Premier Philadelphia-area retail center trades hands in $34M sale

PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 21, 2025 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has secured the $34 million sale of Exton Square, a super-regional shopping center located in Exton, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia.

JLL represented the seller, PREIT. The buyer was Abrams Realty & Development.

Exton Square is strategically located at 260 Exton Square Pkwy., at the intersection of major regional highways including Rte-30 and Rte-100. This prime location provides excellent accessibility and visibility, drawing visitors from the surrounding affluent communities of Chester County. The property benefits from its proximity to dense residential areas as well as major employment centers, including the Vanguard Group headquarters and QVC Studio Park.

The super-regional shopping center was originally built in 1973 and renovated in 2000. Exton Square spans approximately 75 acres and comprises 990,000 square feet of gross leasable area. Major tenants include Boscov's, Macy's Main Line Health and Round One Entertainment. The center is also shadow anchored by Whole Foods, which was sold by JLL’s Investment and Sales Advisory team in April of 2019. The property presents significant redevelopment potential, with opportunities to incorporate housing and reimagine the retail mix with contemporary uses.

Galbally commented, “The Exton Square redevelopment, anchored by Whole Foods, Main Line Health, and a large-format fitness tenant, along with a mix of housing, will be a model for mixed-use development in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions."

JLL Capital Market’s Investment Sales and Advisory team representing the seller was led by Senior Managing Directors Jim Galbally, David Monahan and Fran Coyne and Director Patrick Higgins.

“This sale of Exton Square was a true team effort. PREIT's work over the years to clear the way for redevelopment, combined with Peter Abrams' creativity, focus and partnership, made this deal possible,” said Galbally. “Peter was an unbelievable partner throughout the process.”

“Peter’s vision for the transformation of Exton Square will stimulate economic growth and social interaction and serve as a blueprint for similar redevelopment opportunities for years to come,” added Higgins. “The development’s diverse programming mix will be a significant catalyst for future growth in Exton and underscores the desirability of suburban town center marketplaces throughout the Philadelphia MSA as hubs of commerce for retailers, businesses and employers alike.”

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PREIT is a privately held real estate investment firm that owns and manages retail-centric, community-focused commercial properties developed to serve as economic and social anchors. PREIT's robust portfolio of carefully curated, ever-evolving properties generates success for its tenants and meaningful impact for the communities it serves. PREIT is committed to enhancing communities through strategic asset optimization and redevelopment.

Instagram: @preit and LinkedIn: @PREIT

Abrams Realty & Development, LLC, is a commercial real estate company specializing in ground up and value added retail projects in the greater Delaware Valley.