Property overview
Henderson Square is a grocery-anchored neighborhood center in the affluent King of Prussia submarket of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the time of acquisition, the Property was 100% leased and anchored by the prominent grocer in the Philadelphia market, Giant. In addition to a strong grocer, remaining in-line tenancy is predominantly necessity retail, food & beverage and service-related tenants. The non-discretionary tenancy results in consistent customer traffic from those coming to the center for daily needs and essential goods and services.
Developed in 2000, the property has benefitted from recent growth in the submarket evidenced by over $3 billion in development in retail, industrial, office, and multi-family properties in King of Prussia in the past 10 years. Additionally, the property is well located within the submarket, providing direct access to the broader MSA. The accessibility of the property allows for steady traffic and immediate access to the neighboring suburbs and the “Main Line” which consists of fourteen townships.
GCREIT is pleased to increase its exposure to high-quality, grocery-anchored retail centers in favorable submarkets with the acquisition of Henderson Square. The Philadelphia retail market has remained resilient in recent years and has been bolstered by limited new supply and strong retailer demand. This lack of new retail construction has resulted in suburban retail vacancy reaching a record low of 4.6% in late 2024 making for a favorable investment market.
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A decade of institutional investment into the submarket has resulted in King of Prussia, PA becoming a favorable place to live. The surrounding community is characterized by a well-educated workforce with strong household incomes. This type of customer base is more resilient to economic stress and supports both discretionary and non-discretionary spending. This ideal demographic coupled with limited new supply have resulted in steady rent growth in Philadelphia’s retail market. Given the favorable supply and demand dynamics, King of Prussia is positioned for continued rental growth going forward.