PHOENIX — New York-based DRA Advisors has purchased Camelback Lakes, a multi-story office building located at 2710, 2720, 2730 and 2850 E. Camelback Road, for $47.5 million. Developed in 1983, the four-building asset features 203,290 square feet of office space with a detached parking deck. At the time of sale, the property was 85 percent occupied. Mainstreet Capital will provide property management services, while Keith Lambeth of Cushman & Wakefield will provide leasing services for the property. Chris Toci and Chad Littell of Cushman & Wakefield, supported by the agency leasing team of Keith Lambeth, closed the transaction.
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BOSTON — A joint venture between Jefferson Apartment Group (JAG) and LaSalle Investment Management has acquired CityView at Longwood, a 289-unit multifamily high-rise in Boston, for roughly $180 million. The property is located within a block of the MBTA Green Line and within a mile of the Fenway area. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program. Planned updates to the property include a reimagined common area on the penthouse level that will feature more than 8,000 square feet of lounge space, a community kitchen, fitness center and an indoor/outdoor roof deck. Additional new amenities will include a pet spa and resident storage space. Unit renovations will include the additions of granite countertops, updated appliances, new cabinets, sophisticated light fixtures, new flooring and tile backsplashes. The seller was Equity Residential.
GLENVIEW, ILL. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has arranged the sale of Glen Gate, a 102,961-square-foot shopping center in Glenview, about 15 miles northwest of Chicago. Mariano’s Fresh Market anchors the fully leased property. Other tenants include AT&T, Hair Cuttery, Bentley’s Pet Stuff, Glenview Bank & Trust and For Eyes. The shopping center is situated at the northeast corner of Waukegan and Golf roads. Joe Girardi and Ben Wineman of Mid-America represented the seller, a client of LaSalle Investment Management. Dallas-based Invesco Real Estate purchased the asset for an undisclosed price.
Investcorp Sells Former Home Depot Headquarters in Atlanta’s Vinings District for $120M
by John Nelson
ATLANTA — Investcorp has sold an office campus in Atlanta’s Vinings district that formerly housed the world headquarters of The Home Depot back in the 1990s. The global asset management firm sold the property, known as Paces West, to a joint venture between Farallon Capital Management LLC and Crocker Partners for $120 million. Crocker Partners served as the asset and property management team in partnership with Investcorp since late 2015. Situated along Paces Ferry Road in Atlanta’s Cumberland/Galleria office submarket, the 646,471-square-foot property comprises two buildings connected via a pedestrian bridge. Amenities include two full-service cafes, a renovated fitness center, conference facilities, dry cleaners, a car wash service, onsite ATM and electric car charging stations. Paces West has served as the administrative headquarters for Piedmont Healthcare, an Atlanta-based health system with 11 hospitals and 650 facilities, since 2002. Jay O’Meara, Justin Parsonnet, Will Yowell, and Ryan Reethof of CBRE represented Investcorp in the sale. Since acquiring Paces West in 2015, Investcorp has boosted its occupancy from 85 percent to 93 percent, according to CBRE. “Paces West has withstood the test of time due to its quality, amenities, large flexible floor plates, and location in one of Atlanta’s most authentic and …
LAS VEGAS — Los Angeles-based TruAmerica Multifamily, in a joint venture with an institutional partner, has purchased Allanza at the Lakes, a multifamily property located at 8600 Starboard Drive in Las Vegas, for $152 million. Allanza is the fourth largest apartment community in Nevada and the largest acquisition by unit size in the six-year history of TruAmerica. Built in 1986, Allanza features 896 units in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts spread across 56 two-story buildings on a 40-acre site. Community amenities include five swimming pools, two fitness centers, a pet spa, picnic areas and a playground. Phillip Weigand and Thomas Olivetti of Northmarq’s Las Vegas office represented the undisclosed seller in the deal.
SAN ANTONIO — Passco Cos., a California-based multifamily development and investment firm, has acquired Tribute at The Rim, a 380-unit multifamily community in San Antonio. Built in 2017, the property is located within The Rim, a mixed-use development that is located on the city’s northwest side, and offers proximity to the hubs of major employers like USAA and Valero Energy. Floor plans feature one-, two- and three-bedroom units with quartz countertops, modern cabinetry and glass backsplashes. Amenities include a pool with a nearby fire pit, fitness center with on-demand classes, a dog park and grooming station, sky lounge, conference room and a bike storage and repair room. Scott LaMontagne, Moses Siller and Zar Haro of JLL represented the seller, Kairoi Development, in the transaction. Chris Black and Caleb Marten of KeyBank Real Estate Capital secured acquisition financing for the deal on behalf of Passco.
HOFFMAN ESTATES, ILL. — Planmeca USA Inc., a manufacturer of dental equipment, has purchased the former Serta Mattress Co. building at 2600 Forbs Ave. in Hoffman Estates. The company will relocate its U.S. headquarters to the 90,000-square-foot building later this year. The headquarters will comprise Planmeca’s corporate office, a testing and distribution center and a showroom and training center. Planmeca currently operates out of two buildings totaling 77,000 square feet in Roselle, approximately 30 miles northwest of Chicago. Britt Casey and Jeff Matella of Cushman & Wakefield represented Planmeca in the transaction. Mark Smith of CBRE represented Serta. The purchase price was not disclosed.
INDIANAPOLIS — Besyata Investment Group and The Scharf Group have acquired Southport Crossing Apartments in Indianapolis for an undisclosed price. Built in 1971, the 328-unit apartment property is located on Southport Road near Greenwood Park Mall. Amenities include a clubhouse, pool and fitness center. The seller was not disclosed.
HAZELWOOD, MO. — Timberland Partners has acquired Knollwood Apartments in Hazelwood for an undisclosed price. The garden-style, 608-unit apartment community was built in two phases in 1980 and 1984. Amenities include two outdoor pools, two dog parks, a fitness center and clubhouse. Timberland plans to implement a capital improvement plan and rebrand the property as The Finn. Renovations will include new cabinet fronts, faux wood flooring, stainless-steel appliances, updated lighting fixtures and hardware. This is Timberland’s sixth property in the St. Louis market. The seller was not disclosed.
FRAMINGHAM, MASS. — An affiliate of DSF Group, an investment firm with offices in Boston and Washington, D.C., has acquired Jefferson Hills Apartments, a 1,020-unit multifamily community in the western Boston suburb of Framingham. The property is situated on 27 acres and consists of four six-story apartment buildings and a clubhouse. The unit mix comprises 180 studio units, 551 one-bedroom apartments and 289 two-bedroom residences. Unit features include stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, walk-in closets and private balconies. Communal amenities include a pool with a sundeck, fitness center, turf soccer field, basketball and tennis courts, a dog park, internet café, business center, game room and a children’s play area. The seller and sales price were not disclosed.