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Colliers International in Greater Phoenix Completes Sale of Two Apartment Communities in Mesa Utah Investor Acquires Properties in the Heart of Burgeoning East Valley Phoenix, February 9, 2017 – Colliers International in Greater Phoenix has completed the sale of a multifamily portfolio comprised of Argenta Apartments and Verona Apartments in the growing East Valley submarket. “East Valley 2 Portfolio was a true value-add investment opportunity, providing a buyer the opportunity to renovate not only the unit interiors but also the common areas,” says Cindy Cooke, senior executive vice president with Colliers International in Greater Phoenix. “These properties are a rare find today among the stable solid B quality assets in the East Valley.” We are excited to see how the buyer will transform Argenta and Verona over the next couple years to bring it up to today’s standards,” says Brad Cooke, senior vice president of Colliers International in Greater Phoenix. “The City of Mesa is emerging as a vibrant diverse city with strong population and job growth. At approximately half a million residents, Mesa is the third largest city in Arizona, the 38th in the nation and is attracting major companies like Apple. Plus, it is home to the new spring training facility for the World Series champions the Chicago Cubs” Cindy Cooke and Brad Cooke negotiated the portfolio sale transaction. The properties were purchased by Millburn & Company of Salt Lake City, UT. Acacia Capital Corp. of San Mateo, CA was the seller. The portfolio includes 700 apartment units totaling 520,773 square feet. The properties were 95% occupied at the time of sale. Argenta, located at 4104 E. Broadway Rd. in Mesa, was constructed in 1985 and is comprised of 396 units totaling 272,549 square feet. This garden-style, two-story community offers parklike settings with mature trees and lush landscaping. Argenta offers residents large amenity package which includes two relaxing pools, a 24/7 fitness center, Clubhouse, spa, tennis court, basketball court, playground, business center, BBQ grills and picnic tables. Individual units have full appliance packages including dishwasher, disposal, self-cleaning oven and built-in microwave. Most of the units also include washers and dryers. Argenta is located north of the US-60 in East Mesa, just five minutes from Gilbert. The community is adjacent to Chelsea Park and is surrounded by a variety of neighborhood shopping options and near upscale shopping at Village at Dana Park. Verona Park, located at 1666 S. Extension Rd. in Mesa, was constructed in 1981 and is comprised of 304 units totaling 248,224 square feet. The garden-style, two-story community offers a low density, situated on approximately 14 acres, resort-style lifestyle. Verona Park
provides gated access to its property, which includes two pools with spa, 24/7 fitness center, BBQs and picnic tables, playground and a soccer court. Apartments within Verona Park offer washer & dryer in each unit, fully equipped kitchens, kitchen pantry, large walk-in closets, fauxwood flooring, and ceiling fans. Some units include vaulted ceilings, patio/balcony and private storage area. Verona Park is conveniently located just south of US-60 in the quad-city region of Tempe, Mesa, Chandler & Gilbert. The property rests in the heart of major transportation, employment and education districts.
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