SPARKS, NEV. — CapRock Partners has acquired 55 Vista Boulevard, a freestanding industrial building in Sparks, for an undisclosed price. The transaction marks CapRock’s third acquisition in Northern Nevada, increasing the firm’s total statewide investment and development pipeline to 5.4 million square feet of industrial space. Built in 1995, 55 Vista Boulevard is a single-tenant warehouse offering 117,000 square feet on 5 acres. The asset features a clear height of 24 feet, 26 dock-high doors, two grade-level doors and a 0.5-acre trailer parking yard. The property is fully leased to a national provider of commissary goods to prisons and jails. Joel Fountain and Nick Knecht of Dickson Commercial Group, as well as Jeff Huberman of Lee & Associates, facilitated the transaction. The name of the seller was not released.
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Mack Real Estate Group Breaks Ground on Phase I of 1.2 MSF Industrial Park in Scottsdale, Arizona
by Amy Works
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Mack Real Estate Group, with Willmeng Construction as general contractor, is developing Mack Innovation Park Scottsdale (MIP Scottsdale), a 1.2 million-square-foot industrial project in Scottsdale. The team has started vertical construction of the 305,400-square-foot Phase I of the project. Phase I of MIP Scottsdale will consist of two buildings with 32-foot clear heights, 53 dock-high doors, 20 grade-level doors and 516 parking stalls. Financing for the project includes $43 million in first mortgage construction debt provided by Bank OZK, and $19.8 million in construction mezzanine financing provided by PGIM Real Estate. Lenga Partners, a Chile-based real estate investment firm, is Mack’s equity joint venture partner in the project. The development team includes Butler Design Group and Withey Morris Baugh PLC. Mitch Stravitz and Rusty Kennedy of CBRE, James Cohn of Stream Realty and Randy Shell of Shell Commercial are handling leasing for the project.
SPOKANE, WASH. — Burlington Stores Inc. has completed the disposition of a 9.4-acre retail property located at 5830 N. Division St. in Spokane. Burlington North LLC, a local development group led by Ben Hawkins and Kevin Edwards, acquired the two-building asset for $10.2 million. Totaling 175,612 square feet, the property consists of a Burlington-occupied, two-story 157,307-square-foot building with three loading docks and high clear heights, and a 17,305-square-foot building that is leased to Rite Aid. The Burlington store will relocate to a smaller space at Franklin Park Shopping Center in Spokane allowing for redevelopment options at the current site. Yohar Renaud, Kyle Herting and Sydney Dixon of CBRE represented the seller in the deal.
Cushman & Wakefield Negotiates Sale of 49,331 SF Virginia Village Shopping Center in Denver
by Amy Works
DENVER — Cushman & Wakefield has arranged the sale of Virginia Village Shopping Center, a neighborhood shopping center located at South Holly Street and East Florida Avenue in southeast Denver. A Denver-based private partnership acquired the property from Denver-based Virginia Village Associates LTD for an undisclosed price. Originally built in 1957 and most recently renovated in 2020, Virginia Village Shopping Center offers 49,331 square feet of retail space. At the time of sale, the property was 80 percent leased to 11 tenants. Offering 265 parking spaces, the asset is situated on nearly 5 acres at 1417-1495 S. Holly St. and 5595 E. Florida Ave. Jon Hendrickson, Aaron Johnson and Mitch Veremeychik of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction.
Marcus & Millichap Arranges $4M Sale of Net-Leased Retail Building in Castle Pines, Colorado
by Amy Works
CASTLE PINES, COLO. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a net-leased retail property located at 7282 Lagae Road in Castle Pines. An Arizona-based developer/limited liability company sold the asset to a Colorado-based private investor for $4 million. Service Street Auto Repair occupies the 4,488-square-foot building under a 20-year absolute triple-net lease. The property is situated near the Castle Rock Promenade & Outlets and a King Soopers Center. Drew Isaac and James Rassenfoss of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller in the deal.
PORTLAND, ORE. — Norris & Stevens has arranged the sale an industrial manufacturing/storage facility at 9348 N. Peninsular Ave. in Portland. Anlekus LLC acquired the asset from Miscoe Properties LLC for $2.3 million. Originally constructed in 1932 with additions in the 1950s and 1970s, the property consists of a main industrial building, a maintenance building and two separate outbuildings totaling 75,000 square feet. Formerly used for food production and storage, the asset features six loading docks, one drive-in door, 18- to 20-foot clear heights and a large office area. Greg Nesting of Portland-based Norris & Stevens represented the buyer and seller in the transaction.
University of Utah, ACC Break Ground on 1,400-Bed Student Housing Development in Salt Lake City
by Amy Works
SALT LAKE CITY — The University of Utah (The U) and American Campus Communities (ACC), in a public-private partnership, have broken ground on a $155 million student housing complex in Salt Lake City. The six-story residence hall will add 1,400 beds for first- and second-year students. The U will manage and program the first floor to feature common indoor and outdoor social areas, new dining facilities and fitness areas. The development is part of ACC’s American Campus Equity (ACE program), which enables universities to expand and enhance student housing without taking on additional debt. Under a 55-year lease agreement that includes two 10-year extensions for a final term of 75 years, ACC will manage and own a leasehold interest in the property. The project team includes MHTN Architects, Ayers Saint Gross and Okland Construction. The new residence hall is slated to open for occupancy in fall 2026.
RICHLAND, WASH. — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Richland Court, a multifamily property located at 2433 George Washington Way in Richland. KEI Apartment Fund 9 LLC sold the asset to BLV-Richland Court LLC for $19.9 million. Built in 1994, Richland Court offers 88 one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments and 142 parking spaces, including 10 garage, 24 carport and 108 surface spots. Apartment amenities include full-sized washers and dryers, air conditioning, balconies, fireplaces, microwaves, ovens, vaulted ceilings and ADA-accessible rooms. Community amenities include onsite maintenance and management, a community clubhouse, seasonal pool, fitness center, package receiving, a recreation center, spa and tanning bed. Tyler Smith, Joe Kinkopf and Steve Fischer of Northmarq’s Seattle Multifamily Investment Sales team represented the seller in the deal.
BUENA PARK, CALIF. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of an industrial building located at 8401 Page St. in Buena Park. Products Go LLC acquired the asset for $18.1 million. Situated on 2.7 acres, the 55,362-square-foot building offers abundant parking and quick access to Interstate 5 and State Route 91. Keith Greer, Ben Seybold and Sean Ward of CBRE represented the seller, a private investor, in the deal.
Storm Properties Acquires Self-Storage, Retail Property in Escondido, California for $10.5M
by Amy Works
ESCONDIDO, CALIF. — Storm Properties has purchased a self-storage and retail asset in Escondido for $10.5 million. Located at 510 and 520 W. Valley Parkway, the property features 37,125 square feet of storage buildings, a 7,000-square-foot retail strip building and a 5,900-square-foot pad for future retail development. The self-storage facility offers 262 storage units, while the retail space consists of four in-line suites and a single-tenant retail building. One of the retail suites serves as the onsite management for the self-storage facility. The retail is 100 percent occupied, while 97 percent of the self-storage units are currently rented. Storm Properties, a subsidiary of Torrance, Calif.-based Storm Industries, currently manages a diverse portfolio of multifamily, industrial and retail properties.