Berkadia Closes Over $146 Million in Sales for Two West Coast Student Housing Properties

June 16, 2017

SEATTLE and FULLERTON, Calif.– June 26, 2017 – Berkadia’s Student Housing Group today announced the sale of two properties totaling more than $146 million. Berkadia’s student housing team, led by Managing Director Kevin Larimer and Director Greg Gonzalez, teamed with Senior Managing Director Kenny Dudunakis, Director David Sorensen and Director Ben Johnson of Berkadia’s Seattle office on the sale of AVA University District at University of Washington – Seattle on behalf of the seller, Arlington, Virginia based Avalon Bay Communities Inc. The student housing team, working with Managing Director Shane Shafer of Berkadia’s Irvine office, also closed Fullerton University Village at California State University in Fullerton, California on behalf of the seller, a local TIC group.

“Student housing seems to be the product type of choice right now for investors,” said Larimer. “Investors have identified the strong fundamentals of student housing with fewer deliveries, average occupancy above 97 percent, annual rent growth more than three percent and a fixed resident base from which to draw. Whether they are looking for yield or a defensive position, investors are finding a comfortable home for their capital in student housing.”

Located at 4535 12th Ave., AVA University District features studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments within walking distance of University of Washington and less than five miles from downtown Seattle. Units feature high-speed internet, a washer/dryer and air conditioning. The property also has a barbeque and picnic area, two rooftops with green spaces and on-site social events.

Fullerton University Village is located at 2000-2030 Oxford Ave., within walking distance of California State University, Fullerton. The property offers studio, two- and three-bedroom fully-furnished apartments with refrigerators, flat screen televisions and all utilities included in the cost of rent. Residents can also enjoy a fitness center, swimming pool, student lounge and monthly organized events on-site.