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Chicago & Midwest  + South Side  + Apartments  |  January 14, 2026
Jasmine Kilman
By: Jasmine Kilman

Transcend Development Group Buys West Pullman Apartments, Plans Renovations

California-based Transcend Development Group has acquired the 180-unit Indian Trails Apartments at 221 E. 121st St. in West Pullman and plans to invest $25 million to renovate the multifamily complex.

The real estate development and investment firm paid $21 million to acquire the property from Sausage King of Chicago and will invest $25 million to support a full-scale rehabilitation. The project is financed through Low-Income Housing Tax Credits, tax-exempt bonds, and public and private investment from the City of Chicago, HUD, and Huntington Bank.

Transcend was represented on the acquisition by Doug Childers with JLL. The seller was represented by Marcus & Millichap. Built in 1971, Indian Trails Apartments comprises 180 residences across three five-story buildings on a five-acre parcel of land.

The redevelopment of Indian Trails Apartments is scheduled to begin this Spring, and renovations will include substantial upgrades, including new kitchens and bathrooms, vinyl tile flooring, and modern electrical systems. Building-wide improvements include full roof replacement, new windows and exterior doors, and enhanced energy efficiency.

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About Jasmine Kilman

Jasmine Kilman is Content Director of Connect Commercial Real Estate, covering Chicago and greater Chicagoland, the Midwest, Seattle, and the Pacific Northwest. She covers industry trends, transaction deals, market research, and produces daily news stories. With experience in marketing and communications for academic nonprofits and corporate clients, including Hearst Media, Hilton, and Coldwell Banker, Kilman has written about commercial real estate, environmental, social, and corporate governance (ESG), technology, healthcare, and philanthropy. She was born and raised in California and graduated with a degree in public relations. In her spare time, Kilman enjoys hiking and traveling to new locations with her family.
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