Willowbrook, Ill. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.8 million sale of Willow Commons in Willowbrook, about 25 miles southwest of Chicago. The 58,497-square-foot retail center is situated on 75th Street. At the time of sale, the property was 98 percent leased to a mix of tenants, a majority of which have occupied space at the shopping center for more than 15 years. Adrian Mendoza, Austin Weisenbeck and Sean Sharko of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller and represented the buyer.
Glenview, Ill. — Mid-America Real Estate Corp. has arranged the sale of Glen Gate, a 102,961-square-foot shopping center in Glenview, 15 miles northwest of Chicago. Mariano’s anchors the fully leased property. Other tenants include AT&T, Hair Cuttery, Bentley’s Pet Stuff, Glenview Bank & Trust and For Eyes. The shopping center is situated at the northeast corner of Waukegan and Golf roads. Joe Girardi and Ben Wineman of Mid-America represented the seller, a client of LaSalle Investment Management. Dallas-based Invesco Real Estate purchased the asset for an undisclosed price.
In today’s volatile retail real estate climate, there is ample need for redevelopment or value-add acquisitions. Tri-Land, a Chicago-based owner and operator, is one such company known for repositioning underperforming retail centers. Established in 1978, the company is launching two new investment funds beginning in July. The two funds — which combined total $30 million — seek to purchase between four and eight properties over a 30-month period. The strategy of the investment funds will be to acquire properties located in Midwest and Southeast markets, including Chicago, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, Kansas …
Oakbrook Terrace, Ill. — Kimco Realty Corp. has sold a 176,164-square-foot retail property in Oakbrook Terrace for $21 million. Known as 22nd Street Plaza, the shopping center is fully leased to retailers such as Home Depot, Party City and Big Lots. Restaurants Twin Peaks and Naf Naf Grill are located on the site as well. The property includes 850 parking spaces. George Good and Christian Williams of CBRE represented Kimco in the sale. A California-based private investor purchased the asset.
Algonquin, Ill. — SVN | Chicago Commercial has arranged the sale of a 7,549-square-foot restaurant property in Algonquin for $1.1 million. The freestanding building is located at 2561 County Line Road. Tim Rasmussen and Olivia Czyzynski of SVN brokered the transaction. The buyer, an operator of Mexican restaurants, plans to open a casual Mexican concept, according to Rasmussen.
Chicago — Brown Bag Seafood Co. will open its newest location in Willis Tower in Chicago. The fast-casual seafood concept will be located in Catalog, the 300,000-square-foot dining and retail area at the base of the office tower, currently under construction. Willis Tower is undergoing a $500 million renovation project, the biggest transformation in the building’s 46-year history. The first phase is expected to be open to the public in late 2019. Brown Bag Seafood Co. joins Convene, Urbanspace, Shake Shack, Sweetgreen, Starbucks Coffee and Market Creations as a tenant. …
Buffalo Grove, Ill. — Marcus & Millichap has arranged the sale of Creekside Commons in Buffalo Grove for $4.1 million. The 23,058-square-foot retail center is located at 1101 Weiland Road. Tenants include 7-Eleven, Re/Max, Creekside Dental, Tokyo Nails, Pizanoz Pizza and State Farm Insurance. Mitchell Kiven of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a Libertyville, Illinois-based partnership of real estate investors. Kiven also sourced the buyer, Shiner Buffalo Creek LLC, a retail developer and investor.
Vernon Hills and Aurora, Ill. —Centennial has unveiled its new placemaking concepts at two malls in Illinois — Hawthorn Mall in Vernon Hills and Fox Valley Mall in Aurora. Centennial will transform the malls’ center courts into a multi-use environment that will enhance consumer experience. Centennial will invest $12 million into the courtyards, which total 31,115 square feet. The new courtyards will be surrounded by dining and entertainment options. The design team includes architect Stantec and general contractor Graycor Construction Co. A timeline for construction was not released.
Joliet, Ill. — Quantum Real Estate Advisors Inc. has arranged the sale of a two-tenant retail building located in the Chicago suburb of Joliet for $2.7 million. Located at 2900 Colorado Ave., the property is fully leased to Dollar Tree and Osaka Hibachi Grill & Sushi. Chad Firsel of Quantum arranged the transaction. A New York City-based private real estate investor purchased the asset from a Chicago-based acquisition and development company.
Chicago — Retailers have begun opening at Addison & Clark, a mixed-use project located across the street from Chicago’s Wrigley Field. The lineup includes a 10,000-square-foot Harley Davidson showroom; a 30,000-square-foot Lucky Strike Social, a combination bowling alley, arcade and event venue; the city’s first Beerhead Bar and Eatery; Shake Shack; and Do-Rite Donuts and Chicken. Tenants yet to open include Cargo Food Authority, Cinemex CMX Cinemas, Kilwins and a 32,000-square-foot health club. A joint venture between M&R Development and Bucksbaum Retail Properties is developing the transit-oriented project.