Wheeler REIT Pays $1.7M for Strip Center in Jenks

By Gabriel Circiog, Associate Editor

Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. has acquired Jenks Plaza, a retail strip center located in Jenks. The REIT paid $1.7 million for the property, or $223 per leasable square foot.

Located in Tulsa County on South Elm Street, the property has direct access to Creek Turnpike, a partial beltway around the south and east sides of Tulsa that averages more than 32,600 vehicles per day. Jenks Plaza is adjacent to a Reasor’s Foods grocery store, which is also owned by Wheeler. With a population of 16,924, Jenks is one of the state’s fastest-growing cities.

The retail strip center was acquired from an affiliate of Wheeler REIT Inc. and was paid for with a combination of proceeds from the company’s recent financing and the issuance of operating partnership units. The 7,800-square-foot free-standing property was constructed in 2007 and is fully leased to five restaurants and tenants such as Tint World, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, La Mode Quality Cleaners and Maple Gardens.

“We believe that Jenks Plaza makes a great addition to our portfolio, as it is 100% leased, with a large shadow anchor that drives traffic to the area,” said the REIT’s chairman & CEO, Jon Wheeler, in a statement. “Jenks Plaza is located in a strong tertiary market that is considered to be one of the fastest growing cities in the state. We believe that this transaction fits our acquisition criteria and provides another excellent opportunity to expand our geographic footprint in the state of Oklahoma.”

Photo courtesy of Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust