Judson Mill District adding 181 loft apartments

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The Judson Mill District announced the transformation of the remaining two historic buildings known as the Jenny and Westervelt into 181 loft apartments. The $60 million project will add approximately 170,000 square feet of residential space and marks completion of the Judson Mill revitalization.

Since the project at the century-old textile mill began in 2019, Belmont Sayre, Taft Family Ventures and Madrock Advisors have transformed nearly 800,000 square feet of historic buildings into office, restaurant, brewery, retail, entertainment, and residential spaces with a total investment of more than $100 million.

“The new apartments will feature a blend of historic charm and contemporary amenities, enhancing the diverse offerings available within the Judson Mill District,” said Thomas F. Taft, Jr., principal at Taft Family Ventures. “Residents will enjoy access to an array of retail, dining, and entertainment options, all within a short distance from downtown Greenville.”

With a variety floorplans ranging from studio to 3-bedroom, the apartment construction is scheduled to be completed in Q2 2025 and leasing will kick off in early 2025.

The Westervelt building, originally the front of the mill, was essential in converting cotton into thread, while the Jenny building, known as the “Twister Building,” played a key role in yarn production.

The project is made possible through the collaboration of several key partners, including Self Help Credit Union, CommunityWorks, Lincoln Savings Bank, Foss & Company, Stonehenge Capital, Taft Family Ventures, Belmont Sayre, and Madrock Advisors.

For more information about the Judson Mill District and the latest information on the new apartments, visit https://judsonmilldistrict.com.

About Judson Mill District

Judson Mill District is a sustainable and vibrant mixed-use community offering soulful city living in Greenville, SC. Once the largest textile mill in Greenville County and an integral part of Greenville’s Mill Crescent wrapping the city’s west side, Judson Mill District is now home to office, restaurant, brewery, retail, entertainment, and residential spaces. In 2019, Taft Family Ventures, a distinguished real estate investment and development firm based in Greenville, NC, joined with Belmont Sayre, a privately held real estate investment and development company based in Chapel Hill, NC, to transform the historic 800,000-square-foot textile mill that closed in 2015. While maintaining its vision to preserve the soul, spirit, and features of the historic mill, Judson Mill District utilizes a sustainable approach in revitalizing its 36-acre campus, which now fosters a vibrant and affordable community where people live, work, and play. For more information on Judson Mill District, visit https://judsonmilldistrict.com.