BOISE, IDAHO — LOCAL Ventures has received joint venture equity and construction financing for the development of LOCAL Boise, a residential property located at 250 E. Myrtle St. in downtown Boise. Appian Capital and Argos Capital Partners provided the equity, while Old National Bank provided the loan for construction financing. Steve Kohn, Chris Moyer, Zachary Kraft and Matt Naumann of Cushman & Wakefield Equity, Debt & Structured Finance represented the borrower. Slated for completion in November 2022, LOCAL Boise will comprise a six- and seven-story mid-rise building offering 252 apartments, approximately 11,200 square feet of amenity space, 7,100 square feet of retail space and 356 parking spaces. Located across from the 90-acre Julia Davis Park, LOCAL Boise is immediately adjacent to two upscale supermarkets and a half mile from the core of Boise’s business district. LOCAL Ventures and Appian Capital purchased the development site from WinCo Foods in November 2020, and construction of LOCAL Boise started in January 2021.
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BOISE, IDAHO — California-based LDK Ventures has purchased Boise Logistics Center located at 1001 E. Gowen Road in Boise. Terms of the transaction were not released. The vacant property, which Shopko occupied until 2019, is one of the largest industrial buildings in the Boise metropolitan area and is the only facility to more than 100,000 square feet of available distribution space in the Treasure Valley industrial market, according to LDK. The building features three loading sides, 39-foot to 40-foot clear heights, an ESFR sprinkler system and five acres of excess paved yard that can accommodate modern distribution requirements, including employee, van and trailer parking. LDK plans to reposition the property as a Class A distribution center. The site also includes 16 acres of undeveloped land that can accommodate an additional 250,000 square feet of industrial space. The buyer plans to proceed with entitling the parcel for an industrial development with a planned construction start in 2021. Devin Ogden and Michael McKnight of Colliers International represented the buyer, while Gavin Phillips of TOK Commercial represented the seller in the deal.
BOISE, IDAHO — New York-based Berkadia has acquired LIHTC Advisors, a Boise-based brokerage firm that serves apartment investors with a focus on affordable housing. Jeff Irish and Brandon Grisham, formerly principals of LIHTC Advisors, will lead the new team in Boise. Prior to the merger, Irish and Grisham were involved in the sale of more than $2 billion of affordable housing assets throughout the country. In 2019, Irish and Grisham closed 53 transactions and are expected to exceed that this year. The addition of LIHTC Advisors will broaden Berkadia Affordable’s market presence and support long-term strategic growth under the leadership of David Leopold, senior vice president and head of Berkadia Affordable. “This is a huge step forward in Berkadia’s goal of expanding our affordable housing team, another investment in this critical space,” says Berkadia CEO Justin Wheeler. In 2019, Berkadia’s loan origination volume was $27 billion, while its investment sales platform totaled $9 billion.
Arbor Realty Funds $1.9M Fannie Mae Financing for Arbor Court Apartments in Idaho Falls
by Amy Works
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO — Arbor Realty Trust has provided $1.9 million in financing through the Fannie Mae Small Loan program for Arbor Court Apartments in Idaho Falls. Built in 1953, the two-story, six-unit property features a playground, laundry facility and on-site parking. Geoffrey Platt of Arbor’s New York City office originated the loan for the undisclosed borrower.
Granite Awarded $245M Contract to Pour Concrete at Naval Spent Fuel Handling Facility in Idaho
by Amy Works
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO — Granite has been awarded a $245 million subcontract by Fluor Marine Propulsion for the concrete placement construction of the Naval Spent Fuel Handling Facility near Idaho Falls. The work includes providing all labor, equipment and materials in order to backfill the excavation site from all bedrock up to the elevation that will support super-structure foundations. The backfill will include approximately 10 million pounds of rebar and 300,000 cubic yards of concrete materials. Construction is underway and the concrete placement phase is slated for completion by summer 2021.
BOISE — Berkadia has facilitated the sale of Central Pointe, a garden-style apartment property in Boise. Monarch Investment and Management Group sold the community to an undisclosed entity. The acquisition price was not released. Located at 1334 N. Liberty St., Central Pointe features a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans with private balconies or patios. Community amenities include a fitness center, pool, playground, clubhouse, sundeck, laundry facilities, covered parking, an outdoor area with grilling stations, and a dog park. Kenny Dudunakis, David Sorensen and Ben Johnson of Berkadia’s Seattle office, along with Alex Blagojevich of Berkadia’s Chicago office and Michael Sullivan of the firm’s Kansas City office, represented the seller in the deal.
HAYDEN, IDAHO — Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of Honeysuckle Place, a 39-unit assisted living community in Hayden, approximately 30 miles east of Spokane, Washington. A national owner-operator sold the property to a regional operator looking to expand into Idaho. The price was not disclosed. Originally built in 1996, the community was positioned as a value-add opportunity, though the seller did increase occupancy by 20 percent during the transaction process, according to Blueprint. The sale is part of a larger portfolio of strategic dispositions for the seller.
IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO — ShowBiz Cinemas plans to develop one of its Bowling, Movies and More! entertainment centers at Jackson Hole Junction in Idaho Falls. This location will be ShowBiz Cinemas’ first complex in Idaho; the company currently operates locations in Texas, Oklahoma and Florida. Slated to open in December, the entertainment center will be located at Sunnyside Road #116 Exit off Interstate 15. Construction is currently underway, with the official groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Feb. 27. Bowling, Movies and More! entertainment center at Jackson Hole Junction will feature 14 boutique bowling lanes, an arcade with redemption center, multiple party rooms, a lane-side café with expansive food and drink options, full bar, concessions area and eight movie auditoriums with recliner seating. Additionally, the development will feature a Superior Digital Experience auditorium with 4K digital laser projection, Dolby Atmos surround sound and a four-story, 70-foot-wide screen. ShowBiz Cinemas will anchor the 44-acre Jackson Hole Junction commercial project at Sunnyside Road and Interstate 15. The development will also feature retail, business, dining and hospitality space.
MERIDIAN, IDAHO — Avison Young has secured a $27.7 million loan to finance the construction of Summertown Apartments in Meridian, a suburb 12 miles west of Boise. The borrower is a joint venture between Phoenix Commercial Construction and 111 Capital. Jay Maddox and Peter Sherman of Avison Young Capital Markets Group arranged the loan, which a Los Angeles-based private lender provided. Located adjacent to the 58-acre Settler’s Park, Summertown will offer 190 units in a mix of two-story rowhouses and three-story garden-style apartments with gated front garden areas and enclosed garages. Situated on 5.8 acres, the property will feature resort-like amenities. Construction is slated to begin first-quarter 2020, with the first units delivered during summer 2020.
TWIN FALLS, IDAHO — Geronimo has completed the sale of Canyon Park East and Canyon Park West, a two-property retail asset located in Twin Falls. Wood Investments Cos. acquired the asset for $50.9 million. Located at 2068 Bridgeview Blvd. and 1945 Fillmore St., the properties were 100 percent leased at the time of sale. Current tenants include Ross Dress for Less, Ulta Beauty, Bed Bath & Beyond, Petco, Dick’s Sporting Goods, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, Best Buy, Michaels, Sportsman’s Warehouse and Famous Footwear. Paul Sleeth, Billy Sleeth and Patrick Allen of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller in the deal.