CLACKAMAS, ORE. — McLellan Estate Co. has purchased Clackamas Business Center, a 196,499-square-foot industrial center southeast of Portland in Clackamas for $27.5 million. The center is located at 14863 SW 82nd Ave. Clackamas Business Center was built in 1978. It was 99 percent leased at the time of sale. There are a total of 50 units in the park. Notable tenants include Mattress World, Marion Construction, Portland Fruit LLC, Harmony Kids LLC and Portland Cider Co. Scott Finney and Nicholas Chessar of Norris & Stevens represented both the buyer and seller, limited partnerships controlled by Warren Family Properties, in this transaction.
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MORENO VALLEY, CALIF. — Skechers has leased a 366,698 square foot warehouse/distribution building in Moreno Valley. The facility is located at 22705 Newhope St. The athletic shoe manufacturer now leases a total of 1.8 million square feet in Moreno Valley, making it the largest single-company occupancy under one roof in Southern California, according to Westcore Properties, the building’s landlord. Dave Burback of Kidder Mathews and CBRE’s Gerry Harvey represented Westcore.
NORFOLK, VA. — Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. (NASDAQ: WHLR) has acquired JANAF Shopping Yard, an 888,917-square-foot shopping center in Norfolk, for $85.7 million. Ann Arbor, Mich.-based McKinley sold the property, according to Inside Business. In addition to retail space, the center includes 37,234 square feet of office space in one building. As part of the transaction, Wheeler REIT assumed a $53.7 million loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.49 percent and a $5.2 million loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.95 percent. The loans mature in July 2023 and January 2026, respectively. In addition, the company utilized a $6.5 million loan with a fixed interest rate of 4.65 percent and one year of interest-only payments to purchase a separate parcel within the center. As of Sept. 30, 2017, JANAF Shopping Yard was 94 percent leased to tenants including BJ’s Wholesale Club and Fuel Center, T.J. Maxx, Petco, Wawa, Big Lots, Panera Bread, Northern Tool + Equipment, The U.S. Postal Service and SunTrust Bank. Originally constructed in 1959, JANAF has undergone several renovations, the latest in 2006.
DALLAS AND FORT WORTH, TEXAS — JLL has negotiated the sale of a portfolio of six self-storage properties totaling more than 3,300 units located throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) area. The Class A facilities were all built between 2001 and 2017 and total approximately 430,000 square feet. Features of the properties include a varying percentage of climate-controlled units, 24-hour video surveillance and perimeter fencing. California-based self-storage REIT Public Storage purchased the portfolio from a joint venture between Advantage Storage and Harrison Street Real Estate Capital. Steve Mellon and Brian Somoza of JLL brokered the deal.
STAFFORD, TEXAS — HFF has arranged the sale of Stafford Commerce Center, a 68,300-square-foot, Class A distribution warehouse in the southwestern Houston metro of Stafford. Built in 2016, the property features 24-foot clear heights, a 130-foot truck court, 14 dock-high loading doors and 8,548 square feet of office space. The property was fully leased at the time of sale to Quest Design & Fabrication, which designs and produces sales and welcome centers for retail companies. Trent Agnew, Rusty Hamlyn and Charlie Strauss of HFF represented the seller, Houston-based Black Flag Properties, in the transaction. An affiliate of STAG Industrial Inc., a Boston-based REIT, acquired the property for an undisclosed price.
FARMERS BRANCH, TEXAS — Transwestern has secured a trio of office leases totaling 163,834 square feet at Two Colinas Crossing, a 181,072-square-foot, Class A office property in Farmers Branch. IBM leased 66,018 square feet; Home Point Financial leased 64,788 square feet and an undisclosed financial services firm leased 33,028 square feet. The property, which is now 98 percent occupied, was completed in 2000 and fronts a 110-acre lake with a 10-mile trail system. Duane Henley and Nathan Durham of Transwestern represented the landlord, an affiliate of New York-based REIT Lexington Realty Trust.
AUSTIN, TEXAS — Condor Hospitality Trust Inc., a Maryland-based, publicly traded hospitality REIT, has acquired a 122-room TownePlace Suites hotel located in the North Tech Ridge submarket of Austin. The purchase price of the Marriott-branded asset was approximately $19.7 million. Aimbridge Hospitality will continue to manage the pet-friendly property, which features 24-hour fitness and business centers and an outdoor pool with a fire pit.
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — CFH Investment Partners has purchased the 456-unit Diamond Mesa apartment community in southwest Albuquerque for an undisclosed sum. The community is located at 2300 Diamond Mesa Trail SW. Diamond Mesa was built in 2015. It is situated near one of six Facebook data centers currently under construction just south of Albuquerque. Property amenities include a social lounge with game tables, resort-style pool area, fitness facility, business center and a barbeque grilling area. Each of the one- to three-bedroom units includes nine-foot ceilings, patios and balconies, and full size washers and dryers. Select units include walk-in closets and a separate laundry room. CBRE arranged the transaction.
DENVER — Greystone’s Real Estate Advisors group has arranged the sale of Juanita Nolasco Apartments, a 188-unit affordable seniors housing community in Denver. Jonathan Rose Cos. acquired the property from a limited liability company for $31.3 million. Greystone’s Aaron Hargrove and Eric Taylor represented the seller. The 13-story Juanita Nolasco Apartments was built in 1972 and rehabilitated in 2008 via 4 percent Low Income Housing Tax Credits.
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CALIF. — Faris Lee Investments has arranged the $15 million sale of CVS Beach Garfield Center, a 31,140-square-foot retail property anchored by a freestanding CVS/Pharmacy in Huntington Beach. Shaun Riley of Faris Lee arranged the transaction on behalf of the buyer, 209 N. Brand Blvd. LP. Triwell Properties represented the seller, Sampont Properties LLC. In addition to CVS/Pharmacy, the center is home to tenants including Starbucks Coffee, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Verizon Wireless and Bank of America. The property was fully leased at the time of sale.