Chicago — Bellwether Enterprise Real Estate Capital LLC (BWE) has secured a $74.5 million life company loan on behalf of Continental Realty Corp. (CRC) for the acquisition of a Chicagoland shopping center portfolio. CRC acquired the portfolio from DiMucci Cos. Comprising five properties and 900,000 square feet, the portfolio was 82 percent leased at the time of sale. The sale included Cicero Marketplace in Cicero, Illinois; Northwest Shopping Center and English Valley in Palatine, Illinois; Golf Plaza II in Mount Prospect, Illinois; and Fox River Commons in Naperville, Illinois. Together, …
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Chicago — Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced plans for a mixed-use development at Westfield Old Orchard shopping center. Plans include retail, residential, dining, entertainment and health and wellness space, as well as an open-air plaza to host events. Work on the multi-phase project began this fall, with enhancements to the common areas. New tenants have also opened at the property, including Bloomingdale’s Bloomies concept, Louis Vuitton and Barnes & Noble. The project will continue in 2023 with the redevelopment of a space that formerly housed Lord & Taylor. Construction of the …
Orland Park, Ill. — Marcus & Millichap Capital Corp. (MMCC) has arranged a $6.6 million loan for the acquisition of a retail portfolio in the Chicago suburb of Orland Park. The portfolio spans 20,732 square feet and is home to tenants including Chipotle Mexican Grill, Panera Bread, Smashburger, Raising Cane’s and BJ’s Brewhouse. Dean Giannakopoulos, Frank Montalto and Matthew Smego of MMCC arranged the 10-year loan, which features a fixed interest rate of 4.65 percent. Sean Sharko and Austin Weisenbeck of Marcus & Millichap brokered the transaction. An undisclosed lender …
Oak Lawn, Ill. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has brokered the $3.5 million sale of a 13,000-square-foot retail building in the Chicago suburb of Oak Lawn. Built in the mid-2000s and known as 51st Avenue Station, the property was fully leased at the time of sale to Chiro One, Miracle One, Cold Stone Creamery and other local and national tenants. Chad Firsel and Brett Berlin of Quantum represented the seller, a private fund based in Illinois, in the 1031 exchange.
Vernon Hills, Ill. — Perry’s Restaurants, a Texas-based boutique restaurant group, is opening its third Chicago-area location. Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille is set to debut at Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills in late 2023. The 11,000-square-foot restaurant will include a main dining room and four private dining rooms. Chicago-based Aria Group Architects Inc. designed the Vernon Hills restaurant, which will accommodate up to 350 people. Perry’s also operates locations in Oak Brook and Schaumburg.
Chicago — A California-based family trust has acquired a retail building occupied by Whole Foods Market in Chicago for $18.1 million. The 41,148-square-foot store is situated on the first floor of a condominium development at 6020 N. Cicero Ave. within the Sauganash neighborhood. Isaiah Harf of Northmarq represented the seller, a Maryland-based private investor, in the transaction. The property was built in 2017.
Crystal Lake, Ill. — Northmarq has brokered the $34.7 million sale of a freestanding grocery store property occupied by Mariano’s in the Chicago suburb of Crystal Lake. Built in 2018, the property spans 74,800 square feet. The grocery store features a Starbucks Coffee, sushi bar, pizza oven, oyster bar and sweets shop. Jason Maier of Northmarq represented the seller, a New York-based private investor. The New York-based buyer completed a 1031 exchange.
Freeport, Ill. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has brokered the sale of Freeport Plaza, a shopping center located in Freeport. CRE Pro acquired the 87,846-square-foot property, which is anchored by a 62,000-square-foot Cub Foods. Rick Drogosz and Emily Gadomski of Mid-America represented the seller, a publicly traded REIT. The center was 87 percent leased at the time of sale, and Cub Foods recently extended its lease to 2027.
Northbrook, Ill. — JRW Realty has arranged the acquisition of a 90,408-square-foot Mariano’s grocery store located in Northbrook, a suburb of Chicago. Christopher Thompson of JRW represented the institutional buyers, who purchased the store as part of a focus on acquiring net-leased properties. Cushman & Wakefield represented the undisclosed seller. Mariano’s is a subsidiary of Kroger.
Wauconda, Ill. — AmCap Inc., in a joint venture with Encore Enterprises, has acquired Liberty Square, a 107,431-square-foot retail center located in the Chicago suburb of Wauconda. Anchored by a 54,522-square-foot Jewel-Osco, the shopping center was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to tenants including UPS, Charter Fitness, KFC, Subway, Pet Supplies Plus and PNC Bank. This acquisition marks AmCap’s fifth grocery-anchored retail center in the Chicago area. Ben Wineman of Mid-America Real Estate Corp. brokered the transaction.