SANTA CLARA, CALIF. — First Industrial Realty Trust has acquired a low-coverage industrial property located at 415 Aldo Ave. and 420 Nelo St. in Santa Clara for $10.6 million. Situated on 2.4 acres, the fully occupied site includes a 9,896-square-foot industrial facility and secured yard space. Ray Devlin of Colliers represented the buyer, while Mark Biagini of Biagini Properties represented the undisclosed sellers in the deal.
PORTLAND, ORE. — Norris & Stevens has arranged the sale of a 16-room residential care facility located at 19909 SE Stark St. in Portland. The Pribeagu family sold the asset to an undisclosed buyer for $5.3 million. Constructed in 2003 and zoned for 34 beds, the 13,414-square-foot facility comprises two buildings on 1.4 acres. All 16 rooms are fully furnished and ADA compliant with private bathrooms and individual temperature control. Facility amenities include a full kitchen, three laundry rooms, an intercom system, office spaces, a large community room, two storage sheds and approximately 3,000 square feet of garage space. David Chatfield of Portland-based Norris & Stevens represented the seller, while Lindsay Murphy of Apex Real Estate Partners represented the buyer in the deal.
— By Brett Meinzer of MMG Real Estate Advisors — Despite ongoing challenges, Phoenix’s multifamily market is showing signs of stabilization and strength in key areas. Record Demand, Even in a Cooling Market In first-quarter 2025, net absorption reached 5,149 units, more than double the 10-year quarterly average and the second-highest quarterly total on record. On a 12-month basis, the market absorbed 18,413 units, setting a new high. “We’re seeing demand return to peak levels,” said Brett Meinzer, advisor at MMG Real Estate. “The number of units leased in the last year shows Phoenix’s long-term story remains intact.” Supply Is Slowing, Signaling Potential Stabilization While new supply remains elevated, the pace is shifting. First-quarter deliveries declined 36 percent from the prior quarter, and the development pipeline is now nearly 50 percent below its recent peak. “After years of heavy deliveries, the pipeline is thinning,” Meinzer said. “This pullback could help stabilize rent and occupancy rates as we head into 2025.” Rent Trends Still Negative But Improving Phoenix’s effective rent currently stands at $1,560, down 2.3 percent year over year, with average occupancy at 91.9 percent. Rent softness is largely driven by concessions and intense lease-up competition from new construction. However, …
ENCINO, CALIF. — Elysian Housing and Capstone Equities have acquired an office building located at 5435-5445 Balboa Blvd. in Encino from 5435 Balboa LLC for $20.6 million. The buyers will convert the 74,947-square-foot office building into The Oaks on Balboa, an affordable housing community offering 117 studio and one-bedroom apartments. Darren Casamassima and Scott Romick of Lee & Associates LA North/Ventura represented the seller and buyer in the deal.
SAN DIEGO — Rexford Industrial has inked a lease with an undisclosed tenant to fully occupy 8888 Balboa Avenue in San Diego’s Kearny Mesa submarket. The Class A distribution facility offers 111,706 square feet of warehouse space, 11,786 square feet of two-story office space, 20 dock-high loading positions, a clear height of 36 feet, ESFR sprinklers, concrete paving throughout the loading and yard area, and multiple access points with gated entry/exit and fencing. Evan McDonald, Mark Lewkowicz and Tucker Hohenstein of Colliers represented Rexford, while Wills Allen and Mike McQuaid of Newmark represented the tenant in the transaction.
FRESNO, CALIF. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the $4.6 million sale of a 7,052-square-foot multi-tenant retail pad site located at 6770 North Brawley Ave. in Fresno. A Dutch Bros Coffee drive-thru anchors the property, which is situated within the River Oak Plaza shopping center. Built in 2019 on 1.3 acres, the building is fully leased to four additional tenants including West Coast Sourdough, WaBa Grill, Sport Clips and Organic Nails & Spa. Sean Cox and Bill Asher of Hanley Investment Group represented the seller, California Gold Development Corp., in the transaction. Vicky Casey of Casey & Associates represented the buyer, a Visalia, Calif.-based private investor. Hanley Investment Group has sold 96 coffee-related retail properties totaling $357 million across the U.S. in the past two years, including 11 Dutch Bros Coffee shops in the past 12 months.
WESTMINSTER, COLO. — Pinnacle Real Estate Advisors has arranged the purchase of a freestanding, single-tenant retail property located at 1835 W. 120th Ave. in Westminster. Surreal Holdings acquired the asset for $2.1 million. Starbucks Coffee occupies the 2,162-square-foot property, which includes a drive-thru, on a net-lease basis. Elizabeth Morgan, Cody Stambaugh and Kyle Moyer of Pinnacle’s MorganStambaugh Group represented the buyer, while David Wirgler of Northmarq represented the undisclosed seller.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — LMG Investments has completed the disposition of BV Shoppes, a retail center in Tucson, to JP Family Trust for $2 million. Located at 2920-2932 E. Broadway Blvd., BV Shoppes offers 12,900 square feet of retail space. Dave Hammack of Cushman & Wakefield | PICOR represented the seller, while Jeramy Price of Volk Co. represented the buyer in the transaction.
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego division of construction firm Swinerton has been tapped to lead the design-build team for a 3,640-bed project on the San Diego State University (SDSU) campus. Dubbed the “Evolve Student Housing” project, the development will include a suite-style residence hall named Tarastec, offering 650 beds for freshman and sophomore students; University Towers East, a 720-bed residence hall offering double-occupancy rooms for first-year students; and Templo del Sol, a two-story, 17,420-square-foot community center with dining facilities, communal spaces, food services, conference rooms and mailing services. Tarastec and Templo del Sol will be located on the west side of the SDSU campus near 55th Street and Aztec Circle Drive. University Towers East will be located next to the existing University Towers development on Montezuma Road. Construction on Tarastec began this summer with completion scheduled for fall 2026. University Towers East is expected for completion in fall 2027. Architectural firm Gensler is part of the development team for the project.
SAN DIEGO — Lowe has purchased Tenth & G, a multifamily property located in downtown San Diego. Terms of the transaction were not released. Rachel Parsons, Derrek Ostrzyzek, Mike Murphy and Kenji Thomas of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the deal. Andrew Behrens and Jesse Weber of CBRE facilitated a loan on behalf of of the buyer. Built in 2008, the eight-story Tenth & G features 207 studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans, averaging 704 square feet. The building features floor-to-ceiling windows, generous ceiling heights, exposed concrete accents and expansive panoramic views of the city and bay. At the time of sale, the property featured original finishes. The buyer plans to implement a comprehensive interior renovation and repositioning of the common area amenities.