OREGON AND MONTANA — LTC Properties Inc. (NYSE: LTC) has originated a $25 million mezzanine loan for the recapitalization of a five-property seniors housing portfolio. The loan has a term of five years and two months, with two one-year extension options. It bears interest at 8 percent, with an internal rate of return of 11 percent. Located in Oregon and Montana, The Springs Living operates the five communities, which include independent living, assisted living and memory care and total 621 units. The Springs is a new operator partner for LTC.
HELENA, MONT. — Citivest Commercial Investments and Sage Investco have purchased a former department store building in Helena for an undisclosed price. The 116,992-square-foot asset also includes two pad development opportunities, with one ground finalized and another in negotiations. Shopko formerly occupied the building, which is situated within a larger center anchored by Albertsons, Target, JoAnn, Ross Dress for Less and other retailers. The buyers plan to implement a renovation program, including updating paint colors, landscaping and signage to maximize the center’s value. The name of the seller was not released.
BOZEMAN, MONT. — George Smith Partners has secured a $46 million construction loan for the phased development of 400 apartment units located within an Opportunity Zone in Bozeman. The borrower is Roundhouse Development. Jonathan Lee and Paul Monsen of George Smith Partners secured the financing for the borrower. For the first 268 units, the loan is priced at a sub 3 percent rate. Construction of the first phase is expected to finish in late 2023, at which time the construction on the remaining 132 units will begin.
Lee & Associates Brokers Sale of 145,637 SF West Park Promenade Shopping Center in Billings, Montana
BILLINGS, MONT. — Lee & Associates has arranged the sale West Park Promenade, a retail center in Billings. A Ketchum, Idaho-based private investor sold the property to a Bellevue, Wash.-based 1031 exchange investor for an undisclosed price. A new Town & Country Foods anchors the 145,637-square-foot retail center, which is situated on 12 acres. The asset recently underwent a $13 million renovation to transform from a mall to a community shopping center. Other current tenants include Red Robin, Massage Envy and Yellowstone Fitness. Jan Finchman and Shane Jimenez of Lee & Associates represented the seller in the deal.
BILLINGS, MONT. — Dwight Capital has closed a $34.2 million HUD 223(f) loan for Shiloh Commons, a mixed-use project located in Billings. Situated on 7.4 acres, the community features four four-story buildings offering 144 residential units and more than 60,000 square feet of retail, office and restaurant space. Community amenities include a fitness center, rooftop picnic area with barbecue stations, concierge services and on-site management. Each building has a one-level underground parking garage. The loan benefitted from a Green Mortgage Insurance Premium Reduction set at 25 basis points because the property qualifies as green/energy-efficient housing. Brandon Baksh of Dwight Capital originated the transaction.
BILLINGS, MONT. — Wood Investments Cos. has purchased a vacant retail building situated on 5.19 acres at 2618 King Ave. West in Billings. Billings-based Wilson-Taylor Partnership sold the asset for $4.6 million. Formerly occupied by Big Bear Sports Center, the building features 67,000 square feet of retail space. By the close of escrow, Wood Investments had secured leases with HomeGoods, Sierra Trading Post and Petco to occupy the multi-tenant building. Wood Investments will redevelop the building to comply with tenant specifications, as well as implement capital improvements and upgrades to the overall asset. HomeGoods and Sierra Trading Post will occupy a total of 42,000 square feet and Petco will occupy 15,000 square feet. All three tenants are slated to open in 2022. Additionally, approximately 10,000 square feet of space is still available. Chad Moore of Mountain West Commercial Brokerage in Salt Lake City represented the buyer, while Richard Martin of Mountain West Commercial Brokerage in Billings represented the seller in the transaction.
BOZEMAN, MONT. — ACRES Capital Corp. has originated a $29.2 million loan to fund the construction of Babcock Apartments, a multifamily property located at 1612 and 1624 W. Babcock St. in Bozeman. The borrower is Roundhouse Development, a fully integrated developer and operator of multifamily housing. Los Angeles-based George Smith Partners arranged the loan. Babcock Apartments will feature 95 apartments, 105 parking spaces and 2,300 square feet of ground-floor retail space. Units will include in-unit washers/dryers, stainless steel appliances, dishwashers, wood cabinets, marble countertops and private balconies in select units. Community amenities will include a fitness center, tenant lounge, open space areas, individual storage units and on-site parking. Jonathan Lee led the George Smith Partners team that arranged the loan, while Chris Hetzel of ACRES’ Los Angeles office originated the deal.
HELENA, MONT. — Stan Johnson Co. has arranged the sale of an industrial property located at 876 Blaine St. in Helena. A Laguna Beach, Calif.-based private investor sold the asset to a Jacksonville, Ore.-based private investor for $4.1 million. FedEx Ground occupies the 22,251-square-foot building, which was constructed as a build-to-suit for the company in 2014. Additionally, the asset is situated on 6.3 acres adjacent to the Helena Regional Airport and Interstate 15. FedEx has approximately three years remaining on its lease. Colin Couch of Stan Johnson Co.’s Atlanta office represented the seller in the transaction.
BOZEMAN, MONT. — A joint venture between TPG Real Estate Partners and Cardinal Group Investment Management has acquired The Arrow Townhomes and Flats, an 887-bed student housing community located near the Montana State University campus in Bozeman. Constructed in 2019, the property offers a mix of one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. Shared amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, 24-hour clubhouse, sauna, steam room and multiple study areas. Berkadia represented the undisclosed seller in the transaction. CBRE advised on debt for the acquisition, which was added to a Fannie Mae credit facility formed by the joint venture. Cardinal Group Management will manage the property; Cardinal Group Construction will manage planned value-add construction; and Agency Fifty3 will provide marketing and branding services for the community.
BILLINGS, MONT. — Brinkman Real Estate, in partnership with Blue Field Capital, has purchased King West One, an apartment property in Billings. The acquisition is Brinkman’s first in Montana. Built in 2009, King West One features 128 two-story, townhome-style apartments ranging from 680 square feet to 1,100 square feet with individual detached garages. The complex is spread across 13 buildings. At the time of sale, the property was nearly 100 percent occupied. Terms of the transaction were not released.