GEORGETOWN, TEXAS — Arizona-based owner-operator Watermark Retirement Communities has opened The Hacienda at Georgetown, a 231-unit luxury property in Georgetown, approximately 25 miles north of Austin. The apartments feature one- and two-bedroom options and offer independent living, assisted living, short-term stays or memory care. Amenities include a fitness center, salon/spa, courtyard and other various onsite dining and wellness programs.
HONDO, TEXAS — Northmarq has arranged the sale of Las Palomas Apartments, a 108-unit multifamily property located in the western San Antonio suburb of Hondo. Built in 1995, the property offers two- and three-bedroom units and amenities such as a playground, dog park and onsite laundry facilities. Zar Haro, Moses Siller, Bryan VanCura, Phil Grafe and Brian Booth of Northmarq represented the seller, Lonestar Springs, in the transaction and procured the buyer, Revive Real Estate. Cheryl Higley of Northmarq also arranged acquisition financing on behalf of Revive Real Estate.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Lee & Associates has negotiated a 16,309-square-foot industrial lease at Building 1 at Champions Circle Business Park in North Fort Worth. According to commercialcafé.com, the building was constructed on 21 acres in 2022 and totals 82,240 square feet. Nathan Denton and Reid Bassinger of Lee & Associates represented the landlord, Hopewell Development, in the lease negotiations. Russell Webb of Silver Oak Commercial Realty represented the tenant, Tulco Oils, a provider of industrial lubricants.
DALLAS — Custom apparel provider Essence Empire has signed an 11,841-square-foot industrial lease in South Dallas. According to LoopNet Inc., the property at 5535 Red Bird Center Drive was built on 2.3 acres in 1985, totals 43,950 square feet and features 21-foot clear heights. Paul Hernandez and Hudson Sheets of Holt Lunsford Commercial represented the tenant in the lease negotiations. The name and representative of the landlord were not disclosed.
CEDAR PARK, TEXAS — JLL has brokered the sale of Caliza, a 270-unit apartment community located in the northern Austin suburb of Cedar Park. Built in 2020, Caliza offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units that are furnished with stainless steel appliances, custom cabinetry and private yards. Amenities include a pool, fitness center, outdoor pavilion and a clubhouse with a catering kitchen. Ryan McBride and Robert Arzola of JLL represented the seller, Internacional Realty, an investment firm with offices in Austin and San Antonio, in the transaction. Austin-based Virtus Real Estate Capital acquired the asset for an undisclosed price.
BOERNE, TEXAS — Locally based developer Embrey will build a 214-unit build-to-rent residential community in Boerne, a northwestern suburb of San Antonio. The site spans 27.5 acres at 1670 State Highway 46. Homes will have an average size of 1,100 square feet, and amenities will include a pool, fitness center, clubhouse and outdoor grilling and dining areas, as well as multiple dog parks, sitting areas and walking trails. Russell Noll of Transwestern represented the undisclosed seller in the land deal. Construction is set to begin in June, and the first units are expected to be delivered in summer 2024.
HOUSTON — Colliers has arranged the sale of a 101,362-square-foot industrial property located at 6903 W. Sam Houston Parkway N. in northwest Houston. The property sits on 6.6 acres and features 24-foot clear heights and nine exterior dock doors. Zack Taylor of Colliers represented the buyer, Golee Group, in the transaction. Nick Peterson and John Ferruzzo of Transwestern represented the seller, Lone Star Electric. The sales price was not disclosed.
HOUSTON —Locally based developer LEVCOR has signed four new tenants to leases at Post Oak Plaza, a shopping center in Houston. Restaurants Rakkan Ramen and Tacodeli will occupy 1,856 and 2,833 square feet, respectively. Additionally, Kohler will open a 4,038-square-foot kitchen and bath showroom, and Bassett Furniture has committed to 9,597 square feet. Previously announced tenants that are also scheduled to open this year include Nando’s Peri Peri, Balboa Surf Club and Bosch/Thermador/Gaggenau.
GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS — Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has negotiated a 10,130-square-foot industrial lease at Trinity West Business Park in the central metroplex city of Grand Prairie. Michael Spain and Jim Ferris of Bradford represented the landlord in the lease negotiations. Brooke Ford of SVN Trinity Advisors represented the tenant, California-based solar energy provider V3 Electric. The deal brings the two-building, 140,798-square-foot development to full occupancy.
HOUSTON — Silver Star Properties, an entity formerly known as Hartman Short Term Income Properties XX Inc., has sold a 734,000-square-foot industrial property located at 2300 Quitman Road in Houston. The property consists of five buildings ranging in size from 84,467 to 199,151 square feet. Silver Star purchased the property, which was originally constructed in 1920, in 1998. Tenants at the property, which was fully leased at the time of sale, include Liberty Tire Recycling and Sunbelt Warehouse LLC. The buyer was an undisclosed national investment firm.