Malls · Virginia
Chesterfield Towne Center (Midlothian)
Operating mall transitioning to mixed-use with park/retail spaces; driven by county growth, existing retrofit, and $1,542 median rent; no nearby competitors. · summary, model-written
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Site profile7 elements · what this retrofit is built with · tap a chip for the evidence
Sold since 2020
This site: 2025 JRE Partners and Anastacia AG research-deals · all sites with this30,000+ vehicles a day on an adjacent road
This site: 42,294 on 60 fhwa-hpms · all sites with thisFast-growing county (8%+ 2018–23)
This site: 9% census-acs · all sites with thisReinhabited
This site: …greenery, outdoor eating, activity spaces and relaxing hideaways record · all sites with thisCivic and government
This site: …new_use field newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisPark and open space
This site: …new_use field newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisRetail (continued)
This site: …new_use field newtypes-extraction · all sites with thisNow
| Status | OperatingWikipedia |
|---|---|
| Strategy | ReinhabitedWikipedia |
| New uses | civic, other, park, retailWikipedia |
| What is there now | greenery, outdoor eating, activity spaces and relaxing hideawaysnewtypes-extraction |
Deals and debt
| Date | Event | Price | Parties | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sold | — | JRE Partners and Anastacia AG | richmonder.org |
Securitised debt and public filers
Filings (2001 to date) that name “Chesterfield Towne Center” and “Midlothian” (39 hits, first 39 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 2012-10-29 (a sample date, not the issuance date); candidate loan vintage 2012 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) | WFRBS Commercial Mortgage Trust 2012-C9 | 4 | 2012-10-29 to 2013-03-04 | 8-K 4 |
| Public owner (weak) | ONE LIBERTY PROPERTIES INC (OLP) | 2 | 2011-06-17 to 2012-06-07 | 8-K 2 |
Site context
| Housing permits, Chesterfield County (VA), 2024 | 462 units in 5+ unit buildings, 0 in 2–4, 1,845 single-family; 2023: 1,456 in 5+Census BPS |
|---|---|
| Other atlas sites nearby | 1 within 10 km, 6 within 25 km: Chesterfield Towne Center (3.6 km)computed |
| Retail trade in the county, 2012 to 2023 | 933 establishments (-1%); 22,577 jobs (+33%)Census CBP |
| Housing market in the county | typical home value $410,086 (+3% 1 yr, +26% 5 yr); typical rent $1,839/mo (+3% 1 yr), 2026-09Zillow Research |
| Traffic on the busiest road within 600 m (2024) | 42,294 vehicles a day on 60 (principal arterial, 4 lanes); 709 trucks; 31 counted segmentsFHWA HPMS |
Summary, model-written
Chesterfield Towne Center (Midlothian, VA) remains operating as a mall. It is undergoing a 'reinhabit' strategy, shifting toward civic uses, parks, retail, and other spaces. After renovations, it features greenery, outdoor eating areas, and activity spaces. A 2025 sale to JRE Partners and Anastacia AG is confirmed. The first phase completion is targeted for 2027.
Why. Key drivers include: retrofit already built (per record), Chesterfield County population growth of 9.5% (2018–2023), and median rent at $1,542. The site has no competing malls within 10km (cluster count: 1). Housing market shows steady growth (ZHVI +2.6% YoY).
Where it stands. The site is part of a broader trend in Virginia with six peer projects using 'reinhabit' strategy. Chesterfield County saw 1,845 single-family housing units approved in 2024. Retail employment grew 32.9% from 2012–2023. Traffic data shows 42,294 vehicles daily on a principal arterial road (2024).
For a planner
- No vacancy rates or tenant mix provided.
- Median rent context (e.g., per sq ft) unknown.
- County growth rate source not specified in record.
For a developer
- No specific tenant pipeline or financial metrics beyond rent.
- No details on park/civic space implementation costs or timelines beyond 2027 target.
What we do not know yet
- No data on current occupancy or tenant turnover.
- No evidence of community demand for new uses beyond 'after_notes' description.
- No information on how 'civic' uses will be funded or managed.
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Multifamily screen
- retrofit already built
- county grew 9.5% 2018–23
- median rent $1,542
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 | Chesterfield County |
|---|---|
| Census division | 5 · South Atlantic |
| Notes | Draft from richmonder.org, model-extracted, unreviewed: Chesterfield Towne Center, a mall built in 1975, is being reinhabited with greenery, outdoor eating, activity spaces and relaxing hideaways, with first phase targeted for completion by end of 2027. |
Not yet recorded: acres, GLA, year opened, original developer, retrofit year. Know it? Tell us.
Timeline
- 1975 Built
- 2015 Last renovated
- 2025 Changed hands
- 2027 First phase completion target
Sources
- Chesterfield Towne Center is getting a facelift, but won't join other ...
5 quoted sentences
Chesterfield Towne Center
Built in 1975, the mall was last renovated in 2015.
Built in 1975, the mall was last renovated in 2015.
Chesterfield Towne Center changed hands in late 2025
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