Description

JLL is pleased to present Villas at Chestnut Ridge, the premier student housing community serving University at Buffalo — New York's flagship public university with 31,562 students. The Property is 98%+ preleased for AY 26/27 and has maintained 97%+ average occupancy over the last five years, creating immediate cash flow stability. UB is investing heavily in transformative infrastructure including new engineering and AI buildings on its North campus, strengthening its competitive position and enrollment outlook. A new owner can capitalize on this proven operating performance and implement a light value-add strategy to unlock $2.1M+ in additional annual revenue.

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Attributes

Units

197

Occupancy

97%

Building area net

225,386 sf

Media

Investment highlights

Record First-Year Class – 20% YoY increase in freshman enrollment in Fall 2025 (5,186 freshman)
Upside Opportunities – Value-add premiums could unlock $2.1M of additional revenue per year
Historic $1.64 Billion Campus Transformation – Planned improvements include a new AI building, engineering building, and STEM facilities
Highly Affordable Tuition – Tuition is less than 5% of average household income, and the Property’s rent-to-income ratio is sub-7%
Fully Preleased with +23% Velocity YoY – The property reached 95% prelease occupancy by April, which was 4 months ahead of last year
97%+ 5-Year Average Occupancy – Stable operating history and reputation