Simone Development Companies acquires four auto dealership properties
Simone Development Companies has acquired auto dealership properties on West Putnam Ave., for an undisclosed price. Together, the four properties house two luxury car dealerships, including the local Mercedes-Benz and Cadillac franchises, according to Joseph Simone, president of Simone Development Cos.
The property addresses are 217 West Putnam Ave., 252 West Putnam, 261 West Putnam, and 262 West Putnam.
Ayer, MA James Keogh of 128 CRE facilitated the $7.7 million off-market sale of two industrial outdoor storage (IOS) properties in Ayer and Devens, Mass., to Realterm. 128 CRE served as the sole broker in the transaction.
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