Sale of Bensalem Shopping Center arranged
JLL Capital Markets facilitates sale of grocery-anchored retail center in suburban Philadelphia MSA
PHILADELPHIA, Mar. 10, 2025 – JLL Capital Markets announced today that it has arranged the sale of Bensalem Shopping Center, a 109,057-square-foot grocery-anchored retail center with a 6.41% cap rate in Bensalem, Pennsylvania.
JLL worked on behalf of the seller, Empire Realty Investments Inc.
Located at the intersection of Street Rd., which sees over 32,600 vehicles per day and Hulmeville Rd., Bensalem Shopping Center enjoys a strategic position with excellent visibility and accessibility. Situated along the main retail corridor in Bensalem, the center is just 15 miles north of Center City Philadelphia and benefits from its position in a densely populated, affluent suburban Philadelphia submarket.
The center, originally built in 1972, sits on an 8.8-acre lot and is currently 100% leased. It is anchored by Patel Brothers, the largest Indian grocery chain in the United States. Other notable tenants include Dollar General, Advance Auto Parts and Unlimited PCS.
JLL Capital Market’s Investment and Sales Advisory team representing the seller was led by Senior Managing Director Jim Galbally and Director Patrick Higgins.
"This transaction highlights the continued investor interest in well-located, grocery-anchored retail centers with strong tenant mixes," said Galbally. "Bensalem Shopping Center's 100% occupancy, below market rents and strategic location in a densely populated, affluent submarket make it an attractive investment opportunity in the Philadelphia MSA retail market."
“Grocery-anchored demand remains robust in the mid-Atlantic,” added Higgins. “The diversity of new capital seeking to gain exposure to the asset class and geography continues to drive pricing and demand for well-located product throughout our region.”
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About JLL
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About Empire Realty Investments Inc
Empire Realty Investments Inc, founded by Michael Pearlstein in 1987 through a merger with his father's Empire Realty Company, has grown from its family roots in Philadelphia to a national presence with over 120 properties in 18 states. The company's expertise spans transactions, acquisitions and management across the United States, building on decades of real estate experience.