NKF Capital Markets announced today that it facilitated the sale of the Brandywine Crossing shopping center in Brandywine, Maryland. On behalf of the seller, NKF Capital Markets Vice Chairman Geoffrey Millerd, Managing Director Mat Adler, Senior Financial Analyst Christian Brannelly and Financial Analyst Chris Huesgen, led by Co-Head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin, oversaw the transaction of the 230,925-square-foot retail asset.
NKF Capital Markets Vice Chairmen Joe Donato and Maury Zanoff arranged financing for the buyer in the sale of the grocery-anchored community center to a joint venture between New York based Katz Properties and Dallas based Velocis.
“We received significant interest from both banks and life companies given the strong national tenant roster,” said Donato. “Rapid population increases within the trade area and experienced sponsorship have generated positive attention toward the asset.” At the time of acquisition, the 230,925-square-foot shopping center is 90 percent leased and is located in the heart of consumer-dense Brandywine, which is entering a period of rapid growth and development.
“There is an immense opportunity here given the residential pipeline in the surrounding area which will help bolster the consistently sound consumer demand,” said Adler. “With the upcoming development of the Villages at Timothy Branch, Stephens Crossing and Waldorf Station, the submarket will continue to see steady growth for years to come.”
Located at 15922 Crain Highway and anchored by Safeway, Marshall’s and JoAnn, Brandywine Crossing also benefits from customer patronage of nearby Target, CarMax and the only Costco in Southern Maryland. The three industry giants serve as significant traffic drivers supporting the consistent flow of traffic through the shopping center that already sees more than 82,500 vehicles per day due to its prime location on Route 301.
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