News: Front Section

Jumbo Capital Management and Boston Andes Capital purchase Rivertech Park for $45 million

Billerica, MA KBS Real Estate Investment Trust completed the $45 million sale of Rivertech Park. The complex was purchased by Jumbo Capital Management and Boston Andes Capital.

Located at 129 Concord Rd., the property consists of two 2-story office/R&D buildings. The two buildings contribute high-quality R&D space that is in high demand in the market. The property offers 285,700 s/f and is located on 30 acres. The property is currently 100% leased by two strong credit tenants on a long term basis.

Located midway between two major highway loops, the property is well situated within the 128 North submarket.

Brian Barnett, Cushman & Wakefield

 

Peter Joseph, Cushman & Wakefield

 

“KBS is pleased to have successfully extended the relationship with the long-term tenants’ at both buildings,” said Shannon Hill, senior vice president of KBS. “The tenant retention speaks to the quality of the property and ensures it will be a positive investment for its new owners.”

KBS REIT I acquired the property in March of 2008.

Brian Barnett, Peter Joseph and Steffen Panzone of Cushman & Wakefield represented KBS REIT I in the transaction.

KBS Capital Advisors is the external advisor to KBS Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), and is an affiliate of KBS Realty Advisors, a private equity real estate company and SEC-registered investment adviser founded in 1992. Since its inception, KBS-affiliated companies have completed transactional activity in excess of $33 billion via 15 separate accounts, six commingled funds, five sovereign wealth funds and seven non-traded REITs.

Jumbo Capital Management is a privately held, value focused, commercial real estate investment firm located in Quincy, MA. The firm was founded in 2009 by Jay Hirsh, who left Boston-based New Boston Fund, Inc. to pursue investment opportunities brought about by the “great recession”. Jumbo has since grown to over 30 employees with leadership having a combined 80+ years of commercial real estate experience. Jumbo Capital invests in all property types and focuses on a range of transactions from $5-$300 million. Currently, the firm manages over 3.5 million s/f of commercial real estate in the Greater Boston area.

Boston Andes Capital, LLC (BAC) is a real estate investment, consulting, and development firm focused on Boston, Baltimore, MD, Richmond, VA, and certain Latin American countries including Argentina, Colombia, and Mexico.  Over the past several years BAC has acquired or participated in the development of over twenty real estate projects including residential, life science, industrial and office uses. 

MORE FROM Front Section

Newmark negotiates sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq.

Boston, MA Newmark has completed the sale of 10 Liberty Sq. and 12 Post Office Sq. Newmark co-head of U.S. Capital Markets Robert Griffin and Boston Capital Markets executive vice chairman Edward Maher, vice chairman Matthew Pullen, executive managing director James Tribble,
READ ON THE GO
DIGITAL EDITIONS
Subscribe
Columns and Thought Leadership
Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz

Make PR pop by highlighting unique angles - by Stanley Hurwitz

Coming out of the pandemic, a client with three hotels in Provincetown, Mass., needed ways to let the world know his properties were open for business for the 2021 tourist season.
Five ways to ruin a  Section 1031  Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Five ways to ruin a Section 1031 Like-Kind Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

While there is some flexibility when structuring a like-kind exchange, some important requirements must be met. A mistake can ruin your exchange. Here are five mistakes to avoid:
How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul

How COVID-19 has impacted office leasing - by Noble Allen and John Sokul

To say that the effects of COVID-19 has transformed office leasing is an understatement. When COVID-19 was at its peak, office spaces were practically abandoned either through governmental mandates or through actions taken by businesses themselves.

Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Four tips for a smooth 1031 Exchange - by Bill Lopriore

Many real estate investors do not understand the specific requirements that must be met to secure the benefits of a tax-deferred 1031 exchange. For example, the replacement property must be identified within 45 days of the closing date of the relinquished property.