Created date: August 27, 2024
Date last updated: November 25, 2024
Top Performing Property: 95.7% Pre-Lease Rate 2024-25 SY; 95% Average Occupancy Rate Over Last 4 Years
Diverse Unit Mix: Studio, One-, Two-, Three- and Four Bedroom Units; Options for Students to Choose From
Prime Location in Greenville: County Seat of Pitt County; Regional Hub for Education, Healthcare and Commerce in Eastern North Carolina
Proximity to Campus: Walk (<10 Minutes) or Ride (<4 Minutes) to East Carolina University Campus
Student Enrollment: 26,000+ Students Enrolled at East Carolina University over the Past 10 Years
Demand for Off-Campus Housing: 76% of Students Live Off Campus
Property Description
University Edge and Dickinson Lofts (“UEDL”) is a purpose-built, off-campus student housing property located within blocks of East Carolina University and the vibrant and walkable Uptown District in Greenville, North Carolina. Completed in 2018, UEDL is a five-story, 252,565± square-foot, mid-rise property housing 165 units and 437 beds with abundant property and amenities. UEDL offers a generous mix of studio, one-, two, three-, and four-bedroom units. The units feature 9'-10' ceilings, in-unit washers and dryers, and full kitchens with granite countertops and stainless-steel appliances. Further, the units are fully furnished and feature private bathrooms in every bedroom and controlled access. Residents enjoy access to the common areas and amenities including an outdoor deck with a fire pit, a fitness facility, study lounges, a computer lab, a social lounge with a game room, and a heated pool and sundeck. The property is 95.7% leased for the 2024-25 school year.
East Carolina University is a well-recognized university in Greensville with an enrollment of over 26,000 students for the 2023 school year (ECU Fact Book). The University offers approximately 5,300 on-campus beds (ECU Housing) leaving roughly 20,700 students searching for off-campus housing. ECU is particularly renowned for its health sciences programs. The Brody School of Medicine is well-respected for producing primary care physicians, especially for rural and underserved areas. The University offers over 270 academic programs, 85 bachelor’s degree areas, and 65 master’s degrees. ECU’s 1,600-acre campus is centrally located within the city of Greenville.
University Edge and Dickinson Lofts offer an optimal investment opportunity for qualified investors.