$47M in financing secured for New Jersey active adult community development

MORRISTOWN, N.J., July 11, 2023 –  JLL Capital Markets announced today that it arranged $47 million in financing for the recently constructed Amaranth at North Brunswick, a 222-unit, luxury, 55+ active adult community in North Brunswick, New Jersey.

JLL represented the borrower, The Kaplan Companies, in securing the 7-year, fixed rate loan from Nuveen Real Estate. Proceeds were utilized to retire its existing construction loan.

Amaranth at North Brunswick features low-maintenance living with one- and two-bedroom floorplans with up to 1,397 square feet of living space. Residents have access to onsite amenities such as a versatile clubhouse with a state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga room, package room, multipurpose room, dog spa and demonstration kitchen. The property also features a heated swimming pool with barbeque area and fire pits, as well as a dog park, putting green, shuffleboard and bocce.

Amaranth at North Brunswick is located at 2775 U.S. Route 130, in North Brunswick, which is a growing community with almost 40,000 residents spanning 12.3 square miles. The Property is directly proximate to Route 130, Route 1, and the NJ Turnpike, giving residents easy access to local restaurants and shopping destinations.

The JLL Capital Markets Debt Advisory team was led by Senior Managing Director Michael Klein, Managing Director Matthew Pizzolato and Associate Michael Meisner.

“Nuveen quickly recognized the quality product that The Kaplan Companies had developed, the leasing velocity that this amenity-laden property had demonstrated throughout lease-up, and the sense of community that the borrower and its on-site management team created here and at its other properties throughout the region and provided a strong quote that best met Kaplan’s needs,” said Klein.

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Since 1952, Kaplan Companies have built more than 30,000 homes and apartments throughout New Jersey as well as being involved in numerous projects in Georgia, Pennsylvania, Florida and Texas. Their current portfolio consists of operating properties with over 1.5 million square feet of commercial and retail holdings, as well as over 4,000 apartment units primarily located in Northern New Jersey. The Kaplan name has become synonymous with top-quality homes and long-term value in today’s residential market. Few companies in the industry can match the level of service, integrity and professionalism they offer. Today’s Kaplan Companies is dedicated to making the American Dream a reality for families nationwide. To learn more, visit ThinkKaplan.com.