752-Unit El Paso Class-A multi-family community trades hands

DALLAS, Jan. 15, 2025 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of Retreat at Mesa Hills, a 752-unit multi-housing community in El Paso, Texas.

JLL worked on behalf of the seller, JRK Property Holdings.

Retreat at Mesa Hills, located at 945 South Mesa Hills Dr., offers a prime location just off the I-10 in the sought-after Upper West Side of El Paso. Situated on an expansive site, the property provides convenient access to abundant retail and employment centers, including the Shoppes at Solana, Sunland Plaza, the University of Texas at El Paso, The Hospitals of Providence and the El Paso CBD.

El Paso, Texas is a diverse and growing city with a population of over 690,000 as of 2023, making it the 6th largest metropolitan area in Texas and the 23rd largest city in the U.S. The area boasts strong economic drivers, including the University of Texas at El Paso, Fort Bliss Army Base and robust international trade activity. Known for its strategic location on the U.S.-Mexico border, El Paso is a major hub for foreign trade, processing over $122 billion in annual trade volume and more than 30 million border crossings.

Retreat at Mesa Hills, completed in multiple phases since 1995, is a well-maintained Class-A asset featuring 752 units in a low-density, aesthetically pleasing two-story design. The community offers a mix of one-, two- and three-bedroom units ranging from 538 to 2,127 square feet. Residents enjoy resort-style amenities including three swimming pools with a relaxing tanning deck and private cabanas, a well-equipped fitness center, two illuminated tennis courts, two sand volleyball courts, a Starbucks WiFi café, a lavish clubroom, a game room and a state-of-the-art media theater, contributing to its strong occupancy.

JLL Capital Market’s Investment and Sales Advisory team representing the seller was led by Managing Director Steven Hahn Jr., Senior Director Art Barnes, Senior Managing Director Roberto Casas and Vice President William Jennings.

“Retreat at Mesa Hills represents an exceptional opportunity in the El Paso market given the property’s prime location, extensive amenities and value-add potential,” said Hahn. “This transaction underscores the significant investor interest and confidence in the burgeoning El Paso market.”

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Founded in 1991, JRK Property Holdings is a privately owned real estate investment company headquartered in Los Angeles. JRK has owned and operated a portfolio totaling more than $15 billion of multifamily and hotel assets spanning 30 states and over 80,000 units. By providing extensive improvements to its communities and leveraging its operational experience, the JRK team has consistently delivered exceptional results with net returns exceeding 30% annually since inception.