$19M financing arranged for River Vista multifamily development in Tampa, Florida
MIAMI, Feb. 16, 2026 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged a $19 million mezzanine financing for River Vista, a 268-unit multifamily development in Tampa, Florida.
JLL represented the borrower, Vista Residential Partners, in securing the mezzanine loan through Crow Holdings Capital’s credit venture.
Located at 4504 Clewis Ave. in Tampa, River Vista sits on an elevated site overlooking the Hillsborough River with convenient access to major employment centers.
Tampa Bay stands as one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the nation with 150 new residents arriving daily and 16.5 percent population growth since 2010. Hillsborough County has experienced 21 percent job growth over the past decade while maintaining the highest wages in the Tampa metropolitan statistical area, creating strong demand for workforce housing.
River Vista will feature 268 rental units across ten, three-story buildings with 265,096 net rentable square feet. The community will offer a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom apartments averaging 989 square feet with luxury finishes including quartz countertops, luxury plank flooring and stainless-steel appliances. Community amenities will include nature trails, river overlooks, multiple club rooms, co-working spaces, a high-end fitness center, pet spa and dog park.
JLL Capital Market’s Debt Advisory team representing the borrower was led by Senior Managing Director Brian Gaswirth and Associate Michael Romero.
“Vista Residential Partners, which was ranked in the top 15 developers by NMHC in 2025, continues their momentum by identifying incredible sites and strategic partners." The development's water-front location and efficient unit designs create an exceptional opportunity in one of Florida's strongest growth markets," said Gaswirth.
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