Walker & Dunlop Completes $21 Million Sale of One of the World's Largest Indoor Vertical Farms

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Walker & Dunlop announced the $21 million sale of 212 Rome Street, a 65,539 square-foot headquarters for AeroFarms in Newark, New Jersey. This facility is among the world's largest indoor vertical farms, set to enhance production capacity to over 20 million pounds annually. Located in a prime industrial submarket, it uses an aeroponic system, significantly reducing water usage and promoting sustainable farming practices. Walker & Dunlop is a major player in property sales, having recorded $4.74 billion in sales in the first half of 2021 and $41 billion in total transactions in 2020.

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• $21 million sale of a key industrial asset indicates strong demand in the property market.
• The facility is set to expand production capacity to over 20 million pounds annually, enhancing its market position.
• AeroFarms' advanced aeroponic system promotes sustainable farming and reduces water usage by 95%.

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BETHESDA, Md., Dec. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it arranged for the $21,000,000 sale of 212 Rome Street, the 65,539 square-foot, build-to-suit headquarters of AeroFarms, a sustainable urban agricultural company located in Newark, New Jersey. The company's industrial facility at 212 Rome Street is home to the one of the largest and most productive indoor vertical farms globally and features a unique combination of traditional Class A warehouse and distribution space, a state-of-the-art research and development center, as well as acutely climate-controlled areas for produce cultivation.

Walker & Dunlop's Thomas Walsh and Joseph Garibaldi were retained exclusively to arrange the sale on behalf of RBH Group to Cabot Properties. "212 Rome Street, already home to one of the largest indoor vertical farms in the world, is projected to grow its capacity even further – to over 20 million pounds annually upon completion of Phase II," Mr. Walsh stated. "While the property is an urban in-fill industrial asset, it was also a strong ESG investment in sustainable and clean farming. 212 Rome Street is a self-contained production and distribution center, which makes for a low carbon footprint and reduces supply chain liabilities."

The property is positioned in northern New Jersey's Port submarket, one of the most desirable industrial submarkets in the nation. As one of the most recently completed and highest quality industrial assets within the Port, 212 Rome Street employs an aeroponic growing system, which enables local production of pesticide-free greens without soil or sun and uses 95% less water than traditional farming. Serving one of the most densely populated markets in the U.S., this system can produce greater than 100 times as many crops per square foot as compared to a traditional field farm.

Walker & Dunlop is a leader in property sales, having completed $4.74 billion in property sales volume in the first half of 2021. The firm is also the #4 provider of capital to the overall commercial real estate market, delivering a total transaction volume of $41 billion in 2020. For information about properties available for sale via Walker & Dunlop's investment sales platform, visit our website.

About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is the largest provider of capital to the multifamily industry in the United States and the fourth largest lender on all commercial real estate including industrial, office, retail, and hospitality. Walker & Dunlop enables real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people, premier brand, and industry-leading technology make us more insightful and valuable to our clients, providing an unmatched experience every step of the way. With over 1,000 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work^® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.

 

 

 

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FAQ

What is the recent sale announced by Walker & Dunlop regarding AeroFarms?

Walker & Dunlop announced the $21 million sale of 212 Rome Street, the headquarters for AeroFarms, located in Newark, New Jersey.

What is the significance of the 212 Rome Street facility?

The facility is one of the largest indoor vertical farms globally and is projected to enhance its production capacity to over 20 million pounds annually.

What are the environmental benefits of the AeroFarms facility?

The facility uses an aeroponic growing system that requires 95% less water than traditional farming, promoting sustainability.

How much property sales volume did Walker & Dunlop achieve in 2021?

Walker & Dunlop completed $4.74 billion in property sales volume in the first half of 2021.

What was Walker & Dunlop's total transaction volume in 2020?

The firm reported a total transaction volume of $41 billion in 2020.