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NGKF Capital Markets has completed the sale of Center Promenade, a seven-building, 180,576-square-foot office campus. Located in Ventura, CA adjacent to the Ventura County Government Center, the campus provides a park-like setting with efficient floor plates. Three of Center Promenade’s largest tenants include the County of Ventura, Kaiser Foundation Health Plan and State of California. The property was 81 percent leased at the time of sale with more than five years of average lease term remaining.
Sean Fulp, Kevin Shannon and Brad Burton of NGKF Capital Markets represented the seller Equity Office Properties. The buyer was Beverly Hills-based Omninet Capital, LLC.
“Center Promenade received considerable interest because the seller did a great job of increasing occupancy, improving tenant credit and lengthening the average lease term. They essentially built a diversified cash flow stream in a time where yield has never been more valuable,” said Fulp.
“Throughout this cycle, it has been difficult to attract investment in suburban office but the calculus has changed as of late. Investors with flexible mandates and greater discretion are now investing in this product type as the risk adjusted returns become more attractive than assets in more urban locations,” he added.
“Center Promenade is a valuable addition to our Southern California portfolio, especially as we near the end of this real estate cycle. It was a pleasure working with EOP and Newmark on this transaction,” said Michael Danielpour, partner, Omninet Capital.
Center Promenade is conveniently located within close proximity to a number of amenities in the surrounding area and the location provides easy access to U.S. Route 101 and California Route 126. The buildings are located at 6401, 6477, 6633, 6555 Telephone Road; 1000, and 1070 Hill Road; and 1001 Partridge.
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