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Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Aug. 22, 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