Malls · Pennsylvania
Neshaminy Mall
Neshaminy Mall, opened 1968, sold 2024 for mixed-use redevelopment with half demolition; status unknown, 108-acre site in growing Bucks County. · summary, model-written
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Boscov's
This site: Boscov's wikipedia · all sites with thisSold since 2020
This site: 2024 Paramount Realty / Edgewood Properties research-deals · all sites with thisWebsite dead or redirecting
This site: …https://www.neshaminymall.com overture / http check · all sites with this30,000+ vehicles a day on an adjacent road
This site: 108,921 on LINCOLN HW fhwa-hpms · all sites with thisCounty typical rent $2,000+
This site: $2,252/mo zillow · all sites with thisGrocery within 800 m
This site: 1 stores openstreetmap · all sites with thisHigh-income tract ($100k+)
This site: $102,179 census-acs · all sites with thisInterstate or freeway within 600 m
This site: LINCOLN HW fhwa-hpms · all sites with thisNational Register place within 500 m
This site: Belmont nps-nrhp · all sites with thisWalkable block group (EPA ≥ 12)
This site: …index 18 epa-walkability · all sites with this60+ acre site
This site: 108 acres research-deals · all sites with thisBuilding footprint 50,000+ m²
This site: 74,318 m² overture · all sites with thisNow
| Status | Status not verifiedWikidata reported |
|---|
Deals and debt
| Date | Event | Price | Parties | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-15 | Sold | $27.5M closed | Paramount Realty / Edgewood Properties ← Brookfield Properties | buckscountyherald.com 2024-07-24 |
Securitised debt and public filers
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Brookfield Property REIT (formerly GGP) 10-K, 2021-02-26 | Neshaminy Mall Bensalem, PA match: exact | 1,016,000 in-line 382,000 | 73.3% leased | 90.0% | Barnes & Noble, Boscov's, AMC Theaters, Round 1 Bowling | ||
| 2016 | GGP Inc. 10-K, 2017-02-22 | Neshaminy Mall Bensalem, PA match: exact | 1,013,820 in-line 379,639 | 92.7% leased | 50.0% | Boscov's, Macy's, Sears | ||
| 2012 | General Growth Properties 10-K, 2013-02-28 | Neshaminy Mall Bensalem, PA match: exact | 1,018,583 in-line 411,594 | 95.4% leased | 50.0% | Boscov's, Macy's, Sears | ||
| 2009 | General Growth Properties 10-K, 2010-03-01 | Neshaminy Mall Bensalem, PA match: exact | 1,019,431 in-line 291,371 | 50.0% | AMC Theatres, Barnes & Noble, Boscov's, Macy's, Sears | |||
| 2006 | General Growth Properties 10-K, 2007-03-01 | Neshaminy Mall Bensalem, PA match: exact | 1,016,631 | 25.0% | AMC Theatres, Boscov’s, Macy’s, Sears |
Site context
| Transit within 800 m | no rail station; 1 bus stops within 400 mOpenStreetMap |
|---|---|
| Motorway junctions within 2 km | Bensalem, Street Road, junctionOpenStreetMap |
| FEMA flood zone | X · AREA OF MINIMAL FLOOD HAZARDFEMA NFHL |
| EPA-regulated facilities within 500 m | 10: 520 BYBERRY ROAD; 7-ELEVEN #16958; CVS PHARMACY #1731; FRANKLIN CLEANERS; HOME DEPOT STORE 4134EPA FRS |
| Census tract 42017100206 | 5,523 people, 3,021 per sq mi; median household income $102,179; median gross rent $1,830; 42% renters; 3.0% vacant units; 4.9% commute by transitACS 2023 5-year |
| Walkability (EPA, block group) | index 18 of 20; 217 intersections per sq mi; nearest transit stop 94 m; land-use mix 0.81; 196,164 jobs within 45 min by car, 46,503 by transit; 8% of households without a carEPA Smart Location |
| Within a 10–15 minute walk (800 m) | 4 of 6 daily needs: 1 grocers, 0 schools, 0 parks or playgrounds, 1 health, 1 civic, 8 food and drink; 0 cycleway segments, 12 sidewalk-tagged segmentsOpenStreetMap |
| Opportunity Zone | noHUD |
| National Register places within 500 m | 1: BelmontNPS |
| Housing permits, Bucks County (PA), 2024 | 179 units in 5+ unit buildings, 28 in 2–4, 511 single-family; 2023: 336 in 5+Census BPS |
| Social vulnerability (CDC SVI 2022, tract) | overall percentile 0.47; socioeconomic 0.53; housing and transport 0.34; 6% below 150% of poverty; 3% of households with no vehicleCDC/ATSDR |
| Other atlas sites nearby | 0 within 10 km, 8 within 25 kmcomputed |
| Overture Maps | place Neshaminy Mall (shopping_mall, confidence 0.93, from BrightQuery, Overture, Overture-signals); building footprint 74,318 m², 18.3 mOverture (CDLA-Permissive 2.0) |
| Website and social | www.neshaminymall.com (down or redirecting, status 0)Overture / Internet Archive |
| Attention: Wikipedia page views | 77,213 since 2015; 9,016 in the last 12 months (+6% vs the prior 12); peak 2026-09 with 2,193Wikimedia |
| Tract change 2013–2023 | population +12% (4,955 → 5,523); median income +39% ($73,553 → $102,179); renters 35% → 42%; median home value +46% ($286,200 → $419,400)Census ACS 5-year |
| Natural hazard risk (FEMA National Risk Index, tract) | relatively low overall (score 43.4); expected annual loss $1.3M; high: winter weather; community resilience relatively highFEMA NRI |
| Tax-credit housing within 1 km | noneHUD LIHTC |
| Retail trade in the county, 2025 (BLS QCEW) | 34,412 jobs in 2,116 establishments; average annual pay $40,845; employment location quotient 1.26; employment -1.0% on the yearBLS QCEW 2025, NAICS 44-45, private |
| Jobs located in the tract, 2022 | 1,946 jobs; 958 in retail trade, 325 in accommodation and food (workplace blocks summed to tract 42017100206)Census LEHD LODES8 WAC 2022 |
| Upward mobility (Opportunity Atlas, 2010 tract) | children of low-income (25th percentile) families reached the 53th income percentile as adults; -0.2% incarcerated at the 2010 count (248 children in the sample); born 1978–83, measured 2014–15Opportunity Insights |
| Food access (USDA FARA 2019, 2010 tract) | not a low-access tract at 1 mile; 7% of residents more than 1 mile from a supermarket; poverty rate 4.5%; median family income $101,563; 186 SNAP householdsUSDA ERS |
| Schools | Bensalem Township School District (KG-12); 1 public school within 1 mile: Belmont Hills El SchNCES EDGE |
| Elevation | 185 ft above sea level at the site pointUSGS 3DEP |
| Storm events in the county, 2016-2025 | 373 county-logged events: 237 thunderstorm wind, 61 flash flood, 35 hail, 12 tornado; $50,236,040 property damage reported; 9 direct deaths; forecast-zone events (most flood, winter and heat) not countedNOAA Storm Events |
| Homes for sale in ZIP 19020, 2026-09 | median list price $483,725 (+6.3% on the year); 53 active listings; median 39 days on market; 14% with a price cutRealtor.com Research |
| Retail trade in the county, 2012 to 2023 | 2,179 establishments (-9%); 36,282 jobs (-4%)Census CBP |
| Housing market in the county | typical home value $523,860 (+3% 1 yr, +31% 5 yr); typical rent $2,252/mo (+2% 1 yr), 2026-09Zillow Research |
| House price index, tract, 2025 | 916 (2000 = 100); -1.0% 1 yr, +47% 5 yr, +76% 10 yrFHFA |
| Traffic on the busiest road within 600 m (2024) | 108,921 vehicles a day on LINCOLN HW (freeway or expressway, 4 lanes); 7,123 trucks; 40 counted segmentsFHWA HPMS |
Summary, model-written
Opened in 1968 as an interior mall anchored by Boscov's and AMC Theatres, Neshaminy Mall grew to 24 shops and a food court added in 1989. In July 2024 it was sold to Paramount Realty/Edgewood Properties for $27.5 million, with plans for a mixed‑use redevelopment that would demolish half of the existing structure. Its current status is listed as unknown, though it is described as soon to be closed.
Why. The record does not explicitly state why the mall is being redeveloped or closed; no anchor losses, competition, debt, or demolition causes are mentioned.
Where it stands. Following the July 2024 sale, Paramount Realty/Edgewood Properties now control the site, while its overall status remains recorded as unknown.
For a planner
- 108‑acre site approved for mixed‑use (residential, medical, commercial) with half of the mall slated for demolition.
- Located in Bucks County, which grew 3.1% from 2018‑2023 and has a median rent of $1,537.
- Open questions include phasing of demolition/construction, infrastructure impacts, and any affordable‑housing or transit‑oriented requirements.
For a developer
- Site size: 108 acres; control transferred to Paramount Realty/Edgewood Properties via the July 2024 sale for $27.5 million.
- Entitlement stage: planned mixed‑use use noted in the sale, but the record does not confirm final zoning or permit approvals.
- Market signals: county population growth of 3.1% (2018‑2023) and median rent of $1,537 support residential demand; the opportunity score of 25 highlights the site’s scale and growth context.
What we do not know yet
- Exact timeline for demolition, construction, and completion of the mixed‑use project is not specified.
- Details of the proposed residential unit count, medical facility size, and commercial square footage are missing.
- No information is provided on environmental constraints (floodplain, wetlands), transit access, or existing utility infrastructure.
- The current vacancy status, anchor tenant health (Boscov's, AMC), and any existing debt or liens are unknown.
- Data quality is thin: the record is marked “draft,” verified by a single source, and many key facts (zoning, permits, financials) are absent or unreviewed.
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Elsewhere on the web
Pages with photos
- Neshaminy Mall In Bensalem, PA: The Rise, The Fall, The Future ... bestattractions.org
- Neshaminy Mall: Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania skycity2.blogspot.com
- Neshaminy Mall – Shopping Mall in Bensalem, PA - HelloIceland helloiceland.is
- Neshaminy Mall - All You SHOULD Know Before Going 2026 (with Reviews) tripadvisor.com
- Neshaminy Mall Sold? - Lower Bucks Source lowerbuckssource.net
- Bensalem's Neshaminy Mall finds buyer 4 months after bein… phillyvoice.com
- Neshaminy Mall Is Going To Look Very Different | Bensalem Weekly bensalemweekly.com
- Neshaminy Mall - Bensalem, PA - Company Profile dandb.com
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Multifamily screen
- already in play: under construction, approved, or sold to a developer with housing plans
- 108 acres
- county grew 3.1% 2018–23
- median rent $1,537
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 | 1968Wikidata |
|---|---|
| Acres | 108public reporting reported |
| Anchors | Boscov's |
| Organisations in Wikidata (undated) | General Growth Properties |
| County | Bucks County |
| Census division | 2 · Mid-Atlantic |
| Notes | Wikipedia categories: Abandoned shopping malls in the United States |
Not yet recorded: GLA, original developer, what is there now, retrofit year. Know it? Tell us.
Background
Neshaminy Mall is a 1,025,297-square-foot (95,253 m2) soon to be closed shopping mall located at U.S. Route 1 and Bristol Road in Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania. The mall was opened in 1968 and was the sixth interior mall constructed in Greater Philadelphia. The Neshaminy Mall is anchored by Boscov's and AMC Theatres and has 24 shops and eateries including a food court that was opened in 1989 and retailers including Barnes & Noble.
Excerpt from Wikipedia (authors and history), CC BY-SA 4.0. May be older than the record above.
Timeline
- 1968 Opened (Wikidata)
Sources
- Wikipedia: Neshaminy Mall · 2026-10-05 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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