California

Santa Monica, Calif. — A joint venture between Tova Capital and Shopton Capital has acquired a 7,500-square-foot freestanding retail building in downtown Santa Monica for $5.5 million. Situated at the intersection of Wilshire and Lincoln Boulevards, the single-story building sits on a 15,000-square-foot corner lot. The joint venture plans to renovate the property — which was originally developed in 1981 — with a new storefront, exterior enhancements, lighting upgrades and refreshed paint. The property was 40 percent leased to Commercial Bank of California at the time of sale. Luc Hawkshaw, …

Coachella, Calif. — Hanley Investment Group Real Estate Advisors has arranged the sale of a newly constructed, 4,625-square-foot single-tenant retail property located in Coachella. A Circle K convenience store and gas station occupies the site on a 15-year, absolute triple-net-lease with 10 percent rental increase every five years. Bill Asher and Jeff Lefko of Hanley represented the seller and developer, Newport Beach, California-based Fountainhead Development, in the transaction. Aaron Bove of Marcus & Millichap’s San Diego office represented the 1031 exchange buyer, a San Diego-based private investor.

Costa Mesa, Calif. — CBRE has arranged the $25.7 million sale of Westport Plaza & Square, a 39,334-square-foot shopping center located in Costa Mesa. Built in 1975 and renovated in 2002 and 2018, the center is situated on 13.7 acres. Tenants at the property — which was 97 percent leased at the time of sale — include Plums Café & Catering, Fleur De Lys, Crumbl Cookies, Common Thread, House of Yogurt, Massimo’s Pizza and LaserAway. Westport Plaza & Square has roughly 54 years remaining on its long-term ground lease. Jimmy …