WALNUT CREEK, CALIF. — Continuing Life LLC is currently underway on the development of The Glen at Heather Farm, a new seniors housing community in Walnut Creek. Upon completion, the property will total 354 units in the form of both apartments and single-story homes. In addition to independent living, the community will offer assisted living and memory care services, as well as long-term care options at an adjacent health center. Amenities at the property will include multiple dining venues, a health spa, aquatic center, theaters and pickleball and tennis courts. The Glen at Heather Farm is scheduled to open in late 2027 or early 2028.
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Faris Lee Investments Negotiates $6.1M Sale of Bank of America-Occupied Retail Property in Upland, California
by Amy Works
UPLAND, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the sale of a retail property situated on 1.9 acres in Upland. An Atlanta-based family private office sold the asset to the tenant, Bank of America, for $6.1 million, or $653 per square foot. Bank of America has occupied the 9,348-square-foot building since 1969 and used its right of first refusal to purchase the property, which is located on Foothill Boulevard and Mountain Avenue. Jeff Conover, Scott DeYoung and Greg Lukosky of Faris Lee Investments represented the seller, while Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer in the deal.
DIAMOND BAR, CALIF. — Gantry has secured a $9 million loan to refinance a maturing loan on an office building in Diamond Bar, a suburb 28 miles east of Los Angeles. Located at 20955 Pathfinder Road, the three-story building offers 65,000 square feet of rentable space. The property was 98 percent occupied at the time of financing. Topher Van Mourick of Gantry represented the borrower, a private real estate investor. The three-year, fixed-rate loan was secured from one of Gantry’s correspondent life company lenders. Gantry will service the loan.
Newmark Arranges $150.7M Sale of 306,809 SF Creative Workplace Campus in Playa Vista, California
by Amy Works
PLAYA VISTA, CALIF. — Newmark has arranged the sale of ilo at Playa Vista, a 306,809-square-foot creative office workplace campus in Playa Vista. Barings acquired the asset from Clarion Partners for $150. 7 million. Kevin Shannon, Ken White, Rob Hannan, Laura Stumm and Michael Moll of Newmark represented the seller in the deal. Jonathan Firestone, Blake Thompson and Henry Cassiday of Newmark Global Debt & Structured Finance provided support on debt strategy and financing considerations throughout the transaction process. The two-building, mixed-used campus has attracted 78,000 square feet of new leasing over the past 24 months. Delivered in 2010, the property has maintained an average occupancy level of more than 90 percent since it was redesigned by Gensler in 2016.
R.D. Olson, MBK Rental Living Begin Construction on 330-Unit Vintage Farms Multifamily Project in Murrieta, California
by Amy Works
MURRIETA, CALIF. — R.D. Olson Construction, on behalf of MBK Rental Living, has broken ground on Vintage Farms, a $80 million residential village in Murrieta. Vintage Farms will offer 330 market-rate and luxury apartments spread across 11 buildings and 15 standalone garages on 15 acres. Located at 28749 Clinton Keith Road, Vintage Farms will offer studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and 15 standalone garages, ranging from seven to 16 stalls, offering a total of 332 parking spaces. The 449,280-square-foot residential space will include nine 40,320-square-foot buildings with 30 apartments and two 43,200-square-foot buildings with 30 apartments. Built in five phases over 18 months, the community’s first phase will include the development of all amenities, including the clubhouse, pool, hot tub, barbecue areas and walkways, and the first two apartment buildings and two garages. The following four phases will include the construction of two apartment buildings and two to four garages in each phase. The five-phase construction plan will turn over units during each phase to ensure an on-time delivery while minimizing noise disruption to the community. The full project is slated for completion by fall 2026. Project partners include Geotek USA, Forma Engineering, SiteScapes, SummA Architecture, Gouvis Engineering, Tek Systems, …
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Purchase of Taco Bell-Occupied Restaurant Property in Garden Grove, California
by Amy Works
GARDEN GROVE, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the acquisition of a restaurant property located at 10901 Garden Grove Blvd. in Garden Grove. The Fouladinejad Family Trust purchased the asset from CY Investment LLC for $2.3 million. Sheila Alimadadian of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, while Mie Kim of Coldwell Banker Realty represented the seller in the deal. Taco Bell occupies the 2,527-square-foot building, which was built in 2019, with more than 19 years remaining on the original lease.
Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital Leases 8,400 SF Space at Highland Village in Fontana, California
by Amy Works
FONTANA, CALIF. — Loma Linda University Children’s Hospital has inked a 10-year lease to occupy 8,400 square feet of sub-anchor space at 16874 S. Highland Road within Highland Village in Fontana. Slated to open in early 2026, the location will provide basic pediatric urgent care services for patients age 0-21, including treatment for minor illnesses such as coughs, colds, flus, fever, sprains and other non-emergency medical conditions. Paul Su of Progressive Real Estate Partners represented the landlord, while Lon Mapes of LDM Commercial represented the tenant in the transaction.
Community HousingWorks Buys Metro L.A. Apartment Complex, Plans Affordable Housing Conversion
by Amy Works
ROWLAND HEIGHTS, CALIF. — Community HousingWorks (CHW) has acquired NOVO Apartments in Rowland Heights and will convert the market-rate property into affordable housing. Northmarq arranged the $38.3 million sale as well as a $24.9 million fixed-rate, Freddie Mac acquisition loan for CHW. Stratford Partners Real Estate was the seller. NOVO was constructed in 1974. Additional financing details for the conversion were not disclosed, but CHW often uses its own equity and 4 percent low-income housing tax credits (LIHTC) to fund developments, according to nonprofit directory GuideStar. Rowland Heights is about 23 miles east of Los Angeles. Rent restrictions were not disclosed. Northmarq’s Westlake Village Multifamily Investment Sales team, led by Vince Norris, Mike Smith, Jim Fisher and Tommy Yates, represented Stratford Partners in the transaction. Northmarq’s Newport Beach Debt & Equity team, led by Scott Botsford, Joe Giordani and Brendan Golding, arranged the loan for CHW.
USA Properties Fund Starts Construction on Terracina at Wildhawk Affordable Housing Community in Sacramento
by Amy Works
SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — USA Properties Fund has started construction on Terracina at Wildhawk, an affordable housing community located at 9750 Gerber Road in Sacramento. Terracina at Wildhawk will offer 145 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments, with completion slated for summer 2026. Residents must meet income requirements, earning 30 percent to 70 percent of the median income for Sacramento County. Apartments will feature energy-efficient appliances and light fixtures, ceiling fans and low-flow faucets, showers and toilets. Amenities will include a community room, fitness center, swimming pool, dog park and EV (electric vehicle) charging stations. The property will also feature a $3.3 million photovoltaic solar system that will help offset electrical use for residents. Terracina at Wildhawk will include LifeSTEPS, a social services provider that offers a range of services for residents from health living and financial planning classes to programs for children. The $67.9 million development is being funded by a public-private partnership that includes the Sacramento Housing and Redevelopment Agency (SHRA), Sacramento County, JPMorgan Chase and WNC Inc. Sacramento County contributed $1.5 million to offset impact fees for the project, and SHRA provided a $9.2 million loan and bond issuance.
LOS ANGELES — Uncommon Developers has acquired 601 S. Figueroa Street, an office tower in downtown Los Angeles, for $210 million, or $201 per square foot. Built in 1990, the 52-story, 1 million-square-foot property features dual open-air lobbies, a tenant lounge, fitness center, 50 electric vehicle stalls and executive valet. Sean Fulp, Mark Schuessler and Jordan Garcia of Colliers represented the buyer, while Newmark’s Kevin Shannon, Ken White, Rob Hannan, Laura Stumm and Michael Moll represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. Uncommon Developers has tapped Colliers to handle leasing and property management of the asset. Matthew Heyn and Ian Gilbert of Colliers will lead leasing efforts, while Kevin Rude and Tina Minook of Colliers will lead full-service property management for the building.