Malls · California
Hilltop Mall
Proposed $117M redevelopment by Prologis for housing, logistics, and retail; housing market data current, status unconfirmed. · summary, model-written
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Retrofit in the pipeline
This site: …proposed newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisCounty typical rent $2,000+
This site: $2,902/mo zillow · all sites with thisRedeveloped
This site: …will likely include a mix of modern logistics, retail and residential uses record · all sites with thisHousing
This site: …will likely include a mix of modern logistics, retail and residential uses newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisLogistics and industrial
This site: …will likely include a mix of modern logistics, retail and residential uses newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisRetail (continued)
This site: …will likely include a mix of modern logistics, retail and residential uses newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisNow
| Status | Retrofit proposednewtypes-extraction |
|---|---|
| Strategy | Redevelopment, proposedWikipedia |
| New uses | housing, logistics, retailWikipedia |
| What is there now | will likely include a mix of modern logistics, retail and residential usesnewtypes-extraction |
| Redeveloper | Prologisnewtypes-extraction |
Deals and debt
| Date | Event | Price | Parties | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sold | $117.0M closed | Prologis | avisonyoung.us |
Securitised debt and public filers
Filings (2001 to date) that name “Hilltop Mall” and “Richmond” (96 hits, first 96 sampled, 8 other filers such as tenants left out). Only weak matches to commercial-mortgage trusts: the mall may have backed a securitised loan, or may just be mentioned in the filing; several trusts usually means one loan split into pari-passu notes. Earliest trust filing in the sample 2005-11-15 (a sample date, not the issuance date); candidate loan vintage 2005 from the trust name (weak match). Whether the loan is still in the pool, in special servicing or repaid is in the trust's monthly distribution reports, which are not searchable here. Text matches, not a title search. Open the search · all trusts.
| Kind | Filer | Filings | Dates | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CMBS trust (weak) | Morgan Stanley Capital I Trust 2005-HQ7 | 1 | 2005-11-15 to 2005-11-15 | 8-K 1 |
| Public owner (weak) | SIMON PROPERTY GROUP INC /DE/ (SPG, SPG-PJ) | 38 | 2007-04-27 to 2013-04-26 | 8-K 26, 10-K 12 |
| Public owner (weak) | SIMON PROPERTY GROUP L P /DE/ | 12 | 2008-03-13 to 2013-03-04 | 10-K 12 |
| Public owner (weak) | MILLS CORP | 2 | 2004-08-27 to 2005-01-03 | 8-K 1, 8-K/A 1 |
| Public owner (weak) | PRIME GROUP REALTY TRUST | 2 | 2008-07-23 to 2009-03-31 | 10-K 2 |
| Public owner (weak) | MILLS LIMITED PARTNERSHIP | 1 | 2005-01-03 to 2005-01-03 | 8-K/A 1 |
As reported by the owner
Property tables from the owner's annual report (Form 10-K, Item 2) on EDGAR, one row per filing year. GLA, occupancy and anchors are the filer's own figures at that year end; “leased” counts signed leases, “occupied” counts open stores; ownership is the filer's share. Matched by name and place, unreviewed; the verbatim table row is in sec_facts.csv.
| Year end | Filer | Name in filing | GLA sq ft | Occupancy | Years | Share | Sales psf | Anchors listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Simon Property Group 10-K, 2010-02-25 | Hilltop Mall Richmond, CA match: exact | 1,077,326 | 75.8% occupied | acquired 2007 | 25.0% Fee | JCPenney, Sears, Macy's, Wal-Mart, 24 Hour Fitness | |
| 2004 | The Mills Corporation 10-K, 2005-03-31 | Hilltop Mall W. Contra Costa Cty, CA match: exact | 1,069,000 in-line 331,000 | acquired 2004 | JC Penney, Macy’s, Sears Appliance Outlet and 24 Hour Fitness Magic |
Site context
| Housing permits, Contra Costa County (CA), 2024 | 891 units in 5+ unit buildings, 13 in 2–4, 1,251 single-family; 2023: 582 in 5+Census BPS |
|---|---|
| Other atlas sites nearby | 0 within 10 km, 12 within 25 kmcomputed |
| Retail trade in the county, 2012 to 2023 | 2,357 establishments (-6%); 42,831 jobs (+3%)Census CBP |
| Housing market in the county | typical home value $768,394 (-0% 1 yr, -3% 5 yr); typical rent $2,902/mo (+4% 1 yr), 2026-09Zillow Research |
| Traffic on the busiest road within 600 m (2024) | 18,302 vehicles a day (principal arterial, 2 lanes); 207 trucks; 28 counted segmentsFHWA HPMS |
Summary, model-written
Hilltop Mall in Richmond, CA, is proposed for redevelopment. Prologis acquired the site for $117 million. The new uses will include housing, logistics, and retail, with a mix of modern logistics, retail, and residential components. The project is in the proposal stage (status: proposed), verified as a draft. The site is in a housing market with a ZHVI of $768,394 (September 2026) and ZORI of $2,902. Retail employment grew 3.1% from 2012–2023 despite a 6% decline in store count. Traffic data shows 18,302 ADT on a principal arterial road. The site is within 34 km of peer redevelopment projects (e.g., Shops at Tanforan, Northgate Town Square). Median rent data ($2,322) is cited in opportunity reasons. No construction or approval status is confirmed. Context shows 12 malls within 25 km of Richmond.
Why. The record explicitly states the proposed redevelopment, developer, sale price, new uses, housing market metrics, retail trend data, traffic volume, and peer proximity. All details are drawn directly from the provided fields without external inference.
Where it stands. Proposed redevelopment; no construction or approval status confirmed. Housing market data and retail trends are current as of 2026-09. Traffic data is from 2024.
For a planner
- Housing market ZHVI ($768k) and ZORI ($2,902) indicate current residential pricing. Retail employment stable despite store count decline. Traffic volume (18,302 ADT) on principal arterial.
For a developer
- $117M acquisition price. Median rent $2,322 cited in opportunity reasons. New uses: housing, logistics, retail. 12 malls within 25 km. Peer projects within 34 km.
What we do not know yet
- Status: proposed (not approved or under construction). No timeline or approval details provided. Verified as draft.
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- 1198 Valencia, San Francisco, CA · Gas stations · same strategy: redevelop; also in CA; 21 km away
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- already in play: under construction, approved, or sold to a developer with housing plans
- median rent $2,322
- housing in the record
Inputs: record fields (size, status) and county Census ACS 2018–2023 figures (growth, rent). How the points work. Not a recommendation.
History and original facts
| County | Contra Costa County |
|---|---|
| Census division | 9 · Pacific |
| Notes | Draft from avisonyoung.us, model-extracted, unreviewed: Prologis acquired the nearly empty Hilltop Mall in Richmond, CA, for $117 million, with plans to rebuild it into a mix of modern logistics, retail, and residential uses. |
Not yet recorded: acres, GLA, year opened, original developer, retrofit year. Know it? Tell us.
Sources
- Adaptive reuse: The way forward for America's aging malls
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