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Schedule III-Real Estate and Accumulated Depreciation (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013 | Dec. 31, 2012
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Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | $ 1,757,942 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 6,033,897 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 47,479 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 2,850,338 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 1,894,717 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 8,390,247 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 169,841 | $ 152,554 |  |
Construction in progress | 234,851 | 303,264 |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 10,689,656 | 12,777,882 | $ 9,181,338 | $ 9,012,706
Accumulated Depreciation | 1,892,744 | $ 1,709,992 | $ 1,559,572 | $ 1,533,160
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 8,796,912 |  |  |
Arrowhead Towne Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 36,687 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 386,662 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 21,261 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 35,556 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 390,182 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2,502 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 16,370 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 444,610 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 32,730 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 411,880 |  |  |
Black Canyon Auto Park |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 20,600 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 9,766 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 30,349 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 17 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 30,366 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 30,366 |  |  |
Capitola Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 20,395 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 59,221 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 13,088 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 20,392 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 70,799 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,220 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 293 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 92,704 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 32,842 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 59,862 |  |  |
Cascade Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 19,253 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 9,671 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | (459) |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 18,699 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 9,664 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 102 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 28,465 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 769 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 27,696 |  |  |
Chandler Fashion Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 24,188 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 223,143 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 15,959 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 24,188 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 233,857 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 5,245 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 263,290 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 90,346 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 172,944 |  |  |
Danbury Fair Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 130,367 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 316,951 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 99,864 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 142,751 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 398,254 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 6,104 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 73 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 547,182 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 117,300 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 429,882 |  |  |
Deptford Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 48,370 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 194,250 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 51,415 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 61,029 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 230,414 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2,584 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 8 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 294,035 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 60,013 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 234,022 |  |  |
Desert Sky Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 9,447 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 37,245 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 12 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 3,225 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 9,082 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 39,794 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,053 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 49,929 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 6,903 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 43,026 |  |  |
Eastland Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 22,050 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 151,605 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 6,736 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 22,066 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 157,079 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 874 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 372 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 180,391 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 18,575 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 161,816 |  |  |
Estrella Falls |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 10,550 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 65,457 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 9,405 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 66,602 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 76,007 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 76,007 |  |  |
Fashion Outlets of Chicago |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 0 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 253,469 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 40,575 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 209,834 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2,308 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 752 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 253,469 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 24,121 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 229,348 |  |  |
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 18,581 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 210,139 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 106,381 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 22,963 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 308,795 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2,059 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 1,284 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 335,101 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 37,666 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 297,435 |  |  |
Flagstaff Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 5,480 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 31,773 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 13,249 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 4,882 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 44,982 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 638 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 50,502 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 18,283 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 32,219 |  |  |
Flagstaff Mall, The Marketplace at |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 0 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 52,832 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 0 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 52,830 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 52,832 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 18,633 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 34,199 |  |  |
FlatIron Crossing |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 109,851 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 333,540 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 20,011 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 109,851 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 352,112 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,247 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 192 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 463,402 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 37,775 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 425,627 |  |  |
Freehold Raceway Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 164,986 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 362,841 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 99,499 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 168,098 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 454,810 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 4,418 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 627,326 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 148,648 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 478,678 |  |  |
Fresno Fashion Fair |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 17,966 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 72,194 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 48,523 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 17,966 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 118,833 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,723 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 161 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 138,683 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 55,365 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 83,318 |  |  |
Green Acres Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 156,640 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 321,034 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 93,099 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 156,640 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 355,992 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 5,953 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 52,188 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 570,773 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 38,272 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 532,501 |  |  |
Inland Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 8,321 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 83,550 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 2,838 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 8,280 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 84,416 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 16 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 1,997 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 94,709 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 3,520 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 91,189 |  |  |
Kings Plaza Shopping Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 209,041 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 485,548 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 20,000 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 58,633 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 206,969 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 532,089 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 23,415 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 10,749 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 773,222 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 53,286 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 719,936 |  |  |
La Cumbre Plaza |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 18,122 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 21,492 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 24,614 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 17,280 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 46,364 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 359 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 225 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 64,228 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 21,629 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 42,599 |  |  |
Macerich Management Co. |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 0 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 8,685 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 26,562 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 36,743 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 1,577 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 8,035 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 58,294 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 4,084 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 71,990 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 46,489 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 25,501 |  |  |
MACWH, LP |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 0 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 25,771 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 16,987 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 11,557 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 27,455 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 3,746 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 42,758 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 7,700 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 35,058 |  |  |
Northgate Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 8,400 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 34,865 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 841 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 103,504 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 13,414 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 130,984 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 3,127 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 85 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 147,610 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 66,699 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 80,911 |  |  |
NorthPark Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 7,746 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 74,661 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 8,912 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 7,885 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 82,961 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 458 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 15 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 91,319 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 10,983 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 80,336 |  |  |
SouthPark Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 7,035 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 38,215 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 23,120 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 7,479 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 60,516 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 361 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 14 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 68,370 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 6,288 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 62,082 |  |  |
Southridge Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 6,764 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 19,451 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 6,514 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 19,585 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 98 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 18 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 26,215 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 2,662 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 23,553 |  |  |
Stonewood Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 4,948 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 302,527 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 1,595 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 4,935 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 303,697 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 45 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 393 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 309,070 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 10,530 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 298,540 |  |  |
Superstition Springs Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 10,928 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 112,718 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 5,333 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 10,928 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 117,891 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 160 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 128,979 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 7,522 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 121,457 |  |  |
Superstition Springs Power Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 1,618 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 4,420 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 203 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 1,618 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,540 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 83 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 6,241 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 1,595 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 4,646 |  |  |
Tangerine (Marana), The Shops at |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 36,158 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | (9,232) |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 16,922 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 10,004 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 26,926 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 26,926 |  |  |
The Macerich Partnership, L.P. |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 0 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 2,534 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 8,449 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 0 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 10,823 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 160 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 10,983 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 1,694 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 9,289 |  |  |
Towne Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 6,652 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 31,184 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 4,062 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 6,877 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 34,530 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 491 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 41,898 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 12,761 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 29,137 |  |  |
Tucson La Encantada |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 12,800 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 19,699 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 55,276 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 12,800 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 74,435 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 530 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 10 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 87,775 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 37,790 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 49,985 |  |  |
Twenty Ninth Street |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 0 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 37,843 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 64 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 213,175 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 23,599 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 225,584 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,603 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 296 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 251,082 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 94,861 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 156,221 |  |  |
Valley Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 16,045 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 26,098 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 9,719 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 15,616 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 35,869 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 326 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 51 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 51,862 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 4,566 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 47,296 |  |  |
500 North Michigan Avenue |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 12,851 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 55,358 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 7,600 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 10,994 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 50,907 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 168 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 13,740 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 75,809 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 7,315 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 68,494 |  |  |
The Oaks [Member] |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 32,300 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 117,156 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 247,064 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 55,527 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 334,677 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2,654 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 3,662 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 396,520 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 113,632 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 282,888 |  |  |
Pacific View |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 8,697 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 8,696 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 129,050 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 7,854 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 136,075 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2,476 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 38 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 146,443 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 59,044 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 87,399 |  |  |
Paradise Valley Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 24,565 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 125,996 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 42,604 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 35,921 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 154,278 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2,317 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 649 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 193,165 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 63,169 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 129,996 |  |  |
Paradise Village Ground Leases |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 8,880 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 2,489 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | (6,876) |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 3,870 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 623 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 4,493 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 317 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 4,176 |  |  |
Paradise Village office Park II |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 1,150 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 1,790 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 3,453 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 2,300 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 3,584 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 509 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 6,393 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 2,293 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 4,100 |  |  |
Promenade at Casa Grande |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 15,089 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 84,112 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 8,586 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 90,541 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 74 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 99,201 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 35,048 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 64,153 |  |  |
Queens Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 251,474 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 1,039,922 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 6,106 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 256,786 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 1,038,998 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,434 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 284 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 1,297,502 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 31,204 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 1,266,298 |  |  |
Santa Monica Place |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 26,400 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 105,600 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 323,012 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 48,374 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 396,190 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 8,058 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 2,390 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 455,012 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 80,324 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 374,688 |  |  |
San Tan Adjacent Land |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 29,414 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 6,893 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 30,506 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 5,801 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 36,307 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 36,307 |  |  |
San Tan Village Regional Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 7,827 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 195,686 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 6,344 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 195,833 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,336 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 203,513 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 76,088 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 127,425 |  |  |
Valley River Center |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 24,854 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 147,715 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 21,074 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 24,854 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 166,894 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,895 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 193,643 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 49,543 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 144,100 |  |  |
Victor Valley, Mall of |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 15,700 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 75,230 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 51,313 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 20,080 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 120,135 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 2,028 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 142,243 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 39,177 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 103,066 |  |  |
Vintage Faire Mall |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 14,902 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 60,532 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 56,441 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 17,647 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 112,898 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,316 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 14 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 131,875 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 61,773 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 70,102 |  |  |
Westside Pavilion |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 34,100 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 136,819 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 71,277 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 34,100 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 201,207 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 5,787 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 1,102 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 242,196 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 94,956 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 147,240 |  |  |
Wilton Mall Member |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 19,743 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 67,855 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 24,154 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 19,810 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 90,735 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 1,126 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 81 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 111,752 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 27,603 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 84,149 |  |  |
Mervyn's |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 10,094 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 68,660 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 7,031 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 10,094 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 75,249 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 442 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 0 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 85,785 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 20,832 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | 64,953 |  |  |
Other Assets and Development Properties |  |  |  |
Initial Cost to Company |  |  |  |
Land | 49,913 |  |  |
Building and Improvements | 0 |  |  |
Equipment and Furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Cost Capitalized Subsequent to Acquisition | 23,587 |  |  |
Gross Amount at Which Carried at Close of Period |  |  |  |
Land | 32,328 |  |  |
Buildings and Improvements | 4,241 |  |  |
Equipment and furnishings | 0 |  |  |
Construction in progress | 36,931 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate, Gross | 73,500 |  |  |
Accumulated Depreciation | 1,610 |  |  |
SEC Schedule III, Real Estate Investment Property, Net | $ 71,890 |  |  |

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