PASSCO ACQUIRES DURHAM APARTMENT COMMUNITY FOR $28 MILLION

DURHAM, N.C. — Passco Companies has acquired Encore at the Park, a Class A apartment community situated near Research Triangle Park in Durham, for $28 million. Constructed in 2001, the garden-style community is located at 2850 Country Creek Blvd. It contains 280 units in one- through three-bedroom configurations. Community amenities include a resort-style swimming pool, sundeck, business center, fitness center, car care center, picnic and grilling stations, and dog park. In the near term, Passco plans to complete minor interior and exterior upgrades to keep the property competitive in the marketplace. Sean Wood of ARA Investment Services represented both Passco and the seller, a joint venture between Atlanta-based Centennial Holding Company and Washington, D.C.-based The Carlyle Group. Riverstone Residential Group will take over management duties for the community.