CASTLE ROCK, COLO. — John Propp Commercial Group has arranged the sale of an office and retail building located at 734 Wilcox St. in Castle Rock. Seven34 LLC sold the asset to 2950 West Point Holdings LLC for $2.5 million. The two-story property offers 8,969 square feet of office and retail space, as well as parking. John Propp of John Propp Commercial Group represented the seller, while Andrew Monette of Pinnacle Real Estate represented the buyer. The buyer plans to operate the property as an investment.
MILPITAS, CALIF. — BWE has arranged $65 million in bond financing for Ivy Park at Milpitas, a seniors housing property in Milpitas. The financing was secured on behalf of a joint venture between Blue Mountain Enterprises and SRM Development. Oakmont Management Group is managing the property. Ryan Stoll and Taylor Mokris of BWE arranged the financing. The loan was structured as a 15-year bond issuance, credit-enhanced by a letter of credit from Poppy Bank, and features five years of interest-only payments along with a favorable covenant structure. The financing provides the sponsor with enhanced flexibility and a long-term runway to complete lease-up and drive operational performance. The four-story, 205,000-square-foot Ivy Park at Milpitas offers 199 independent living, assisted living and memory care units, as well as a subterranean parking garage. Community amenities include all-day dining at The Vine at Ivy restaurant, a fitness center, indoor heated pool, library, salon, movie theater and a landscaped outdoor courtyard. The community also offers 24-hour staffing, concierge services and a social calendar for residents.
WESTMINSTER, COLO. — Mesa West Capital has provided an affiliate of Crow Holdings Capital with $52 million in short-term, floating-rate first mortgage debt to refinance Canyon Reserve at the Ranch, an apartment community in Westminster. The property is located at 2890 W. 116th Place. Built in 1984, the 17-building, garden-style asset was fully repositioned by the sponsor in 2022. Canyon Reserve at the Ranch features 256 one- and two-bedroom units with modern finishes, including stainless steel appliances, in-unit washers/dryers, walk-in closets and private outdoor spaces. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, outdoor grilling area, fitness center and dog park.
STOCKTON, CALIF. — Family-owned real estate platform Mershops has acquired Weberstown Mall, an 800,000-square-foot regional shopping center located in Stockton, for $50.8 million. Originally opened in 1966, the center is anchored by JCPenney, Dillard’s and Barnes & Noble. Other tenants include Old Navy, Five Below, BoxLunch, Foot Locker, Lids, Victoria’s Secret and Journeys. Steerpoint Capital brokered the sale on behalf of Mershops. The seller was Washington Prime Group. This transaction marks Mershops’ sixth enclosed shopping center acquisition across California and Nevada. Mershops’ current portfolio includes North County Mall in Escondido, Calif.; Galleria at Sunset in Henderson, Nev.; Antelope Valley Mall in Palmdale, Calif.; The Shops at Montebello in Montebello, Calif.; Northridge Mall in Salinas, Calif.; and two office campuses in Silicon Valley. The company plans to make reinvestments for each property, blending retail, hospitality and community elements.
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.