CHANDLER, ARIZ. — New York-based TGM has acquired Ocotillo Bay, a 296-unit community in Chandler, roughly 25 miles southeast of Phoenix. An undisclosed national fund manager sold the asset for $90.5 million. Built in 1997, Ocotillo Bay offers features two pool areas with cabanas and barbecues; an outdoor lounge area with a bocce ball court, fireplace, barbecue and covered seating area; resident clubhouse with business center and TV seating area; and fitness center with weight training and cardio equipment, as well as a separate yoga/spin room. Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch, Sean …
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GILBERT, ARIZ. — Thompson Thrift has broken ground on The Gilmore, a $225 million mixed-use project located roughly 23 miles east of downtown Phoenix in Gilbert. The Gilmore will consist of 300 apartment homes, a hotel and approximately 200,000 square feet of grocery, restaurant and retail space. The 35-acre development will feature a main street-style entrance with covered walkways, common areas, murals by local artists and landscaped outdoor gathering spaces. Retailers are expected to begin opening in late 2026, while the first resident move-ins are planned for early 2027.
PHOENIX — Living Well Homes has completed the disposition of Azul, a 227-unit community in Phoenix, to a private buyer for $37.1 million. Completed in 1986, Azul offers studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with an average size of 766 square feet. A majority of units feature washers and dryers. The two-story, garden-style community features two pools and a spa. Cliff David and Steve Gebing of Institutional Property Advisors, a division of Marcus & Millichap, represented the seller and procured the buyer in the deal.
GLENDALE, ARIZ. — Institutional Property Advisors (IPA), a division of Marcus & Millichap, has brokered the sale of Monte Vista, a 208-unit community in Glendale. The property traded hands for $25.5 million. Built in 1985, Monte Vista offers a pool, laundry facility and covered parking. Each apartment features washer and dryer connections, dishwashers and walk-in closets. The average unit size is 787 square feet. Cliff David, Steve Gebing of IPA and Darrell Moffitt of Marcus & Millichap represented the private seller and procured the buyer, a workforce and affordable housing fund.
SCOTTSDALE, ARIZ. — Leon Capital Group subsidiary Leon Multifamily has completed the disposition of Soltra Kierland, a 202-unit property in Scottsdale. A private investor purchased the asset for $107.5 million. Matt Pesch, Asher Gunter, Sean Cunningham and Austin Groen of CBRE represented the seller in the transaction. Soltra Kierland was built in 2024. Apartments feature wood-style flooring, custom built-ins, washers and dryers, walk-in closets, custom cabinetry, walk-in rain showers, stainless steel appliances, eat-in kitchen islands and quartz countertops. Select units also include quartz waterfall island countertops, black stainless steel appliances, gas …
MESA, ARIZ. — CBRE has arranged the sale of Bella Encanta, a 212-unit build-to-rent (BTR) asset in Mesa. Locally based Bela Flor Communities sold the asset to a global institutional investor for $95.7 million. Griffen Tymins, Asher Gunter, Matt Pesch, Sean Cunningham and Austin Groen of CBRE represented the seller in the deal. Built in 2023, Bella Encanta features duplex-style units with wood-style plank flooring, nine- and 10-foot ceilings, full-size washers and dryers, granite countertops, undermount sinks, stainless steel appliances and gas cooktops, as well as a two-car attached garage with …
PHOENIX — ZOM Living has secured financing for the development of Azola Desert Ridge, a 416-unit community in Phoenix. The funding includes $88 million in construction financing, as well as a joint venture equity investment from Origin Investments. Azola Desert Ridge will offer 416 units across multiple four-story buildings. The garden-style community will feature one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments ranging from 730 to 1,533 square feet. Amenities include a pool and deck, fitness center, dog park, pet grooming salon, glam room, podcast room, individual offices for residents and a self-service market …
PHOENIX — Neighborhood Ventures (NV), a real estate crowdfunding company based in Phoenix, has purchased Venture on Colter, a 123-unit property in Phoenix. NV purchased the asset directly from an undisclosed lender for $13 million, a 20 percent discount from the community’s value in 2022. The company has raised $4.5 million from 95 investors for the property. NV estimates that, after implementing new property management and leasing strategies, Venture on Colter will be fully occupied within the next six months.
SAN TAN VALLEY, ARIZ. — Thompson Thrift has opened Stella, a 308-unit community located roughly 48 miles southeast of downtown Phoenix in San Tan Valley. The property will consist of 12 two- and three-story buildings on a 20-acre site. Units will come in one-, two- and three-bedroom floor plans. Amenities include a pool, outdoor pavilion, pickleball courts, two dog parks, gardens and Wi-Fi connectivity. The first move-ins began in winter 2024. The project is slated for full completion by the end of this summer.