SAN DIEGO — San Diego-based Parallel Capital Partners has acquired Sky Park Office Plaza, a Class A office complex located at 9275 and 9325 Sky Park Court in San Diego’s Kearny Mesa submarket. Blackstone/Equity Office Properties sold the two-building asset for $50.6 million. Built in 1986, the 203,258-square-foot property features a three- and four-story, glass-and-concrete office complex with steel frame construction and large flexible floor plates. Amenities include an on-site café and full-service gym. At the time of sale, the property was 96 percent leased to a variety of tenants, including Union Bank, Qualcomm, Liberty Mutual Insurance, The Travelers Indemnity Co. and Molina Healthcare. Nick Psyllos and Michael Leggett of HFF represented the seller, while Parallel was self-represented in the transaction.
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SACRAMENTO, CALIF. — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged the sale of The Luxe, a gated apartment community in Sacramento. ColRich acquired the asset for $36.2 million from Southern California-based Latitude Real Estate Investor. The off-market transaction included two loan assumptions and was a 1031 exchange for ColRich. Totaling 164,840 square feet, The Luxe features 220 apartments, a business center, clubhouse, courtyard, fitness center, swimming pool and spa. Located at 2501 Hurley Way in Sacramento, the property comprises two separate parcels: 2501 Hurley Way and 2510 Wittkop Way. Zachary LeBeouf and Anthony Pappageorge of NKF represented the buyer in the deal.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Redwood Capital Group has purchased Carter, a Class A apartment property located in Scottsdale. The acquisition price and name of the seller were not released. Completed in 2018, Carter consists of a five-story building with three elevators featuring 365 apartments. Units include “condominium-quality finishes” including nine-, 10- and 11-foot ceiling heights, granite or quartz countertops, kitchen islands, stainless steel appliances, single-basin undermount sinks, custom wood cabinetry, oversized windows, wood-like flooring, extra-large balconies or patios and full-size washers/dryers. On-site amenities include a resort-style pool area with a dining terrace, cabanas and an oversized hot tub; an outdoor fireplace area with overhead lighting and dining areas; resident clubhouse featuring two-story ceiling heights, kitchen area, billiard rooms and coffee bar; and state-of-the-art fitness center with separate spin and yoga studios. Additionally, the property features a Luxer One concierge package locker system; six-story painted parking garage with reserved parking and bike storage; business lounge with private conference rooms and outdoor seating; a pet park and grooming area; and an electronic access system to apartment units.
PHOENIX — Transwestern, in a joint venture with an institutional partner, has acquired Camelback Esplanade III, a Class A office tower in Phoenix. The price was not disclosed. Developed by Opus in 1997, the 10-story Camelback Esplanade III features 218,387 square feet of office space. At the time of sale, the property was 50 percent leased to a mix of nationally recognized tenants. The LEED Gold-certified and Energy Star-rated office tower is located within The Esplanade, a mixed-use development. Jim Fijan and Jack Fijan of Transwestern represented the buyer and sourced the institutional partner. Additionally, Jim Achen and Bill Zurek of Transwestern will provide office leasing services and oversee property management.
COTTAGE GROVE, ORE. — Hone Investments has completed the disposition of a retail asset located at 1074 E. Main St. in Cottage Grove in Central Oregon. West Plaza LLC bought the property for $5.7 million. Walgreens occupies the 14,820-square-foot retail property with 15 years remaining on its existing long-term lease. Jon Busse and David Kotansky of Colliers International San Diego Region represented the seller, while Jeff Miller of First Commercial Real Estate Services represented the buyer in the deal.
One fact is very clear as we assess the retail landscape and take note of the variety of retail activities taking place: food and beverage (F&B) and dining out continue to reshape consumer trends. These trends are heavily influencing retail activities throughout the region, especially in the Downtown Los Angeles submarket. The market continues to show great activity in F&B as landlords look to absorb vacancies with more food uses by creating unique dining experiences and take-out options for today’s consumer. This new demand has been the catalyst for the increase in commissary kitchens and restaurateurs leasing spaces for delivery models that cater to the growing, app-based delivery services. CBRE’s latest report, the Food in Demand Series, highlights the momentum of F&B. This extends to fast-casual dining, prepared dining options offered in grocery stores, and as stand-alone offerings in mixed-use settings, such as residential, creative office and hospitality projects. Per the report, consumer spending in restaurants amongst Millennials, Generation X and Baby Boomers has outpaced spending on grocery items. This is a significant shift for consumers. For this reason, we will likely see landlords maintain a focus on F&B as a means to bring value to their assets and create …
SAN FRANCISCO — A joint venture between REDCO Development and AEW Capital Management has acquired One Montgomery Street, a historic mixed-use property in downtown San Francisco. 601W Cos. sold the building for $82 million. Mike Taquino, Kyle Kovac, Russell Ingrum, Giancarlo Sangiacomo and Mandy Lee of CBRE’s San Francisco office represented the seller in the deal. Additionally, CBRE’s Mike Walker, Brad Zampa and Megan Woodring arranged $76.6 million in acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer. The five-year, non-recourse, floating-rate loan will finance a portion of the acquisition and provide funding for future capital expenditures and releasing costs. Located at the intersection of Montgomery and Post streets, Wells Fargo has occupied the building since 1984.
George Smith Partners Arranges $67.2M Financing for High-Rise Multifamily Development in Phoenix
by Amy Works
PHOENIX — George Smith Partners has secured $67.2 million in senior construction financing for the ground-up development of a multifamily property in Phoenix. Located immediately north of Phoenix’s central business district, the 17-story high-rise will feature 254 apartments. The non-recourse loan represents 80 percent of the total project cost. Scott Meredith and John Thrall of George Smith Partners advised the undisclosed borrower in the financing.
Fenway Capital Advisors Sells Valley Commerce Center Office Building in Arizona for $27.9M
by Amy Works
PHOENIX — Solana Beach, Calif.-based Fenway Capital Advisors has completed the disposition of Valley Commerce Center, a multi-tenant office building located at 4745 and 4747 N. Seventh St. in Phoenix. Denver-based Bow River Capital Partners purchased the property for $27.9 million. Steve Lindley, Eric Wichterman, Tracy Cartledge, Bob Buckley and Mike Coover of Cushman & Wakefield’s Phoenix office represented the seller in the deal. Built in 1984, the two-building, four-story asset features 217,434 square feet of office space. The property recently underwent more than $6 million in capital improvements, including a state-of-the-art outdoor collaborative space with seating areas, a bocce ball court and two water features.
PHOENIX — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) Multifamily has arranged the sale of The Colony Apartments, a garden-style asset located at 4337 N. 53rd Lane in Phoenix. Vancouver, Canada-based Western Wealth Capital acquired the value-add property for $25.1 million, or $106,355 per unit. Built in 1979, The Colony Apartments features 236 units spread across 41 one- and two-story buildings. Brett Polachek, Brad Goff and Chris Canter of NKF Multifamily represented the seller, San Diego-based CALCAP Advisors, in the transaction.