— By Sebastian Bernt and Erick Parulan of Avison Young — The Orange County office market continues to show resilience, particularly compared to urban centers like Downtown Los Angeles. Its suburban environment, coupled with higher office utilization rates, has made it an attractive option for businesses adapting to evolving workplace strategies. As a result, leasing activity has remained steady with availability stabilizing and tenant demand holding firm. Total leasing volume reached 1.6 million square feet in the fourth quarter of 2024, bringing the annual total to 7.8 million square feet. Notable transactions included Willow Laboratories, which signed a 63,440-square-foot lease at 121 Theory Drive in Irvine, and Acrisure, which secured 59,409 square feet at 611 Anton Blvd in Costa Mesa. While leasing slowed slightly in the fourth quarter, demand for modern, amenity-rich office spaces remained strong as companies continued implementing return-to-office strategies. This demand has pushed average asking lease rates to $35.05 per square foot, reflecting a broader shift toward high-quality, collaborative work environments that prioritize employee engagement and workplace experience. Orange County’s growing residential appeal has further fueled office demand as young professionals and families increasingly opt for a suburban lifestyle. As a result, companies are prioritizing locations with …
MODESTO, CALIF. — The Mogharebi Group (TMG) has directed the sale of Summerview Apartments, a 136-unit multifamily community located at 3601 Prescott Road in Modesto. Summerview Apartments ABC LP acquired the asset from San Francisco-based Tesseract Capital Group for $37.6 million. Built in 1988, Summerview Apartments features 20 one- and two-story buildings offering one- and two-bedroom floor plans with full-sized washers/dryers. The previous owner renovated 120 of the 136 units. Renovated apartments include stainless steel appliances, Shaker cabinets, stone countertops, modern water fixtures, vinyl plank flooring, new baseboards, two-toned paint, LED-recessed lighting and modern ceiling fans. Community amenities include a resort-style pool and spa, fitness center, secure parcel lockers and a leasing office. Otto Ozen, Brian Nakamura and Nazli Santana of TMG represented the seller in the deal.
SAN DIEGO — Ambient Communities has purchased Consulate Hotel, a shuttered hotel located at 2901 Nimitz Blvd. in San Diego’s Point Loma neighborhood, from Noble Legacy LLC for $17.4 million. Al Apuzzo, Matt Weaver, Alex Bentley and Brianna Lehman of Lee & Associates represented the seller, while Rick Wu and Austin Dias of Duhs Commercial represented the buyer in the transaction. The buyer plans to convert the property, which includes a bar (ABC 47), restaurant and amenity space, into market-rate and student housing apartments. The 63,234-square-foot building, situated on 0.9 acres, was originally built in 1971. The transaction closed with entitlements in place for the proposed redevelopment.
SAN DIEGO — Pacific Coast Commercial has arranged the sale of a multi-tenant office property located at 9466 Black Mt. Road in San Diego’s Miramar neighborhood. Hindu Mandir Society of San Diego acquired the asset from 9466 BMR LLC for $6.6 million. The two-story, 31,575-square-foot building was constructed in 1977 as a racquetball facility and converted to a multi-tenant office property in 1983. Bo Gibbons, Brian Crepeau and Daniel Goodman of Pacific Coast Commercial represented the seller, while Paul Britvar of Lee & Associates represented the buyer in the deal.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, CALIF. — The Bascom Group has acquired Highridge Apartments, a value-add multifamily property in Ranchos Palos Verdes, for $127 million, or $494,163 per unit. Built in 1972, Highridge Apartments has undergone significant upgrades and renovations over the years, including the addition of in-unit washers/dryers and enhanced amenities. The community features 257 apartments, averaging 1,157 square feet, as well as 28 loft-style units with high ceilings. Property amenities include ample parking, two pools and spas, two fitness centers, a tennis court and a clubhouse. Bascom plans to renovate unit interiors to a Class A standard and enhance amenities. Annie Rice and Jamie Kline of JLL Capital Markets arranged the debt financing for the acquisition, while AXA Investment Managers US Inc. provided the acquisition loan. Blake Rogers and Kevin Sheehan of JLL Investment Sales represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. AMC will provide property management services for the community and SD-Cap will manage planned property renovations.
PETALUMA, CALIF. — Brixton Capital has acquired Washington Square, a retail property in Petaluma, from El Segundo, Calif.-based Paragon Commercial Group for $67.5 million. Bryan Ley, Eric Kathrein and Warren McClean of JLL represented the seller, while Brixton was self-represented in the deal. Located at 301 S. McDowell Blvd., the eight-building property features 215,506 square feet that is more than 99 percent leased. Current tenants include Safeway, Staples, Harbor Freight Tools, Planet Fitness, Five Below and Marin Health. Originally built in 1971 and renovated in 1996, Brixton Capital plans to renovate the property with parking lot improvements, roof replacements, exterior painting, HVAC upgrades and façade enhancements. Additionally, the company plans to renovate the landscaping and update the signage to enhance curb appeal.
TORRANCE, CALIF. — Alta West Partners, Glendon Capital Management and an affiliate of A2 Capital Management have purchased 3401 Del Amo, an 83,000-square-foot flex research and development asset on 4.5 acres in Torrance, for $21.4 million. Originally built for Kubota Tractor Corp., the property offers a clear height of 28 feet, five roll-up doors, a detached loading dock, full wraparound surface parking and 2,000 amps of power. Since its construction in the 1990s, the asset has never been publicly marketed for lease. Brett Racanelli, Nathan Piehl and Jeff Morgan of Cushman & Wakefield represented the buyer and undisclosed seller in the all-cash transaction. The new owner has retained Cushman & Wakefield to handle leasing efforts for the asset.
MONTEREY, CALIF. — Federal Realty Investment Trust has acquired Del Monte Shopping Center, a 674,000-square-foot retail development located in Monterey, for $123.5 million. Originally built in 1967 and renovated in 2007, the center is situated on 47 acres. Whole Foods Market anchors the property, which was 83 percent leased at the time of sale. Other tenants at the center include Sephora, lululemon, Pottery Barn and Anthropologie. According to Placer.ai, the development ranks among the top 5 percent of shopping centers in the United States for annual foot traffic. Federal Realty plans to implement a strategic lease-up process at the center, as well as merchandising and placemaking enhancements.
VAN NUYS, NORTH HILLS, PANORAMA CITY AND GARDENA, CALIF. — Northmarq has arranged $64.6 million in financing for the acquisition of a 596-unit, seven-property multifamily portfolio in the San Fernando Valley. The borrower is a Moorpark, Calif.-based private owner. Zalmi Klyne of Northmarq’s Los Angeles office secured the 76 percent loan-to-value acquisition financing through numerous correspondent relationships with banks. The fixed-rate transaction was priced in the high 5 percent range and structured with interest-only payments. The portfolio includes:
HERMOSA BEACH, CALIF. — Bolour Associates has completed the $33.5 million sale of a beachfront retail portfolio in Hermosa Beach. Situated on nearly one acre, the asset is located at 11-29 Pier Avenue and 1250-1272 The Strand. At the time of sale, the property was 88 percent occupied by beach-centric tenants, including Hermosa Cyclery, Oakberry, Hermosa Beach Trading Co., Waves, Playa Hermosa Fish & Oyster and Heavenly Couture. Tim Kuruzar, Bryan Ley, Brendan McArthur and Tess Berghoff of JLL served as investment advisors in the Strand and Pier transaction. Jeff Sause and Chad Morgan of JLL served as debt advisors.