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Warner Pacific Properties Fully Leases Monrovia Landing Shopping Center in Southern California

by Amy Works October 1, 2018

MONROVIA, CALIF. — Warner Pacific Properties has completed leasing Monrovia Landing, a shopping center located at 729 E. Huntington Drive in Monrovia. ULTA Beauty opened a location at the property, and Kids Empire and Tapioca Expressed signed leases to open locations within the next four months. The transactions bring the 98,000-square-foot neighborhood retail center to full occupancy. Additional tenants include T.J. Maxx, HomeGoods, ALDI and O’Reilly Auto Parts. Kids Empire will open a 10,500-square-foot facility that provides a safe, high-quality place for children to play, explore and expend energy. The space is expected to open by the end of January 2019. Tapioca Express is a Taiwanese-American fast-food franchise chain specializing in bubble tea, coffee, a variety of fruit juices, yogurt, smoothies, slushes, small meals, sandwiches and light snacks. The South El Monte, Calif.-based chain is slated to open its 1,200-square-foot restaurant at Monrovia Landing in November. Warner Pacific Properties originally acquired Monrovia Landing in 2016. At the time of acquisition, the 98,000-square-foot property consisted of a vacated Alberstons grocery building and an O’Reilly Auto Parts store. Monrovia Landing is part of a larger retail development referred to as the Shamrock Center, which includes a 24 Hour Fitness, Yoshinoya and Taco …

October 1, 2018

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Canyon Partners Real Estate Invests $10.6M in Seniors Housing Development in Southern California

by Amy Works October 1, 2018

SIMI VALLEY, CALIF. — Canyon Partners Real Estate LLC has provided $10.6 million of preferred equity for the construction of a seniors housing community in Simi Valley, approximately 40 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles. Griffin Fine Living is developing the project, known as Griffin Plaza Senior Living. This transaction represents Canyon’s third investment with Griffin since 2013. When completed, Griffin Plaza will feature 75 assisted living units and 26 memory care units in a two-story, 100,000-square-foot building. The development is near numerous acute care facilities and is located within the existing 13-acre Griffin Plaza retail center. Originally developed by Griffin in the early 1980s, the shopping center is currently undergoing a full-scale renovation to create a lifestyle center with anchor tenants including an Aldi grocery store and a CVS Pharmacy. “The Simi Valley region is already significantly underserved in seniors housing and memory care,” says Paul Griffin, CEO of Griffin Fine Living. “Demand for high-quality facilities is forecasted to increase, creating a demographics-led investment opportunity.” Solvere Living has been selected as the operator. Construction is scheduled for completion before the end of 2019.

October 1, 2018

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Charles Dunn Co. Brokers $3.2M Sale of Multifamily Property in Los Angeles

by Amy Works October 1, 2018

LOS ANGELES — Charles Dunn Co. has arranged the sale of an apartment building located at 315 S. Hamel Road in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles. Bentley Place LLC acquired the property for $3.2 million, or $293,181 per unit. Built in 1954, the 6,000-square-foot property features nine one-bedroom/one-bath units and two studio units. At the time of escrow, six units were vacant. Michael Monempour of Charles Dunn Co. represented both the buyer and seller, which was the original developer of the property.

October 1, 2018

Acquisitions California Industrial Top Stories Western

RAF Pacifica Group Sells 1 MSF Industrial Portfolio in Metro San Diego for $170M

by Taylor Williams October 1, 2018

CARLSBAD, VISTA, SAN MARCOS AND TEMECULA, CALIF. — RAF Pacifica Group has completed the disposition of a 12-asset industrial portfolio in San Diego County. An undisclosed buyer acquired the properties for $170 million. Totaling more than 1 million square feet, the portfolio consists of institutional-quality assets in the southern California cities of Carlsbad (3261, 3266 and 3193 Lionshead Ave. and 2281 Las Palmas); Vista (1125 Joshua Way, 1385 Park Center Drive, 2641 and 2651 La Mirada Drive); San Marcos (120 Mata Way, 195 Bosstick Blvd., and 2946, 2950 and 2954 Norman Strasse Road); and Temecula (26201 Ynez Road and 42259 Rio Nedo Road). The Class A properties feature highly efficient warehouse designs and loading capabilities, low office build-out percentages, expansive clear heights and strategic layouts for parking, loading and truck traffic flow. Aric Starck of Cushman & Wakefield’s San Diego office represented the seller, while the buyer was self-represented in the transaction. “The RAF portfolio incorporates a remarkable mix of existing core assets, fully renovated warehouse/distribution centers, as well as newly developed, state-of-the-art projects,” said Starck. “Each asset is strategically positioned in sought-after locations characterized by superior access to freeways, amenities, airports and residential communities.” According to Starck, the deal …

October 1, 2018

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Berkeley Point Capital Provides $52.4M Refinancing for Affordable Housing in San Diego

by Amy Works September 28, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Berkeley Point Capital has provided a $52.4 million multifamily affordable housing refinancing for Lantana Hills Apartment Homes in San Diego. The borrow is an affiliate of the Convermat Corp. Lantana Hills Apartments Homes was built in two phases with 300 units constructed in 1955 and the remaining 80 units constructed in 1986. The complex comprises one- and two-bedroom apartments, 23 acres of landscaping and parks, two swimming pools, a newly remodeled fitness center, and garage and surface parking. The new loan, provided via Fannie Mae’s Affordable Housing Group, features a 12-year term with eight years of interest-only payments. The financing was used to retire tax-exempt, variable-rate bonds totaling $37.5 million that were issued by the City of San Diego in 2004. The complex underwent a $5.9 million in renovations between 2014 and 2017 that included new wood flooring, quartz kitchen countertops, new kitchen appliances and accessories, while also becoming a pet-friendly community. The borrower plans on spending an additional $1.4 million in capital expenditures in 2018. Mitch Clarfield of Berkeley Point’s Santa Monica, Calif., office facilitated the loan for the borrower.

September 28, 2018

Acquisitions California Retail Western

Goldman Sachs Sells 331,804 SF Regional Mall in Santa Maria, California

by Amy Works September 28, 2018

SANTA MARIA, CALIF. — Goldman Sachs has completed the sale of Santa Maria Town Center, a regional mall located at 100 Town Center East in Santa Maria. A global insurance company acquired the property for an undisclosed price. Built in 1976 and situated on 6.11 acres, the mall features 331,804 square feet of retail space. Tenants include Edwards Theatres RPX Digital Cinema. The Sears and Macy’s at the site were not part of the sale. Philip Voorhees, Jimmy Slusher, George Good, James Tyrrell of CBRE’s National Retail Partners-West represented the seller in the deal.

September 28, 2018

Acquisitions California Multifamily Western

Ridge Capital Investors, Contrarian Capital Acquire Two Multifamily Properties Near Sacramento for $39.5M

by Amy Works September 27, 2018

SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Ridge Capital Investors and Contrarian Capital Management have acquired two apartment communities in metro Sacramento. JCM Partners sold the properties in two separate transactions totaling $39.5 million. The properties are La Rivera Commons, built in 1975 and located at 8719 Woodwan Way, and Antelope Woods, built in 1986 and located at 6413 Tupelo Drive. Both properties are Class B apartment communities and feature a total of 268 units. The ownership group plans to execute a renovation program across the two-property portfolio that will include substantial improvements to unit interiors and exteriors, as well as upgrades to property amenities, branding and signage. Upon completion, the properties will compete with comparable Class B+ and A- properties, according to the new owners. Marc Ross of CBRE represented the seller on the La Rivera Commons transaction. Steve Nelson, Dusty Haeling, Phil Saglimbeni, Sal Saglimbeni and Ken Blomsterberg of Marcus & Millichap/IPA represented the seller in the Antelope Woods deal.

September 27, 2018

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Ware Malcomb Completes Redevelopment of 838,300 SF Office Campus in San Diego

by Amy Works September 27, 2018

SAN DIEGO — Ware Malcomb has completed the redevelopment construction of Rancho Vista Corporate Center, located at 16399 W. Bernardo Drive in San Diego. Swift Real Estate Partners is the developer, Level 10 Construction served as general contractor and Ware Malcomb provided architecture, interior design and branding services for the project. The newly renovated corporate campus features Class A office and R&D buildings totaling 838,300 square feet on 67.5 acres. The project included the renovation of the exteriors, with upgraded landscape and hardscape throughout, as well as upgrading the on-site amenities for tenants. Additionally, the project now features a remodeled conference center, courtyard and 15,600-square-foot café with an operable glass wall system, as well as a new indoor workout facility, activity center with basketball and volleyball courts, outdoor collaboration areas and an outdoor dining area with a stretched fabric canopy. Ware Malcomb’s Branding Studio also provided signage design services for the redevelopment. The main goal for the project was to create site and brand identity with a design focused on energy efficiency, with xeriscaping to minimize water use and abundant shared areas to allow users to utilize site amenities.

September 27, 2018

Acquisitions California Retail Western

NKF Capital Markets Arranges Sale of Esplanade Shopping Center in Oxnard, California

by Amy Works September 27, 2018

OXNARD, CALIF. — NKF Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Esplanade Shopping Center, a regional shopping center located at 195 W. Esplanade Drive in Oxnard. Brixmor Property Group sold the property to G&I IX Esplanade Property LP for undisclosed price. At the time of sale, the 488,867-square-foot property was 92.3 percent occupied. Current retailers include Nordstrom Rack, Walmart Neighborhood Market, T.J. Maxx, Staples, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Cost Plus World Market and The Home Depot. Restaurants include BJ’s Restaurant, Blaze Pizza, In-N-Out Burger, Pick Up Stix, Jamba Juice and Starbucks Coffee. Bill Bauman, Kyle Miller and Matthew Schwartz of NKF Capital Markets represented the seller. Additionally, NKF’s David Milestone and Brett Green secured financing for the buyer in the transaction.

September 27, 2018

Acquisitions California Office Western

Irvine Co. Acquires 302,289 SF Office Campus in San Diego’s University Town Center

by Amy Works September 26, 2018

SAN DIEGO — The Irvine Co. has purchased Sunroad Corporate Center, a three-building office property located in San Diego’s University Town Center submarket. Sunroad Enterprises sold the property for an undisclosed price. Situated on 8 acres at 4401, 4435 and 4445 Eastgate Mall, Sunroad Corporate Center comprises three four-story buildings featuring a total of 302,289 square feet of Class A office space. The campus features a fitness facility and the buildings are adjoined by an outdoor environment complete with a newly constructed pavilion, which includes a floating café and lounge and modern water features. Additionally, each building has its own subterranean elevator-served executive parking facility, as well as ample surface parking and a standalone parking structure. Kevin Shannon, Brunson Howard, Paul Jones, Ken White and Rick Stumm of NKF represented the seller, while The Irvine Co. was self-represented in the transaction.

September 26, 2018

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