Northland announced completion of the SoRoc South development in Rochester, Minnesota.
The 194-unit second-phase expansion complements the existing SoRoc North 186-unit first-phase built in 2018 and acquired by Northland in 2022. The entire SoRoc on Maine community features 380 units across five buildings in an amenity-rich suburban location near the Shoppes on Maine in South Rochester.
Northland’s market entry in February of 2022 was predicated on the opportunity to rapidly create scale in Rochester by developing SoRoc South and continuing Northland’s growth in the upper Midwest. Northland has committed $120 million in combined investment in Rochester over the past two years with two acquisitions and one development totaling 534 units. In addition to SoRoc on Maine, Northland acquired The Maven on Broadway, a 154-unit mid-rise community with 9,000 square feet of ground-floor retail situated at the corner of Broadway and 4th Street in Downtown Rochester.
The Massachusetts firm broke ground on SoRoc South in October 2022 and the project was developed in partnership with local Minnesota companies, including Cole Group of St. Cloud as the lead architect, Miller Architects & Builders of St. Cloud as general contractor, and Minnwest Bank providing $28 million in construction financing.
The SoRoc South development spans approximately six acres and features a mix of studio, one, and two-bedroom homes across two three-story buildings. These new units complement SoRoc North’s existing Class-A homes and boast differentiated high-end finishes such as nine-foot ceilings, wood-style plank flooring, custom-designed shaker-style millwork, stainless steel appliances, solid-surface quartz countertops, and modern tile backsplashes. The buildings include underground parking with elevators, as well as two additional fitness centers and a coworking lounge. SoRoc North’s central leasing offices, clubhouse, fitness center, resort-style pool, and courtyard will continue serving both phases of the community.
