Auto Mall Land Purchased in North Phoenix
De Rito Partners secured 130 acres to host new dealerships as part of the growing $7 billion Halo Vista community.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Buying/Selling
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De Rito Partners has purchased a 130-acre site in north Phoenix for $67.38 million to establish a new auto mall. The development will serve the rapidly expanding workforce near the area, including the nearby TSMC campus.
Why it matters
This project aims to provide necessary automotive retail access for the 75,000 new workers expected in the area. It marks a significant expansion of service infrastructure within the 2,400-acre Halo Vista master-planned community.
De Rito Partners paid $67.38 million for the 130-acre auto mall site, which features 11 total lots. Seven major automotive groups, including Courtesy, Berge, Bill Luke, Potamkin, Findlay, Sands, and Coulter, have already committed to the location.
The players
De Rito Partners
A developer that specializes in commercial projects and previously developed the Chandler 202 auto mall.
Halo Vista
A 2,400-acre master-planned community in north Phoenix featuring residential, industrial, and retail zones.
TSMC
A semiconductor manufacturer whose local campus serves as a significant economic driver for the north Phoenix workforce.
Findlay Automotive Group
An automotive retail operator that has already purchased two of the 11 available dealership lots.
The details
De Rito Partners will lead infrastructure work and site preparation before individual dealerships begin construction on their assigned lots. The auto mall is a central component of the massive Halo Vista community, which is planned to include 8,960 residential units alongside industrial and retail spaces like The Forge and Sonoran Oasis Research and Technology Park.
Timeline
2017: Planning for the auto mall project began.
2020: TSMC announced its Phoenix campus plans.
2026: Construction is scheduled to begin on industrial buildings and the retail development.
2028: The first automotive dealerships are expected to open to the public.
The Home Front
This development follows a pattern set by the Chandler 202 auto mall, reflecting a trend toward concentrated commercial hubs in rapidly expanding metropolitan suburbs. It underscores the ongoing push to align essential household services with large-scale industrial growth in the Phoenix area.
Residents in north Phoenix should monitor local development schedules if they are planning future vehicle purchases or service needs near the Halo Vista area. Keep an eye on the 2028 timeline as major dealerships begin to relocate or open new service centers in the north valley.
The takeaway
The creation of this auto mall indicates a shift in retail convenience for the north Phoenix workforce. Prospective car buyers should look for further announcements regarding the final four available dealership lots to see which brands will soon join the north valley market.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AZ Central.
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