: Why was Norco the right choice for both the Saddle Ranch South and Palomino Ranch developments? Pharris: Norco is an important location for logistics and distribution due to its position near the convergence of Riverside, San Bernardino and Orange counties, in addition to its seamless transportation connectivity, robust infrastructure, proximity to major ports and airports, favorable business environment and skilled workforce. These factors collectivelycontribute to the city’s efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and competitiveness for facility operations, attracting businesses seeking to optimize their supply chains and expand their market reach. Norco is highly desired by Orange County, …
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RIALTO, CALIF. — Calabasas-based NewMark Merrill Cos. has completed the development of Rialto Village, a 96,011-square-foot, grocery-anchored retail center at the corner of Riverside Avenue and San Bernardino Boulevard in Rialto. Rialto Village is 100 percent leased. Current tenants include Sprouts Farmers Market, Burlington, In-N-Out Burger and Quick Quack Car Wash. Other tenants slated to open in the coming months include Ulta Beauty, Five Below, Mochinut, Red Phoenix Nail Salon, West Coast Dental, Coffee Bean, Cold Stone Creamery, Nekter Juice Bar, Sharetea, The Joint Chiropractor, AhiPoki Bowl, Every Table, Arrowhead Credit Union and Mattress Firm. Greg Giacopuzzi and Darren Bovard of NewMark Merrill, along with Brian McDonald, Walter Pagel and Hannah Curran of CBRE, secured the leases and are overseeing leasing at the center.
SAN DIEGO — ViaWest Group has completed the sale of an industrial distribution building in the Kearny Mesa submarket of San Diego to Southern California-based Burke Real Estate Group. Terms of the transaction were not released. Situated at 7440 Convoy Court, the property features 53,978 square feet of Class A industrial space. At the time of sale, the asset was fully leased Genuine Parts Co. (NYSE: GPC) and Hajoca Corp. Michael Kendall, Gian Bruno, Kenny Patricia, Louay Alsadek, Maddie Mawby, Eric Parra, Evan McDonald and Tucker Hohenstein of Colliers handled the transaction for both the buyer and seller.
PGIM Real Estate Arranges $259M Fannie Mae Credit Facility for Six West Coast Multifamily Assets
by Amy Works
SAN FRANCISCO — PGIM Real Estate, the San Francisco-based real estate investment and financing business of PGIM, has arranged a $259 million Fannie Mae credit facility addition secured by six multifamily properties on the West Coast. The borrower is The Sobrato Organization. The properties, totaling 1,141 units, are located in suburban West Coast locations benefiting from strong regional demographics and proximity to major employment nodes, according to PGIM. Natalia Todorov, Lauren Kiesel, Elizabeth Velazquez and A.J. Hamer of PGIM handled the transaction. Further details were not disclosed.
Hanley Brokers Sale of Five Retail Outparcels Totaling 25,916 SF in Riverside, California
by Amy Works
RIVERSIDE, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the acquisition of five retail outparcels located at Citrus Landing, a 124,904-square-foot retail center in the Inland Empire city of Riverside. Tenants at the outparcels, which total 25,916 square feet, include Carl’s Jr., Quick Quack Car Wash, Arrowhead Credit Union, Panda Express, Café Bottega, Pacific Dental and Chick-fil-A, which is scheduled to open next year. Stater Bros. anchors Citrus Landing, which was fully occupied at the time of sale. Kevin Fryman and Ed Hanley of Hanley Investment Group represented the 1031-exchange buyers in the transaction. REZA Investment Group represented the seller, Paragon Commercial Group.
GMH, Wexford to Develop 252-Bed Student Housing Community Near UC Davis Sacramento Campus
by Amy Works
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — A joint venture between GMH Communities and Wexford Science & Technology has announced plans for ANOVA Aggie Square, a 252-bed student housing community near the University of California, Davis campus in Sacramento. The community will be constructed during Phase I of Aggie Square, a larger mixed-use project that is set to include state-of-the-art research facilities and office space. ANOVA Aggie Square will offer micro-studio, studio, one-, two- and four-bedroom units for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as young professionals working in the technology, life sciences and healthcare industries. Shared amenities will include soundproof office pods, a micro-market with gourmet vending options, co-working spaces, conference rooms, a ride-share lounge and 24/7 concierge services. A timeline for the development was not announced.
SLIB Negotiates Sale of 55-Unit Sunny Rose Glen Seniors Housing Property in Menifee, California
by Amy Works
MENIFEE, CALIF. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has arranged the sale of Sunny Rose Glen, a 55-unit assisted living and memory care community in the Inland Empire city of Menifee. The community was built in 2010 and totals 30,000 square feet on a 1.8-acre plot. The seller was a single-asset owner looking to retire. The buyer was a California-based group looking to expand its portfolio in Southern California. The new owner plans to operate the community itself following cosmetic improvements to the property. The price was not disclosed. Brad Goodsell, Jason Punzel, Vince Viverito and Jake Anderson of SLIB handled the transaction.
CBRE Arranges $8M Acquisition, Construction Financing for Trader Joe’s Development in San Francisco
by Amy Works
SAN FRANCISCO — CBRE has secured $8 million in acquisition and construction financing for Fulton Retail DE1 LLC. The borrower has acquired a site at 555 Fulton St. in San Francisco and plans to develop a Trader Joe’s grocery store on the site. The 16,600-square-foot location may open by fall 2024. Regina Wang, Connor Lemley, James Bach and Griffin Walker of CBRE arranged the 30-month, fixed-rate bridge loan for the borrower to acquire and build out the retail space.
VISTA, CALIF. — Voit Real Estate Services has negotiated the acquisition of a retail building at 825 Civic Center Drive in Vista, approximately 40 miles north of San Diego. Newport Beach-based Union Bank of California sold the asset to Vista-based Moonlight Cultural Foundation for $2 million. The buyer, a local theatre production company, will use the 6,360-square-foot building for youth training and prop storage. Peter Kies of Voit Real Estate Services’ Carlsbad office represented the seller, while Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer in the transaction.
LOS ANGELES — Cityview has completed The Parker, an apartment property in the Pico-Robertson community of West Los Angeles. The transit-oriented development features 123 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, including 13 affordable units, and 4,000 square feet of retail space. Located at 5935 W. Pico Blvd., The Parker also offers a rooftop pool courtyard with daybeds, lounge chairs, firepits and landscaping; an open-air cinema with a projector and amphitheater seating; a ping pong table; lounge chairs; and festival lights. Other community amenities include a fitness center with a yoga area, treadmills, ellipticals, stationary bikes and weights; an outdoor training deck with battle ropes, a boxing bag and rock-climbing wall; coworking space; an outdoor dining room; barbecue grilling stations; and a built-in pizza oven. The pet-friendly property also features a dog playground with agility equipment and a dog wash and spa. Apartments feature stainless steel appliances, luxury vinyl plank flooring, smart thermostats, keyless entry and quartz countertops. The project team included WPIC Construction, AC Martin, Nadia Geller Design and Labib Funk + Associates.