Cherry Hill’s retail scene is expanding in 2026 with a 120,000-square-foot DICK’S House of Sport under construction at Cherry Hill Mall, adding to an already strong shopping base. Recent Zillow market data shows a median sale price of $505,000 and homes selling in 38 days, reflecting steady buyer demand for this amenity-rich South Jersey suburb.
Why is Cherry Hill’s retail expansion attracting home buyers in 2026?
Cherry Hill is adding a 120,000-square-foot DICK’S House of Sport to Cherry Hill Mall, part of roughly 140,000 square feet of new retail planned for the property. Combined with an already strong shopping base and quick access to Philadelphia, this expansion reinforces Cherry Hill’s position as one of South Jersey’s most amenity-rich places to live. Recent Zillow market data shows a median sale price of $505,000 and homes moving in 38 days, signaling that buyers are paying attention.
What’s actually being built at Cherry Hill Mall
If you’ve driven past Cherry Hill Mall on Route 38 recently, you’ve seen the construction. The former One Cherry Hill office tower, a nine-story building on about two acres of the mall’s 80-acre property, was demolished in mid-2025 to make way for what’s coming.
What’s coming is significant. ICSC and Real Estate NJ have both reported that PREIT, the mall’s owner, is building a ground-up, two-story, 120,000-square-foot DICK’S House of Sport on the northeast corner of the property. Cherry Hill Township’s Zoning Board of Adjustment approved the project at its December 5, 2024 meeting, clearing the path for the full redevelopment.
This isn’t a standard sporting goods store. The House of Sport concept is built around experiential retail: a climbing wall, multiple golf bays with TrackMan simulators, an outdoor turf field and track, and a multi-sport cage for baseball, softball, lacrosse, and soccer. The idea is that you try the equipment while actually using it. By January 2026, 42Freeway reported that steel framing was already rising on the two-story structure. As of early July 2026, the Courier-Post described construction as entering the home stretch, with completion expected by year-end 2026. DICK’S has not yet announced a specific grand-opening date as of August 24, 2026.
For buyers touring homes right now, that means you’ll likely see active construction on your visits. But if you’re planning to close this fall, there’s a real chance you move in just as this opens. I’ve been telling buyers who are active in Cherry Hill: you’re buying into a neighborhood at the moment a major new amenity comes online, and that timing matters.
The bigger picture at Cherry Hill Mall
The House of Sport is the anchor piece of a broader retail expansion. ICSC reports that PREIT’s plans include roughly 140,000 square feet of new stores total, with House of Sport joined by additional sought-after retailers in the new wing. Cherry Hill Mall is already a 1.3-million-square-foot regional shopping center, about 20 minutes east of Philadelphia, and this expansion builds on that foundation rather than starting from scratch.
Cherry Hill is also one of the first New Jersey markets to get the House of Sport format. According to NJBIZ, New Jersey locations are planned at Cherry Hill Mall, Freehold Raceway Mall, and Rockaway Townsquare. Cherry Hill is ahead of those other markets in the construction timeline.
What this means for buyers in Cherry Hill
Cherry Hill’s retail geography works in your favor
One thing I always walk buyers through when they’re comparing South Jersey towns: Cherry Hill doesn’t have one retail node, it has several. Cherry Hill Mall on Route 38 is the regional anchor. Garden State Park on Route 70 adds big-box and lifestyle retail. The Plaza at Cherry Hill on Route 38 rounds it out. For a buyer who wants shopping, dining, and entertainment within a few miles of home, Cherry Hill delivers in a way that towns like Marlton, Voorhees, or Mount Laurel, all solid communities, simply can’t match at the same scale.
That said, proximity to the mall cuts both ways. Some buyers want to be close enough for a quick trip but far enough to avoid Route 38 traffic. That’s a real conversation to have with your agent before you start touring. Neighborhoods a few turns off Route 38 or Route 70 can give you both.
The Cherry Hill housing market in 2026
Recent Zillow market data (trailing approximately 90 days as of August 2026) puts the Cherry Hill median sale price at $505,000, with homes selling in a median of 38 days. There are currently 142 active listings, with 64 new listings added in the past 30 days and 285 homes sold over the past 90 days. That’s a market with real inventory and real activity.
For context on how Cherry Hill compares to other communities my team covers across South Jersey, here’s the current picture:
| Area | Median Sale Price | Median Days on Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Hill | $505,000 | 38 |
| Voorhees | $550,000 | 54 |
| Haddonfield | $872,500 | 56 |
| Collingswood | $444,250 | 56 |
| Marlton | $520,000 | 54 |
| Evesham | $520,000 | 54 |
| Medford | $657,500 | 46 |
These are area-level medians from Zillow, an individual home’s value depends on condition, street, build year, and timing. But the table gives you a real sense of where Cherry Hill sits relative to neighboring communities. It’s priced accessibly compared to Haddonfield or Medford, and it’s moving faster than most of its neighbors.
Private market data aggregators tracking Cherry Hill’s east side (ZIP code 08003) have reported year-over-year price growth above 10% through mid-2026, with sale-to-list ratios above 100% and days on market in the mid-20s for that submarket. The east side of Cherry Hill, with larger single-family homes, has been particularly active. Your specific number depends on the street, the home’s condition, and when you’re moving, that’s exactly what a local market analysis is built to answer.
What to know about the buying process in Cherry Hill
A few things worth knowing before you make an offer in Camden County.
New Jersey residential transactions typically involve both a title company and a real estate attorney. The title company handles the title search, issues title insurance, coordinates with the Camden County Clerk for deed and mortgage recording, manages payoff of the seller’s existing liens, and disburses funds at closing. Your attorney reviews the contract, the title report, and closing documents, and works directly with the title company to clear any title issues. This dual-track process is standard in South Jersey, and it’s worth knowing upfront so you’re not surprised by the timeline.
On the seller side, Cherry Hill listings typically come with a Seller’s Property Disclosure Statement, where sellers answer detailed questions about the roof, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, water intrusion history, environmental factors, and any improvements or permits pulled for renovations. That disclosure gives you a clearer picture of how the home has performed over time. How the surrounding retail context, including Cherry Hill Mall and the incoming House of Sport, affects your day-to-day is something you’ll assess through visits, traffic observations, and conversations with your agent, not through the disclosure form itself.
Broker fees and commissions are fully negotiable and not set by law. There is no standard or fixed rate. The listing fee is agreed to in the seller’s listing agreement, and any compensation a seller chooses to offer a buyer’s agent is optional and separately negotiated. If you want to understand what any of this means for your specific transaction, that’s a conversation to have directly with me.
Frequently Asked Questions
How will the new DICK’S House of Sport at Cherry Hill Mall affect home values nearby?
Major retail investments like the House of Sport signal long-term confidence in an area, which tends to support property values over time. Cherry Hill’s median sale price is currently $505,000 based on recent Zillow market data, with year-over-year appreciation running above 9% through mid-2026 according to private market aggregators. No single retail opening drives values on its own, but sustained investment in a community’s amenity base is one of the factors buyers price in when choosing where to buy.
Are Cherry Hill home prices still rising in 2026, or has the market cooled?
Based on recent Zillow market data through August 2026, Cherry Hill’s median sale price sits at $505,000 with homes selling in a median of 38 days. Private market data aggregators tracking the area through mid-2026 show year-over-year price growth above 9%, and the east side of Cherry Hill (ZIP 08003) has seen growth above 10% with sale-to-list ratios above 100%. That’s not a cooled market. Whether it stays that way depends on interest rates and broader conditions, which is why running current numbers with a local agent matters before you make a move.
What makes Cherry Hill’s retail scene different from other South Jersey suburbs like Marlton or Voorhees?
Cherry Hill has multiple major retail nodes within a few miles: Cherry Hill Mall (a 1.3-million-square-foot regional center), Garden State Park on Route 70, and the Plaza at Cherry Hill on Route 38. The incoming DICK’S House of Sport adds an experiential sports and fitness anchor that no other South Jersey suburb currently has. Towns like Marlton, Voorhees, and Mount Laurel offer strong residential appeal but rely more on strip centers and smaller lifestyle retail, Cherry Hill’s scale and variety are genuinely different for buyers who prioritize shopping and entertainment access.
Should I worry about traffic and noise near Cherry Hill Mall when buying a home?
It’s a fair question, and the honest answer is: it depends on the specific street. Route 38 is a busy commercial corridor, and the House of Sport will eventually draw more traffic to the mall’s northeast corner. Neighborhoods set a few turns off Route 38 or Route 70 can give you easy access without direct exposure to the commercial traffic. I walk buyers through this tradeoff regularly, the right neighborhood within Cherry Hill depends on how you weight convenience versus quiet, and that’s worth mapping out before you start touring.
How close are Cherry Hill neighborhoods to Cherry Hill Mall, and can I get quick access without living on a busy road?
Cherry Hill is a relatively compact township, and most residential neighborhoods are within a 5-10 minute drive of Cherry Hill Mall without being directly on Route 38. The mall sits on the Route 38 corridor, but many established subdivisions feed in via Church Road, Kresson Road, or other residential connectors that keep you off the main commercial strip until you’re ready to use it. If location relative to the mall is a priority for you, it’s worth flagging that early so we can focus your search accordingly.
Cherry Hill’s retail expansion isn’t a future promise, it’s steel in the ground and a 2026 opening on the horizon. If you’re weighing South Jersey communities and want to understand exactly how Cherry Hill’s amenities, market conditions, and neighborhoods stack up for your situation, I’m here to walk you through it.
Schedule a consultation with the Rogov Team and let’s find the right fit for where you want to be.
Equal Housing Opportunity. This article is general information only and is not legal, tax, or financial advice, confirm your own numbers and transaction details with your attorney, tax advisor, lender, or closing officer.