ONTARIO, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a single-tenant property located in Ontario. Bill Asher and Jeff Lefko of Hanley represented the seller, Evergreen Development, in the $3.5 million transaction. Fast5Xpress Car Wash occupies the property, which comprises a 4,446-square-foot building situated on 1.2 acres, on a 35-year, absolute triple-net ground lease.
SANTA CLARITA, CALIF. — Griffin Living has received $3 million in financing from Hankey Capital. The funds support the company’s acquisition of an assisted living and memory care development site in Santa Clarita, about 35 miles northwest of Los Angeles. The new community will be located at the corner of Camino Del Arte and Copper Hill Drive, in close proximity to a range of high-end retail and dining options. The approved plans by the city will result in capacity for more than 100 residents. Griffin plans to begin construction this year and open the community in 2024.
FREEMONT, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the $40.5 million sale of two retail centers in the Bay Area city of Fremont. The first property, Franciscan Center, comprises 106,840 square feet and the second, Mohave Center, totals 10,228 square feet. Together, the centers were 92 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including Safeway, Taco Bell, KFC, Burger King, Bank of America and 7-Eleven. Gleb Lvovich, Daniel Tyner, Geoff Tranchina and Eric Kathrein of JLL represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. Sterling Organization acquired the properties.
ONTARIO, CALIF. — R.D. Olson Construction has broken ground on the Emporia Housing development in the Inland Empire city of Ontario. The 50-unit affordable housing complex is scheduled for completion by mid-summer 2024. Located at 310 W. Emporia St. in a semi-residential neighborhood, the $17.8 million, 60,000-square-foot project will be the second phase of the development, with Phase I already completed. The new buildings are slated to be two and three stories in height. R.D. Olson partnered with Danielian Associates Architects on the project.
HESPERIA, CALIF. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has arranged a 5,020-square-foot lease for West Coast Dental (WCD) at Hesperia Square in Hesperia, a city in San Bernardino County. WCD has signed a 10-year lease at the property, which Vallarta and Dollar Tree anchor. Albert Lopez of Progressive represented the landlord in the negotiations. Chris Beauchamp of Lee & Associates represented the tenant.
CASTLE ROCK, COLO. — San Diego-based investment firm MG Properties has acquired Ridge at Castle Rock, a garden-style apartment community in Castle Rock, for $67.1 million. Located approximately 30 miles south of Denver and built in 2019, Ridge at Castle Rock offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, individual washers and dryers and private balconies/patios. Communal amenities include a pool, 24-hour fitness center, dog park and outdoor grilling and dining areas. David Potarf, Dan Woodward, Matt Barnett and Jake Young of Walker & Dunlop represented the seller, Wisconsin-based Continental Properties, in the transaction. Bryan Frazier and Blake Hockenberry, also with Walker & Dunlop, originated an undisclosed amount of Fannie Mae acquisition financing on behalf of MG Properties. The number of units at the property was not disclosed. “This acquisition will allow us to further expand our operational presence in the Denver market,” says Jeff Gleiberman, president of MG Properties. “We believe this submarket is ideally positioned to benefit from the region’s continued growth.”
MARINA DEL REY, CALIF. — Equity Residential has delivered the first batch of newly renovated residences at the 597-unit Pearl Apartments in Marina del Rey. The 87 upgraded residences feature new kitchens with energy-efficient, stainless-steel appliances, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplashes and wood plank hard surface flooring throughout. Additional upgrades include energy-efficient LED lighting, new bath fixtures and sinks, water-efficient commodes and tubs with rain showers. The plumbing infrastructure was also completely replaced in these units. Equity Residential acquired the ground lease for the community in 2012 and took control of its management in 2018. With the first phase now complete, the newly renovated apartments will be available for occupancy. The renovation totaled $45 million.
FRESNO, CALIF. — A family office has acquired the townhome-style apartment community of Birch Commons in Fresno for $14.7 million. The community is located at 1850 E. Birch Ave. It features a mix of one- to three-bedroom units. The sale marked the first time the asset traded hands. The original developer owned the property since it was built in 2006. Robin Kane, Brendan Kane and Gordon Larkin of The Mogharebi Group’s Fresno office represented the seller, a Central Valley builder, in the transaction. Dustin Ilic and Nick Sheehan of the Visintainer Group represented the buyer.
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — Pacific Life has completed the total interior renovation of its corporate headquarters in Newport Beach. Dubbed by employees as “Workplace Transformation 2.0,” the space spans multiple floors and “embraces the blended workplace of the future.” The new space was outfitted with engagement zones, breakout rooms, and varied collaboration areas that offer employees different workspaces and meeting options. Individuals needing privacy have adjustable work areas with stations that adapt to personal preference and allow for natural light when desired. As employees move through the office, they have the option of storing personal belongings in day lockers and are kept informed about current events via LED monitor panels located outside every elevator. Hendy designed the space. The firm partnered with Howe Bonney & Associates, Howard Building Corp. (HBC), tk1sc, Tangram, Steelcase, Allsteel, Corporate Business Interiors (CBI) and Bentley Mills on the project.
BRENTWOOD, CALIF. — Christina Real Estate Investors has purchased a fully occupied multifamily complex in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood. Christina acquired the 10-unit asset for $6.1 million. Units average 1,200 square feet. The community is located at 12324 Montana Ave., directly across the street from the Brentwood Country Club golf course. The residences feature balconies, patios, wood-burning fireplaces, and hardwood floors.
