West Shore Acquires Eighth Luxury Apartment Community in South Carolina

March 16, 2023

March 16, 2023 –  West Shore , a multifamily real estate investment firm, announces its acquisition of Solis Nexton , a new luxury apartment community located in the award-winning Nexton master-planned community in Summerville, South Carolina. This marks the Boston-based company’s eighth acquisition in the state. The company’s other properties in South Carolina include Vantage at Wildewood , Town Center at Lake Carolina , and Arcadia’s Edge , all in Columbia, Sweetwater Apartments and 17 South Apartments , both in Charleston, Riverwalk Apartments in Rock Hill, and Reserve at Mill Landing in Lexington. West Shore now owns and operates 45 properties with over 14,000 units in seven states.

“We are pleased to have acquired Solis Nexton, our third property in the Charleston market,” said Steven P. Rosenthal , Chairman of West Shore. “This property is in a sought-after location surrounded by world-class businesses, retail, and dining options, providing a terrific living experience for our residents.”

Located in the heart of Nexton Square, the 320 spacious apartment homes sit on 11 sprawling acres and offer a resort-style pool, dog park, pet spa, entertainment lounge, state-of-the-art fitness center, private yoga and spin studio, and electric charging stations.

“Solis Nexton offers residents modern apartment homes in an ideal location with access to all-inclusive amenities,” said West Shore President, Lee Rosenthal. “The community is near several other West Shore properties, allowing us to leverage our knowledge of the area.”

About West Shore


West Shore is a fully integrated real estate investment firm with a specific focus on the acquisition and management of multifamily assets. It is a dynamic, fast-growing company that blends an entrepreneurial approach to real estate with institutional investment discipline. Its principals are experienced management and real estate private equity executives. Boston-based West Shore was founded in 2016 and owns and operates a diverse portfolio of 52 multifamily properties in seven states, totaling over 16,500 units with a total market value of more than $4.0 billion. For more information about West Shore, please visit the company’s website at www.west-shore.com. 

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