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Smart Austin Realty Group has recently reported news of Hartland Plaza, a 184,128-square foot office building, being sold. Located at 1717 W. 6th St. on 3.4 acres, the property is equipped with various amenities, such as a four-story garage, lounge, fitness center, salon, onsite restaurant, and conference facilities. The sale was brokered by CIM Group. This news follows other recent office news in the Austin-Round Rock area, as reported by REBusiness Online.

Smart Austin Realty Group is pleased to report that Kroger Co has opened a 70,000-square-foot delivery service center at Tuscany Logistics Center in Austin. The Cincinnati-based grocery store chain has signed a six-year lease agreement for the space.

Tuscany Logistics Center is a 373,648-square-foot development owned by Dallas-based Dalfen Industrial. The other two buildings in the complex are occupied by Target and Diligent Deliver.

These new developments are part of a larger trend of industrial growth in the Austin-Round Rock area.

Smart Austin Realty Group is pleased to report that Baranof Holdings recently purchased a 1,041-unit self-storage facility from KKR, which was represented by CBRE. The facility is managed by CubeSmart and offers 100,417 net rentable square feet of climate-controlled space. At the time of sale, it was 90% occupied. This is an exciting development for the Austin-Round Rock area and will help contribute to the growing industrial sector.

Stream Realty Partners is nearly done with Howard 130, a 376,380-square-foot industrial project located on 29 acres between I-35 and SH 130. The development consists of three buildings, which will range in size from 94,400 to 197,980 square feet. Completion of the project is expected in the second quarter.

Smart Austin Realty Group is pleased to share the news that Stream Realty Partners has started the construction of the Eastside Commerce Center, a 413,388-square-foot industrial project located on a 60.2-acre site. The facility will offer seven buildings with sizes ranging from 26,440 to 109,572 square feet and feature 28- to 32-foot clear heights. A total of 630 parking spaces will also be included. The project is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2024.

Smart Austin Realty Group is pleased to announce that Oak Hill Self Storage, a 709-unit facility located in Austin, has been sold to REIT Extra Space Storage. The facility offers 93,813 net rentable square feet of primarily climate-controlled space. The Jenkins Organization was represented in the transaction by JLL.

Beginning June 1, Hines will commence development of Four Seasons Private Residences Lake Austin, a luxurious residential community located in Austin, Texas. The community will offer 179 units in total, across six buildings, with sizes ranging from 1,900-square-foot pieds-à-terres to 3,000-square-foot penthouses. Prices begin at $4 million. Residents will be able to enjoy a variety of amenities including an athletic center, spa, private restaurant, pool, indoor basketball court, two golf simulators, and four pickleball courts. The estimated completion date of the $830 million project is before the end of 2026.