LOS ANGELES — Carmel Partners has unveiled its full plans for Cumulus District, an 11-acre mixed-use development in Los Angeles’ Baldwin Hills neighborhood. The centerpiece of the development will be a pair of multifamily buildings rising 31 stories and seven stories with a total of 1,210 units between them. The project is a redevelopment of a former Cumulus Media radio broadcast site. The property will also feature private underground parking for residents and 100,000 square feet of retail, with a 50,000-square-foot Whole Foods Market as the anchor. A one-acre park will connect the two main buildings. Amenities for residents include a 24-hour fitness center, skydeck, dog run, pet spa, co-working spaces, and multiple pools and spas. The 31-story building will offer 300 units ranging from studios to penthouses, while the seven-story building will offer 910 units. Cumulus District is located at 3333 S. La Cienega Blvd., adjacent to the Expo Line light rail, which connects the property to downtown Los Angeles and the beaches. In addition, major tech companies such as Apple and Sony Studios are located within three miles of the development. “The launch of the Cumulus District comes at an exciting time as Culver City and West Adams …
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SAN DIEGO — An Orange County, Calif.-based pain management group has purchased Richley Medical Plaza, a medical office building in San Diego’s Midway District, for $6 million. Dan Henry and Lars Eisenhauer of CBRE represented the seller, a private investor, in the deal. Located at 3434 Midway Drive, the 25,600-square-foot building was originally built in 1991. The two-story property includes a 6,475-square-foot surgery center that features three operating rooms, a recovery area, waiting room, reception room and two restrooms. At the time of sale, the building was 85 percent vacant.
Hunt Capital Arranges $3.5M in Financing for Acquisition, Rehab of Pacific Rim Apartments in Sacramento
by Amy Works
SACRAMENTO — Hunt Capital Partners has closed $3.5 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity financing for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Pacific Rim Apartments, an affordable housing property in Sacramento. The borrower, Alliance Property Group, plans to upgrade the garden-style complex, which was originally built in 2004. Slated for completion in July 2021, the renovated community will offer 31 three-bedroom units and an additional three-bedroom unit for management. The development team includes Day Builders, Musser: Architects and FPI Management. Planned site and exterior improvements include pavement, fencing and landscaping repair; installation of additional barbecue and playground areas; a new roofing overlay; and construction of a new management office/community room with a laundry facility. Individual units will be outfitted with new kitchen appliances, flooring, various automatic sensors and fresh paint. Once completed, Pacific Rim Apartments units will be leased to family households earning up to 50 percent and 60 percent of the area median income. Additionally, All Things Are Possible, a nonprofit organization, will provide a variety of residential services, including food distribution, parenting and mentor workshops, English-as-a-second-language classes, veteran services, toddler support, employment search and resume assistance. The total development cost for the Pacific Rim Apartments renovations is …
CONCORD, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap’s Levin Johnston team has negotiated the sale of The Lakes, a three-story apartment property located in Concord’s Ellis Lake neighborhood. A real estate investment company sold the community to a Bay Area family trust for $26.8 million. Constructed between 1967 and 1968 on 3.6 acres, The Lakes features 102 garden-style apartments spread across three buildings. The complex is a 10-minute walk from Diablo Valley College and the Concord Bay Area Rapid Transit station. Adam Levin and Robert Johnston of Marcus & Millichap’s Levin Johnston team represented the seller and procured the buyer in the transaction.
SAN DIEGO — Oberlin Realty LLC has purchased a freestanding flex, office and R&D property located at 10179 Huennekens St. in San Diego’s Sorrento Mesa. Pangea Properties sold the asset for $5.3 million. The buyer plans to occupy the entire two-story, 21,278-square-foot building and utilize the facility for its biotech business. Brant Aberg and Ryan Downing of Cushman & Wakefield San Diego represented the seller, while Chris Duncan of Voit Real Estate Services represented the buyer in the deal.
Easterly Government Properties Buys 51,647 SF VA Outpatient Facility in Chico, California
by Amy Works
CHICO, CALIF. — Washington, D.C.-based Easterly Government Properties has purchased a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) outpatient clinic in Chico. Terms of the transaction, including acquisition price and name of the seller, were not released. Chico is home to the largest state veteran population in the country, according to the buyer. The facility is part of the Northern California Health Care System and is a built-to-suit clinic that was completed in mid-2019. The property was designed to achieve a LEED Healthcare Silver certification. The property is leased to the VA for an initial, non-cancelable lease term of 15 years until June 2034. The clinic provides a variety of medical and ancillary services including primary care, audiology, laboratory services, mental health, nutrition, otolaryngology (ENT), a pharmacy, social work and women’s health. The facility is located adjacent to the Chico VA Readjustment Counseling Service Center. Easterly Government Properties is a fully integrated real estate investment trust focused primarily on the acquisition, development and management of Class A commercial properties leased to the U.S. government.
Hanley Investment Brokers $2.6M Ground Lease Sale of Aldi-Occupied Asset in Southern California
by Amy Works
CALEXICO, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has negotiated the absolute triple-net ground lease sale of a single-tenant retail property located at 2450 Rockwood Ave. in Calexico. A Vero Beach, Fla.-based private investor sold the asset to a Midwest-based buyer for $2.6 million. Aldi occupies the 18,000-square-foot property on a triple-net lease. The asset is situated on a 1.5-acre pad at the entrance to a Walmart Supercenter, which is the first Walmart location north of the Calexico/Mexico border crossing. Additional adjacent retailers include Jack in the Box, T-Mobile, 7-Eleven, Panda Express, KFC and Subway. Dylan Mallory and Jeff Lefko of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller, while the buyer was self-represented in the deal.
Stos Partners Buys 228,912 SF Coronavirus Test Distribution Site in Temecula, California
by Amy Works
TEMECULA, CALIF. — San Diego-based Stos Partners has purchased an industrial asset located at 42301 Zevo Drive in Temecula. A private investor sold the facility for $28.9 million in an off-market transaction. Currently, a global, publicly traded healthcare company occupies the entire 228,912-square-foot property. The tenant plans to utilize the facility as part of its distribution network for COVID-19 tests. Scott Stewart of Lee & Associates represented Stos Partners, while Alisa Lovas of Lee & Associates represented the seller in the deal.
SAN DIEGO — Berkadia has arranged the sale of The Sterling, a colonial revival multifamily asset in San Diego. Chicago-based Highlands REIT acquired the community from San Diego-based SENTRE for $7.3 million. Located at 470 20th St., the fully renovated, 27-unit property holds a Mills Act historic designation as part of the historic Sherman Heights neighborhood. The building features 14 studios and 13 one-bedroom units, all of which have been fully renovated with retained style and detailing of the early 20th century. Select units feature bay windows and private balconies. Community amenities include park-like garden terraces, restored and decorated common areas, and colonial revival architecture. Ed Rosen, John Chu and Tyler Sinks of Berkadia’s San Diego office represented the seller in the deal.
ONTARIO, CALIF. — Dermody Properties has purchased a logistics center located at 3120 E. Mission Blvd. in Ontario for an undisclosed price. The name of the seller was not released. Dermody Properties plans to renovate the 121,836-square-foot property by enhancing the loading, upgrading the fire suppression system to ESFR and improving the aesthetic of both the interior and exterior of the building. The facility will be available for lease beginning July 1. The asset is located within a few miles of major freeways, including Interstates 10 and 15 and State Route 60. Additionally, the facility is 2.2 miles from the Ontario International Airport and approximately 60 miles from the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Calif. Dan de la Paz of CBRE represented Dermody Properties in the acquisition.