Franklin Park, Ill. —Marcus & Millichap has negotiated the $4.7 million sale of a 42,111-square-foot retail center in the Chicago suburb of Franklin Park. Just Tires anchors the property and has operated out of the location since 1975. Mitchell Kiven, James Ziegler and Keith Zelenika of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, an investment fund with several partners based primarily in Chicago. Kiven also procured the buyer, Jupiter Texas Group. Dean Giannakopoulos and Frank Montalto of Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. arranged acquisition financing on behalf of the buyer.
Countryside, Ill. — Mid-America Real Estate’s Investment Sales Group has arranged the sale of Salem Square, a 116,992-square-foot shopping center located in Countryside, approximately 17 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. The property was fully leased and managed by Pine Tree at the time of sale. Tenants at the center include TJ Maxx/HomeGoods, Marshalls, ATI Physical Therapy, Famous Footwear, Mangia Mangia, Great Clips, Card Frenzy and Magic Nails. Rick Drogosz and Joe Girardi of Mid-America represented the seller, IRC Retail Centers/DRA Advisors, in the transaction.
Woonsocket, R.I. and Chicago — CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has agreed to acquire Oak Street Health (NYSE: OSH) in an all-cash transaction at $39 per share, representing a total purchase price of roughly $10.6 billion. The price represents a premium of approximately 11.9 percent over Oak Street’s opening price per share this morning. Chicago-based Oak Street Health is a network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare. The company employs approximately 600 primary care providers and maintains 169 medical centers across 21 states. By 2026, Oak Street Health plans …
Peoria, Ill. — Ken Hinkle has joined Cullinan Properties, taking on the role of vice president of leasing. Based in Atlanta, Hinkle previously held senior positions with Kite Realty, Retail Properties of America, Simon Property Group and Federated Department Store. In his most recent position, Hinkle was responsible for the leasing of up to 4.8 million square feet. “Ken is a dynamic leasing professional who succeeds in every market he is in,” says Ann Smith, senior vice president and director of leasing and marketing. “At Cullinan, he will provide leadership …
Downers Grove, Ill. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $2.3 million sale of a BP-occupied gas station property in the southwest Chicago suburb of Downers Grove. Timothy Nichols, Nicholas Kanich and Mitch Grant of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, a locally based limited liability company. Nichols secured the buyer, also a locally based limited liability company.
Chicago — The Jaffe Cos. has received a $40 million loan for the refinancing of Edens Collection, a retail center located in Chicago. Built in 2020, the property comprises 142,740 square feet and was 94 percent leased at the time of financing. Keith Largay and Christopher Knight of JLL Capital Markets secured the five-year, floating-rate loan through Pacific Life Insurance Co. on behalf of the borrower. Target anchors the center, which is home to other tenants including Ross Dress for Less, Starbucks Coffee, LA Fitness, Five Below, Chipotle Mexican Grill, …
Chicago — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Huron & Wells, a 17,343-square-foot retail property located in Chicago’s River North neighborhood. A newly renovated CVS/pharmacy anchors the property, which is home to tenants including aesthetic dermatology clinic Laser Away, Japanese restaurant Cocoro and fitness concept Vibez Fit. Joe Girardi and Emily Gadomski of Mid-America represented the Chicago-based private seller in the transaction. Josh York of Syndicated Equities represented the California-based 1031 exchange buyer.
Springfield, Ill. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of a 12,000-square-foot retail strip center in Springfield for an undisclosed price. FedEx Office and Verizon are the anchor tenants at the fully leased property. Brian Parmacek of Marcus & Millichap represented the seller, Chicago-based Tartan Realty Group Inc.
Chicago — Shopping center vacancy reached a record low during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to a report by Cushman & Wakefield. Vacancy rates declined 20 basis points quarter over quarter to 5.7 percent. Of the 81 markets tracked by the firm, 66 experienced positive net absorption. Chicago saw the highest net absorption with 1 million square feet, followed by 788,000 square feet in Phoenix; 574,000 square feet in Atlanta; 422,000 square feet in Denver; 397,000 square feet in Washington, D.C.; 392,000 square feet in Dallas/Fort Worth; and 353,000 …
Batavia, Ill. — Kimco Realty has sold Wind Point Shopping Center, a 274,282-square-foot retail center located in Batavia, a western suburb of Chicago. PMAT acquired the property for $20.5 million. Amy Sands, Clinton Mitchell and Michael Nieder of JLL arranged the transaction on behalf of Kimco. Built in 1999, the retail center was 72.5 percent occupied at the time of sale. Aldi and Hobby Lobby anchor the property. Other tenants include Kohl’s, Office Max, Petland, Chili’s, Mattress Firm, AT&T and Swordfish Sushi.