SPARKS, NEV. — DCG has arranged the sale of an industrial portfolio located at 1610 and 1630 Kleppe Lane in Sparks. An undisclosed buyer acquired the portfolio for $5.4 million. Situated in the Sparks industrial submarket, the two-building asset also included an adjacent three-acre yard for a total of six acres of occupied space. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied by Herc Rentals, Vertical Iron Works and Drake Anthony Co. Joel Fountain, Baker Krukow, Nick Knecht and Tom Fennell of DCG represented the seller, Community Foundation, in the deal.
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VALENCIA, CALIF. — Delta Capital LLC has purchased a warehouse building located at 24820 Avenue Tibbitts in Valencia. An undisclosed seller sold the asset for $3.1 million. Situated on a 31,146-square-foot parcel, the 13,045-square-foot building was built in 1987. The property features two drive-in/grade-level doors, ample power and 17-foor clear heights. At the time of sale, the property was fully leased. The buyer plans to hold the asset as an investment property. Yair Haimoff of Spectrum Commercial Real Estate represented the buyer in the transaction.
By Drew Ricciardi, Research Manager, ABI Multifamily Research Manager Following a chaotic year that left investors on the sidelines, the Phoenix market proved resilient. In fact, it ended up witnessing one of the most significant rebounds nationally. The Phoenix multifamily market exploded with a record start for 2021 and is now considered one of the top multifamily markets in the country. Phoenix continues to see robust population increases due to job growth, quality of life, industry diversity and affordability. According to a Redfin study, the Phoenix metro market had the highest population net inflow in 2020 of all U.S. metros. Phoenix benefited from the work-from-home phenomenon due to COVID-19, which resulted in high-paid workers fleeing high-priced, high-density markets for more affordable markets offering more spacious living options. Not only are people migrating to Phoenix, but the area is becoming a prime spot for company headquarters and advanced facilities. The metro area’s educated workforce, strong talent pool, business-friendly tax environment, and affordability are all key factors. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. plans to invest around $35 billion in new Phoenix facilities. This is the most substantial direct foreign investment in Arizona to date. The investment will have significant ripple effects on the …
University Partners Purchases 943-Bed Student Housing Community Near Arizona State University
by Amy Works
TEMPE, ARIZ. — University Partners has acquired Apollo Tempe, a 943-bed student housing community located near the Arizona State University campus in Tempe. Gilbane Development Co. delivered the community in 2020, which offers a mix of one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units with bed-to-bath parity. The property features a rooftop oasis, ground-level outdoor swimming pools, state-of-the-art fitness centers, an outdoor lounge, two clubrooms, a basketball court, academic success centers and study lounges. Tim Bradley and Shawn Sweeney of TSB Capital Partners arranged acquisition financing on behalf of University Partners.
SALEM, ORE. — New Jersey-based SPC LLC has purchased a last-mile industrial property located in Salem from White Plains, N.J.-based Reich Brothers for $28.2 million. The property is a 129,760-square-foot former solar panel plant that Panasonic owned and operated. The company closed operations in September 2017, and Reich Brothers, a facility turn-around specialist, acquired the property in March 2018. In fall 2019, Reich Brothers leased the entire facility to a Fortune 100 e-commerce company. Craig Tomlinson of Stan Johnson Co. handled the transaction.
GRANTS PASS AND MEDFORD, ORE. — Senior Living Investment Brokerage (SLIB) has arranged the sale of The Bridge in Grants Pass and The Orchards in Medford. The properties are approximately 30 miles apart in the southwest corner of the state. The Bridge was constructed in 2001 and offers independent living and assisted living. The Orchards was built in 2000 and offers assisted living. The communities offer a total of 148 units in a combined 103,455 square feet across 3.6 acres of land. A local ownership group with only these two seniors housing properties sold the assets. An Oregon-based owner-operator acquired the communities for $17 million. Jason Punzel, Brad Goodsell and Vince Viverito of SLIB handled the transaction. “The new owner-operator is continuing to expand their footprint and these communities fit in well with their long-term strategic plan,” says Punzel.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $16.7M Purchase of Multifamily Portfolio in Redding, California
by Amy Works
REDDING, CALIF. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the acquisition of an apartment portfolio located throughout Redding. OSM Investment Co. purchased the assets from a multi-generational family of investors for a combined $16.7 million. The portfolio offers a total of 162 apartments. The buyer plans to make improvements to the properties and streamline management of the portfolio. Rand Hoffman and Daniel Kapic of Marcus & Millichap secured and represented the buyer in the deal.
TUCSON, ARIZ. — Sonora Behavioral Health Hospital has purchased a medical office building, located at 3130 E. Broadway Blvd. in Tucson, from LC3130 LLC for $3.9 million. The single-story property features 16,999 square feet of medical office space. Thomas Nieman of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller, while Jeremy Adams with Jones Lang LaSalle Brokerage’s Atlanta office represented the buyer in the deal.
PHOENIX AND TUCSON, ARIZ. — Philadelphia-based investment firm Equus Capital Partners has acquired a portfolio of 73 industrial properties totaling roughly 7.3 million in the Phoenix and Tucson metro areas. The price was approximately $1.1 billion. The portfolio comprises 342 individual industrial buildings across 74 different developments. Between the two markets, about 85 percent of the portfolio is located in Phoenix, with the remaining 15 percent in Tucson. The properties had a collective occupancy rate of 98 percent at the time of sale. The tenant roster encompasses 22 different industries, including traditional industrial uses like e-commerce, logistics and manufacturing. In terms of individual footprints, no tenant occupies more than 1.5 percent (107,300) square feet of the roughly 7.1 million square feet of leased space. Equus acquired the portfolio through sponsored value-added funds and a consortium of strategic co-investment partners that remain unnamed. Internal agents Kyle Turner, Christopher Locatell, Robert Butchenhart, Laura Brestelli and Peter Russo oversaw the acquisition for Equus Capital Partners. As part of the deal, Equus is onboarding 26 professionals from the undisclosed seller’s property management team to maintain operation of the portfolio. “Due to the low market-wide industrial vacancy rates and growing demand, the portfolio is poised …
HighBridge Properties Opens 706-Bed Student Housing Community Near the University of California, Davis
by Amy Works
DAVIS, CALIF. — HighBridge Properties has opened The Ryder on Olive, a 706-bed student housing community located near the University of California, Davis. The 260,000-square-foot, LEED Gold-certified property offers a mix of two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom, fully furnished units. Shared amenities include a fitness center, yoga room, study areas, game rooms, a swimming pool, karaoke room, dog park and a 24-hour micro-market offering food and drinks. The project’s development team included partner Grand Peaks Development; general contractor Brown Construction; Humphreys & Partners Architects; and SouthPark Interiors. Asset Living manages the community.