SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. — Healthpeak Properties will commence construction on Nexus on Grand, a life sciences development located at 233 E. Grand Ave. in South San Francisco. The Class A development will consist of a five-story, 141,000-square-foot building and an adjacent parking structure. The purpose-built lab building will feature modern design, prominent location on East Grand Avenue, flexible and efficient floor plates and lab-ready building systems that will accommodate a number of life sciences users. Nexus on Grand will be Healthpeak’s third ground-up development in the San Francisco market since 2015, following the leasing of The Cove at Oyster Point and The Shore at Sierra Point.
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PHOENIX — BKM Capital Partners has completed the sale of Koll Cotton Center, a seven-building light industrial park in Phoenix. Naples, Fla.-based TerraCap Management acquired the asset for $30.9 million. Situated on 17.8 acres at 4050 E. Cotton Center Blvd., Koll Cotton Center offers 225,403 square feet of light industrial space within Cotton Center Business Park, a 286-acre mixed-use development. Built in 2000, the property has undergone a multimillion-dollar improvement and enhancement plan that includes speculative suite buildouts, new signage and interior and exterior improvements. At the time of sale, the property was 93 percent leased to 20 tenants. Buildings feature 16- to 18-foot clear heights, ample parking and office finishes. Mark Detmer, Ryan Sitov, Steve Sayre, Mark Gustin and Dave Seeger of JLL Capital Markets represented the seller in the transaction. Additionally, Kevin MacKenzie and Jason Carlos of JLL Capital Markets Debt Placement arranged a $23.2 million, five-year, floating-rate acquisition through an unnamed life insurance company on behalf of TerraCap.
SEATTLE — Colliers International has arranged the purchase of The Portal, a multifamily property located at 743 N. 35th St. in Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood. A local family office acquired the property for $21.3 million, or $690 per net rentable square foot. The name of the seller was not released. Recently completed, The Portal features 54 apartments and was sold pre-stabilization, closing 90 days after the seller received the certificate of occupancy. Tim McKay, Dan Chhan, Sam Wayne and Matt Kemper of Colliers Pacific Northwest Multifamily Advisor team represented the buyer in the transaction.
Continental Divide Holdings Buys 8,000 SF Office Property in Littleton, Colorado for Medical Office Conversion
by Amy Works
LITTLETON, COLO. — Continental Divide Holdings LLC has acquired an office property located at 8331 Continental Divide in Littleton. Colorado Credit Union sold the asset for an undisclosed price. Formerly a credit union brand and headquarters, the 8,000-square-foot property feature a drive-thru and monument signage. The buyer plans to convert the building into a medical office space for use as its pediatric practice. Rick Egitto of Avison Young, along with Justin Rayburn of Fountainhead Commercial Properties, represented the seller, while Dann Burke and Stephani Gaskins of CBRE Healthcare Real Estate Brokerage Services represented the buyer in the deal.
Lee & Associates Brokers $13M Acquisition of Industrial Building in Carlsbad, California
by Amy Works
CARLSBAD, CALIF. — Lee & Associates has arranged the purchase of a single-tenant industrial property located at 6212 Corte del Abeto in Carlsbad. Elion Acq LLC acquired the asset from an undisclosed seller for $13 million. Built in 1987, the 70,224-square-foot building features two dock-high doors, six grade-level doors, up to 26-foot clear heights and visibility on Palomar Airport Road. The property is located within Palomar Airport Business Park. Rusty Williams, Chris Roth, Greg Pieratt and Jake Rubendall of Lee & Associates – North San Diego County represented the buyer in the transaction.
TEMPE, ARIZ. — Milhaus is developing Milhaus North Tempe, a $177 million, two-phase multifamily community at 1245 E. Curry Road in Tempe. The $91 million first phase is slated to break ground this month. The project is Milhaus’ entry into the Arizona market. The community will feature 310 studio, one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom units in the first phase and a total of 621 units at full buildout. Onsite amenities will include a pool deck, grill stations, outdoor spa, commercial grade fitness center, clubhouse with work and entertainment areas, library and a dog park. Los Angeles-based Banyan Residential is a co-developer on the project. The project team also includes Todd & Associates, McShane Construction, design-art llc and Rick Engineering.
Partnership Breaks Ground on 132-Unit Seniors Housing Project in Mission Viejo, California
by Amy Works
MISSION VIEJO, CALIF. — Denver-based Confluent Senior Living, Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Concord Development Partners and Denver-based MorningStar Senior Living have broken ground on MorningStar of Mission Viejo, a 132-unit seniors housing community. The property will be situated at the former Avery Plaza business center at the intersection of Marguerite and Avery parkways in Mission Viejo. Slated to open in early 2023, the community will feature independent living, assisted living and memory care units. The property will offer studio, one- and two-bedroom suites, as well as 126 below-grade parking spaces. Community amenities will feature 13,809 square feet of outdoor space, including a pool, dog park, community garden and outdoor dining area; a spa and wellness center; and 24-hour staffing including full-time licensed nurses. The project team includes KTGY Architecture + Planning, Snyder Langston as general contractor and David Evans & Associates as civil engineer.
Harbor Associates, Singerman Acquire 297,277 SF Summit IV Office Campus in Aliso Viejo, California
by Amy Works
ALISO VIEJO, CALIF. — Harbor Associates, in partnership with Singerman Real Estate, has purchased Summit IV, an office campus in Aliso Viejo. The seller and terms of the off-market transaction were not released. Harbor plans to renovate the 297,277-square-foot property, which was 80 percent leased at the time of sale. Planned renovations include improving workplace wellness and the addition of onsite lifestyle amenities throughout the outdoor courtyard, as well as a new lobby, move-in ready suites and updates to the restrooms and corridors.
NEWPORT BEACH, CALIF. — George Smith Partners has arranged $45.6 million in bridge financing on behalf of DJM Capital for the recapitalization of Lido Marina Village, a multi-block, waterfront retail and office property on Balboa Peninsula in Newport Beach. Lido Marina Village features 106,000 square feet of retail, restaurant and office space in 14 separate structures, including waterfront retail and restaurant space, as well as 47 boat slips. Current tenants include Nobu, Malibu Farm, Elysse Walker, LoveShakeFancy, Serena & Lily and Jenni Kayne. Steve Bram, David Pascale and Patrick O’Donnell of George Smith Partners secured the financing. Arc Capital Partners is an equity partner in the transaction. Since acquiring the asset in 2013, DJM has implemented extensive renovations to the property and rebranded Lido Marketplace as a boutique and restaurant destination.
WOODBURN, ORE. — Norris & Stevens has arranged the sale of Barclay Square Apartments, a multifamily property located at 2377 W. Hayes St. in Woodburn. West Coast Real Estate Holdings acquired the asset for $8.2 million. Constructed in 1975, the 53,000-square-foot property features 70 units in a mix of 30 one-bedroom/one-bath and 40 two-bedroom/one-bath layouts spread across nine buildings. The buyer plans to continue upgrading the property, and the acquisition financing obtained included funds for planned upgrades. David Chatfield and Timothy Mitchell of Portland, Ore.-based Norris & Stevens represented the buyer and seller in the deal.