De Rito Partners Secured North Phoenix Land for Auto Mall
The firm purchased 130 acres for a new dealership hub within the sprawling 2,400-acre Halo Vista master-planned community.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Buying/Selling
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De Rito Partners has purchased 130 acres of land in north Phoenix for $67.38 million to develop a new auto mall. The site will host dealerships from seven major automotive groups to serve the region's rapidly growing workforce.
Why it matters
The project responds to identified economic needs in north Phoenix, where rapid industrial expansion has spurred a massive demand for local commercial and automotive services.
The auto mall encompasses 11 designated lots, with seven already claimed by dealerships including Courtesy, Berge, Bill Luke, Potamkin, Findlay, Sands, and Coulter. Findlay Automotive Group has secured two of the available parcels.
The players
De Rito Partners
This real estate development firm previously managed the creation of the Chandler 202 auto mall in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
Halo Vista
This is a 2,400-acre master-planned community development in north Phoenix designed to incorporate residential, commercial, and industrial space.
Findlay Automotive Group
This major automotive dealer group has committed to the north Phoenix project and successfully purchased two of the 11 available lots.
The details
De Rito Partners is handling the infrastructure and site preparation required before individual dealerships can begin their respective construction phases. The auto mall will reside within the broader Halo Vista master-planned community, which is slated to feature up to 8,960 residential units.
Timeline
Planning for the auto mall project began in 2017.
Construction on industrial and retail buildings is expected to start in 2026.
The first automotive dealerships are projected to open in 2028.
Roadmap
This project mirrors the rapid commercial expansion seen in major suburban industrial hubs, where retail and service infrastructure must scale to meet the needs of a growing workforce. It reflects a broader shift toward centralized auto malls as car retailers consolidate in high-growth corridors.
Local car buyers can expect a higher density of dealership options in north Phoenix once the hub is operational, streamlining the shopping and service experience. Prospective residents moving to the area will gain access to these services as part of the broader Halo Vista development build-out.
The takeaway
The development signals a major commitment to north Phoenix as a permanent commercial hub. Residents should anticipate significant traffic and infrastructure changes in the area as the $7 billion Halo Vista master-planned community moves toward its 2028 operational timeline.
What happens next
Construction on the industrial and retail portions of the Halo Vista development is scheduled to commence in 2026, with the first automotive dealerships expected to open their doors in 2028.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by AZ Central.
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