This position travels between multiple properties within its designated market or region.
Bell Partners focuses on multifamily real estate in the United States. It buys, develops, manages, and eventually sells apartment communities, handling the full lifecycle of each property. Revenue comes from fees for property management, asset management, and construction management, plus gains from appreciation and sales of real estate assets. The company operates by identifying high-growth rental markets, acquiring and developing properties, running them efficiently, and then disposing of assets when appropriate, earning returns through fees and property value increases. What sets Bell Partners apart is its emphasis on controlling the entire lifecycle of apartment communities and its diversified revenue streams, serving institutional investors, private equity firms, and high-net-worth individuals. Its goal is to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns to its investors while providing quality rental housing for residents.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
Acquired
Total Funding
$350M
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
Founded
1976
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Bell Partners Acquires Apartment Communities in San Francisco and Greater Boston Area
Bell Partners expands Greater Boston presence with Reading property. News | August 5, 2026 | Paul Bubny Boston & New England + Apartment Buildings Bell Partners has acquired Reading Commons, a 204-unit apartment community completed in 2006 and located in Reading, MA, roughly 30 minutes north of downtown Boston. The deal brings the multifamily investment manager and operator's Greater Boston ownership and management portfolio to more than 1,450 units. Located near Interstate 93 and Route 128, the property has been rebranded as Bell Reading Commons. It offers residents convenient access to Downtown Boston and one of the country's largest suburban employment corridors. Bell Partners plans to enhance the resident experience through upgrades to apartment interiors and community amenities over time. Walker & Dunlop Capital Markets Investment Sales, led by Travis D'Amato, arranged the sale of the property. Seller and pricing were not disclosed. Simultaneously, Bell Partners announced the acquisition of a seven-story midrise in South San Francisco, CA that has been rebranded as Bell South City West. Both properties are located near large technology and life sciences employment hubs. Where the apartment industry connects. Meet the owners, investors, developers, lenders, brokers, and service providers driving today's multifamily market at Connect Apartments. Build relationships, uncover opportunities, and stay ahead of what's next.
Sares Regis trades South San Francisco multifamily to Bell Partners. News | July 28, 2026 | Paul Bubny California & West + Apartment Buildings Sares Regis Group of Northern California and Bell Partners LLC announced the sale of Celeste Apartments, a 195-unit multifamily community in South San Francisco. The LEED Silver certified property, located at 401 Cypress Ave. and adjacent to the Caltrain station, was acquired by Bell Partners on behalf of its Bell Growth & Income Fund investors and will be renamed Bell South City II. The seller, a partnership between Sares Regis and an institutional equity partner, was represented by Berkadia in San Francisco. The acquisition price was undisclosed. Celeste Apartments is the second Sares Regis property acquired by Bell Partners, following the $206-million sale of nearby Cadence in 2022. "Sares Regis has been a pioneer in multifamily residential development in South San Francisco, bringing 455 apartments to market, starting with Cadence in 2019 and its neighbor Celeste welcoming residents three years later," said Drew Hudacek, CIO for Sares Regis. "We are proud to have helped advance the city's vision for its downtown under the Downtown Station Area Specific Plan."
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Bell Partners purchases high-rise apartments in North Bethesda. Bell Partners has purchased a 319-unit apartment community located in North Bethesda, Maryland. Formerly known as Pallas at Pike & Rose, the property was acquired from Federal Realty Investment Trust in December 2025 on behalf of the Company's Growth and Income Fund and will be renamed Bell at the Pike. Eastdil Secured served as the broker for the transaction. The community is part of Federal Realty's Pike & Rose mixed-use development. Completed in 2015, Bell at the Pike offers studio, one, two and three-bedroom apartments averaging 1,007 square feet, along with 32 affordable housing units. The community's location close to the Capital Beltway and Interstate 270 offers easy access to employment centers in Bethesda and the I-270 corridor, Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia. It is also within walking distance of Metro's Red Line. With this acquisition, Bell Partners now owns or manages 20 properties with approximately 6,600 apartment homes across the Washington D.C. metro region. Nominate Commercial Real Estate's Leading Investment Sales and Leasing Brokers - For the ninth year in a row, Connect CRE will spotlight the industry's top brokers based on the past year's achievements. Click here to submit your nominations.