VALLEJO, CALIF. — PSRS has arranged $4.5 million for the refinancing of two retail buildings within a shopping center in Vallejo. The asset offers 10 retail units, totaling 16,452 square feet, spread across two buildings. Thomas Rudinsky of PSRS secured a 60 percent loan-to-value loan with a three-year term and 25-year amortization with the option to fully amortize the deal with a rate reset option from the lender every three years. A correspondent life insurance company funded the loan.
EL MONTE, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has directed the purchase of a 12-unit apartment property located at 11122 and 11126 Bonwood Road in El Monte. A private investor acquired the asset for $2.6 million. David Covarrubias and Doug McCauley of Marcus & Millichap procured the buyer in the deal. Built in 1958, the property offers two-bedroom units, an onsite laundry room and 12 parking spaces. Recent capital improvements at the property include a new roof, windows, exterior painting and remodeling on select units.
ELK GROVE, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a single-tenant childcare facility in Elk Grove, a suburb of Sacramento. Armstrong Development Properties sold the asset to a private investor for $6.1 million. Jeff Lefko and Bill Asher of Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors represented the seller, while Mason Canter of The Mason Canter Group of Los Angeles represented the buyer in the deal. The Learning Experience occupies the 9,990-square-foot building, which was built in 2022, on a new 17-year corporate lease with 6 percent rent increases every five years throughout the base term and option periods, along with a $1 million corporate guarantee. The property is located at 8330 Elk Grove Florin Road.
AVALON, CALIF. — Red Oak Capital Holdings has provided a $6 million bridge loan for the Hermosa Hotel & Apartments in Avalon, a city on Santa Catalina Island. The loan proceeds will retire existing debt at the century-old property, located at 131-171 Metropole Ave. Hermosa Hotel & Apartments contains 46 buildings offering a total of 44 hotel rooms, a commercial unit occupied by a spa and 26 multifamily units. Since acquiring the property in 2019, the sponsor has invested approximately $3 million into renovations, reorienting the hotel as a boutique alternative to large-scale resorts while maintaining the multifamily component as stable, year-round housing for service workers. The interest-only loan was structured under Red Oak’s Core-Plus Bridge Loan Program and carries a two-year initial term and a loan-to-servicing value of 55.2 percent. David Christensen of Red Oak originated the loan, with underwriting led by Thomas Gorski and loan administration by James Myatt. Deryl Deese of Tauro Capital Advisors arranged the financing on behalf of the borrower, a subsidiary of value-add investment firm McKinney Capital.
COVINA, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Cypress Villa, a multifamily community at 19529 E. Cypress St. in Covina. Forgette Family Trust sold the asset to SRI Properties LLC for $2.8 million. Built in 1984, Cypress Villa offers 11 two-bedroom/one-bath units with central air conditioning and heat, two parking spaces per unit and access to an onsite laundry room. Additionally, each unit is individually metered for gas and electricity. Douglas McCauley and David Covarrubias of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
OAKLAND, CALIF. — Outrigger Industrial, in partnership with MetLife Investment, has unveiled plans to redevelop a property at 727 Kennedy St. in Oakland into Kennedy Logistics Center. Construction is slated to begin in third-quarter 2025 with a completion date of second-quarter 2026. The initial phase of construction involves the reduction of the existing building footprint by 57,000 square feet to allow for loading dock reconfiguration — 30 new dock-high positions along with a 130-foot truck court. The 177,000-square-foot upgraded building will include numerous structural re-enforcements and visual enhancements, including new structural columns, a clear height of 32 feet, updating existing building systems to meet current codes compliance and creating a dedicated office space. The building is located immediately adjacent to the Interstate 880 between Port of Oakland and OAK Airport.
CITY OF INDUSTRY, CALIF. — MSI Computers Corp. has acquired an industrial property located at 18045 Rowland St. in City of Industry from LINK for $65.2 million, or $326 per square foot. Built in 1985, the 200,000-square-foot asset features a clear height of 26 feet, 18 dock-high loading doors, two grade-level doors and a newly constructed 4,735-square-foot office build-out. Additionally, the property offers a private, fenced yard that can accommodate 60 trailers and 56 autos. Jason Chao of CBRE represented the buyer in the transaction.
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Lakewood Court Apartments, a 48-unit multifamily property in San Jose. A private investor sold the property to an undisclosed buyer for $18.9 million. Adam Levin, Robert Johnston, Eymon Binesh and Mark Kis of Levin Johnston of Marcus & Millichap handled the transaction, including sourcing the buyer. Built in 1989 on 1.6 acres, Lakewood Court Apartments features 22 one-bedroom/one-bath units, four one-bedroom/one-bath lofts, 12 two-bedroom/one-bathroom units and six two-bedroom/two-bath units. In-unit amenities include granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, fireplaces, walk-in closets, balconies, patios and porches. The community includes a pool, spa, rooftop terrace and laundry facilities. Lakewood Court Apartments is located at 1953 Via Reggio Court.
SAN JOSE, CALIF. — BH Properties has expanded its Bay Area footprint with the acquisition of 2125 O’Nel Drive, a Class A office and research-and-development building located in North San Jose. The recently renovated two-story building offers visibility along Highway 101 and is situated minutes from Mineta San Jose International Airport. Originally built in 1985 and modernized in 2022, the 110,669-square-foot building features a remodeled contemporary lobby, cafe-style kitchen with a NanaWall system, expanded glass lines, new exterior landscaping with outdoor collaborative areas and upgraded building systems. Andy Zighelboim, Kevin Moul, Brad Idleman and Bob Giley of Colliers represented the seller, while Peter Horn led the acquisition for BH Properties. Terms of the transaction were not released.
— By Kalli Knight of Colliers — The Los Angeles multifamily market faces several headwinds, including rising expenses, the aftermath of recent fires, insurance exclusions and Measure ULA. These factors impact transaction volumes, leading many investors to remain on the sidelines. However, Southern California and Los Angeles will continue to have strong fundamentals, attracting a unique pool of buyers. This includes qualified, high-net-worth family offices eager to take advantage of limited competition to acquire new construction at prices below replacement costs or favorable debt terms. Management companies are increasingly critical in supporting property stabilization post-pandemic, with a growing urgency to enhance operations and increase net operating income. As construction loans mature, their impact on property stabilization is significant. Though the concession rate of 0.7 percent is significantly less than the national concession rate of 1.1 percent, many developers now offer four to six weeks of concessions to lease properties and meet projected rents outlined in their financial analyses. Some developers have also opted for creative strategies, such as providing customized closets to attract renters at higher luxury price points instead of relying solely on weekly concessions. Vacancy rates in the market vary, but have generally improved since 2024. They have …
