CAMBRIDGE, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $3.4 million loan for the refinancing of an apartment building located at 891 Massachusetts Ave. in Cambridge. Robert Damigella of MMCC arranged the nonrecourse loan, which carries a fixed interest rate of 7.12 percent and a 65 percent loan-to-value ratio, through a local credit union. The sponsor was not disclosed. Situated across the Charles River from Boston, the property comprises 16 units. According to Apartments.com, the building was completed in 1880 and rises four stories.
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BOSTON — Randolph, Massachusetts-based NEI General Contracting has completed the renovation of Carol Avenue Apartments, a 33-unit community located in the Allston-Brighton neighborhood of Boston. According to the City of Boston, 29 of the units are affordable rental units. Income restrictions for these residences were not disclosed. The project involved the top-to-bottom renovation of three buildings totaling 16,196 square feet. The community received new windows, roofs, wall insulation and solar energy panels. Additionally, the project team restored and reused the building’s historic brick façade. Financing sources for the project included …
BRAINTREE, MASS. — WinnDevelopment and development partner Arch Communities have broken ground on The Eastwalk, a $47-million mixed-income project in Braintree, roughly 12 miles south of Boston. The five-story community will be built on the former location of the Braintree Electric Light Department. The project also includes the creation of a pedestrian riverwalk along the Monatiquot River, which will provide public access to the river. The Eastwalk will feature a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. Of the total 56 units, 30 will be set aside for households earning …
SOMERVILLE, MASS. — A joint venture between affiliates of Magellan Development Group, RAS Union Square Development LLC, Cypress Equity Investments and Affinius Capital has secured a loan for the refinancing of Prospect Union Square in Somerville, roughly 5 miles northwest of Boston. Danny Kaufman, Brett Paulsrud, Madeline Joyce and Ali Howard of JLL Capital Markets arranged the loan through Northwestern Mutual. Located at 20-50 Prospect St. in Somerville’s Union Square neighborhood, Prospect Union Square spans two buildings on a 1.3-acre site. The property consists of a 25-story high-rise tower and …
BOSTON — CBRE has brokered the sale of a 133-unit apartment complex located in the Dorchester Lower Mills area of Boston. The site originally housed the Baker Chocolate Factory, and the building was converted to residential usage in the 1980s and subsequently renovated in 2008. Units come in studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans and have an average size of 793 square feet. Amenities include a fitness center and a business center. Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin and Brian Bowler of CBRE represented the seller, a partnership created …
WINTHROP, MASS. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Shore Drive Apartments, a 71-unit property in Winthrop, roughly 7 miles north of downtown Boston, for $10.8 million. Evan Griffith, Tony Pepdjonovic and Will Sanborn of Marcus & Millichap’s Boston office marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer. Neither party’s identity was disclosed. Located at 91 Veterans Road, Shore Drive Apartments offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom units. The property sustained fire damage in 2024, and plans for reconstruction have been developed. Plans include the addition …
BROOKLINE, MASS. — Pine Realty Associates has sold Harvard Avenue Apartments, a 24-unit property located at 48-50 Harvard Ave. in Brookline, roughly 6 miles west of downtown Boston. Built in 1950, Harvard Avenue Apartments features studio and one-bedroom units. Residents have access to off-street parking and an on-site laundry facility. Matthew Pierce of Marcus & Millichap’s Boston office marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, a private investor. Additionally, Robert Damigella of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged $3.3 million in acquisition financing through a …
LOWELL, MASS. — Osso Capital has acquired Residences at Crosspoint, a 240-unit property in Lowell, roughly 30 miles northwest of Boston. SMC Residences at Crosspoint Limited Partnership, a partnership created and operated by SMC Management Corp., sold the asset to Osso Capital for an undisclosed price. Simon Butler, Biria St. John, John McLaughlin and Brian Bowler of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Built in 2020, Residences at Crosspoint offers a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The average unit size is 863 square feet. The six-story …
BOSTON — The Community Builders has received an undisclosed amount of financing for an affordable housing redevelopment project in Boston. The project will convert the former Comfort Inn at 900 Morrissey Blvd. in the Dorchester area into a 99-unit complex that is designed to support individuals previously experiencing homelessness. Units will be reserved for households earning 30 percent or less of the area median income. The property will include office and community spaces on the ground floor. The development is slated for completion in mid-summer 2025. MassHousing provided the financing. …
SAUGUS, MASS. — Chicago-based Waterton has acquired Residences at Stevens Pond, a 326-unit community in Saugus, approximately 10 miles north of Boston. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Constructed in 2003, Residences at Stevens Pond consists of 25 three-story buildings, as well as a clubhouse. The community features one-, two- and three-bedroom units, including apartments, lofts and townhomes. Amenities include a pool and spa, outdoor pavilion with fireplace, fitness center, arcade, indoor half-basketball court and golf simulator. The property is surrounded by the Breakheart Reservation, a 652-acre public …