The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Single Tenant Net Lease First Mid-Illinois Bank Property

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust property located at 300 South Division Street in Carterville, Illinois for $1,075,000.

The 2,602 square foot building is strategically positioned just off of the signalized intersection of Division Street and Grand Avenue. Division Street is the primary north-south thoroughfare in the trade area while Grand Avenue is a primary east-west thoroughfare.  The First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust property is located approximately two miles northeast of the John A. Logan College which is part of the Illinois Community College System with approximately 7,500 students. There are over 26,000 people living within a five mile radius of the property.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction; a Midwest based private investment trust. The purchaser was a Midwest based 1031 Exchange investor.

There are approximately six years remaining on the net lease which expires in October 2022. The lease features annual rental escalations and zero landlord responsibilities. The bank was first chartered in 1865 and has since grown into a more than $2 billion community-focused organization that provides financial services through a network of 46 banking centers in 33 Illinois communities. First Mid-Illinois Bank & Trust is a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: FMBH).

“Net lease properties with high yields due to shorter term leases are highly sought after amongst the investment community.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “Single tenant assets leased to banks are difficult to find priced in the million dollar range.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by CoStar and Real Capital Analytics. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of Net Lease Family Dollar

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a single tenant Family Dollar located at 110 West Oak Street in Fairbury, IL for $1,314,088.

The 2015 constructed Family Dollar is strategically located along the trade areas primary east-west thoroughfare, West Oak Street.  The Family Dollar lease has roughly fourteen years remaining on their lease. The triple net lease features no landlord responsibilities and a 10% rental escalation in the primary term. The lease features 10% rental escalation in each of the six 5-year renewal option periods.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the purchaser in the transaction; a Midwest based real estate investor in a 1031 exchange. The seller was a Midwest based developer.

Family Dollar was acquired by Dollar Tree and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dollar Tree. Dollar Tree is publicly traded on the NASDAQ (DLTR).  Family Dollar is the second largest dollar store chain in the United States, operating over 8,100 stores across 46 states.

“Well located single tenant assets with solid real estate fundamentals continue to be in the greatest demand” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “The market for new construction net leased dollar stores remains active as these assets are in high demand among private investors.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by CoStar and Real Capital Analytics. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago. www.bouldergroup.com

The Boulder Group Arranges Sale of a McDonald’s Ground Lease

The Boulder Group, a net leased investment brokerage firm, has completed the sale of a McDonald’s ground lease located at 6126 Hickory Flat Highway in Canton, Georgia for $1,370,000.

The 4,024 square foot McDonald’s is strategically positioned on Hickory Flat Highway, the primary artery connecting Cherokee County and Fulton County.  The location has multiple points of ingress and egress and offers excellent visibility from the heavily trafficked intersection of Hickory Flat Highway & E. Cherokee Drive (approximately 24,000 VPD).  The property is located across the street of the Hickory Flat Village anchored by Publix Supermarket, Wells Fargo Bank, Advanced Auto Parts and GNC.  Other retailers in the area include Kroger Supermarket, CVS Pharmacy and many other restaurants.  The property features a double drive-through.

Randy Blankstein and Jimmy Goodman of The Boulder Group represented the seller in the transaction, a private real estate trust. The buyer is an east coast private investor.

McDonald’s has approximately 9 years remaining on their 20 year lease which expires April 30, 2025.  This triple net ground lease features a 10% rent escalation in May 2020 and four 5-year renewal option periods with 10% escalations.  McDonald’s is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange (MCD) and an investment grade rated company with a Standard & Poor’s rating of BBB+.

“The market for ground leases with investment grade tenants remains strong as investors are attracted to the typical long term leases with rental escalations.” said Randy Blankstein, President of The Boulder Group.  Jimmy Goodman, Partner of The Boulder Group, added, “The market for McDonald’s ground leases remains active as investors are attracted to investment grade tenanted properties with long term leases.”

About The Boulder Group

The Boulder Group is a boutique investment real estate service firm specializing in single tenant net lease properties. The firm provides a full range of brokerage, advisory, and financing services nationwide to a substantial and diversified client base, which includes high net worth individuals, developers, REITs, partnerships and institutional investment funds. Founded in 1997, the firm has arranged the acquisition and disposition of over $3 billion of single tenant net lease real estate transactions. From 2010-2015, the firm was ranked in the top 10 companies in the nation for single tenant retail transactions by both Real Capital Analytics and CoStar. The Boulder Group is headquartered in suburban Chicago.  www.bouldergroup.com