Butters Construction & Development, Inc. and PEBB Enterprises, two Boca Raton-based commercial real estate leaders, announced the successful acquisition of two office buildings in Boca Raton for $26.15 million. The transaction marks the first partnership between the two firms.
The two multi-tenant office buildings total 59,667 square feet in one of Boca Raton’s busiest business corridors. The buildings are currently 75% occupied, presenting significant upside potential through a targeted capital improvement program and a focused, aggressive leasing strategy aimed at capturing mark-to-market opportunities.
Butters and PEBB plan to enhance the buildings through strategic upgrades and repositioning efforts designed to attract new tenants and elevate the overall tenant experience. The partnership will leverage both firms’ deep local expertise and operational capabilities to maximize the value of the asset.
Butters brings a longstanding track record to the partnership, having built more than 28 million square feet of commercial real estate valued at over $5 billion during its 36-year history. The company has developed a wide range of office, industrial and mixed-use projects throughout South Florida and beyond.
“Partnering with PEBB on this acquisition represents a natural alignment between two firms that share a long-term vision for Boca Raton,” said Malcolm Butters, President and Co-Founder of Butters Construction & Development, Inc. “This is a well-located asset with strong fundamentals and compelling upside. We see a clear opportunity to enhance the property and capture demand from tenants seeking high-quality office space in this market.”
PEBB is one of South Florida’s most active commercial real estate investment and development firms, with a long track record of acquiring, repositioning and developing assets throughout Boca Raton and the broader South Florida market. Over the past decade alone, PEBB has completed more than 5 million square feet of transactions representing more than $3 billion in value.
“This acquisition shows our continued conviction in Boca Raton as a premier office market,” said Ian Weiner, CEO of PEBB Enterprises. “With strong demographics, limited new supply and increased leasing activity, we believe this property is well-positioned for long-term growth. We are excited to partner with Butters on our first transaction together and unlock the full potential of this asset.”
“This is exactly the type of opportunity we are focused on – well-located assets where we can apply a disciplined capital program and leasing strategy to create value,” said Eric Hochman, Chief Investment Officer of PEBB Enterprises. “Boca Raton continues to show strong demand fundamentals, and we see a clear path to improving both tenancy and overall performance at the property.”
Abanca provided acquisition financing for the transaction, supporting the partnership’s business plan.
Douglas Mandel of Marcus & Millichap’s Institutional Property Advisors division, along with Zach Levine and Cody Hershey, brokered the sale on behalf of the seller, BOA 520 LLC. Christopher Staller of Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP represented the buyers in the transaction.
About Butters: Butters is a privately held, real estate firm, engaged in the construction, development, investment, property management and leasing of industrial, office, and retail properties. The Butters organization has consistently ranked among the most active commercial contractors, developers, and real estate brokerage companies, in South Florida, over the past decade. The Butters family has been headquartered in South Florida for the past 34 years. Butters has won the National Association of Industrial and Office Property’s South Florida Chapter “Developer of the Year” award seven times and 2023 NAIOP Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, as well as being inducted into the Florida International University, Entrepreneurial Hall of Fame. For more information, visit butters.com.
About PEBB Enterprises: Based in Boca Raton, FL, PEBB Enterprises is an entrepreneurial, full-service private equity real estate investment company. PEBB has operated as a family-owned business for more than five decades and takes pride in the company’s team of forward-thinking associates who continue to push and expand PEBB’s growth daily. PEBB has an unparalleled track record of acquiring and developing high-quality neighborhood, regional and power shopping centers, as well as suburban office buildings. The company’s vast portfolio includes properties in Florida, Nevada and New York. For more information, visit https://pebbenterprises.com/.