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Rise Properties Trust, Aegon Real Assets Buy 186-Unit Linden Square Apartments in Seattle for $52.7M

by Amy Works November 18, 2019

SEATTLE — Canada-based Rise Properties Trust and Netherlands-based Aegon Real Assets US have acquired Linden Square Apartments in North Seattle for $52.7 million. Brokered by CBRE, this transaction represents the third joint venture between the companies this year. Built in 1993, the multifamily community features 186 residences in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Community amenities include a fitness center, pool, garage parking, storage and additional amenity space. Seattle-based Thrive Communities will manage the property. Including Linden Square Apartments, Rise owns approximately 3,200 units across 20 multifamily properties in the Pacific Northwest.

November 18, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Washington Western

Hamilton Urban Partners Sells Roxborough Apartments in Seattle for $17.4M

by Amy Works November 18, 2019

SEATTLE — Hamilton Urban Partners has completed the sale of Roxborough Apartments, a multifamily property located in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood. An undisclosed buyer acquired the asset for $17.4 million, or just under $681 per net rentable square foot. Located at 1720 E. Denny Way, Roxborough Apartments comprises 27 units built in 1920 and 26 modern units built in 2019. The building provides residents the amenities and luxuries of a new-construction building with the charm and character of Seattle’s historic buildings. Dylan Simon and Jerrid Anderson of Kidder Mathews represented the seller in the deal.

November 18, 2019

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ReNew, Merrill Gardens Form Joint Venture to Operate Bulk of Former New Senior Portfolio

by Amy Works November 15, 2019

SEATTLE AND TOLEDO, OHIO — Merrill Gardens, a Seattle-based owner-operator, has formed a joint venture with ReNew, a Toledo-based REIT. The two companies will co-own 26 of the 28 seniors housing properties that ReNew is acquiring from New Senior Investment Group. In addition to owning a minority stake in the venture, Merrill Gardens will take over operations of the 26 communities. The two companies have worked together before on other joint ventures. An existing operating partner of ReNew will operate the final two communities in the portfolio, with ReNew taking a full ownership stake in those properties. The transaction brings Merrill Gardens’ total portfolio to 65 communities in 17 states. Of the 26 communities that will now be part of the Merrill Gardens portfolio, 15 are currently managed by Blue Harbor, the Portland-based management company that Merrill Gardens purchased in early November. Merrill Gardens also recently announced the addition of Tana Gall as president, replacing Dave Eskenazy who plans to retire early next year. Gall was the CEO at Blue Harbor for the past three years and she will now oversee the expanded Merrill Gardens portfolio. “This agreement provides an important chance for us to expand our footprint and diversify …

November 15, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Washington Western

IPA Brokers Sale of Two Multifamily Assets Near Puget Sound in Washington

by Amy Works November 12, 2019

EVERETT AND EDMONDS, WASH. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has arranged the sale of two multifamily properties in metro Seattle. Hacienda Apartments in Everett sold for $5.3 million and North Haven Manor in Edmonds sold for $5.2 million. A private investor sold the assets to Curtis Capital Group. Philip Assouad, Giovanni Napoli, Ryan Dinius and Sidney Warsinske of IPA represented the seller in the deal. Additionally, Ray Allen and Seth Heikkila of IPA secured acquisition financing for both acquisitions. Built in 1979, Hacienda Apartments features three buildings and offers a total of 36 apartments. North Haven Manor was built in 1977 and features 32 apartments.

November 12, 2019

Acquisitions Office Washington Western

Urban Renaissance Group Buys 21-Story Park Place Office Tower in Seattle for $177M

by Amy Works November 11, 2019

SEATTLE — Seattle-based Urban Renaissance Group (URG) has purchased Park Place, an office building located in Seattle. An affiliate of Washington Holdings sold the asset for $177 million. Located at 1200 Sixth Ave, the 21-story tower features 317,000 square feet of commercial office space. At the time of sale, the property was more than 95 percent leased with multiple long-term tenants. The building was built in the 1970s. Gensler, an international architect and a tenant in the tower, fully renovated the property in 2012 with contemporary finishes, a dedicated fitness center, secured bike storage and 181 parking stalls. Additionally, the building features a green roof, rain catchment system, water efficient fixtures, systems to measure air flow, a green cleaning program, satellite-controlled irrigation and a LEED-EB Platinum designation. Eastdil Secured represented the seller in the deal.

November 11, 2019

Acquisitions Office Washington Western

NKF Negotiates $52.9M Sale of 94,333 SF Office Building in Seattle’s CBD

by Amy Works November 8, 2019

SEATTLE — Newmark Knight Frank (NKF) has arranged the sale of First and Stewart, a creative office property located at 101 Steward St. in Seattle’s central business district. L&B Realty Advisors sold the asset to DWS, formerly known as RREEF, for $59.2 million, according to public records reported by The Registry. Situated at the convergence of the Pike Place Market, Belltown, Retail Core and central district, the building features 94,333 square feet of Class A creative office space. Nick Kucha, Michael Moll, James Childress, Jesse Ottele and Tim O’Keffe of NKF represented the seller, while the buyer was self-represented in the deal.

November 8, 2019

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Marcus & Millichap Negotiates $2.6M Sale of Stowaway Mini Storage in Lacey, Washington

by Amy Works November 5, 2019

LACEY, WASH. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Stowaway Mini Storage, a self-storage facility in Lacey. An undisclosed buyer acquired the property from limited liability company for $2.6 million, or $136 per rentable square foot. Stowaway Mini Storage consists of two non-contiguous parcels located at 927 Bowker St. SE and 5235 Lacey Blvd. The property features 19,100 square feet of self-storage spaces with units in a variety of sizes. Christopher Secreto of Marcus & Millichap’s Seattle office represented the seller, while Matt Gardner, also of Marcus & Millichap Seattle, represented the buyer in the transaction.

November 5, 2019

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Landmark Properties Buys Land Assemblage in Seattle, Plans 1,600-Bed Student Housing Project

by Amy Works November 4, 2019

SEATTLE — Landmark Properties has acquired the 11-parcel land assemblage in Seattle’s University District. A group of undisclosed sellers sold the fee-simple assemblage, which was rezoned for greater density and taller buildings in 2017, for $39 million, or $950 per square foot. In 2021, Landmark Properties plans to begin construction on The Standard at Seattle, a three-building purpose-built student housing property with approximately 1,600 beds at the site, which spans nearly an acre from 4202 to 4238 12th Ave. NE. The site is situated three blocks from the University of Washington and across the street from the future U-District Light Rail Station. Upon completion, The Standard at Seattle will feature two 25-story towers and a seven-story mid-rise building. The 500,000-square-foot property will offer a variety of floor plans and approximately 8,500 square feet of ground-level retail space. The project is slated to be delivered in one phase by fall 2023. Additionally, Landmark plans to preserve the existing Canterbury Apartments, a 16-unit co-op multifamily building on Brooklyn Avenue NE. Tim McKay, Dan Chhan and Sam Wayne of Colliers International represented the sellers for a portion of the transaction, specifically for eight of the 11 parcels.

November 4, 2019

Acquisitions Industrial Washington Western

Port of Everett Acquires Kimberly-Clark Mill Property for $33M in Everett, Washington

by Amy Works November 4, 2019

EVERETT, WASH. — The Port of Everett has purchased the 58.4-acre Kimberly-Clark mill property situated on the waterfront in Everett. Kimberly-Clark Worldwide sold the asset, including another site north of the mill property, for $33 million. Kimberly-Clark closed the former pulp mill located on the site in 2012. In July, the City of Everett acquired the north portion of the property; therefore, this sale represents the remainder of Kimberly-Clark’s Everett waterfront holdings. The site includes a 360,000-square-foot warehouse and more than 2,500 lineal feet of waterfront on the East Waterway, which opens to the Puget Sound. The sale property is located between the Port of Everett terminal and Naval Station Everett, a federally secured maritime complex. Port of Everett plans to develop three-quarters of the property into maritime use, with the remaining used for aquatic management and public access. Dave Speers and Matt Henn of Kidder Mathews, along with Eric Dienstbach of Binswanger, represented the seller in the deal.

November 4, 2019

Acquisitions Multifamily Seniors Housing Washington Western

Alliant Capital Completes 295-Unit Seniors Housing Community at Former Shopping Center Near Seattle

by Amy Works November 4, 2019

LYNNWOOD, WASH. — Alliant Capital has completed construction of The Reserve at Lynnwood, a 295-unit affordable seniors housing community in Lynnwood, approximately 15 miles north of Seattle. The development struggled in its early days, dealing with environmental contamination at the site, which was formerly a 1950s-era decrepit shopping center, as well as a fire that destroyed initial construction in 2017. “This project certainly had its challenges, but we were determined to overcome the obstacles thrown our way,” says Craig Thomas, who served as the general partner for the project. “Our mission of providing safe, affordable housing is stronger than the issues we faced during this process.” The project is 100 percent LIHTC units. AVS Communities was the developer, Charles Morgan & Associates was the architect and Exxel Pacific Inc. was the general contractor.

November 4, 2019

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