Trilogy Acquires $85.8 Million Florida OZ Development

Trilogy Real Estate Group, a Chicago-based real estate investment and property management firm, announced the acquisition of Azalea Apartments, a 289-unit multifamily community that is currently under construction in the East Tampa, Florida neighborhood of Brandon, for $85.8 million. Azalea joins Trilogy’s portfolio of investments within qualified opportunity zones.

“We are the beneficiaries of three years of development work that ZOM Living completed,” said Trilogy chief investment officer Jesse Karasik. “Opportunity zone developments typically take multiple years to bring online and become cash flowing assets, and we are thrilled to have been positioned to acquire this high-quality property in a booming market near its completion.”

Azalea is located at 8240 Causeway Boulevard and the first move-ins at the property are expected to begin this quarter. Residents will be able to choose from one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts ranging from 700 to 1,400 square feet. The company says that ZOM Living sold Azalea to Trilogy and will manage its construction through completion.

Each apartment home at Azalea includes energy-efficient, stainless steel Whirlpool appliances, quartz countertops, contemporary cabinets with upgraded hardware and soft-close drawers, and hurricane impact windows. Trilogy says luxury living extends throughout the community with a resort-style pool deck with cabanas, and a relaxation area with hammocks and fire pit. There’s also a fitness center with a spinning studio and an outdoor yoga lawn, multi-use event lawn, pool pavilion, and gaming area with a pool table and corn hole. The pet-friendly community will also offer an oak tree-shaded, fenced dog park and pet salon.

“We continue to focus on delivering cycle-resistant investor returns, which today’s market environment provides for via attractive multifamily investment opportunities,” said Matt Leiter, chief financial officer. “While all of our investments are selected based on their viability independent of any potential tax benefits, the qualified opportunity zone program can provide a meaningful enhancement to investor returns.”

Trilogy Real Estate Group acquires, develops, and manages multifamily properties and other commercial real estate assets across the Midwest and Southeast. Trilogy has sponsored over 14 investment offerings, including DSTs and qualified opportunity zone funds. Since 2002, the principals of Trilogy have successfully invested in real estate assets valued in excess of $4.5 billion.

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