SALT LAKE CITY — CBRE has arranged the sale of The Zeller, a transit-oriented multifamily development in Salt Lake City. A joint venture partnership between Watt Investment Partners and certain funds managed by Westport Capital Partners sold the property for an undisclosed price. Completed in 2018, The Zeller features 293 apartment units, a 25-meter lap pool and rooftop lounge with a fire pit. Located at 2255 S. 300 East, the mid-rise community was 94 percent occupied at the time of sale. Eli Mills and Patrick Bodnar of CBRE’s Salt Lake City office represented the seller in the transaction. The buyer was not disclosed.
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PARK CITY, UTAH — Los Angeles-based Columbus Pacific has purchased Hyatt Centric Park City, a lifestyle hotel located on North Escala Court in Park City, for an undisclosed price. The name of the seller was not released. Situated at the base of Park City Mountain, the ski-in/ski-out property offers 120 deluxe guest rooms plus 85 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom condominium residences. Accommodations range in size from 680-square-foot studios with kitchenettes to 2,820-square-foot, four-bedroom residences with full kitchens. Resort amenities include a full-service bar; three-meal restaurant; grab-and-go café; 10,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space; a fitness center; an outdoor pool with spa; ski valet; kids’ game room area; valet parking service and direct lift; and access to Park City Mountain.
WEST JORDAN, UTAH — Amazon.com has announced plans to open a new fulfillment center in West Jordan. Seefried Industrial Properties will develop the more than 1 million-square-foot facility. The new fulfillment center will create more than 800 full-time jobs starting at $15 an hour with comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, according to Amazon. The company currently employs more than 2,000 full-time associates throughout Utah. The center will be used to organize, pack and shop large customer items, such as sports equipment, patio furniture, fishing rods, pet food, kayaks, bicycles and larger household goods. Additional development details, including a timeline, have not been released.
Colliers Brokers Sale of Promenade Place Student Housing Asset Near Utah Valley University
by Amy Works
OREM, UTAH — Colliers International has arranged the sale of Promenade Place, a student housing property located at 875 S. Geneva Road in Orem. Woodbury Corp. sold the asset to a private out-of-state investor. Constructed in 2017, Promenade Place is a transit-oriented, 429-bed student housing property located adjacent to Utah Valley University. While terms of the transaction were not released, the sale is one of the largest student housing transactions in Utah and set a record as the highest price per bed, according to the brokers. Rawley Nielsen, Mark Jensen and Darren Nielsen of Colliers facilitated the deal and represented the seller.
SOUTH JORDAN, UTAH — Olympus Property has purchased Promenade at the District, a Class A multifamily property located at 11391 S. River Heights Drive in South Jordan, for an undisclosed price. Effective immediately, the asset will be renamed Olympus at the District. Built in 2012, the property features 170 apartments, fitness center, eco-friendly/solar-powered units, two swimming pools, sunning decks, a clubhouse featuring a lounge area, televisions, a fireplace and billiards rooms, and two playground areas. Unit amenities include stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, gourmet kitchens, full-size washers and dryers, vaulted ceilings, faux-wood flooring, gas ranges, designer wood cabinets, oversized walk-in closets, 2.5-inch wood-composite blinds, one- and two-car direct-access garages, and front patios in select units. The buyer plans to spend $800,000 on top of the existing finish-outs to enhance the interiors, add minor renovations to the clubhouse, rebrand the property, paint the exterior, update exterior lighting and add a pet park. Interior upgrades will include adding smart-home packages, ceiling fans, vinyl flooring and a lighting package to further increase the value of the asset.
Hunt Real Estate Capital Provides $3.7M Refinancing for Assisted Living Property in Utah
by Amy Works
TREMONTON, UTAH. — Hunt Real Estate Capital had funded a $3.7 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Our House of Tremonton, a seniors housing property in Tremonton, about 20 miles from the Idaho border. The borrower and property owner is Utah-based SAL Management. Brady Johnson, Andy Kitts and Heath Coryell of Hunt Real Estate Capital originated the deal. Originally built in 1995, the assisted living facility features 28 units. The property recently opened 12 new units after completing a renovation and expansion. The remodel included a complete update to all areas of the building, including resident suites, bathrooms and common areas, as well as adding vaulted ceilings and natural light throughout the front entry, dining room and hallways.
Irvine Investment Co. Begins Construction of 540,000 SF Irvine Office Park in Metro Salt Lake City
by Jeff Shaw
DRAPER, UTAH — Irvine Investment Co. has started construction of Irvine Office Park in the Salt Lake City suburb of Draper. Upon completion, the 540,000-square-foot park will include three buildings at the intersection of I-15 and Bangerter Highway. Building one will finish completion in early 2020, spanning six stories and 180,000 square feet. Colliers is handling leasing.
Mountain Classic Real Estate Buys Historic Brigham Young University Building for Restoration
by Amy Works
PROVO, UTAH — Mountain Classic Real Estate (MCRE) has purchased Brigham Young University’s Amanda Knight Hall for an undisclosed price. MCRE plans to restore the property to its historical Gothic-style architectural significance. Located at 800 N. University Ave. in Provo, Amanda Knight Hall was constructed in 1939 as a women’s dormitory. The building was used as the first Provo Missionary Training Center, as well as the Church Language Training Mission Center from 1964 to 1976. Since then, the property has served a variety of short-term academic and auxiliary purposes for BYU. Kreg Peterson and David Bauman of CBRE represented the seller, Brigham Young University, in the deal.
SALT LAKE CITY — SALT Development has completed the sale of 4th West, a multifamily property located at 255 N. 400 W in downtown Salt Lake City. Although the acquisition price and buyer were not released, the company claims that the transaction represents the largest total dollar single-asset sale in Utah’s history. Constructed in 2017, 4th West features 493 units, a one-acre rooftop community space with zero-edge pool and private cabanas; exclusive Sky Lounge with fire pits and grilling stations; and a clubhouse with a full-service kitchen and 5,100-square-foot health club, including a spin and yoga studio. Additionally, the community features a gated dog park, pet grooming station, bike wash with storage, business center with conference rooms, and a sports lounge with a TruGolf simulator, pool tables and 16-screen multiplex LED TV. The property is located adjacent to TRAX, offering direct access to Salt Lake City’s light rail system. Eli Mills and Patrick Bodnar of CBRE represented the seller in the deal.
PROVO, UTAH — Money360 has provided an $18 million bridge loan for the refinancing of an office property in Provo. The non-recourse loan features a 24-month term and a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio. Further details were not disclosed.