Fontana, Calif. — Valore Ventures has sold a 3,895-square-foot single-tenant restaurant property in the Los Angeles suburb of Fontana. McDonald’s occupies the property on a 20-year ground lease. Construction of the building was completed in December 2024. Matthew Mousavi and Patrick Luther of SRS Real Estate Partners represented Valore Ventures in the transaction. Joe Linkogle of Marcus & Millichap represented the buyer, a private trust.
Montclair, Calif. — Progressive Real Estate Partners has arranged the $2.5 million sale of a restaurant building located in Montclair, roughly 35 miles east of downtown Los Angeles. Built in 1981, the 6,200-square-foot property was previously occupied by Red Lobster, which closed in 2024. The building is situated on an outparcel of Montclair Place, a 1.2 million-square-foot shopping center. Paul Galmarini of Progressive and Jereme Snyder of Colliers represented the seller, a private investor, in the transaction. Cristina Hsiech of SVN represented the undisclosed local buyer, which plans to renovate …
San Mateo, Calif. — Cohen & Steers Income Opportunities REIT (CNSREIT) and Sterling Organization have acquired Bridgepointe Shopping Center, a 231,700-square-foot retail center in San Mateo. Tenants at the property, which was fully leased at the time of sale, include Total Wine & More, Nordstrom Rack, Ross Dress for Less and Marshalls. This marks the third joint-venture acquisition for CNSREIT and Sterling.
Temecula, Calif. and Orlando, Fla. — Beverage concept Sip Fresh has announced plans to open stores in Temecula, California, and Orlando, Florida. Situated within Promenade Temecula, the new venue is scheduled to open in early 2025. Franchisee Kevin Tam will own and operate the unit. The Florida store will be located within Florida Mall. Each store will total roughly 1,200 square feet.
San Francisco — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the $7.3 million sale of Petaluma Town Plaza, a 27,000-square-foot retail center located in San Francisco. Tenants at the center, which was 64 percent leased at the time of sale, include FedEx, Sherwin-Williams, St. Joseph Health, Posh Nails and SalonCentric. Warren McClean and Eric Kathrein of JLL represented the undisclosed private seller in the transaction. Crow Holdings Capital was the buyer.
Aliso Viejo, Calif. — ValueRock Realty has completed the first phase of The Commons — a 21-acre mixed-use development in Aliso Viejo — with the grand opening held on Dec. 14. The project is a redevelopment of a 200,000-square-foot vacant former Lowe’s property. In addition to 200,000 square feet of retail space, The Commons will include a proposed 343-unit residential community. Retail tenants at the project include Tesla, 99 Ranch Market, Daiso and Philz Coffee, all of which are scheduled to open by the end of the year. Additional tenants, including Bowlero …
San Juan Capistrano, Calif. —ALMQUIST has opened River Street Marketplace, a new, $70 million retail development located in San Juan Capistrano, roughly 55 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Almost all of the property’s 30 tenants have opened, with the additional openings scheduled for the coming weeks. Retailers and restaurants at the center — which totals 60,000 square feet — include Free People, Shop Common Thread, Tecovas, Fermentation Farm, Finca, Wildfire Mercantile, La Vaquera, Seager, Pick Me Flowers, May Martin, Mendocino Farms, Toes on the Nose, Salt Optics, CAPO Leisure House, Studio …
Costa Mesa, Calif. — Space Investment Partners has completed the $11 million renovation of The Ranch at Newport Bay, a retail center located in Costa Mesa. Irvine Ranch Market anchors the property, which totals 60,000 square feet. The renovation project included the expansion of the anchor tenant’s space by 2,500 square feet. Verde recently signed a lease at the center, bringing the development to full occupancy. Other tenants at the property include Nike Training Studio, XPT Studio, Del Mar Wellness, Coffee Dose and Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry. Space Investment Partners acquired …
Commerce, Calif. — Hilco Real Estate has arranged the $168 million sale of the 99 Cents Only Stores LLC real estate portfolio as part of the retailer’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. Founded in 1982, California-based 99 Cents began its liquidation in April 2024, citing rising competition, increased labor costs, challenging logistics and the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The portfolio included 44 company-owned properties, as well as 333 store leases and three vacant development parcels. According to Hilco, the portfolio generated significant interest, and 181 asset purchase agreements with non-refundable earnest money deposits …
Costa Mesa, Calif. — Space Investment Partners has completed an $11 million renovation of The Ranch at Newport Bay, a 60,000-square-foot mixed-use property located at 2651-2675 Irvine Ave. in the Orange County community of Costa Mesa. Restaurant and bar concept Verde opened within a 5,000-square-foot space in November, bringing the property to full occupancy. Additional tenants include Nike Training Studio, XPT Studio, Del Mar Wellness, Coffee Dose and Tiny Tooth Pediatric Dentistry. Anchor tenant Irvine Ranch Market occupies 17,500 square feet at the center. Details on the renovation were not disclosed.