Greenville, S.C. — Furman University has completed the development of Lakeview Hall, a new student housing community at the South Housing area of the university’s campus in Greenville. Amenities at the property, which totals 210 beds, include study spaces, common areas, a laundry facility, full kitchen and offices for the Center for Interpersonal Connections (CIC). McMillan Pazdan Smith and Mackey Mitchell Architects served as architects for the development, with Harper General Contractors acting as the general contractor. Engineers included RMF Engineering, Professional Engineering Associates and ADC Engineering. The new residence hall …
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Columbia, S.C. — Construction is underway on Gateway 737, a 940-bed student housing development located on the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia. The project is being developed by a public-private partnership between Holder Properties and the University of South Carolina Foundations and is expected for completion in August 2025. The community will include 12,500 square feet of retail space, a three-story meeting and event space and dedicated parking spaces. Shared amenities will include a rooftop lounge; two-story, state-of-the-art fitness center; resort-style swimming pool; tech lounge; and game room. The …
Rockpoint, Realco Capital Purchase 357-Bed Student Housing Community Near College of Charleston
Charleston, S.C. — A joint venture between Rockpoint and Realco Capital Partners has purchased Summit Place, a Class A midrise student housing community adjacent to the College of Charleston in the city’s Upper King Street neighborhood. Built in 2020, the property features 357 student housing beds across 118 units, as well as a fitness center, swimming pool and study spaces, among other amenities. The seller and sales price were not disclosed. Realco Capital previously has been had an ownership stake in Summit Place since 2022.
Signet Underway on Five-Story Mixed-Use Development Near Clemson University in South Carolina
Clemson, S.C. — Signet Real Estate Group is underway on the development of MODA Clemson, a five-story mixed-use development in Clemson. Located near Clemson University, the project is designed to cater to the needs of students and young professionals. In addition to 159 residential units in studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts, the property will feature ground-floor retail space. Project partners include First National Bank of Pennsylvania, Kimley-Horn, Coursey Architects, HPA Design Group, Freese Johnson and Catamount Constructors. Signet expects to complete MODA Clemson in summer 2026. Pintail Real Estate will …
Columbia, S.C. — Subtext has acquired a 3.84-acre development site for the construction of VERVE Columbia, a 697-bed student housing development. The property is located at 450 Blossom St., two blocks from the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia. Site work is underway with construction on the 412,959-square-foot development expected for completion in fall 2026. The community will offer 233 units in a mix of studio, one-, two-, three-, four- and five-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities will include an outdoor sports court; game lounge; content creation studio; study pods, open study …
Landmark Properties Acquires 67-Acre Site Near University of South Carolina for Cottage-Style Development
Columbia, S.C. — Landmark Properties has acquired a 67-acre development site at 1050 Idlewild Blvd. near the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia. The property is located less than a mile from the university’s Williams-Brice football stadium and adjacent to a parcel earmaked by the institution for its “Stadium Project,” a $1 billion modernization initiative is set transform over 800 acres west of the stadium for commercial and entertainment uses. Landmark plans to break ground imminently on an 826-bed cottage-style community at the site, which is targeting completion in August …
CapitaLand Ascott Trust Acquires Standard at Columbia Near University of South Carolina
Columbia, S.C. — CapitaLand Ascott Trust (CLAS) has acquired the Standard at Columbia, a student housing community located near the University of South Carolina campus in Columbia. CLAS acquired the property in phases over the past three years. In June 2021, CLAS jointly acquired a 90 percent stake in the development alongside The Ascott Limited. The company acquired Ascott’s 45 percent stake in the property in November 2022. The remaining 10 percent stake not owned by CLAS was recently acquired, bringing the company to full ownership of the community. The 678-bed property was …
Aptitude Development Partners with Counslr to Offer Free Mental Health Support for Residents
Rochester and Ithaca, N.Y. and Conway, S.C. — Aptitude Development has partnered with mobile app Counslr to provide free mental health support for residents across the firm’s student housing portfolio. The partnership launched at three of Aptitude’s communities on the East Coast and will expand nationwide over the course of 2024. The first three communities to offer Counslr include The Marshall, serving students attending the Rochester Institute of Technology in New York; The Ithaca, serving students attending Ithaca College and Cornell University in New York; and The Pier, serving students attending Coastal …
Clemson, S.C. — Harrison Street has sold Epoch Clemson, a 994-bed student housing community located near the Clemson University campus in South Carolina. The property offers a mix of cottage, townhome and apartment units in one-, two-, three-, four- and six-bedroom configurations. Shared amenities include sand volleyball and basketball courts, an on-site cafe, group and private study areas, a 24-hour fitness center, yoga room, dog park and resort-style swimming pool. The community also features 3,600 feet of frontage along Lake Hartwell, with amenities including a private beach, boat docks and …
Atlanta — PeakMade Real Estate has been awarded management of 10 student housing communities totaling 6,500 beds. The company was also recently awarded management of four multifamily communities totaling 500 units. The properties are owned by 14 different companies and span nine states, including California, Georgia, Florida, Nevada, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas and Virginia. Five of the student housing projects are currently under development. The portfolio includes Reflection, a student housing community located adjacent to the Georgia State University campus in Atlanta. Further details on the portfolio were not disclosed. …