Project Details:

The River House is a luxury 55+ independent living community designed for active adults seeking an upscale, maintenance-free lifestyle. Thoughtfully crafted with high-end finishes, each apartment features quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, luxury vinyl plank flooring, tiled master bath showers, full-size washers and dryers, and oversized decks. Every detail reflects comfort, convenience, and quality.

Beyond the residences, The River House offers an array of amenities designed to elevate everyday living. Residents will enjoy a state-of-the-art golf simulator with a wet bar and kitchenette, a fully equipped fitness center with an infrared sauna and locker room, and a spacious community room that opens onto an expansive outdoor patio. The patio itself is designed for both relaxation and social gatherings, complete with grilling stations, cozy seating areas, a game space, and a gas fire pit. For those who enjoy hands-on projects, a dedicated workshop provides the perfect space to tinker, create, and unwind.

Nestled along the scenic river bluff in historic downtown Mendota, The River House offers unparalleled access to the Big Rivers Regional Trail, a picturesque paved path overlooking the convergence of the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers, with connections to more than 80 miles of Twin Cities trails. The location also provides easy access to restaurants, historic landmarks, the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, and both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul.

Building on the success of The Linden, Grand Real Estate Advisors' fully occupied 55+ community in Mendota Heights, The River House brings much-needed luxury senior housing to an area known for its charm, accessibility, and vibrant community lifestyle. This development reflects Grand Real Estate Advisors’ continued commitment to creating exceptional living environments for today’s active seniors.

Services

Development Consulting

• Partnership negotiation
• Entitlements
• Financing
• Assembling design and construction team

Project Management

• Budgeting and timeline oversight
• Coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Permitting and approvals
• Construction monitoring and milestone tracking
• Quality control and delivery management

Leasing

• Market analysis and pricing strategy
• Pre-leasing coordination and outreach
• Broker and partner engagement
• Lease-up campaign management
• Ongoing tenant relationship support

Scope

• 44 luxury residential units
• 1BR, 1BR + Den, 2BR, and 2BR + Den
• Opening December 2025
• Age 55+ independent living
• Bluff-side location with direct trail access

Project Details:

Developed in 2021, The Linden is a 55+ luxury independent living community offering 48 high-end units, including 1-bedroom, 1-bedroom with den, 2-bedroom, and 2-bedroom with den layouts. This sought-after development has been fully leased since opening and maintains a waitlist of over 100 prospective residents.

Amenities include a golf simulator, fitness center, secure package room, heated underground parking, and a man-cave-inspired workshop. A standout feature is the attached Copperfield restaurant, accessible exclusively to residents through a private interior entrance.

Located at 725 Linden Street in Mendota Heights, The Linden offers residents a secure, maintenance-free lifestyle in a vibrant community. The surrounding area boasts convenient access to shopping, dining, and the scenic Big Rivers Regional Trail, making it an ideal choice for active adults looking to downsize without sacrificing quality.

Services

Development Consulting

• Partnership negotiation
• Entitlements
• Financing
• Assembling design and construction team

Project Management

• Budgeting and timeline oversight
• Coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Permitting and approvals
• Construction monitoring and milestone tracking
• Quality control and delivery management

Leasing

• Market analysis and pricing strategy
• Pre-leasing coordination and outreach
• Broker and partner engagement
• Lease-up campaign management
• Ongoing tenant relationship support

Scope

• 48 luxury independent living units
• 1BR, 1BR + Den, 2BR, and 2BR + Den
• Developed in 2021
• Age 55+ community
• Located in Mendota Heights

Project Details:

Developed in 2021, Marshall at Finn offers premium off-campus housing just four blocks from the University of St. Thomas. This thoughtfully designed property features 18 spacious 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom units and one 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit, all fully furnished with luxury finishes.

Residents enjoy modern amenities, including heated underground parking, a secure package room, bike storage, study lounges, a fitness center, and a backyard patio. Each unit includes an in-unit washer/dryer, new stainless steel appliances, and high-end finishes, ensuring comfort and convenience.

One student resident shared:
"As a student at the University of St. Thomas, my experience living at Marshall at Finn has been incredible. The high-end finishes, safe environment, and responsive management make it truly stand out. I couldn’t be more pleased with the building and the team that runs it."

Always fully leased with a waitlist, Marshall at Finn fills a critical need for high-quality student housing in a growing university community.

Services

Development Consulting

• Partnership negotiation
• Entitlements
• Financing
• Assembling design and construction team

Project Management

• Budgeting and timeline oversight
• Coordination with architects, engineers, and contractors
• Permitting and approvals
• Construction monitoring and milestone tracking
• Quality control and delivery management

Leasing

• Market analysis and pricing strategy
• Pre-leasing coordination and outreach
• Broker and partner engagement
• Lease-up campaign management
• Ongoing tenant relationship support

Scope

• 19 student housing residential units (18 x 4BR/2BA, 1 x 3BR/1BA)
• Developed in 2021
• Off-campus student housing
• Located in St. Paul near UST.

Project:

Park 24 is a luxury apartment building featuring 25 one and two bedroom apartment units and 3,000 square feet of retail. It is on a prominent site in St. Paul’s historic St. Anthony Park, a popular urban neighborhood with a highly engaged residential community and an unmet demand for apartment options.

Grand Real Estate Advisors Principal Judd Fenlon led the development from conception to completion. He shepherded the project through the cleanup of the polluted site, financing and a challenging zoning variance process. He assembled the design and construction team and managed the project through construction. Grand Real Estate Advisors served as the broker and both the commercial and residential portions of Park 24 were fully leased within a month of completion.

Services

Development consulting including:

• Partnership negotiation
• Entitlements
• Financing
• Assembling design and construction team

Project Management

Leasing

Scope

Development from concept to leasing

3,000 square feet of commericial

25 units of residential

Project Details:

Value-Add Housing Steps from the University of Minnesota

Acquired in September 2024, Gopher Commons is a 45-unit off-campus housing community serving University of Minnesota students. The property includes two buildings: one with 24 units and the other with 21 units. Most units are 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom, with a single studio unit.

Built in the 1980s, Gopher Commons has undergone strategic updates to modernize the finishes and operations while retaining its clean, durable design. Common-area laundry rooms serve each building, and updated appliances enhance each unit. Surface-level parking and included utilities (except electricity) add to the convenience.

Located at 1701 Elm Street SE in Minneapolis, the property is just minutes from the U of M campus, making it a desirable housing option for students seeking a simple, clean, and well-managed community.

Scope

• 45 total residential units (24 in one building, 21 in another)
• Mostly 2BR/1BA units, plus one studio
• Acquired and renovated in 2024
• Off-campus student housing

Project

Riverbend Business Center is 225,000 square feet of commercial/industrial space in four buildings along the Mississippi River west of downtown Saint Paul. The center was built on reclaimed industrial land with challenging environmental and soil conditions. The development process included tax increment financing, soil correction, and civic partnerships.

Grand Real Estate Founder Tanya Bell led this development from conception to completion. She negotiated a partnership with the Saint Paul Port Authority and secured financing for the project. She served as the project manager through site acquisition, design, and construction. She then led the leasing effort as the phased project developed. The first three phases are completed and 100 percent leased.

Services

Development consulting including:

• Partnership negotiation
• Financing
• Project Management
• Leasing

 Scope

• A four-building industrial park on formerly polluted urban site
• 225,000 square feet

When Ecolab Corporation moved its headquarters to a building across town, it left a vacant 20 story former headquarters tower at the heart of downtown Saint Paul. A group of investors including Tanya Bell of Grand Real Estate Advisors purchased the building in the summer of 2017 with a vision to redevelop it into a home for growing innovation companies. The group invested $20 million to create public spaces, a community floor for tenants and to upgrade systems to serve the needs of technology driven companies. As part of the process, the building earned historic designation that qualified it for historic tax credit financing. Fifteen months after closing the deal, the improvements are complete, a carefully curated group of innovation companies occupies the building and it has become a regional center for the growing tech and innovation community.

 Services

Development consulting including:

• Visioning
• Pre-development
• Marketing
• Leasing

 Scope

• Adaptive reuse and renovation of a former corporate headquarters tower as commercial office and retail space.
• 200,000 square feet