Hunt Valley’s mixed‑use development, Hunt Valley Exchange, is seeing strong leasing momentum as five new businesses sign on to occupy more than 26,000 square feet of space. The new tenants—Dunkin’, Elite Golf Studios, GPT Wine & Spirits, Spicy Olive Indian Restaurant, and The Goddard School—are slated to open by the end of 2026, with the school set to begin operations in the second quarter of 2027.
Leases and Occupancy
The 110,000‑square‑foot campus, owned by St. John Properties, now stands at 67% leased. The development includes 23,000 square feet of flex/R&D buildings at 25 and 35 Wight Avenue and an 8,165‑square‑foot inline retail building at 11060 York Road. About 30,000 square feet of flex space remains available, and the developer is marketing two additional retail pad sites for future growth.
New Tenants
Dunkin’ franchisee Sukhwinder Sidhu will relocate his existing York Road location to a new drive‑through space at 11060 York Road, citing the convenience of the high‑traffic corridor and the appeal of a growing business community.
Elite Golf Studios founder Tom Carolan is converting his home‑based golf simulator concept into a commercial studio at 25 Wight Avenue. The facility will feature four private, sound‑proof bays equipped with TrackMan IO technology, allowing patrons to play virtual rounds of golf in about 45 minutes.
GPT Wine & Spirits will open a specialty wine and spirits shop at the same York Road address, offering a curated selection for local residents and professionals working nearby.
Spicy Olive Indian Restaurant, led by Girish Garg, will bring a fast‑casual Indian buffet, naan pizzas, and street‑food options to the exchange, building on Garg’s experience running Café Spice on York Road since 2011.
The Goddard School, a nationally recognized early‑childhood education franchise with more than 600 locations, will relocate its Sparks‑area campus to 25 Wight Avenue. The new school plans to serve nearly 200 students with a staff of about 40 faculty members, providing a convenient drop‑off and pick‑up location for families throughout Baltimore County.
Community Impact
Local residents Chuck and Jocelyn Sabia, owners of the franchise, expressed confidence in the development’s long‑term prospects, noting the high visibility of the site and its proximity to major employment centers. “Hunt Valley Exchange is a high‑visibility new development that will be convenient for early morning drop‑offs and late‑afternoon pick‑ups for Baltimore County families,” Sabia said.
Bill Holzman, Senior Vice President of Retail Leasing at St. John Properties, highlighted the strategic location along the heavily traveled York Road corridor as a key factor driving demand. “Our development plan is performing as envisioned, and our vertically integrated platform has enabled our development, construction and leasing teams to work seamlessly together to bring the project to market and respond quickly to tenant demand,” Holzman explained.
Looking Ahead
The influx of new retailers and service providers is expected to increase foot traffic and create additional jobs in the area, reinforcing Hunt Valley’s reputation as a vibrant commercial hub. With further flex space and retail pads available, St. John Properties anticipates continued interest from businesses seeking a strategic location near major office complexes and commuter routes.
Residents and commuters can look forward to a broader range of dining, shopping, and early‑education options within walking distance, strengthening the sense of community and supporting local families.
Original reporting: Baltimore Fishbowl — read the source article.
