CBL Properties acquires Ocala’s Paddock Mall in major retail real estate deal

ContributedThe exterior of Paddock Mall in Ocala, FL, is shown in this undated photo. CBL Properties recently purchased the shopping center from Washington Prime Group. Paddock Mall/Facebook

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – CBL Properties has purchased the Paddock Mall in Ocala from Washington Prime Group for an undisclosed amount, according to a company release issued from Ohio.

The property was last appraised at just over $40 million.

Opened in 1980, the Paddock Mall spans approximately 550,000 square feet and is home to more than 90 stores and restaurants. The mall is anchored by JCPenney, Macy’s and Belk. A fourth anchor space, previously occupied by Sears, is currently being redeveloped into the Paddock Market.

As one of the region’s key retail centers, the Paddock Mall serves as a central shopping and dining destination for Ocala and surrounding communities. CBL Properties has not yet announced any future plans for the site.