Marcus & Millichap Releases 2nd Quarter Multifamily Research Market Report
Marcus & Millichap’s 2nd Quarter Multifamily Research Market Report for the Philadelphia Metro Area has been released. Investors are increasingly turning to Philadelphia’s Center City as developers look farther out. Construction activity has expanded in certain suburbs, with the western Philadelphia suburbs welcoming more than 1,000 units this year. Renters are seeking residential options with downtown access that are comparatively more affordable.
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Just Closed: 24-Unit Apartment Property in Lehigh Valley Trades Hands
ALLENTOWN, Pa., April 12, 2019 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, has announced the sale of Mountain Lane Apartments, a three building, 24-unit apartment property comprised of three 1-bedroom units, nineteen 2-bedroom units and two 3-bedroom units.
Daniel Bernard, associate, Andrew Townsend and Clarke Talone, both first vice president investments, and Ridge MacLaren, senior vice president investments, in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, an individual/personal trust, who had owned the property for 21 years. The buyer, a private company, was secured and represented by the team as well. The buyer plans to renovate all the units and address the capital improvement needs of the complex in order to increase rents substantially.
“This transaction shows the strength of the Lehigh Valley market and the overall apartment market, given how quickly the property was approached by investors and the speed at which it went under contract,” states Bernard. “Investors from New York and Philadelphia are starting to look toward the Lehigh Valley as a means to obtain higher yields where demographics continue to improve, and development is picking up.”
Mountain Lane Apartments is located at 2901 Ithaca Street in Allentown, Pa.
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About Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI)
With nearly 2000 investment sales and financing professionals located throughout the United States and Canada, Marcus & Millichap is a leading specialist in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services. Founded in 1971, the firm closed 9,472 transactions in 2018 with a value of approximately $46.4 billion. Marcus & Millichap has perfected a powerful system for marketing properties that combines investment specialization, local market expertise, the industry’s most comprehensive research, state-of-the-art technology, and relationships with the largest pool of qualified investors. To learn more, please visit: www.MarcusMillichap.com.
Just Closed: 84 Units in Montgomery County Sells for $8.56M
HATFIELD, Pa., March 28, 2019 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, has announced the sale of 84 units in Montgomery County, Pa. The transaction closed for $8,562,500, and included Applegate Apartments and Applecore Apartments.
Andrew Townsend and Clarke Talone, both first vice president investments, Ridge MacLaren, senior vice president investments, and Daniel Bernard, associate, in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, facilitated the transaction and represented the buyer, a limited liability company. The buyer plans to begin renovations to upgrade the property, and increase rents so they are more in-line with the market.
“Value-add multifamily is still in high demand,” says Talone. “Buyers are willing to accept low current returns for an opportunity to improve a property and generate higher rents.”
The seller was a family trust who had owned the property for decades. “The seller was the second generation of the original developer of the property, who had owned it for 48 years,” notes Townsend.
The transaction included the 72-unit Applegate Apartments in Hatfield and the 12-unit Applecore Apartments in Souderton. Applegate is located at 434 West Vine Street in Hatfield, Pa. Applecore is located at 464, 472, and 480 2nd Street in Souderton, Pa. Both towns are known for being excellent suburban locations, and are close to major employment centers.
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About Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI)
With nearly 2000 investment sales and financing professionals located throughout the United States and Canada, Marcus & Millichap is a leading specialist in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services. Founded in 1971, the firm closed 9,472 transactions in 2018 with a value of approximately $46.4 billion. Marcus & Millichap has perfected a powerful system for marketing properties that combines investment specialization, local market expertise, the industry’s most comprehensive research, state-of-the-art technology, and relationships with the largest pool of qualified investors. To learn more, please visit: www.MarcusMillichap.com.
Just Closed: 27-Unit Apartment Building in Secane, Pa. Sells for $1.85M
SECANE, Pa., February 25, 2019 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, has announced the sale of Ashland Terrace, a 27-unit apartment property comprised of 6 one-bedroom units and 21 two-bedroom units, located in Secane, Pa. The well-maintained property sold for $1,850,000.
Clarke Talone and Andrew Townsend, both first vice president investments, Daniel Bernard, associate, and Ridge MacLaren, senior vice president investments in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, a private partnership. The long-term Owner had made several significant upgrades including substantial roof work, replacing boilers, and updated kitchens over the years. The buyer, a regional LLC, was secured and represented by the Philadelphia-based investment sales team as well.
“The property was only on the market for 30 days and generated 15 tours,” said Talone. “The response we received from the market is reflective of the continued demand for multifamily properties, especially properties with upside in rents, such as Ashland Terrace.”
Ashland Terrace is located at 711 Ashland Avenue in Secane, Pa.
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About Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI)
With nearly 2000 investment sales and financing professionals located throughout the United States and Canada, Marcus & Millichap is a leading specialist in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services. Founded in 1971, the firm closed 9,472 transactions in 2018 with a value of approximately $46.4 billion. Marcus & Millichap has perfected a powerful system for marketing properties that combines investment specialization, local market expertise, the industry’s most comprehensive research, state-of-the-art technology, and relationships with the largest pool of qualified investors. To learn more, please visit: www.MarcusMillichap.com.
Just Closed: Greyhound Parking Lot at 10th & Arch Sells for $8.4M
PHILADELPHIA, January 10, 2019 – Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate investment services firm with offices throughout the United States and Canada, announced the sale of 1018 Arch Street, a 12,396-square-foot paved lot utilized by Greyhound, and 44 North 10th Street, a 1,485-square-foot retail lot rented by Discover Travel in Philadelphia, Pa. The combined sales price for both assets totaled $8,400,000.
Clarke Talone and Andrew Townsend, both first vice president investments, and Ridge MacLaren, senior vice president investments, in Marcus & Millichap’s Philadelphia office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller, private partners that had owned the properties for several decades. The buyer, a local private investor, was secured and represented in-house by another team of collaborative agents including, Phil Sharrow, Jonathan Massaro, and Fahd Malik, all senior associates, in the Philadelphia office.
“This investment opportunity entails two NNN retail leases, providing passive income,” states Talone. “The assets were exposed locally and nationally to a substantial market of multifamily, hospitality, retail, and office investors and developers. The desirable CMX-5 zoning of the site allows for a multitude of development opportunities.”
“This lot is rare and irreplaceable ground in this urban-infill neighborhood,” said Sharrow. “Our clients are very excited to begin predevelopment in the next year or so. The project scope of the redevelopment is yet to be determined.”
The assets are located at 1018 Arch Street and 44 North 10th Street in Philadelphia, Pa. The property is only a half block from the Pennsylvania Convention Center, and walking distance to Market East redevelopment, the Market-Frankford subway, Jefferson Station, Jefferson Hospital, City Hall, Reading Terminal Market, Chinatown and much more.
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About Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI)
With over 1,800 investment sales and financing professionals located throughout the United States and Canada, Marcus & Millichap is a leading specialist in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services. Founded in 1971, the firm closed over 9,000 transactions in 2017 with a value of approximately $42.2 billion. Marcus & Millichap has perfected a powerful system for marketing properties that combines investment specialization, local market expertise, the industry’s most comprehensive research, state-of-the-art technology, and relationships with the largest pool of qualified investors. To learn more, please visit: www.MarcusMillichap.com