Washington

Schnitzer West Sells 291,000 SF Office Building in Seattle for $268.9M

by Jeff Shaw January 16, 2017

SEATTLE — Schnitzer West has sold Urban Union, a Class A office building in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood, for $268.9 million, according to The Seattle Times. A joint venture between TriStar Capital and RFR Holding purchased the property. The building opened last year and recently underwent a $10.5 million alteration project for Amazon, the building’s main tenant, according to The Times. Totaling 12 stories and 291,000 square feet, Urban Union features a coffee shop, restaurant, rooftop conference deck, fitness center, locker rooms, bike lockers and concierge services. Seattle-based architecture firm CollinsWoerman designed the building. Just north of downtown, the South Lake Union neighborhood stretches from the Space Needle along the southern waterfront of Lake Union. The area is known for its restaurants, art galleries and museums. Schnitzer West is a real estate developer and manager of office properties, largely in the Seattle and Denver metros. TriStar and RFR are both New York City-based investment firms. — Jeff Shaw

January 16, 2017

Office Washington Western

Equus Acquired Two Office Buildings in Redmond for $22.3M

by Nellie Day January 13, 2017

REDMOND, WASH. — Equus Capital Partners has purchased Quadrant Willows B and D, a two-building office portfolio in Redmond, for $22.3 million. The Class B buildings are situated along Willows Road at the west end of the Redmond Valley. Notable employers in the area include Microsoft’s world headquarters and Nintendo USA’s headquarters. Equus purchased Quadrant Willows C and E in March 2016. The firm plans to make significant upgrades to all four buildings. The acquisition was made on behalf of Equus Investment Partnership X L.P. CBRE’s Scott Davis, Tom Pehl and Lou Senini represented the seller, Menlo Equities, in this transaction.

January 13, 2017

Industrial Office Washington Western

Boeing Employee Credit Union Purchases Buildings at Gateway Corporate Center in Tukwila

by Nellie Day January 12, 2017

TUKWILA, WASH. — Boeing Employee Credit Union (BECU) has purchased eight buildings at the Gateway Corporate Center office and industrial park in Tukwila for an undisclosed sum. The 11-building center is situated at a junction between State Route 599 and Interstate 5 in the Seattle submarket. BECU previously owned two buildings at Gateway Corporate Center. The credit union built its corporate headquarters at the center in 1990. The new purchase has allowed BECU to increase its holdings in the office park to 589,000 square feet. Bill Frame and Richard Davidson of Kidder Mathews represented BECU. The firm’s Andy Miller and Matt Wood also represented the seller, a global investment manager, in this transaction.

January 12, 2017

Multifamily Washington Western

Apartment Building Near Reno Sells for $15.5M

by Nellie Day January 12, 2017

SPARKS, NEV. — A San Francisco Bay Area-based private investor has acquired a 230-unit apartment building in the Reno submarket of Sparks for $15.5 million. The community, known as 1100 Place Apartments, is located at 1100 15th St. The asset underwent major renovations in 2015 that included new siding, exterior painting, enclosed carports, new asphalt, new landings, landscaping and signage. The community is now 96 percent occupied. Kenneth Blomsterberg, Ryan Rife and Benjamin Nelson of Marcus & Millichap represented both the buyer and seller, a special servicer, in this transaction.

January 12, 2017

Loans Office Washington Western

Greenbridge Obtains $73M Loan for Creative Office Conversion in Seattle

by Nellie Day January 11, 2017

SEATTLE — Greenbridge Investment Partners has obtained a $73 million loan for the conversion, renovation and stabilization of the Seattle Design Center. The two-building center is situated in the Georgetown submarket of Seattle. Greenbridge has divided and rebranded the asset to include the 157,000-square-foot Seattle Design Center and the 280,000-square-foot Georgetown Squared (G2). Greenbridge purchased the asset in 2015 for $24.9 million. The center was 43 percent occupied at the time. Greenbridge renovated the Seattle Design Center building and consolidated its showroom/design tenants into one building. The firm is now turning its attention to the repositioning of the G2 building, which will be converted from showroom space into creative office. The G2 office building will offer 60,000-square-foot floorplates, exposed ceilings and concrete floors, glass walls for natural light, and unobstructed views of downtown Seattle and Mt. Rainier. It will also include full-service amenities like an upscale fitness center and conference center. The non-recourse bridge loan closed at 59.7 percent loan-to-value for a 24-month term with one 12-month extension option. An initial $49 million was funded at closing, with an additional $24 million that will pay for G2’s renovation, construction, tenant improvements and leasing commissions. Steve Bram of George Smith Partners …

January 11, 2017

Office Washington Western

Alaska Electrical Pension Fund Purchases Alderwood Business Center in Lynnwood

by Nellie Day January 5, 2017

LYNNWOOD, WASH. — Alaska Electrical Pension Fund has purchased Alderwood Business Center, a 10-acre office campus in the Seattle suburb of Lynnwood, for an undisclosed sum. The two-building campus is located at 3400 and 3500 188th St. SW. The Class A campus provides tenants with access to Interstates 5 and 405. It is near to the Lynnwood Transit Center. The buildings offer mountain views from all sides, newly remodeled lobbies, conference rooms and training rooms. JLL’s Stuart Williams and Lori Hill represented the seller, Embarcadero Capital Partners, in this transaction.

January 5, 2017

Hospitality Washington Western

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Northgate Opens in Seattle

by Nellie Day December 19, 2016

SEATTLE — The Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Northgate has opened in Seattle. The new hotel is located at 9550 1st Ave. N.E. It is situated near the Woodland Park Zoo and Seattle Children’s Hospital. It features a 24-hour business center, heated indoor pool, fitness center and a 2,100-square-foot meeting space.

December 19, 2016

Office Washington Western

Gemini Rosemont Purchases One Twelfth @ Twelfth Office Building in Bellevue

by Nellie Day December 14, 2016

BELLEVUE, WASH. — Gemini Rosemont has purchased One Twelfth @ Twelfth, a three-building office campus in Bellevue, for an undisclosed sum. The Class A campus is located at 1120 112th Ave. N.E. The property contains a total of 480,389 square feet. It is fully leased. Gemini Rosemont purchased the office campus in partnership with Gemini Investments, an investment company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Jason Flynn, Kayln McClure and Reid Rader of Eastdil Secured executed the transaction.

December 14, 2016

Multifamily Washington Western

JV Acquires Heights at Bear Creek Apartments in Redmond

by Nellie Day December 14, 2016

REDMOND, WASH. — A joint venture between Security Properties and Cigna Investment Management has purchased the 227-unit Bear Creek apartment community in Redmond for an undisclosed sum. The community is located at 17771 N.E. 90th St. The site was originally developed in 1993. The new owner plans to renovate the units, update the clubhouse and paint the exterior. Security Properties-affiliate Madrona Ridge Residential will manage the property.

December 14, 2016

Industrial Washington Western

Industrial Property Trust Buys Former Tacoma Sawmill for New Development

by Nellie Day December 13, 2016

TACOMA, WASH. — Industrial Property Trust (IPT) has purchased a 58-acre former sawmill in Tacoma for an undisclosed sum. The space is located at 733 E. 11th St. IPT plans to build a 1.1 million-square-foot industrial facility on the property. The IPT Tacoma Logistics Center will include two buildings. The project is scheduled for completion in the first quarter of 2018. Tony Kusak of Cushman & Wakefield Commerce executed the transaction. The seller was Interfor.

December 13, 2016

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