Chicago — Chicago-based Pine Tree, a national owner and operator of open-air shopping centers, has acquired a sponsor interest in a 10-property retail portfolio valued at $644 million. The interest was acquired from SITE Centers in partnership with an undisclosed, large international investor. Spanning nine states, the portfolio comprises 3.5 million square feet and features a mix of tenants such as Target, Sam’s Club, Publix, ALDI, Sprouts Farmers Market, Food Lion, The Fresh Market, Lowe’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Best Buy, Marshalls, HomeGoods and Ross Dress for Less, among others. The portfolio …
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JLL Arranges $14.1 Million Financing for Springfield Plaza Retail Center in Northern New Jersey
Springfield, N.J. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged $14.1 million in financing for the acquisition of Springfield Plaza, a 72,120-square-foot retail center located in Springfield, about 20 miles west of New York City. Max Custer, Gerard Quinn and Matthew McManus of JLL arranged the fixed-rate loan through a regional bank on behalf of the borrower, Adoni Property Group. Developed in 1980, Springfield Plaza was 97 percent leased at the time of sale to 17 national and regional tenants across food-and-beverage, education, government services, recreation and specialty retail uses. The 7-acre property …
Asana Partners Acquires 110,000-Square-Foot Grocery-Anchored Center in Bedminster, New Jersey
Bedminster, N.J. — Asana Partners has acquired The Hills Village Center, a 110,000-square-foot grocery-anchored center located in Bedminster, roughly 40 miles west of Manhattan. Jose Cruz, Kevin O’Hearn, J.B. Bruno and Cole Doyon of JLL represented the seller, Lena Centers, a Longpoint Partners subsidiary, in the transaction. The fully leased property features a mix of tenants including Kings Food Markets, CVS Pharmacy, Starbucks Coffee, PNC Bank and Peapack Gladstone Bank, as well as various dining establishments and service-oriented retailers.
Basking Ridge, N.J. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Highlands Village Shopping Center, a 60,614-square-foot shopping center located within The Hills at Basking Ridge master-planned community in the Northern New Jersey city of Basking Ridge. Built in 2000 on roughly 11 acres, the center spans five buildings and was fully leased at the time of sale to 18 tenants. Anchored by Walgreens and a United States Postal Service, additional tenants include essential services, health and wellness, education, food-and-beverage and recreation-based businesses. Kevin O’Hearn, Jose Cruz, J.B. Bruno and …
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $5.3 Million Sale of Retail, Office Property in Westfield, New Jersey
Westfield, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $5.3 million sale of 251 North Avenue West, a 17,831-square-foot retail and office building located in the Northern New Jersey community of Westfield. The three-story building features nine suites and was renovated in 2014. Tenants at the property include Columbia Bank, Edward Jones, the State of New Jersey, BAYADA Home Health Care and Rooster Spin. Alan Cafiero, David Cafiero and Damien Rance of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the private buyer.
Marcus & Millichap Brokers $7 Million Sale of Retail, Office Property in Northern New Jersey
Livingston, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $7 million sale of 107 E. Mount Pleasant Avenue, a 26,240-square-foot retail and office property located in the Northern New Jersey community of Livingston. The two-story property was built in 1970 and comprises 19 units, 75 parking spaces and a newly constructed car wash. The property was 92 percent leased at the time of sale to 17 tenants including the Kumon Institute, a deli, café and pharmacy. Alan Cafiero, David Cafiero and Damien Rance of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on …
City of Industry, Calif. and Egg Harbor Township, N.J. — Spencer Spirit Holdings has signed a definitive agreement with Sycamore Partners to acquire Hot Topic and its portfolio of brands: Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe. The transaction unites six complementary retail concepts under one umbrella, expanding the combined company’s total footprint to more than 3,000 stores across North America. After closing, Hot Topic, BoxLunch and Her Universe will continue to operate independently from the Spencer Spirit business and maintain their existing headquarters in California. The transaction, which is subject to customary …
Matawan, N.J. — Marcus & Millichap has brokered the $14.7 million sale of Park Plaza, a 61,750-square-foot retail center located in Matawan, approximately 40 miles south of Manhattan. Built in 1986, the property features 20 retail suites and a mix of dining, lifestyle and service-oriented tenants, including a Dunkin’ with a drive-thru. Seth Goldberg, Brent Hyldahl and Alan Cafiero of Marcus & Millichap marketed the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, both private investors from New Jersey.
Cronheim Arranges $21 Million in Financing for Grocery-Anchored Shopping Center Near Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May Court House, N.J. — Cronheim Mortgage has arranged $21 million in financing for the acquisition of The Plaza at Cape May Court House, a 163,629-square-foot shopping center located within Middle Township in Cape May County. Acme, which has operated at the property for 29 years, anchors the center. Built in 1971 and renovated in 2022, The Plaza at Cape May Court House is leased to 16 additional tenants including Starbucks Coffee, Staples, CVS/pharmacy, Jersey Mike’s Subs, Chase Bank and True Value Hardware. Brandon Szwalbenest, Dev Morris and Andrew …
Stockbridge Capital Group, Cypress Equities Sell 93,785-Square-Foot Retail Center in Northern New Jersey
Linden, N.J. — Stockbridge Capital Group and Cypress Equities have sold The Shops at Legacy Square, a 93,785-square-foot retail center located in the Northern New Jersey community of Linden. Completed in 2021, the five-building center was 80.6 percent occupied at the time of sale. The property also features multiple fully leased shadow pad sites with tenants such as Starbucks Coffee, Panera Bread, Taco Bell, Wawa, Chick-fil-A, AFC Urgent Care and Aspen Dental. J.B. Bruno, Kevin O’Hearn, Jose Cruz and Cole Doyon of JLL represented the sellers in the transaction. JLL’s Michael …