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Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT II Acquires AT&T Data Center Near Los Angeles for $79.5M

by Haisten Willis October 19, 2016

HAWTHORNE, CALIF. — Carter Validus Mission Critical REIT II Inc. (CVMC REIT II) has acquired the 288,000-square-foot AT&T Hawthorne Data Center in the Los Angeles suburb of Hawthorne for $79.5 million. CVMC REIT II, a non-traded REIT headquartered in Tampa, Fla., will assume the existing net lease with AT&T Corp. as part of the transaction. The previous owner was Israel-based Red Sea Group. The one-story, powered shell data center is located on a 15.9-acre site and includes an on-site substation delivering a 12,470-volt, 22.5 MVA (mega-volt amp) commercial power service feed. An eight-foot iron fence surrounds the site, with guarded gates on the east and west ends of the property. Security features include 24-hour on-site security staff, closed-circuit monitors, secure keycard access, biometrics scanner and alarmed doors. AT&T Corp., a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T Inc., is a provider of IP-based services to multinational companies and serves more than 3.5 million business customers. “The acquisition of the AT&T Hawthorne Data Center represents an opportunity to invest in a mission-critical property with a strong brand affiliation,” says Michael Seton, president of CVMC REIT II. “We strive to be a true capital partner for our tenants and are excited to expand our already …

October 19, 2016

Multifamily Washington Western

Acacia Capital Corp. Purchases Campbell Run Apartments in Woodinville for $98M

by Nellie Day October 18, 2016

WOODINVILLE, WASH. — Acacia Capital Corp. has purchased the 360-unit Campbell Run apartments in Woodinville for $98 million. The community is located at 13305 N.E. 171st St., just outside downtown Seattle and the Eastside Tech Corridor. It was built in 1989 and renovated in 2014. Campbell Run is the second largest garden-style apartment community to sell this year on the Eastside in terms of both sales price and number of units, according to the new owner. The seller was Grosvenor Americas, while the property manager was Thrive Communities. Philip Assouad and Giovanni Napoli of Kidder Mathews brokered the transaction.

October 18, 2016

Colorado Hospitality Loans Western

Columbia Sussex Corp. Receives $70M Loan for Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center

by Nellie Day October 18, 2016

DENVER — Columbia Sussex Corp. has received a $70 million loan to finance the 451-room Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center. The hotel is located at 7800 E. Tufts Ave. in the Technological Center submarket of Southeast Denver. The area is home to about 11 million square feet of office space and about 1,000 companies. Hyatt Regency Denver Tech Center features 29,600 square feet of function space, a 533-space parking garage, the Root25 Taphouse & Kitchen, Perks coffee shop, Hyatt StayFit fitness center and an indoor swimming pool with outdoor sun deck. The hotel has operated as a Hyatt Regency since it was built in 1985. It recently underwent a $12.5 million renovation to transform the lobby, upgrade the common areas and introduce the signature restaurant and lounge. Rob Rubano and Greg Stampley of Eastdil Secured arranged the financing. Square Mile Capital Management LLC originated the transaction, and brought in Natixis to acquire the $52.5 million senior mortgage component of the debt. Columbia Sussex acquired the asset from JMI Realty.

October 18, 2016

Nevada Retail Western

Edmond Town Center in Las Vegas Changes Hands for $5.5M

by Nellie Day October 18, 2016

LAS VEGAS — Devarim 18 LLC has acquired Edmond Town Center, a 21-acre shopping center in Las Vegas, for $5.5 million. The center is located at 921-1081 W. Owens Ave. Scot Prince and Neal Anzalotti of Logic Commercial Real Estate represented the buyer. CBRE’s Charles Moore and Marlene Fujita represented the seller.

October 18, 2016

Midwest North Dakota Western

Fort Totten Public Schools to Build First Net-Zero Energy School on Tribal Land in North Dakota

by Nellie Day October 18, 2016

FORT TOTTEN, N.D. — Fort Totten Public Schools is planning to build the first net-zero energy consumption school on tribal land in the country. A net-zero school is an energy-efficient building that produces more energy than it consumes every year. Located on the Spirit Lake Reservation, the school will be the first on tribal land and the first in North Dakota. Scheduled for completion in the 2017-2018 school year, the facility will feature classrooms, lab space for six teachers, bathrooms, storage areas and offices. Features contributing to the school’s net-zero status will include solar panels, a ground-source geothermal heating and cooling system, high-efficiency water-to-air heat pumps, energy recovery system for free heating and cooling, variable-speed fans and pumps to minimize excess energy use, occupancy sensors for demand-based lighting, LED lighting, solar tubes for free lighting, specially insulated walls and roofs, and triple pan windows. Construction is slated to begin this month, and the school will be located adjacent to the Four Winds Community School. DSGW is the architect for the project, Obermiller Nelson Engineering is providing mechanical and electrical engineering, and Shingobee Builders is the construction manager.

October 18, 2016

Colorado Mixed-Use Office Retail Western

Mixed-Use Project in Colorado Sells for $1.3M

by Nellie Day October 18, 2016

PARKER, COLO. – An unnamed buyer has purchased a 6,406-square-foot mixed-use property in Parker for $1.3 million. The property is located at 18575 Stage Run Road. It consists of retail and office space. The new owner plans to relocate an existing hair salon to the center, as well as add a full-service spa. Construction is set to commence immediately for the new tenants. Mitch Trevey and Nick Nickerson of Trevey Land and Commercial represented the seller, Martinez Global International, in this transaction.

October 18, 2016

Arizona Market Reports Retail Western Western Market Reports

Retail Occupancy Rises in Phoenix

by Camren Skelton October 18, 2016

As we approach the fourth quarter of 2016, the Phoenix retail market is experiencing its lowest vacancy rates since 2008. Vacancy has dropped to just under 9 percent, a slight improvement from the start of 2015, while rental rates have climbed 0.8 percent to $14.53 per square foot. Positive economic indicators such as population growth, a favorable job market, and new-home construction are all contributing toward a healthy retail market in Phoenix. Consumer confidence continues to rise and demand for retail space has become stronger than previous years. Vacant spaces in core locations are being absorbed by national, regional and local retailers as well. Anchor space activity continues to be geared around value-oriented retailers, fitness users, family entertainment concepts and alternative uses. Quick-serve restaurants are the most active tenants in the market. These concepts include Panera Bread, Starbucks, Café Rio, Pieology, MOD Pizza and Jimmy John’s. In addition, new health-conscious restaurants are starting to look at Phoenix for store openings in 2017, such as Ahi Poki, Eat Fit Go, Grabba Green and Nekter. Supermarkets are driving new development in core trade areas of Phoenix, as well as in high-growth markets. Fry’s Food & Drug has started construction on seven new …

October 18, 2016

Office Washington Western

LBA Realty Buys Broadacres Office Building in Seattle for $25.4M

by Nellie Day October 17, 2016

SEATTLE — LBA Realty has purchased the 123,108-square-foot Broadacres office building in Seattle for $25.4 million. The building is located at 1601 2nd Ave., two blocks from Sound Transit-King County Metro’s Westlake station and one block from Pike Place Market. The 10-story property is a value-add, creative office redevelopment opportunity, according to HFF, which represented the seller, Principal Real Estate Investors, in this transaction. Nicholas Kucha led the firm’s team, which marketed the property in partnership with KG Investment Properties.

October 17, 2016

California Office Western

C.W. Driver Companies Completes $55M Sciences Building at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo

by Nellie Day October 17, 2016

MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. — C.W. Driver has completed work on the 81,980-square-foot Sciences Building at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo. The $55 million project is part of a large-scale renovation of the college’s academic and research facilities, aimed at boosting the institution’s environmental sustainability and overall learning experience. The three-story building contains approximately 2,600 square feet of classroom space; 44,400 square feet divided between 26 modern laboratories for academic programs in astronomy, biology, chemistry, geology, marine science, physics and related disciplines; and 1,800 square feet of office space. In addition to the extensive lab space, the building also features a 500-square-foot observatory with 22 student-accessible telescopes.

October 17, 2016

California Retail Western

Faris Lee Arranges $7.8M Sale of CVS/pharmacy in Metro San Francisco

by Nellie Day October 17, 2016

DALY CITY, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the $7.8 million sale of a freestanding, 14,500-square-foot retail property occupied by CVS/pharmacy in Daly City, roughly nine miles outside San Francisco. Rick Chichester, Donald MacLellan and Thomas Chichester of Faris Lee represented the seller, 550 Larkin Street LLC, and the buyer, Barchester Corp., in the 1031 exchange transaction. CVS/pharmacy has 23 years remaining on its lease.

October 17, 2016

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