PHOENIX — Urban Communities has completed the disposition of Elevate at South Mountain, a multifamily community located at 8818 S. Central Ave. in Phoenix. Gudi Real Estate Investments purchased the property for $22.3 million. Situated on 4.6 acres, Elevate at South Mountain includes two recently renovated, two-story buildings offering a total of 128 residential units. Karl Abert and Bret Zinn of Kidder Mathews represented the seller and buyer in the deal.
DALLAS — RREAF Holdings, DLP Capital and 3650 REIT have partnered to acquire a portfolio of 10 multifamily properties across the Southeast for $500 million. This is the partnership’s third portfolio acquisition this year. The seller was not disclosed. The communities were built between 1998 and 2012 and total approximately 2,750 units, with a 93 percent collective occupancy. The properties include Glen at Polo Park in Bentonville, Ark.; River Pointe in Maumelle, Ark.; Echo Ridge and Pheasant Run in Indianapolis; Traditions at Westmoore in Oklahoma City; 5iftyOne at Tradan Heights in Stillwater, Okla.; Waterford Place in Greenville, N.C.; Reserve at Long Point in Hattiesburg, Miss.; Village Mill Creek in Statesboro, Ga.; and Broad River Trace in Columbia, S.C. The buyers plan to implement renovations to all units. New upgrades to property amenities will include electric automobile charging stations, dog parks, pickleball courts and business centers. Pools, tennis courts, outdoor kitchens, entertainment areas, clubhouses and lighting will also be updated. The portfolio acquisition will introduce capital into workforce rental units in the region. According to the National Multifamily Housing Council, 4.3 million more apartments are needed by 2035 to meet the demands for rental housing. “The affordable housing crisis pervades every state …
Converting student housing properties to traditional multifamily has become a more noticeable trend as ever-compressing cap rates pressure conventional multifamily investors to seek higher yields. And as many markets seek more affordable and market-rate rental housing, converting non-performing student housing properties to conventional multifamily has become popular among a subset of traditional multifamily owners. Berkadia Senior Managing Director of Student Housing Kevin Larimer points to a National Multifamily Housing Council/National Apartment Association study released in July that supports why conversions are on the upswing. The study shows that the United States needs approximately 4.3 million new apartment units by 2035. The study also points to a deficit — underbuilding — of 600,000 units caused by the 2008 financial crisis. “Additionally, there has been a decline of 4.7 million affordable units between 2015 and 2020,” says Larimer, citing the study. “All of these factors have led conventional multifamily capital to look for creative ways to fill the supply gap. Conversion of student housing properties has been a very effective and efficient way.” Added Yield The draw to conversion developed as investors sought more yield in new acquisitions and flips. “This trend largely started due to the significantly compressed cap rates and …
UNIVERSAL CITY, TEXAS — Northmarq has brokered the sale of Aviation Place, a 61-unit apartment complex in Universal City, located northeast of San Antonio. According to Apartments.com, the property was delivered in 1961 and offers one- and two-bedroom units. Zar Haro, Moses Siller, Bryan VanCura and Phil Grafe of Northmarq represented the buyer, Raybec Investment Group, in the transaction. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program.
UNION, N.J. — CBRE has negotiated the sale of Canter Green, a 153-unit apartment complex located in the Northern New Jersey community of Union. The property was built on six acres in 2021 and offers one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Amenities include a pool, lounges, fitness center, sport simulator, game room and a dog run. Jeff Dunne, Stuart MacKenzie, Zach McHale and Travis Langer of CBRE represented the seller, RMS Cos., in the transaction. The team also procured the buyer, Atlanta-based Invesco Real Estate.
NASHVILLE, TENN. — Newmark has brokered the $96.5 million sale of Alta Union, a newly constructed, 283-unit apartment community located at 5800 Centennial Blvd. in Nashville. Weinstein Properties purchased the property from the developer, Wood Partners. Tarek El Gammal and Vincent Lefler of Newmark represented the seller in the transaction. Located in The Nations neighborhood, Alta Union features a two-story clubhouse with outdoor terraces on the second level, a swimming pool, courtyard, private offices for rent and individual and group coworking spaces.
SPRINGFIELD, TENN. — Colliers Mortgage has provided a $5.2 million acquisition loan for Forest Park Apartments, an 80-unit, market-rate multifamily community in Springfield, about 30 miles north of Nashville. Zach Shope of Colliers Mortgage’s Atlanta office originated the 10-year, Fannie Mae loan on behalf of the repeat borrower client, an entity doing business in this transaction as Forest Park TN LLC. Built in 1978, Forest Park comprises six two-story apartment buildings and features a playground and basketball court, according to Apartments.com.
SALINA, KAN. — Lument has provided a $21.6 million Fannie Mae loan for the refinancing of Eaglecrest Retirement Community in Salina, a city in central Kansas. Constructed in 2004, the independent and assisted living community features 102 units. Bill Wilson, Doug Harper and Casey Moore of Lument originated the loan. Midwest Health Inc. manages the property.
OSHKOSH, WIS. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $12.6 million loan for the refinancing of The Brio Building in Oshkosh. The newly developed project features 60 apartment units and 10,000 square feet of retail space that is fully leased to a community-owned grocery store. Robert Bhat of MMCC arranged the Fannie Mae loan, which features a 75 percent loan-to-value ratio, a fixed interest rate of 4.8 percent for 10 years, five years of interest-only payments and a 30-year amortization schedule.
PORTLAND, ORE. — PCCP has provided a $67.5 million loan to finance the construction of Sunshine Dairy, a seven-story, podium-style multifamily property located at 801 NE 21st Ave. in Portland. NBP Capital plans to start construction of the 271-unit community in fourth-quarter 2022, with completion scheduled for fourth-quarter 2024. The development will feature one level of controlled-access subterranean parking. Unit interiors will include vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops, two-tone modern cabinetry, kitchen peninsulas, pendant and recessed lighting, patios on ground-floor units and in-unit washers/dryers. The property will feature 6,000 square feet of community space and 400 square feet of ground-floor retail space. On-site amenities will include a courtyard garden plaza, fitness center, yoga studio, kitchen, fireside lounge, movie room and a work lounge with private working spaces and a coffee bar.
