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1229 West Concord Place

John Novak Of Novak Construction Acquires 18.4 Acres From J.P. Morgan Asset Management For $34M
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John Novak Of Novak Construction Acquires 18.4 Acres From J.P. Morgan Asset Management For $34M

1229 West Concord Place

$34,000,000

Building Size

Asset Type

Development Site

Closing

Jan 6, 2026

AI

1229 West Concord Place is a development site located in Chicago, consisting of 18.4 acres of vacant riverfront land. The asset has been acquired for $34 million, marking a significant transaction in the local market. This site is situated in the southern portion of Lincoln Yards, an area previously marketed for a mixed-use project at nearly $60 million.

Summary of transaction details:

  • Property Type: Development Site
  • Transaction Amount: $34,000,000
  • Buyer: John Novak - Novak Construction
  • Seller: Jamie Dimon - J.P. Morgan Asset Management; Andy Gloor - Sterling Bay
  • Acres: 18.4
  • Market: Chicago

The acquisition by John Novak through Novak Construction is noted as the largest land purchase to date for the company, emphasizing a significant investment in Chicago's development landscape. This transaction involves prominent figures in the real estate and financial sectors, highlighting the collaborative nature of urban development ventures.

Players

John Novak

Novak Construction

Buyer

$67.1M

vol

4 deals

Buyer
Andy Gloor

Andy Gloor

Sterling Bay

Seller

$993.9M

vol

16 deals

Seller
Sterling Bay
Sterling BaySeller

Chicago Development Site Market Snapshot

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Purchase Price

Annual NOI

Loan Amount

Interest Rate (%)

Loan Term (yrs)

Down Payment (%)

Cap Rate

0.47%

Cash-on-Cash

-0.13%

Monthly Payment

$14,164

Annual Debt Svc

$169,964

Annual Cash Flow

$-11,334

DSCR

0.93