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Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 8-K    
Document Period End Date Jul. 31, 2025    
Entity Registrant Name TIAA REAL ESTATE ACCOUNT    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NY    
Entity File Number 33-92990    
Entity Address, Address Line One     730 Third Avenue
Entity Address, City or Town     New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10017-3206    
City Area Code   212  
Local Phone Number 490-9000(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)    
Written Communications false    
Soliciting Material false    
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false    
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Central Index Key 0000946155    
Amendment Flag false