Cushman & Wakefield Brokered the $35 Million Disposition for TM Real Estate Group and Optimus US Real Estate Fund while Arranging $26.25 Million in Financing for Buyer Phoenix Realty Group
Cushman & Wakefieldannounced today that it has negotiated the sale ofThe Element at MetroWest, a 301-unit Class A fractured condominium community located at2207 Lake Debra Drive.
The multifamily brokerage team of Executive DirectorJay Ballardand Senior DirectorKen Delvillarrepresented a joint venture of Miami-basedTM Real Estate Groupand Calgary-basedOptimus US Real Estate Fundin the disposition. New York-basedPhoenix Realty Group (PRG)acquired the asset for $34.9 million ($115,947 per unit).
A Cushman & Wakefield Equity, Debt and Structured Finance team of Managing DirectorJohn Alascio, Senior Managing Director Michael Ryan, Senior Director Jeff Walker, DirectorSridhar Vankayalaand Analyst Andre Hass arranged $26.25 million of fixed-rate Fannie Mae acquisition financing throughCapital Onefor PRG.
“The Element at MetroWest was one of the few remaining fractured condo assets in Central Florida and provided investors with an incredible value-add opportunity,” said Ballard. “New ownership will be able to capitalize on its location in one of Orlando’s top submarkets through a continued capital improvement campaign on unit interiors and amenities, which should result in substantial rent increases.”
“There was strong interest from both the agencies and traditional lenders given the strong sponsorship and high-quality nature of the asset,” said Alascio. “Capital One understood our client’s needs and was able to provide a seamless execution in an expedited timeframe.”
“The property’s strong cash flow coupled with its upside potential in the hands of an experienced, proven sponsor, made the transaction attractive to lenders,” added Vankayala.
The Element at MetroWest is a gated, 301-unit, Class A, fractured condominium complex built in 1996 in Orlando’s MetroWest master-planned community. The property is comprised of 19 buildings with a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units. Unit finishes include nine-foot and vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, full-size washers and dryers as well as patios and solariums. Select units include garden tubs and conservation area views. The average unit size is 1,003 square feet. The community offers a contemporary amenity package including a European-style swimming pool with WiFi access and hot tub, modern clubhouse, dry sauna, cabana with grilling station, 24-hour fitness center, lighted tennis courts, indoor racquetball court, car care center and available private garage parking.
Significant capital improvements to The Element at MetroWest were made in recent years, including the upgrade of 64 kitchens with granite countertops, new appliances, European cabinets and brushed nickel light and plumbing fixtures. Previous ownership also replaced windows, air handlers, condensers and water heaters throughout the property.
The Element at MetroWest is situated along the seventh and eighth holes of theMetroWest Golf Coursein Orlando’s Southwest Orange submarket, providing access to some of the region’s largest employers and retailers, as well as recreational and entertainment venues. The property offers convenient access to all of Central Florida’s major thoroughfares, including Interstate 4, Florida’s Turnpike, S.R. 408 and S.R. 528.
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