AVE MARIE, FLA. — Fort Myers, Fla.-based J.L. Wallace, serving as general contractor, has completed the construction of the Tom Golisano Field House on the campus of Ave Marie University in Ave Marie. The 38,107-square-foot project include a NCAA-regulation basketball court, a training room, a weight room, men's and women's locker rooms, referee dressing rooms, a ticket office, concession area, administrative offices and a conference room. Jason P. Tramonte Architect Inc. provided design services, Wilson Miller Inc. served as civil engineer, Liebl & Barrow served as structural engineer, Kevatron Engineering served as mechanical engineer and Jewitt Engineering served as electrical engineer for the project.
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CHATTANOOGA, TENN. — Trade Street Capital has purchased Lakeshore on The Hill Apartments in Chattanooga. The 123-unit property offers a clubhouse with a fitness center and a resort-style swimming pool. The acquisition was funded by a Trade Street Capital fund, with financing arranged by CW Capital. The acquisition price was not released.
COLUMBIA, S.C. — North Carolina-based Suite Development has acquired InnPlace Suites in Columbia for an undisclosed price. The two-story, 128-room hotel offers wireless high-speed Internet access, microwaves, refrigerators, coffee makers, irons, ironing boards, hair dryers, premium cable television, a seasonal outdoor pool and a fitness center. The buyer plans to renovate the property and reposition the hotel with Affordable Suites of America. Hodges Ward Elliott's Select Service Division represented the seller, ING Clarion Partners, in the all-cash transaction.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA. — Louisville, Colo.-based Condo Capital Solutions has purchased Old San Jose on the River, a residential riverfront community near Jacksonville's historic San Marco district. The property currently has three completed buildings, including a five-story, 18-unit condominium building on the St. Johns River, a four-unit condominium residence and three townhome residences. Condo Capital has retained Jacksonville-based McGarvey Residential Communities, the property's original developer, to serve as the development manager for the community. The acquisition price was not disclosed.
FAIRFAX, VA. — NorthMarq Capital has arranged $25 million in first mortgage financing for an unsubordinated ground lease located at 8301 Anderson Dr. in Fairfax. The 34.63-acre site is occupied by the 752-unit Amberleigh Apartments. Financing was based on a 25-year term with a 5-year interest-only amortization, then based on a 30-year amortization schedule. Jeffrey Robertson of NorthMarq's Miami office arranged the financing for the borrower through NorthMarq's relationship with New York Life Insurance Co.
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. — KBS Real Estate Investment Trust II (KBS REIT II) has acquired Emerald View at Vista Center in West Palm Beach. The 139,471-square-foot, two-building office complex sold for $36 million. The property is situated on 9.8 acres at 2054 and 2056 Vista Parkway. An affiliate of Boca Raton, Fla.-based Procaccio Development Corp. sold the property.
DAYTONA BEACH, FLA. — Cole Real Estate Investments has purchased a portion of Volusia Square, a 349,544-square-foot retail community center in Daytona Beach. Atlanta-based Retail Planning Corp. sold the space for $31 million. The acquired portion totals 22.4 acres and is located at 2455 W. International Speedway Blvd. The property, which was renovated in 2010, was 97.6 percent occupied at the time of closing. Brad Peterson of Holliday Fenoglio Fowler represented the seller in the transaction.
MADISON, ALA. — Greensboro, N.C.-based Bells Partner LLC and Wachovia Bank (Wells Fargo) have completed the disposition of Carrington Cover Apartments in Madison. Built in 1985, the property offers 514 units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floorplans. New York-based Rohdie Group purchased the property, which offers 540,000 rentable square feet, for $28.42 million.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Peterson Companies and The Bozzuto Group have partnered to develop a multifamily community at National Harbor, a 300-acre, mixed-use development in Washington, D.C. Located at the intersection of American Way and Fleet Street, the property will offer approximately 35o residences and 25,000 square feet of street-level retail space. Community amenities will include a pool, a fitness center, a cyber cafe and billiards/gaming room, a media room and a Zen garden. Construction is expected to begin in fall 2011, with completion scheduled for 2013.
ARLINGTON, VA. — JAIR LYNCH Development Partners and MacFarlane Partners have acquired Abingdon House Apartments for an undisclosed price. Located at 815 18th St. in the Pentagon City area of Arlington, the mid-rise property offers 82 apartment units. Christopher Doerr and Rachel Ley of Grubb & Ellis represented the seller, The Brick Companies, in the transaction.