ARA Announces 408-Unit Portfolio Sale in Broward County, FL

   

Quiet Waters at Coquina Lakes, Deerfield Beach, FL

Deerfield Beach, VL and Margate, FL — The Boca Raton office of Atlanta-headquartered ARA, the largest privately held, full-service investment advisory brokerage firm in the nation focusing exclusively on the multihousing industry, recently brokered the sale of Quiet Waters at Coquina Lakes (200 units) in Deerfield Beach and The Fairways of Carolina (208 units) in Margate.

Quiet Waters at Coquina Lakes, built in 1995, was 95% occupied at the time of sale; The Fairways of Carolina, built in 1993, was 96% occupied at the time of sale.

The Boca Raton-based transaction team of Principals Avery Klann, Hampton Beebe and Richard Donnellan represented a pension fund advisor in the sale.

  San Diego, CA-based Fairfield Residential, among the most experienced multifamily real estate operating companies in the United States, was selected as the buyer. 

Hampton Beebe

The properties have been institutionally owned by the same owner for the past 12 years, and select units have been renovated over the last two years in order to achieve rental premiums.

 “The acquisition represents a tremendous opportunity to gain significant market share within the strong performing northwestern area of Broward County (Fort Lauderdale MSA). Both garden-style apartment communities are well-positioned, offering excellent value-add opportunities, top-quality concrete block construction and stabilized long term historical occupancy,” said Avery Klann, lead advisor on the transaction.

Richard Donnellan

Quiet Waters at Coquina Lakes features 20% townhome units and is located only one mile from Quiet Waters Park, a 427-acre park which includes five lakes, miniature golf, camp sites, swimming, bike trails, fishing, water skiing and picnic areas. Amenities include a renovated clubhouse (2005), gated entry with coded directory, business center, pool with heated spa, playground, fitness center, indoor air-conditioned racquetball court, lighted tennis court, detached garages and carports, car care area and valet trash.

The Fairways of Carolina is beautifully landscaped and adjacent to the Carolina Golf Club, which provides golf course and lake views. 

Avery R. Klann

The current owner replaced the roof in 2006 and has completed upgrades on 36 units (17%) over the last two years, including new granite-look laminate countertops, new cabinet door fronts, stainless steel appliances, new carpeting, six-paneled interior doors throughout, new kitchen/bath/entry lighting and plumbing fixtures, new ceiling fans, faux wood blinds throughout, white vinyl verticals and decorative track lighting in dining rooms.

 “With a large average unit size of 1,037 square feet, these Class “A” properties are in demand by families looking for a convenient location close to employment, shopping and entertainment options in Broward County,” remarked Richard Donnellan.

 For a complete copy of the company’s news release, please contact:

Lisa Robinson at lrobinson@ARAusa.com, 678.553.9360

 Amy Morris at amorris@ARAusa.com, 678.553.9366;

locally, Marti Zenor, at mzenor@ARAusa.com 561.988.8800.