DURHAM, N.C. — Grubb Properties, in conjunction with Blue Vista Capital Management, has sold Paradigm Park, a two-building office campus in Durham, for $16.2 million. An undisclosed owner-occupant acquired the asset and will consolidate its operations at the new facility. The joint venture originally acquired the vacant, 147,477-square-foot property in 2015 for $6.6 million, and began a significant renovation and leasing program. Completed enhancements include a new courtyard, redesigned entrances, improved landscaping, renovated lobbies and bathrooms and new HVAC and mechanical systems. In addition, the renovation included the addition of a fitness center with locker rooms and a conference workspace. Paradigm Park is located adjacent to Research Triangle Park off Interstate 40.
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LENOIR CITY, TENN. — EXP Realty Advisors has arranged the $9.4 million sale of The Market at Town Creek, a 64,000-square-foot retail center located at 300 Market Drive in Lenoir City, roughly 24 miles southwest of Knoxville. The center is home to tenants such as Food City, Pizza Hut, Bojangle’s, Pet Sense and Physician’s Care. Andrew Greenberg of EXP Realty Advisors arranged the transaction on behalf of the undisclosed seller. A Tennessee-based investor acquired the asset through a 1031 exchange.
Arbor Realty Funds $19.7M in Financing for Affordable Housing Properties Across the United States
by Amy Works
STOCKTON, SONORA AND JAMESTOWN, CALIF., HICKORY, N.C., AND SHREVEPORT, LA. — Uniondale, N.Y.-based Arbor Realty Trust has funded five loans totaling $19.7 million under the Fannie Mae DUS Multifamily Affordable Housing product line for properties across the United States. The borrower was Apartment Corp., a privately held real estate investment firm with a portfolio exceeding 20,000 units. Apartment Corp. is using the loans for both refinancing and acquisition purposes. Alexander Kaushansky of Arbor Realty Trust arranged the financing. The transactions involved are: $3 million in refinancing for Pacific Pointe, an 80-unit Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) property in Stockton. $3.7 million in refinancing for Granite Ridge, an 80-unit LIHTC property in Stockton. $3.7 million in acquisition financing for Silver Spring Terrace, a 100-unit LIHTC property in Hickory. $2.7 million in acquisition funding for Yorkshire & Windsor Village, a 132-unit LIHTC property in Shreveport. $6.7 million in refinancing for the Sonora Portfolio, a three-property, 220-unit LIHTC portfolio in Sonora and Jamestown.
ALEXANDRIA, VA. — HFF has arranged a $95.5 million loan for the acquisition of Meridian at Carlyle, a 403-unit apartment community in Alexandria, roughly eight miles south of Washington, D.C. Steven Klein and Cary Abod of HFF secured the five-year, floating-rate loan through MetLife Investment Management on behalf of the buyer, a joint venture led by Lincoln Property Co. (LPC). The new ownership will renovate unit interiors, update common area amenities and rename the community Lincoln at Old Town. Located at 401 Holland Lane, the property is adjacent to a Whole Foods Market and within walking distance to the King Street Metro Station. Community amenities include a resort-style pool, barbecue area, putting green, fitness center, clubroom with billiards, concierge services and on-site dry cleaning service.
ATLANTA — Cushman & Wakefield has brokered the sale of 32Hundred Lenox, a 431-unit apartment community located in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. Travis Presnell, Tyler Averitt and Mike Kemether of Cushman & Wakefield arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Elite Street Capital. A joint venture between Torchlight Investors and Wilkinson Corp. acquired the asset. The sales price was not disclosed, but the Atlanta Business Chronicle reports the community sold for $72.5 million. The new owners plan to renovate 32Hundred Lenox, which was originally constructed in 1967. The community is located adjacent to the Lenox MARTA station and features a barbecue area, swimming pool, children’s play area, fitness center, spa and a business center.
MARIETTA, GA. — Main Street Residential has acquired View 75, a 214-unit apartment community located at 1035 Franklin Road in Marietta, roughly 20 miles north of Atlanta, for $20 million. The name of the seller was not disclosed. Main Street will invest $2 million to renovate the community’s interiors and exterior, as well as upgrade the property’s common areas. View 75 includes a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment and townhome-style floor plans. Community amenities include a pool, playground, basketball court and on-site laundry facilities
CARY, N.C. — CBRE | Raleigh has arranged the sale of One Harrison Park, a 56,954-square-foot office building located at 401 Harrison Oaks Blvd. in Cary, roughly 12 miles west of Raleigh. Ben Kilgore, Jim McMillan, Ed Pulliam and John Brewer of CBRE | Raleigh arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, Griffin Partners Inc. Priam Capital acquired the building for an undisclosed price. One Harrison Park was 91 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Trilliant, Biosignia, Keys & Fox, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Bainbridge.
MEMPHIS, TENN. — Cooper Commercial Investment Group has arranged the $3.8 million sale of The Shops at Cordova Station, an 18,950-square-foot retail center in Memphis. Bob Havasi and Dan Cooper of Cooper Commercial arranged the transaction on behalf of the seller, a private investment group. A New Hampshire-based investor acquired the asset. The Shops at Cordova Station was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants such as Iberia Bank, 3 Guys Pizza Pies, Avis Car Rental, Jenny’s Nails and Game X-Change.
DELRAY BEACH, FLA. — Edwards Cos. has broken ground on Atlantic Crossing, a $300 million mixed-use development in downtown Delray Beach. At full build-out, the project will feature six buildings and include 73,000 square feet of retail space, 83,000 square feet of office space, 261 apartment units and 82 condominium units. The first phase is expected to come on line in the fourth quarter of 2019, and the first apartment units are expected to open in 2020. Additional residential units will be added to the development in 2022, and full-build out is scheduled to take five years to complete. The project is expected to generate $2.6 million in annual tax revenues and create 600 jobs. Matthew Williams of Newmark Knight Frank arranged a senior construction loan through Fifth Third Bank for the development. CBRE will handle the project’s office leasing assignment, and Strategic Retail Advisors will handle the retail leasing component.
MIAMI — Mast Capital, in a joint venture with AEW Capital Management LP, has acquired a 6.3-acre parcel of land at 1001 N.W. 7th St. in Miami for $26 million. Gerard Yetming and Mike Mattingly of Colliers International arranged the sale on behalf of the seller, RAD Miami, and procured Mast Capital as the buyer. The site, located at the south bank of the Miami River, will be the future home of Miami River Walk, a 688-unit apartment community. In addition to residential units, the project will include 1,100 linear feet of riverfront improvements, including an extension of the public Riverwalk and more than an acre of green space. Designed by Corwill Architects, the community will include a mix of one- and two-bedroom units, as well as 2,900 square feet of ground floor retail. The project site has sat vacant for more than 14 years, but was once home to The Miami News headquarters from 1957 to 1973, and later the Southeast Bank building. Miami River Walk will be developed in two phases, and the joint venture expects to start construction in the fourth quarter.