SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — A public-private partnership between Sacramento State University and Greystar has opened Hornet Commons, a 1,100-bed residence hall on the university’s campus in Sacramento. The community offers apartment-style, fully furnished units for upper-division and graduate students. Shared amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, volleyball and bocce ball courts, retail space leased to Einstein Bros. Bagels, fire pits, a clubhouse and yoga lawn. “We are excited to welcome Sacramento State’s students to Hornet Commons,” says Julie Skolnicki, senior managing director of Greystar university partnerships. “This project was conceived with lofty goals of supporting academic outcomes, strengthening the sense of community, and providing a long-term partnership. This vision has never been more significant as we welcome students back to Sacramento State and support the campus mission of transforming lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success.”
VANCOUVER, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Ashley Terrace, a multifamily property located at 4500 Nicholson Road in Vancouver. Next Wave Investors LLC acquired the asset from an undisclosed seller for $23.8 million. Built in 1993, Ashley Terrace features 118 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, a clubhouse, fitness center, pool and tennis court. Next Wave plans to implement a renovation program including new appliances, lighting, plumbing, solid-surface flooring in most rooms, new carpet in bedrooms and upgraded kitchens, as well as repairs and maintenance to the exterior and common areas. Khari Gates and Georgie Christensen-Riley of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer. Marcus & Millichap also represented the seller in the deal.
ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CALIF. — Cushman & Wakefield’s Senior Housing Capital Markets team has arranged $23 million in construction financing for Peninsula Pointe, a to-be-built 87-unit, assisted living and memory care community in Rolling Hills Estates on the Palo Verdes Peninsula. The borrower is a joint venture between Singerman Real Estate and Darnell Capital. The project includes the redevelopment of an existing, vacant office building into a luxury, three-story 65,000-square-foot seniors housing community to be operated by Cadence Living. The financing was provided by a large regional bank.
LOVELAND, COLO. — Berkadia has negotiated the sale of The Gallery Flats, a mid-rise multifamily property in Loveland, about 50 miles north of Denver. The property sold for $18 million, or $273,485 per unit, the highest price per unit ever achieved for a multifamily asset in Loveland. Built in 2014 and located at 585 N. Lincoln Ave., The Gallery Flats comprises 66 units and features high ceilings, washers/dryers, energy-efficient appliances, plank flooring, a media room, clubhouse, fitness center, controlled access, barbecue/picnic area and bike storage.Berkadia’s Nick Steele, John Laratta and Tyler King led the transaction on behalf of the undisclosed seller. No buyer information was provided.
OGDEN, UTAH — Greystone has provided a $9 million loan through Fannie Mae for the refinancing of a newly constructed 56-unit multifamily property in Ogden, located about 40 miles north of Salt Lake City. Lorie Hanson and Shana Daby originated the financing on behalf of Knox on 12th Street LLC. The non-recourse loan carries a 12-year term, a fixed interest rate, four years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization period. Construction of the mid-rise, two-building Knox on 12th Street Apartments was completed in 2020. The property is located near the area’s shopping, entertainment and dining establishments, and is close to major arteries that lead to I-15 and Salt Lake City. The development features one- and two-bedroom units with in-unit washers and dryers, walk-in closets and private outdoor spaces. The community also offers 24-hour secure access and on-site parking.
SALEM, ORE. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of The Metropolitan Building, a 29,000-square-foot mixed-use property in Salem. The property comprises 17 apartments and more than 9,500 square feet of ground- and basement-level office and retail space. The sales price was $5.65 million. Marcus & Millichap’s Georgie Christensen-Riley and Michael Kapnick represented the seller, an Oregon limited liability company. Christensen-Riley and Kapnick also represented the California-based buyer. Both the buyer and seller entered into the transaction as part of separate 1031 tax-deferred exchanges. Constructed in 1912 and completely remodeled in 2007, The Metropolitan Building is located in downtown Salem near the state capitol. The property underwent additional buildouts in 2019 and 2020. The development’s retail and creative office spaces experienced consistent leasing activity throughout the Covid-19 pandemic due in part to its prime location and finishes, according to Marcus & Millichap
SAN MARCOS, CALIF. — Lee & Associates has negotiated the sale of an 11,650-square-foot industrial building in San Marcos for $2.59 million, or $222 per square foot. The building is located at 2750 S. Santa Fe Ave., approximately 50 miles north of San Diego. Lee & Associates’ Michael Golden and Trent France represented the buyer, Vascan Tile, a tiling contractor based out of Escondido, Calif., in the transaction. Matt Calvet of Kidder Mathews represented the seller, Gill Gregory Trust. The recently remodeled building is situated one block from State Route 78 on South Santa Fe Avenue and is located blocks away from a blend of shops, services, restaurants, and eateries. The property had four competing offers within the first week of being listed.
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — NorthMarq has provided Advanced Real Estate with $263 million in loan proceeds through Freddie Mac for the refinancing of six multifamily properties throughout Southern California. The portfolio contains 1,255 units. The individual loans were structured with a 10-year term, interest-only payments for the full term, and a loan-to-value ratio of 65 percent. NorthMarq’s Newport Beach office executed the transaction. The portfolio includes: *Beachwood Apartments: 2970 W. Orange Ave., Anaheim, 301 units *California Palms Apartments: 901 S. Harbor Blvd., Santa Ana, 190 units *Countrywood Apartments: 1255 E. Citrus Ave., Redlands, 161 units *Crestwood Apartment Homes: 21011 Osterman Road, Lake Forest, 76 units *Sundial Apartments: 2704 W. Ball Road, Anaheim, 106 units *Uptown Fullerton: 2656 Associated Road, Fullerton, 421 units The transaction marks nearly $3 billion in closings between NorthMarq and Advanced Real Estate. Not only did the borrower receive a substantial cash-out, but it also decreased its overall debt service even though each loan was separate, according to NorthMarq.
BOULDER, COLO. — PGIM Real Estate has provided a $77 million loan to the joint venture of The John Buck Co., Kinship Capital and Element Properties for the refinancing of two newly constructed properties in Boulder. Both properties are part of the brand new S’PARK community located 30 miles northeast of Denver. The first property, Timber, features 150 luxury multifamily units and 2,000 square feet of ground-level retail. The second property, Market, features 42,000 square feet of office space and 11,000 square feet of ground-level retail. Market’s office space is fully leased to Splunk, a global technology firm. JLL advised the borrower in the transaction. PGIM Real Estate is the real estate investment and financing business of PGIM, the $1.5 trillion global investment management business of Prudential Financial Inc.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of a vacant corporate headquarters facility in Scottsdale for $39 million in an off-market transaction. The new owner, Dansons, will relocate from its current headquarters in central Phoenix to the two-story, 200,000-square-foot office building. Dansons, a privately held company with over 400 employees, is the maker and distributor of grills and smokers, including Pit Boss and Louisiana Grills. The building was formerly occupied by a Fortune 100 insurance company. Located at 8877 N. Gainey Center Drive, the building features multiple two-story lobby entrances, large open floor plates, mature landscaping, an onsite cafeteria and test kitchen, ample surface visitor parking, along with three levels of underground garage parking. The property provides convenient access to the Loop 101 freeway and enjoys an abundance of upscale amenities, retail services and entertainment venues in the Gainey Ranch area. Cushman & Wakefield’s Dave Carder and Scott Boardman represented Dansons in the transaction. Lee & Associates’ Fred Darche and Spencer Nast represented the private seller.