The change is striking. A dramatic, renovation and appealing new offerings have changed the nature of Sandusky Mall. Reconstruction began in 2020, when a former department store space (a former Sears) was demolished. This made way for an all-new, stand-alone, 50,000 square foot Hobby Lobby. Shortly thereafter, other new tenants followed while others expanded into larger spaces. They include great names like Ross Dress for Less, Five Below, Shoe Dept. Encore, HomeGoods, Tilt Studio, Dewey Furniture and a variety of specialty retailers.
The most exciting change came in 2022, when Cafaro partnered with another Ohio company, Crossroads Group LLC, to transform 15 acres of the Sandusky Mall property for multi-family residential use. Villas at Sandy Creek is a gated community just steps from the amenities of Sandusky Mall. Among the 126 units, two styles are available, 1,309 square foot 2-bedroom ranch suites and 1,404 square foot 2-story, 2-bedroom townhouses. These new homes are now fully occupied by new families enjoying a fresh, new version of Sandusky Mall.
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