Related Ross has expanded into Broward County with the acquisition of Fiserv’s Coral Springs office campus in a $36.5 million sale-leaseback deal.

An affiliate of Stephen M. Ross’ West Palm Beach-based firm purchased two office buildings totaling nearly 206,000 square feet, along with a 2.13-acre vacant parcel. The assets are located at 4000 Coral Ridge Drive, 3975 NW 120th Ave., and 11900 NW 41st St. Fiserv, through First Data Corp., sold the properties and then leased the office buildings back for 36 months.

The transaction also included $18.25 million in seller financing, underscoring the deal’s investment nature. The purchase gives Related Ross a foothold in a Broward submarket where it has had limited activity compared with its extensive presence in West Palm Beach.

The two office properties have long operating histories. The building at 3975 NW 120th Ave. was completed in 1999 and had not previously traded hands. The Coral Ridge Drive property dates to 1965, was expanded in 1990, and last sold in 1996 for $5.6 million.

Source: SFBJ