48 WEST | STUDENT HOUSING

262 Units | 920 Beds | Grand Valley State University

Overview

  • Offering Price Subject to Offer
  • Buildings 27
  • Total Beds 920
  • Zoning PUD
  • Total Units 262
  • Total RSF 411,644 SF
  • Commercial Units 2
  • Lot Size 73.32 Acres

48 West is a 262-unit, 920-bed, off-campus, student housing community. located roughly one-mile from the heart of Grand Valley State University in Allendale, Michigan. The property sits directly across the street from University-owned land. Students can be at the heart of campus in a short, 20-minute walk and the property also offers an on-site bus stop and ample parking lot. Downtown Grand Rapids is approximately a 20-minute drive and also can be accessed via an express bus. The Allendale area is a suburban community and much of the small town is within walking distance of 48 west, including a handful of restaurants and bars.

48 West is a Class A student housing property, built in 2008. The village-styled community offers a diverse unit mix of 1-, 2-, and 4– bedroom apartments. The units offer large floor plans and are offered fully-furnished. Leasing is done by the bed. Units are equipped with central A/C, in-unit laundry appliances, hardwood floors and modest kitchen and bath features. The on-site amenities are plentiful including a hot tub, social lounge, game room, 24-hour fitness center, lighted - multi-sport court, tanning center, movie theater and study area. There is also an on-site restaurant within the community. The property is approximately 75% leased for the 2023-2024 school year.

48 West offers various value-add components including unit upgrades, multi-family conversion and land development opportunity. This asset can be purchased free and clear or through a loan assumption process.


*Partnering with Triad Real Estate Partners [Sean Lyons; (slyons@triadpartners.com); Ryan Tobias (rtobias@triadpartners.com)]

Investment Highlights

Diverse Unit Mix: Differentiated product with a combo of townhome-styled apartments and the largest flats available in the market

Ideal Location: Situated across the street from university-owned land and roughly one mile from the heart of campus

Student Scalability: 920-Bed, off-campus village community with the potential to develop additional beds on land included in this opportunity
Growing University: Grand Valley State University is ranked as one of the top universities in the Midwest with enrollment over 22,000 students for the Fall 2023 school year and enrollment expected to continue to grow

Extensive Amenities: Property features the largest amenity package in the market, inclusive of retail

Value Add Potential: Asset offers the opportunity to upgrade units, providing outsized market rent growth versus to continue achieving rent growth.

Team

Ken Wellar

Ken Wellar

Founding Partner
GREA
215-454-2879
610-745-4800
Cary Belovicz

Cary Belovicz

Founding Partner
248.394.0000 Ext. 252
Colin Soltis

Colin Soltis

Director
GREA
248.800.0150

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