The properties consist of two life science/R&D buildings located in the Ardenwood submarket of Fremont, California.
Investment Rationale
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The properties are 100% leased to three tenants that focus on life sciences, medical devices and electronics R&D, with a weighted average lease term of 7.3 years.
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The San Francisco Bay Area is the #2 life science market in the US by SF and #1 for “Innovation Score.”
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The market has realized tremendous job growth that is projected to continue into the future.
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Demand for space in the area has been spurred by a combination of $20B in Bay Area VC investment in 2021 and a robust cluster of nearby research institutions. The pandemic has increased both consumer and investor interest in life sciences research.