Leon and Zander say that the offering price of just under $160,000 per unit represents "great inherent value well below the replacement cost." The property consists of four buildings on over 23 acres constructed between 1968 and 1972 with access from Tustin East Drive, El Camino Real and San Juan Street, immediately north of Interstate 5.
Leon reports the offering has already drawn broad interest from prospective buyers, including many private and institutional investors and pension advisers, thanks to the prime location of the buildings and the favorable agency financing available in today's multifamily market. Zander added that another reason the asset is drawing such intense investor interest is that it will enable a buyer to establish "an immediate and substantial ownership presence or add to existing holdings in the Orange County apartment market," which rarely has assets of this size available.
Leon adds that the asset holds the potential for future rent growth because of its potential to "draft behind" the rents achieved by other large apartment owners in the market, including the Irvine Co. "With occupancy at 98% and the majority of the renovations completed, a new owner can implement this drafting strategy as soon as the economy recovers," Leon suggested.
The 628 units include a mix of studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments. The units averaging over 800 square feet and includes such building amenities as tennis courts, spas, pools, fitness center, clubhouses and outdoor entertainment areas.
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