Walt Disney Co. Acquires Former Yamaha Campus in Cypress for $115M

The Walt Disney Co. has acquired the former headquarters of Yamaha Motor Corp. in Cypress, California, for $115 million. This significant transaction involves a 25-acre, industrial-zoned infill property totaling approximately 279,000 square feet across three buildings, including industrial, flex, and office space. The site, which spans an entire city block, was marketed as a redevelopment opportunity, indicating potential for future transformation by Disney, though specific plans have not yet been disclosed. Yamaha Motor Corp. is slated to relocate its U.S. operations to Kennesaw, Georgia, by the end of 2028, paving the way for Disney's new asset. Avison Young represented the seller in this notable Orange County deal.

Beyond this major acquisition, the Southern California real estate market saw other key activities. Seyfarth Shaw LLP expanded its real estate department with partner Jason Grinnell in Los Angeles. Berkadia facilitated the $6.8 million sale of Altezza, a 16-unit multifamily property in Westchester, while Daum Commercial completed an off-market sale of a 30,000 square foot industrial warehouse in Santa Ana. Financing deals included Nexus Development securing a $276 million refinance for senior housing in Newport Beach, and KeyBank providing $92.9 million for a 166-unit affordable housing project in South Los Angeles. These transactions highlight continued investment and development across diverse property types in the region.