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Edge Lofts — Project Brief
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Project Brief · Class-A Multifamily · Seeking Equity
Edge Lofts

Class-A multifamily ground-up development on 14 acres in West Windsor, NJ — fully entitled and construction-ready for June 2026 commencement.

📍 289 Village Rd East, West Windsor, NJ
📐 14.00 Acres · Fully Entitled
🏗️ Construction: Jun 2026 – Oct 2028
📋 Status: Pre-Development
Total Project Cost
$80,983,560
Class-A Multifamily · West Windsor, NJ
Equity Required$20,245,890
Debt (Construction Loan)$60,737,670
Equity % of Total25.0%
Stabilized NOI$5,401,917
OpEx Ratio31%
Lease-Up Period8 Months
Exit StrategySale of Stabilized Asset
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Overview
Project Summary

Edge Lofts is a Class-A multifamily ground-up development located at 289 Village Road East in West Windsor, New Jersey. The 14-acre, fully entitled site is positioned in one of New Jersey's most desirable residential markets — offering proximity to Princeton Junction NJ Transit station, major employment centers along the Route 1 Corridor, and the Mercer County lifestyle amenities that drive sustained rental demand.

Axria, leveraging its vertically integrated model with in-house construction expertise, is positioned to deliver this project on time and on budget — combining disciplined underwriting with cost-controlled execution through Sigma Construction. The project is currently in the pre-development stage with construction commencing June 2026 and targeted for delivery by October 2028.

A stabilized NOI of $5,401,917 is projected in Year 5 (2031) following an 8-month lease-up. The exit strategy is the sale of the stabilized asset to an institutional buyer, capitalizing on the compressed cap rates for Class-A suburban multifamily in the Princeton/West Windsor submarket.

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Site
Property & Site Details
Property Address289 Village Rd East, West Windsor, NJ
Property TypeClass-A Multifamily Ground-Up
Site Area14.00 Acres
Entitlement StatusFully Entitled ✓
Current ConditionPre-Development Stage
ZoningApproved for Multifamily
Construction StartJune 2026
Construction EndOctober 2028
Construction Period~28 months
Lease-Up Period8 months
Stabilization Target2029/2030
SubmarketWest Windsor / Princeton Corridor
Location Advantage
West Windsor, NJ sits at the intersection of Princeton's academic and biotech employment ecosystem and the Route 1 Technology Corridor. The Princeton Junction NJ Transit station provides direct rail service to New York Penn Station (65 min) and Philadelphia 30th Street (~55 min), making this a primary commuter destination for high-earning professionals. West Windsor Township has consistently ranked as one of the top 10 safest communities in NJ, driving sustained Class-A rental demand.
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Capital Stack
Sources & Uses of Capital
Sources of Capital
Equity 25%
Debt 75%
Equity $20.25M
Debt $60.74M
Equity$20,245,890
Debt (Construction Loan)$60,737,670
Total$80,983,560
Uses of Capital
Land Acquisition Price$6,500,000
Closing Costs$390,000
Hard Costs (Construction)$60,128,878
Soft Costs (Arch, Legal, Permits)$5,204,445
Contingency$1,960,000
Capitalized Interest$6,192,861
Construction Loan Fees$607,377
Operating Shortfalls$0
Total Uses$80,983,560
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Financials
Pro Forma & Assumptions
Projected Revenue (Stabilized)
$5,401,917
Effective Gross Revenue, Year 5
Net Operating Income
$5,401,917
Stabilized NOI, Year 5 (2031)
Operating Expense Ratio
31%
Applied to Effective Gross Revenue
Lease-Up / Absorption
8 Months
From construction completion
Pro Forma Line Item Year 3 — 2029 Year 4 — 2030 Year 5 — 2031
Effective Gross Revenue$1,454,410$7,458,364$7,871,007
Total Operating Expenses (31%)($491,371)($2,402,819)($2,469,090)
Net Operating Income$963,039$5,055,545$5,401,917
Financial Highlights
Year 3 (2029) reflects the initial lease-up ramp following construction delivery in late 2028. The project achieves full stabilization in Year 4 (2030) with NOI of $5.06M, improving to $5.40M in Year 5 as income escalation compounds. The 31% OpEx ratio is consistent with Class-A suburban multifamily benchmarks in the Princeton/West Windsor submarket. An 8-month lease-up assumption reflects strong market demand and comparable absorption rates in the corridor.
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Timeline
Development Schedule
Current
Pre-Development Stage
Site fully entitled. All entitlements and zoning approvals secured. Final pre-construction activities underway.
Q2 2026
Land Acquisition & Construction Commencement
Land acquisition at $6,500,000. Closing costs of $390,000. Construction loan closing and groundbreaking — June 2026.
June 2026 – October 2028
Construction Period (~28 months)
Full site construction managed by Axria's in-house construction team. Hard costs of $60.1M include all vertical construction, MEP systems, finishes, and site work.
October 2028
Construction Completion & TCO
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy obtained. Pre-leasing transitions to active move-ins.
Oct 2028 – Jun 2029
Lease-Up Period (8 months)
Rapid absorption driven by the West Windsor/Princeton demand corridor. Targeting full occupancy within 8 months of delivery.
2029 – 2031
Stabilization & Exit
Asset stabilizes at NOI of $5.40M (Year 5, 2031). Sale of stabilized asset to institutional buyer at prevailing cap rates in the submarket.
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Market
Market Context & Demand Drivers

West Windsor / Princeton Corridor Demand

West Windsor sits within the Princeton MSA — one of the most knowledge-intensive employment corridors in the US. Major employers include Princeton University, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Novo Nordisk, and dozens of Route 1 biopharmaceutical and technology firms. The corridor sustains exceptional renter demand from graduate students, early-career professionals, and NRI households seeking quality suburban living with transit access.

Transit & Infrastructure Advantage

Princeton Junction NJ Transit station is within minutes of the site — providing direct Northeast Corridor service to New York Penn Station (65 min) and Philadelphia 30th Street (~55 min). This positions Edge Lofts as a prime "drive to transit" community for commuters. Additionally, the nearby Route 1 highway corridor offers direct access to the Route 9, Route 130, I-95, and I-295 interchange.

Competitive Positioning

The West Windsor submarket has limited new Class-A multifamily supply. Existing inventory skews toward older product with fewer amenities. Edge Lofts will be positioned as the submarket's premier Class-A community, commanding a meaningful rent premium over existing comparables. The fully entitled 14-acre site creates a substantial competitive barrier to entry.

Exit Strategy & Cap Rate Environment

New Jersey suburban multifamily assets in transit-oriented locations have demonstrated cap rate compression to the 4.5–5.5% range for Class-A product. At stabilized NOI of $5.40M, the asset is expected to command an exit valuation of approximately $98–120M depending on prevailing market conditions, representing a significant equity multiple for equity investors.

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Axria Advantage
Why Axria for This Project

Vertically Integrated Execution: Axria's in-house construction capability through Sigma Construction eliminates the general contractor margin — reducing hard cost exposure, enabling faster decision-making, and maintaining quality control at every phase. This integration is a key differentiator versus pure-play development sponsors.

Entitlement Expertise: The site is fully entitled, reflecting Axria's deep municipal relationships and entitlement capability across the Mid-Atlantic region. This eliminates the single most significant risk in ground-up development — the entitlement risk.

50+ Year Track Record: Axria and its principals have delivered 100+ projects totaling $1.2B+ in value across New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. The team has successfully navigated multiple economic cycles including the 2008 financial crisis and the 2020 pandemic, demonstrating resilience and adaptability.

$800M+ Active Pipeline: Axria's active pipeline scale enables shared overhead, institutional vendor relationships, and construction cost efficiencies across multiple concurrent projects — benefiting individual project economics.

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