Avanath Capital Management has increased its footprint in Chicago with the acquisition of two affordable multifamily properties for $72.2m (€62.3m).

The real estate manager said it bought the properties - which include the 582-unit Hinsdale Lake Terrace in Willowbrook and the 86-unit Drexel Court - on behalf of the Avanath Affordable Housing III fund.

Hinsdale Lake Terrace was acquired for $63m and Drexel Court Apartments was acquired for $9.2m.

John Williams, the president and CIO of Avanath Capital Management, said: β€œBoth are mid-1900’s-era affordable housing properties in economically thriving submarkets.

β€œThe Chicago market is precisely aligned with our investment thesis, through which we preserve affordability in the nation’s most cost-burdened regions, while simultaneously driving value for investors.”

This acquisition increases Avanath’s footprint in the region, bringing its portfolio in the Chicago metro to more than 840 units, Williams said.

β€œDrawing upon our national property management platform, we will be able to increase operational efficiencies and deliver a high quality of life to our residents throughout the region,” Williams said.

Earlier this year, Avanath’s third US affordable housing funds - Avanath Affordable Housing III and Avanath III NY Co-Investment - raised $388m at final close.