Cielo at Sweetwater

Cielo at Sweetwater, formerly known as Midwood Hills, was purchase by Zavala is 2021 and was a classic value-add business plan execution. Built in 1975, the property was a Class C apartment community in an B+ location when Zavala acquired the asset. Zavala had been strategically targeting East Atlanta, and specifically Austell, as market research exploring cost-of-living, job growth, and available housing to projected growth comparisons all showcased favorable metrics for apartment investing.

Zavala’s value-add plan included unit renovations, and improved management. Additionally, the exteriors were painted and modernized while unit interiors were renovated to appeal to the target tenant base. During its one-year ownership, Zavala modernized a tired community and while executing a quintessential value-add business plan