DENVER, BERTHOUD and BOULDER, Colo. — The Ensign Group Inc. (NASDAQ: ENSG) has acquired the operations of three skilled nursing facilities in Colorado: Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation, a 140-bed skilled nursing facility located in Boulder. Berthoud Care and Rehabilitation, a 76-bed skilled nursing facility located in Berthoud. South Valley Post-Acute Rehabilitation, a 106-bed skilled nursing facility located in Denver. These acquisitions are subject to a long-term, triple-net lease. The seller and price were not disclosed. This transaction brings Ensign’s portfolio to 235 healthcare operations, 22 of which also include assisted living operations, across 13 states. Ensign owns 94 real estate assets.
DENVER — Denver-based Mile High Development and Chicago-based Brinshore Development, as co-developers, have broken ground on Capitol Square Apartments, an affordable multifamily community in Denver’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. Completion is slated for 2022. Designed by KTGY, the six-story property will feature 103 income-restricted apartments, with 73 one-bedroom units and 30 two-bedroom units. A U-shaped building design opens the interior units and courtyard to views of the Denver Art Museum and mountains. All apartments will be income-restricted to households earning 40 percent to 80 percent of the area median income. Community amenities will include a leasing office, community space, fitness room and a second-floor outdoor terrace. Additionally, the property will feature parking for 68 vehicles at the ground and basement levels. The city and county of Denver provided $1.5 million in financing from the Affordable Housing Fund toward the $33.9 million project. The development also received public finance funds from the Colorado Department of Local Affairs. Additionally, the Colorado Housing & Finance Authority provided 4 percent federal and state tax credits and is issuing the bonds for the building.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — RMR Mortgage Trust (NASDAQ: RMRM) has arranged a $34.3 million first mortgage, floating-rate bridge loan for the refinancing of an office and industrial asset in Colorado Springs. The property includes a 191,000-square-foot office building and a 97,000-square-foot industrial building located at 10125 and 10205 Federal Drive. RMRM’s manager, Tremont Realty Capital, was introduced to the transaction by Essex Financial Group, which advised the sponsor, Flywheel Capital of Denver. An initial advance of $29 million was funded at closing with future advances of up to $5.3 million available for tenant improvements, leasing commissions and capital expenditures. The loan features a three-year initial term and a one-year extension option, subject to the borrower meeting certain requirements.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLO. — Trion Properties, along with its equity partner PCCP, has purchased a two-property apartment portfolio in Colorado Springs for a combined total of $80 million. Trion acquired both properties from one seller that held legacy ownership over each. Totaling 406 units, the portfolio includes the 200-unit Quail Cove at 3308 Quail Lake Road and the 206-unit Highland Park at 4815 Garden Ranch Drive. Built in 1983, Quail Cove features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units with washer/dryer hookups, wood-burning fireplaces, central heat and air, walk-in closets and private balconies or patios. Additionally, the property underwent $5 million in capital improvements within the past five years, including new roofs, landscaping and clubhouse upgrades. Highland Park features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units with spacious floorplans, washer/dryer hookups, wood-burning fireplaces, central heat and air, walk-in closets and private balconies and patios. The property underwent nearly $2 million in improvements within the last five years. Winston Black and Frank Farrell of Berkadia represented both parties in the transaction. Continental Partners arranged financing for both deals from Freddie Mac, through Andrew Kwok of Capital One.
ENGLEWOOD, COLO. — Berkadia has arranged the sale of Iron Works Village, an apartment community in Englewood. An affiliate of Denver-based Treeline Multifamily Partners acquired the property from Denver-based Blvdway Communities for $14.6 million. Located at 519 W. Amherst Ave., the garden-style property was built in 2020. Nick Steele and Tyler King of Berkadia’s Denver office represented the seller in the deal. Additionally, Brian Huff and Kevin McCormack of Berkadia’s Denver office secured $9.2 million in acquisition financing through Fannie Mae for the buyer. The 10-year, fixed-rate loan features six years of interest-only payments followed by a 30-year amortization schedule.
JOHNSTOWN, COLO. — Stockton, Calif.-based A.G. Spanos Cos. has completed the sale of Rise at 2534, an apartment property located at 5070 Exposition Drive in Johnstown. A New York City-based pension fund advisor purchased the community for an undisclosed price. Completed in late January 2020, Rise at 2534 features four four-story residential buildings on 8.5 acres. The property offers 236 units, averaging 920 square feet, with spa bathrooms, Bluetooth shower heads, Nest thermostats, keyless fob entry and full-sizer washers/dryers. Community amenities include a heated pool, dog park, sports lounge, golf simulator, coffee bar and 24-hour fitness center. Dan Woodward, Dave Potarf, Matt Barnett and Jake Young of CBRE Capital Markets in Denver represented the seller in the deal.
RIFLE, COLO. — Stan Johnson Co. has arranged the sale of an industrial building located at 185 Gemat Circle in the Western Colorado city of Rifle. A Southern California-based private investor acquired the property from Blue Wing Capital Management for $3.1 million. Beacon Roofing Supply, a distributor of residential and non-residential roofing and complementary building products, occupies the 37,864-square-foot facility. Built in 2010 on two acres, the property offers access to Interstate 70 and is approximately one hour northwest of Aspen. David Wirgler of Stan Johnson Co. represented the seller in the deal.
LITTLETON, COLO. — Continental Divide Holdings LLC has acquired an office property located at 8331 Continental Divide in Littleton. Colorado Credit Union sold the asset for an undisclosed price. Formerly a credit union brand and headquarters, the 8,000-square-foot property feature a drive-thru and monument signage. The buyer plans to convert the building into a medical office space for use as its pediatric practice. Rick Egitto of Avison Young, along with Justin Rayburn of Fountainhead Commercial Properties, represented the seller, while Dann Burke and Stephani Gaskins of CBRE Healthcare Real Estate Brokerage Services represented the buyer in the deal.
DENVER — Cityview has purchased Dinerstein Cos.’ interest in DECO, an apartment community located in the University Park region of Denver. A transit-oriented property with immediate access to light rail, the five-story development offers 350 units in a range of open floor plans. The property originally opened for leasing in fourth-quarter 2019. Westhome, Cityview’s property management division, manages the asset. Terms of the acquisition were not released. Situated on 3.5 acres, the property features a mix of studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with to up 11-foot ceilings, vinyl wood flooring, stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers/dryers, designer cabinetry, quartz countertops, dual vanity baths, walk-in closets and keyless door entry. Community amenities include an on-site ski simulator and gear lounge equipped with ski and boot lockers, as well as space for snowboards, mountain bikes and kayaks; and a rooftop deck with outdoor seating, a fireplace, television, drink ledge and ski gondola. Additional amenities include a dog park and spa; business center with coffee bar and two-sided fireplace; co-working area with individual conference rooms; workstations; a library; mail room with automated package retrieval system; club room with commercial kitchen; and a fitness center with cardio and weight equipment, massage room and …
DENVER — Ryan Cos. US Inc. and Cadence Living have unveiled plans for Acoya Cherry Creek, a seniors housing community in the Cherry Creek neighborhood of Denver. Totaling 156,622 square feet and 137 units, the project will be the first Acoya-branded community in the Denver market and the third in Colorado. The types of care were not disclosed. According to Moore Diversified Services, the senior population in the Denver area is expected to increase by more than 26 percent over the next five years. “Not only is there a need for this type of housing near Cherry Creek, but there is also high demand for age-in-place living where a resident can remain within their home and receive services over time as needs change,” says Daniel Raimer, director of real estate development for Ryan Cos. Cadence, Harrison Street and Ryan will co-own the community, and have closed on financing for the development. Bank of the West acted as lender, administrative agent and lead arranger alongside Stifel Bank as lender and syndication agent. MOA Architecture designed the community’s exterior while StudioSIX5 handled the interiors. Groundbreaking is scheduled for February 2021, with pre-leasing beginning in spring 2022 for completion in fall 2022.