Tree House Apartments north of Jacksonville University sold for $70 million

The Foundation for Affordable Housing purchased the 282-unit riverfront community.


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Tree House Apartments at 3500 University Blvd. N., is along the St. Johns River north of the Jacksonville University campus.
Tree House Apartments at 3500 University Blvd. N., is along the St. Johns River north of the Jacksonville University campus.
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The 282-unit Tree House Apartments in Arlington, built in 1973, sold Oct. 22 for $70 million.

The property, at 3500 University Blvd. N., is along the St. Johns River north of the Jacksonville University campus.

The average price per unit was $248,758.

The buyer was The Foundation for Affordable Housing, through FAH Tree House LLC. The foundation says its mission is to provide affordable housing for low- and moderate-income individuals and families.

FAH is based in Omaha, Nebraska, according to the deed filed with the Duval County Clerk of Courts on Nov. 1, 2021.

The seller was Dallas-based S2 Capital, a national multifamily real estate investment company focusing on value-add properties.

S2 Capital, through S2 Casa Del Rio LP, bought the property in 2017 for $28.3 million.

FAH assumed a $60.5 million mortgage from Voya Investment Management LLC and financed an additional $13 million from U.S. Bank National Association, according to the clerk’s office.

Brian Moulder and Dhaval Patel of Walker & Dunlop brokered the sale.

Tree House Apartments comprises two-story buildings with one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 750 to 1,580 square feet.

Amenities include a business center, fitness studio, clubhouse, tennis court, swimming pool, dog park and a dock.

 

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