LAS VEGAS — Positive Investments, a Southern California-based real estate investment and management company, has completed the sale of Bonneville Square, a five-story office building in downtown Las Vegas. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $14.9 million. Located at 411 E. Bonneville Ave., the property features 92,402 square feet of office space and is within walking distance of more than 40 law firm offices, 16 government offices and six courthouses. The Federal Public Defender’s office anchors the building, which was 79 percent occupied at the time of sale. Mark Schuessler and Mike Tabeek of Newmark Knight Frank represented the seller in the deal.
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IMPERIAL BEACH, CALIF. — JLL Capital Markets has brokered the sale of Breakwater Town Center, a four-building retail property located at 781-881 Palm Ave. in Imperial Beach. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $12.1 million. Constructed in 2018, Breakwater Town Center consists of 31,934 square feet of retail space spread across four freestanding outparcel pads. At the time of sale, the property was fully occupied by Starbucks Coffee, Chipotle, Five Guys Burgers and Fries, Baskin Robbins, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Great Clips and Grocery Outlet. Gleb Lvovich and Daniel Tyner of JLL Retail Capital Markets represented the undisclosed private seller in the deal.
LONG BEACH, CALIF. — Matthews Real Estate Investment Services has brokered the sale of a restaurant property, located at 2201 N. Bellflower Blvd. in Long Beach. An undisclosed buyer acquired the property for $5.6 million. The name of the seller was not released. Wendy’s occupies the 2,404-square-foot property, which was built in 1977. The tenant has scheduled a remodel for mid-year and is obligated by the lease to completely renovate the restaurant to match the Wendy’s current prototype by the start of 2022. Aron Cline of Matthews Real Estate Investment Services handled the transaction.
The past 10 years has brought population growth to Colorado, which many associate with Amendment 64, or the legalization of marijuana, along with an overall flat interest rate. The new issue is whether Colorado can sustain this growth, despite the heavy focus on affordability. So far, however, the state has experienced continued growth in population, income and multifamily sales volume, according to CoStar. Tapestry Segmentation also reports a median household income in the Greater Denver area of $76,094, which is 28 percent higher than the national figure reported by the U.S. Census. The Denver multifamily market is enticing to tenants as many view the option to lease as an easier path than purchasing a home. This, in turn, has enticed investors and developers to build due to demand. Investors also see opportunity in converting apartments to condos when the market shifts. At the same time, there are concerns that the Federal Reserve’s Interest on Excess Reserves (IOER) policy could present uncertainty to the overarching environment. The intention of the IOER policy is to allow banks to have a lower reserve, which is intended to remove the volatility of interest rates. However, many experts are questioning if …
DAVIS, CALIF. — The Mogharebi Group (TMG) has arranged the sale of Cambridge House, a multifamily community located on Pole Line Road in Davis. An East Coast-based private investment group sold the property to a Bay Area-based buyer for $42 million, or $300,000 per unit. Situated on 3.9 acres, Cambridge House features 140 apartments, a resort-style swimming pool with poolside fire pit; barbecue area with hammocks; and a game room with full-size air hockey table, pop-a-shot basketball, full-size pool table and a ping-pong table. Additionally, the property features a swing garden with hanging chairs; secure-access bicycle storage room with 20 bicycle racks; and an off-leash dog park. Alex Mogharebi and Otto Ozen of TMG represented the seller and buyer in the transaction.
GILBERT, ARIZ. — Green Courte Partners has acquired The Aspens at Mariposa Point, a 202-unit seniors housing property in Gilbert, just southeast of Phoenix. The price was not disclosed. Despite only being opened last month, the new owner will convert the active adult community into full-service independent living. The conversion project will include expanding the dining area, modifying the existing kitchen and adding a third-party-operated home health office. Green Courte’s wholly owned operator True Connection Communities will manage the property. Green Courte made the acquisition through its fourth investment fund, Green Courte Real Estate Partners IV. It is the investor’s 11th senior living community.
Throckmorton Partners, Pratt Co. Sell Parc Marin Multifamily Asset in Northern California for $20.5M
by Amy Works
CORTE MADERA, CALIF. — Throckmorton Partners and The Pratt Co. have completed the sale of Parc Marin, an apartment community located in Corte Madera. An undisclosed buyer acquired the property for $20.5 million, which equates to $640,625 per unit and $636 per square foot. Built in 1961 and renovated in 2017, Parc Marin features 32 boutique for-rent units. The property is situated on 3.4 acres. Erich Reinchenbach of Marcus & Millichap represented the sellers in the deal.
AVONDALE, ARIZ. — Phoenix-based First American Exchange Co. has purchased Rancho Santa Fe Center, a medical office asset located at 13033-13075 W. McDowell Road in Avondale. HH RSR, a company formed by Holualoa Cos. and The Plaza Cos., sold the property for $17.8 million. Constructed in 2004, the seven-building complex offers more than 73,961 square feet of medical office space on eight acres. Eric Wichterman and Mike Coover of Cushman & Wakefield represented the seller in the transaction.
Ready Capital Closes $14.5M Loan for Acquisition, Renovation of Office Building in San Francisco
by Amy Works
SAN FRANCISCO — Ready Capital has closed a $14.5 million loan for the acquisition, renovation and lease-up of an approximately 30,000-square-foot, Class B office building located in San Francisco’s SOMA district. Upon acquisition, the undisclosed sponsor plans to implement capital expenditures to convert the building to premier creative office/industrial hybrid. The non-recourse, floating-rate loan features a 36-month term, two extension options and flexible prepayment. Additionally, the loan is inclusive of a facility to provide future funding for capital expenditures, leasing costs and interest shortfalls.
Shorenstein Properties, Nichols Partnership to Develop One Platte Office/Retail Project in Denver
by Amy Works
DENVER — A joint venture between Shorenstein Properties and Nichols Partnership has unveiled plans for One Platte, a five-story office and retail development located at 1701 Platte St. in downtown Denver. Situated on 1.5 acres in the Central Platte Valley neighborhood, One Platte will feature a 250,000-square-foot building offering 240,000 square feet of office space and 10,000 square feet of ground-floor retail space. The Beck Group is providing design-build services for the development. The building will feature floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the Rocky Mountains and Denver skyline. Amenities include a lounge, rooftop terrace, event spaces, fitness center, bicycle lockers and a secure underground parking facility. Construction started Feb. 11 on the project, with completion slated for early 2022.