SEATTLE — Vista Investment Group and Sky Alps Capital have acquired a three-property, 215-unit portfolio in downtown Seattle for $35.2 million. The seller was an unnamed local investor and property manager who owned the buildings for about 30 years. JLL arranged a Freddie Mac loan for the buyers. The seller was represented by Dylan Simon, Jerrid Anderson, Matt Laird and JD Fuller of the Seattle office of Kidder Mathews. The portfolio consists of three properties, all of which were developed in the early 20th century and are located within a …
Investment Sales
CEDAR PARK, TEXAS — Newmark has arranged the sale of and financing for The Alden at Cedar Park, a 349-unit property in the Austin suburb of Cedar Park, located about 22 miles north of downtown. Newmark represented the undisclosed seller and procured the buyer, Weidner Apartment Homes. This transaction marks the Kirkland, Washington-based company’s first acquisition in the Austin MSA. Newmark arranged a Fannie Mae acquisition loan for Weidner. Developed in 2020, The Alden at Cedar Park is a four-story community comprised of one- and two-bedroom floorplans. Amenities include a …
COVINA, CALIF. — The Mogharebi Group has arranged the $21 million sale of Pacific Trails, representing the seller, RPK Development, in the deal. The buyer is a Los Angeles-based private investment firm. Pacific Trails, located in Corvina, 22 miles east of Los Angeles, is an 84-unit community built in 1977. It features a mix of one- and two-bedroom units and such amenities as a pool, hot tub and fire pits.
LOS ANGELES — CBRE has arranged a $24 million land sale in West Los Angeles. The 1.7-acre multifamily development site, located at 9700-9740 W. Pico Blvd., was acquired by an LLC doing business as Pico BWB. The site is approved for the development of up to 200 apartments. The seller was not disclosed. CBRE’s Melinda Russell and Josh Samuels represented both parties in the transaction. The site is within walking distance of Century City and adjacent to Beverly Hills in the Beverlywood neighborhood.
NATIONAL CITY, CALIF. — Gelt Venture Partners has acquired The Commodore, a 92-unit property in the San Diego suburb of National City, for $40 million. Built in 2024, The Commodore comprises six three-story buildings with a mix of floor plans that includes studios, one- and two-bedrooms with select units featuring two-story and loft-style layouts. At the time of sale, the property was 96 percent occupied. Units feature in-unit washers and dryers, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, stainless steel appliances and private balconies. Amenities include a resort-style pool and a hot tub, …
Colliers Arranges $109.5 Million Sale of Country Brook Apartments in Chandler, Arizona
CHANDLER, ARIZ. — Colliers has arranged the $109.5 million sale of Country Brook Apartments in the Phoenix suburb of Chandler. Cindy Cooke, Brad Cooke, Chris Roach and Matt Roach of Colliers handled the sales transaction for the undisclosed seller and undisclosed buyer. Luke Donahue and Patrick O’Donnell of Colliers Mortgage coordinated acquisition financing. Located at 4909 W. Joshua Blvd., Country Brook Apartments offers 396 units, averaging 963 square feet, spread over 32 one- and two-story buildings. Amenities include three resort-style pools, two hot tubs, an outdoor kitchen with outdoor TVs, …
CLINTON, IOWA — Axiom Properties has acquired The Landing of Clinton for $27.4 million. The 190-unit asset in Clinton, 147 miles west of Chicago, was sold by an undisclosed party that was represented by Northmarq’s Midwest Investment Sales team. Parker Stewart, Anthony Martinez, Alex Malzone and Dominic Martinez led the team. Built between 2016 and 2019, the Landing of Clinton consists of apartments and townhomes in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. All units include a washer and dryer, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wood-look flooring and …
WATKINS GLEN AND MONTOUR FALLS, N.Y. — Capriotti Properties has acquired a three-property portfolio, including 32 apartments and five commercial spaces, in Watkins Glen and Montour Falls, two villages located three miles apart near the southern tip of Seneca Lake in Upstate New York. Nelson Development was the seller, and CBRE arranged the sale with a team led by Richard Gatto, Fahri Ozturk, Zach McHale and Matthew Loscalzo. The residential portfolio includes Montour House, The Flats on Broadway and Water Works Center, all situated within a six-minute drive of one …
NEW YORK — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the $10.4 million sale between two undisclosed parties of a 34-unit property on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. Joe Koicim and Logan Markley represented the seller and procured the buyer. Built in 1920, the five-story building is located at 234-236 E. 88th St. in the Yorkville neighborhood. The unit mix includes studios and one-bedroom apartments with vintage architectural details and modern upgrades.
By Max Grossman Many cities across the U.S. are grappling with two persistent challenges: a lack of affordable housing and high property taxes. While these issues may seem separate, some policymakers have implemented programs that can address both at the same time. Chicago’s affordable housing supply is short by approximately 120,000 homes and 240,000 rental units, according to the Illinois Policy Institute. Additionally, nearly one-third of Illinois residents commit more than 30 percent of their income toward housing, the most of any state in the Midwest. The city is also …