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.
Investment Sales
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 …
REDLANDS, CALIF. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA) has arranged the $148.4 million sale of The Venue at Orange, a newly built, 328-unit property in Redlands, 62 miles east of Los Angeles. The sales price equates to $452,439 per unit. The seller, California-based LuxView Properties, developed The Venue at Orange in 2023. The buyer was New York-based Sentinel Real Estate Corp. IPA’s Chris Zorbas, Kevin Green, Joseph Grabiec, Kyle Pinkalla, Alexander Garcia Jr. and Gregory Harris represented the seller and procured the buyer. The community comprises seven three-story buildings with gated …
DENVER — An affiliate of Norfolk, Virginia-based Harbor Group International (HGI) is under contract for the $740 million acquisition of a portfolio of five communities from Apartment Investment and Management Company (Aimco). The Denver-based, publicly traded REIT’s (NYSE: AIV) stock price closed at $7.91 on Aug. 11, down from $8.11 on Aug. 9, 2024. HGI has completed due diligence and paid a non-refundable $20 million deposit. The deal for the first four properties is expected to close in the third quarter, with the closing of the final asset occurring in …
HOUSTON — Cortland has acquired Wynnewood at Wortham, a 444-unit property in the Wortham neighborhood of metro Houston. The new owner plans to rebrand the community as Cortland Wortham. Units are available in a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a clubhouse, leasing center, fitness and business center, two pools, two dog parks, a car wash station and multiple grills. Within the next two years, Cortland is planning to complete renovations to units and amenities. This marks Cortland’s third acquisition in Houston within the past year, …