Craig Golden Of Blue Star Properties Acquires Note On Chicago Office Building From Wells Fargo For $14M
328 South Jefferson Street
$14,000,000
$47/SF
Building Size
293,037 SF
Asset Type
Note / Loan
Closing
Dec 16, 2025
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The asset involved in this transaction is a note/loan concerning the property located at 328 South Jefferson Street in Chicago. The sale price for the transaction was $14,000,000, and the property encompasses 293,037 square feet, leading to a price per square foot of approximately $48.
Summary of transaction details:
- Property Type: Note / Loan
- Transaction Amount: $14,000,000
- Buyer: Craig Golden - Blue Star Properties
- Seller: Wells Fargo
- Lender: Old Second National Bank
- Square Footage: 293,037
- Price per Square Foot: $48
This transaction involved Craig Golden representing Blue Star Properties in the acquisition of the mortgage on the property, effectively recapitalizing the asset amid a distressed downtown office market. The buyout allows Blue Star to pursue new leasing opportunities after a period of stalled activity, reflecting prevailing market conditions in Chicago.
Players
Chicago Note / Loan Market Snapshot
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Purchase Price
Annual NOI
Loan Amount
Interest Rate (%)
Loan Term (yrs)
Down Payment (%)
Cap Rate
1.13%
Cash-on-Cash
-0.32%
Monthly Payment
$14,164
Annual Debt Svc
$169,964
Annual Cash Flow
$-11,334
DSCR
0.93