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Results At a Glance

100%

Leased

Prior to construction
completion

$3.0M

Estimated Value Create

Through repositioning
and lease-up

20 Year

Fixed-Rate Financing Secured

Low fixed rate fully
amortizing loan

Above Market

Triple-Net Rental Rates

Long-term value
maximized

Covid-19

Lease-Up Achieved

Successfully leased
during an
unprecedented
marketing challenge

The Opportunity

Ownership originally planned to redevelop the property into a mixed-use project following the expiration of the existing tenant’s lease. After several years of entitlement efforts and changing market conditions made redevelopment financially impractical, Charles Dunn was engaged to reposition the asset into a long-term investment while preserving future redevelopment flexibility.

Our Strategy

Charles Dunn redefined the investment strategy by transforming the property into a modern multi-tenant retail center while maximizing long-term flexibility and value.

Key Initiatives

  • Developed a long-term asset repositioning strategy
  • Completed a comprehensive building renovation and modernization
  • Structured long-term financing to minimize owner capital
  • Negotiated long-term leases that preserved future redevelopment flexibility

Investment Impact

Changing market conditions required a fundamental shift in ownership’s business plan. Charles Dunn transformed a stalled redevelopment opportunity into a fully leased, high-performing retail asset by integrating asset management, property management, construction oversight, leasing, and financing. The result was stronger cash flow, enhanced asset value, and preserved flexibility for future redevelopment.