Global real estate investment and services firm Kennedy
Wilson (NYSE: KW) today announced that the company purchased
Apex Apartments, a 203-unit apartment community in Tacoma, Washington
for $26.5 million. Kennedy Wilson invested $14.2 million of equity in
the transaction (inclusive of closing costs) and secured a seven-year
$13.3 million loan through Freddie Mac. The loan includes full-term
interest only and is priced at 173 bps over LIBOR.
“Apex is an incredible addition to our growing Pacific Northwest
portfolio,” said Kurt Zech, president of Kennedy Wilson’s Multifamily
Management Group. “The South Seattle submarkets have begun to see strong
rent growth over the past six to 12 months and we anticipate this will
continue. Apex is a well built, Class A asset well positioned to benefit
from this growth.”
Tacoma is the urban center of the Southern Puget Sound and home to a
vibrant business community. The city’s diverse economy includes strong
sectors in technology, manufacturing, trade, health care and education.
Downtown Tacoma, located on the shores of Puget Sound, is one of
America’s most vibrant waterfront communities. Tacoma also serves as a
commuter city to nearby Seattle.
Built in 2008, Apex is a luxury community set on one of the highest
points in Tacoma, offering scenic views of the city and Mt. Rainier.
Apex Apartments consists of a mix of studios and one- and two-bedroom
units averaging 886 square feet. The property is located just five
minutes from downtown Tacoma, home to unique shops, restaurants and
cafés and the Cultural District, which includes historic theaters, opera
houses and museums. Amenities include a swimming pool, cabana with
fully-equipped kitchen, private theater, recreation room, fitness
center, sauna, tanning salon, lounge and business center as well as a
private dog park, outdoor garden courtyard, picnic area with a barbecue
and a concierge service.
The company’s global multifamily portfolio totals 18,230 units,
including 4,322 units in the Pacific Northwest.
About Kennedy Wilson
Founded in 1977, Kennedy Wilson is a vertically integrated global real
estate investment and services company headquartered in Beverly Hills,
CA, with 24 offices in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, Spain and Japan. The
company, on its own or with partners, invests opportunistically in a
variety of real estate related investments, including commercial,
multifamily, loan purchases and originations, residential, and
hotels. Kennedy Wilson offers a comprehensive array of real estate
services including investment management, property services, auction,
conventional sales, brokerage and research. For further information on
Kennedy Wilson, please visit www.kennedywilson.com.
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