DALLAS — Locally based investment firm 180 Multifamily Properties has acquired The Powers Properties Portfolio, a collection of 20 assets totaling 544 units that are located in historic neighborhoods in East Dallas. The properties, which were built between 1914 and 1962 and renovated in the late 1990s/early 2000s, were under the same ownership for 25 years, but the portfolio was put into a court-appointed receivership two years ago. Todd Franks, Ryan Quaid, Buck Poderski and Byron Griffith of GREA brokered the deal on behalf of the court-appointed receiver. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program.
LAS VEGAS — Bridge Investment Group has purchased Monterra, an apartment community situated on 18 acres in Las Vegas, from an undisclosed seller for $73.2 million, or $212,936 per unit. Constructed in 1999, Monterra features 344 apartments in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom residences with air conditioning, hardwood-style floors, vaulted ceilings and walk-closets. The units range in size from 700 square feet to 1,156 square feet. Community amenities include two swimming pools, a clubhouse, fitness center and gated, electronic entrance. Steve Gebing of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the buyer in the deal. Justin Forman of Marcus & Millichap served as broker of record in Nevada.
GREENWICH, CONN. — An affiliate of Hawaii-based Trinity Real Estate Investments has acquired the Hyatt Regency Greenwich, a 373-room hotel in southern coastal Connecticut. The building served as a printing press for Condé Nast from 1921 to 1967 before being redeveloped into a hotel. Today, the Hyatt Regency Greenwich features an indoor pool, fitness center, salon and 35,000 square feet of meeting and event space. The new ownership plans to implement a value-add program. The seller was not disclosed. Hodges Ward Elliott brokered the transaction.
OPELIKA, ALA. — Reich Brothers, a national industrial real estate investment firm, has purchased a 1.6 million-square-foot distribution center in Opelika, a city along I-85 and near Auburn, Ala. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. The facility is the largest multi-tenant distribution center in the Auburn-Opelika market, with 96 dock positions, more than 10 leased suites and standalone buildings ranging from 50,000 to 400,000 square feet. The rail-served property services both the Kia and Hyundai automotive hubs in western Georgia and eastern Alabama, according to Reich Brothers.
TAMPA, FLA. — CBRE has arranged the $14.5 million sale of Tampa Oaks II, a 104,080-square-foot office building located at 12906 Tampa Oaks Blvd. in Tampa. Dale Peterson, Joe Chick, Kristen McFarland Hagen, Courtney Snell and Nick Sharpe of CBRE represented the seller, TerraCap Management, in the transaction. Marc Magliarditi and Travis Landes of CBRE’s Las Vegas office represented the unnamed buyer. Constructed in 2008 by Opus South Corp., Tampa Oaks II’s major tenants include Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., Fieldstone A&E and Home Encounter LLC.
DECATUR, GA. — Northmarq has secured the sale of Avana Druid Hills, a 228-unit apartment community located at 3471 N. Druid Hills Road in Decatur, a suburb of Atlanta. Jason Nettles, Megan Thompson and Peter Chacon of Northmarq represented both the buyer, Atlanta-based RangeWater Real Estate, and the seller, Charleston-based Greystar, in the transaction. The sales price was not disclosed. Greystar had previously invested $1.2 million for exterior upkeep at Avana Druid Hills, including new roofing, balcony repair, retaining wall replacement and an LED lighting package. Built in 1985, the pet-friendly, garden-style property features a saltwater pool, outdoor lounge with a fire pit, fitness studio, clubhouse, grill, picnic area, tennis court, business center, onsite storage, coffee bar and a car care facility.
ORLANDO, FLA. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $6.3 million sale of a store located at 3212 Curry Ford Road in Orlando. The 13,824-square-foot retail property is net leased to CVS/pharmacy. Gabriel Britti, Ricardo Esteves and Ronnie Issenberg of Marcus & Millichap’s Miami office represented the seller, a limited liability company, and the buyer. Both parties requested to remain anonymous.
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, ILL. — Venture One Real Estate, through its acquisition fund VK Industrial VI LP, has acquired a 71,552-square-foot industrial building in the Chicago suburb of Elk Grove Village. The purchase price was undisclosed. The property at 925-1065 Chase Ave. was vacant at the time of acquisition. The building features seven docks, two drive-in doors and parking for 71 cars. Prior to closing, Venture One received a 6B tax incentive. According to Elk Grove Village, in order to be eligible for 6B, the property must be used for an industrial purpose and one of the following criteria must be met: new construction; buying a building that has been vacant for at least one year; or substantial renovation to an existing building. Venture One plans to make significant improvements to the property, including office renovations, new paint, parking lot seal coating, energy efficient lighting, roof replacement, landscaping and façade enhancements. Jonathan Kohn and John D’Orazio of Colliers represented the undisclosed seller and will market the property for lease on behalf of Venture One. Venture One’s acquisition fund is a partnership with Kovitz Investment Group.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Chevy Chase, Md.-based FCP has purchased Grand Arbor Reserve, a 297-unit apartment community located at 2419 Wycliff Road in Raleigh. Howard Jenkins of CBRE represented the undisclosed seller in the $48 million transaction. Situated near I-440 and the UNC Rex Hospital, Grand Arbor Reserve comprises mostly two- and three-bedroom apartments. Amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, playground, dog park and a volleyball court. The property was originally built in 1969, according to Apartments.com.
MIAMI — JLL has arranged the sale of Deerwood Town Center, a grocery-anchored shopping center spanning 205,853 square feet in Miami. Core Investment Management purchased the property from Courtelis Co. for nearly $44.9 million. Courtelis has owned the center since it delivered the first phase in 1985, according to JLL. Danny Finkle, Eric Williams and Kim Flores of JLL brokered the transaction. Deerwood Town Center was fully leased at the time of sale to tenants including Fresco y Mas, Amped Fitness, Pet Supermarket and TD Bank. The center is located at 12095 SW 152nd St., which is situated across from the Zoo Miami.