Malls · Ohio
Tiffin Mall
Opened 1980.
Status nowClosedEsri 2014 layer
Site size195,506 sq ft GLAEsri 2014 layer
Retrofit yearNot yet retrofittedstatus
Walkability9 of 20EPA, OpenStreetMap
Rail within 800 mNo · Opportunity ZoneOpenStreetMap, HUD
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Former anchors
JCPenney
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Closed per a 2014 list or a Wikipedia category, unchecked
This site: …closed import, no source · all sites with thisPlace
High inland flooding risk
This site: Relatively High fema-nri · all sites with thisLower-income tract (< $50k)
This site: $43,578 census-acs · all sites with thisOpportunity Zone
This site: 39147963200 hud-oz · all sites with thisShrinking county
This site: -1.1% census-acs · all sites with thisNow
| Status | ClosedEsri 2014 layer |
|---|
Securitised debt and public filers
Filings (2001 to date) that name “Tiffin Mall” and “Tiffin” (50 hits, first 50 sampled, 1 other filers such as tenants left out). No commercial-mortgage trust names this mall in the sample, which does not rule out a securitised loan. Text matches, not a title search. Open the search · all trusts.
| Kind | Filer | Filings | Dates | Forms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public owner (weak) | DEVELOPERS DIVERSIFIED REALTY CORP (SITC, SITC-PA) | 49 | 2001-04-02 to 2012-02-28 | 8-K 35, 10-K 14 |
Site context
| FEMA flood zone | X · AREA OF MINIMAL FLOOD HAZARDFEMA NFHL |
|---|---|
| EPA-regulated facilities within 500 m | 7: G & L OIL CO INC; G AND W COLLISION SERVICE; KELLYS AUTO REPAIR; KIMMEL CORP; LAUNDROLUX OSMONS COIN LAUNDRYSEPA FRS |
| Census tract 39147963200 | 3,795 people, 211 per sq mi; median household income $43,578; median gross rent $903; 36% renters; 7.7% vacant units; 0.6% commute by transitACS 2023 5-year |
| Walkability (EPA, block group) | index 9 of 20; 68 intersections per sq mi; no transit stop within the EPA search radius; land-use mix 0.75; 10,361 jobs within 45 min by car; 8% of households without a carEPA Smart Location |
| Opportunity Zone | yes, tract 39147963200 (rural)HUD |
| Housing permits, Seneca County (OH), 2024 | 0 units in 5+ unit buildings, 4 in 2–4, 39 single-family; 2023: 0 in 5+Census BPS |
| Social vulnerability (CDC SVI 2022, tract) | overall percentile 0.66; socioeconomic 0.46; housing and transport 0.80; 24% below 150% of poverty; 6% of households with no vehicleCDC/ATSDR |
| Tract change 2013–2023 | population -8% (4,110 → 3,795); median income +36% ($31,957 → $43,578); renters 38% → 36%; median home value +26% ($88,900 → $111,600)Census ACS 5-year |
| Natural hazard risk (FEMA National Risk Index, tract) | relatively moderate overall (score 61.6); expected annual loss $1.6M; high: inland flooding, winter weather; community resilience very highFEMA NRI |
| Tax-credit housing within 1 km | 2 LIHTC properties, 105 units: Tiffin West Apts (60 units); Tiffin Pointe (45 units)HUD LIHTC |
| Retail trade in the county, 2012 to 2023 | 146 establishments (-8%); 1,958 jobs (-3%)Census CBP |
| Housing market in the county | typical home value $180,081 (+4% 1 yr, +26% 5 yr), 2026-09Zillow Research |
| House price index, tract, 2025 | 269 (2000 = 100); +3.6% 1 yr, +54% 5 yr, +82% 10 yrFHFA |
| Traffic on the busiest road within 600 m (2024) | 18,963 vehicles a day on W MARKET ST (minor arterial, 4 lanes); 9 counted segmentsFHWA HPMS |
Summary, model-written
Tiffin Mall opened in 1980 and operated as a regional mall with up to 35 stores. The record shows no further events after opening, and the site is now listed as closed.
Why. The record does not specify any reasons for the mall's closure, such as anchor loss, competition, debt, or demolition.
Where it stands. The mall is currently closed, and the record does not identify the current owner or controlling entity.
For a planner
- No specific precedents or prior reuse plans are mentioned in the record.
- No policy tools or incentives applied to the site are documented.
- Open questions remain about the causes of closure and potential future uses.
For a developer
- Site size is approximately 195,506 square feet of gross leasable area.
- Current ownership or control is not specified in the record.
- Entitlement stage and any zoning approvals are unknown.
- No flood‑plain, transit access, or environmental constraints are noted in the record.
What we do not know yet
- Cause of closure is not stated in the record.
- Current owner or controlling entity is unknown.
- Details on anchor tenants, lease terms, or operational performance are missing.
- No contextual data (flood zone, transit proximity, environmental conditions) are provided.
- The record is marked as draft with only one source, indicating limited verification.
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Elsewhere on the web
Pages with photos
- 870 W Market St, Tiffin, OH 44883 - Redevelopment at Tiffin Mall … loopnet.com
- Tiffin Mall (13 stores) - shopping in Tiffin, Ohio … mallscenters.com
- Tiffin Mall - store list, hours, (location: Tiffin, Ohio) | Malls in ... mallsinamerica.com
- Tiffin Mall walkthrough - 2015 (Ohio) - a nearly dead mall - Yo… youtube.com
- Tiffin Mall - Exploration | Ohio Forgotten ohioforgotten.com
- Tiffin Mall tenants angry over additional costs | wtol.com wtol.com
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Multifamily screen
- closed or demolished per category only, +0 until sourced
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
| Opened | 1980Esri 2014 layer |
|---|---|
| Gross leasable area | 195,506 sq ftEsri 2014 layer |
| Stores at peak | 35Esri 2014 layer |
| Anchors | JCPenney, Cinemark Theatres |
| Address | West Market St. |
| County | Seneca |
| Census division | 3 · East North Central |
| Notes | Listed as a closed mall in Esri's 2014 Closed_US_Malls layer (Directory of Major Malls data). Current status to be checked. |
Not yet recorded: acres, original developer, what is there now, retrofit year. Know it? Tell us.
Timeline
- 1980 Opened
Sources
- Esri StoryMaps: Closed_US_Malls feature layer (2014) · 2014-10-02
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