WRIGHT SENIOR APTS -(80% TAX CREDIT)- TXA20050435

1104 S CARRIER PKWY, GRAND PRAIRIE (DALLAS CO), TX, 750511582

APARTMENT (BRICK EXTERIOR) Garden 154 units Built 2004 3 stories ★ 3.6 (26 reviews) 🚶 19 Car-Dependent 🚲 29 Somewhat Bikeable

$11,085,000

2025 Appraised Value

↓ 4.4% from prior year

WRIGHT SENIOR APTS — Executive Summary

Wright Senior Apts presents a distressed capital structure masking manageable operational fundamentals, making this a pass absent significant price reduction. The 116.8% LTV against an $11.1M appraisal (down 4.4% YoY) leaves zero equity cushion and blocks refinancing into current-rate debt, while the 80% tax credit designation locks in below-market rents ($890.50 for 1-BR vs. $1,255 comp) and exit optionality. Operationally, the property is stabilizing—recent management improvements lifted Google reviews from 2.3 to 4.0, and the 10.2% cap rate implies $7,386 NOI/unit, though the 45% opex ratio (vs. 35–40% stabilized benchmark) leaves room for cost control; the 3.88 DSCR confirms cash-flow coverage despite leverage risk. The submarket context is mixed: the immediate 1-mile radius is affordability-constrained ($52.3K median HHI against $1,149 rent), but 54.7% renter concentration signals captive senior demand, and the broader 5-mile area (median HHI $64.9K) supports workforce positioning. Location is a structural drag—Walk Score 19 and zero transit accessibility conflict with senior mobility needs, forcing reliance on onsite services rather than neighborhood access. This is a watch-list hold, not an acquisition target; the deal only becomes viable if debt is restructured below $9.5M (85% LTV) or price falls 15–20% to $9.3M–$9.4M, creating actual value-add and refinance flexibility.

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Affordable Comfort for 55+

A vibrant 55+ community in beautiful Grand Prairie, Texas. Pet-friendly community with convenient access to dining, shopping, and entertainment. Features efficiencies, one, and two-bedroom apartments with spacious kitchens, energy-efficient appliances, oversized closets, and full-size washer and dryer connections. Conveniently located just off State Highway 161, with local favorites such as Grand Oaks and Tangle Ridge Golf Courses only minutes away.

Class B senior housing with selective unit-level upgrades and strong amenity positioning. The property presents a mixed renovation profile: while 12 of 18 analyzed spaces show excellent condition with fresh paint and modern finishes (quartz counters, white slab cabinets, travertine tile), the kitchen sample reveals persistent builder-grade white appliances and laminate countertops across units, suggesting only partial renovation since 2004 construction. Exterior brick facades and amenities (pool, fitness center, theater) are well-maintained, but the absence of premium finishes (no stainless steel appliances noted, laminate dominates kitchens) and outdated unit-level finishes constrain positioning above Class B. With estimated unit renovation costs of $8K–$12K per kitchen/bath refresh, value-add potential exists if the 80% tax credit structure allows capital deployment—targeting stainless appliances and quartz counters could drive 5–10% NOI uplift in the senior housing submarket.

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AI Analysis

Location Profile Misaligned with Senior Housing Fundamentals

Walk Score of 19 and null transit data indicate severe car dependency, which directly conflicts with the senior demographic's mobility constraints—this property requires robust on-site amenities or shuttle services to offset neighborhood isolation. The $1.149K average rent positions this as workforce/fixed-income senior housing, yet the location offers minimal walkable dining, healthcare, or retail within reasonable distance, creating operational pressure to provide services independently. Grand Prairie's distance from Dallas employment centers is irrelevant here, but the absence of nearby medical facilities and grocery access compounds the accessibility disadvantage. This 80% tax-credit property likely depends on service coordination and transportation programs rather than neighborhood walkability to justify occupancy.

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Distance Name Category
📍 13.2 miles from Downtown Dallas
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The pipeline poses minimal direct competitive pressure: at 0.65% of the property's 154-unit inventory, the single nearby project (1 unit) is immaterial. However, the deteriorating submarket vacancy trend warrants caution—this suggests broader supply-demand imbalance rather than localized oversupply. The lone permit (Hickory St, filed June 2023, status "Revisions Required") appears stalled and lacks cost/unit count data, limiting visibility into timing and scale; if it eventually breaks ground, monitor its delivery window relative to current absorption patterns, as submarket stress could reduce this property's pricing power even from non-competing projects.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago
🏗️ 1 permit within 3 mi
1% pipeline
Distance Address Description Status Filed
2.2 mi 1513 HICKORY ST 1513 Hickory - 5 Unit Townhouses Revisions Required Jun 25, 2023
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Debt & Transaction History

Debt & Refinancing Risk: The property carries $12.98M in active debt against an $11.1M valuation, yielding a loan-to-value ratio of 116.8%—above 100% and a clear refinancing constraint. The primary FHA loan ($12.0M at 2.45%) matures in 2056, providing long-dated maturity, but the subordinate construction facility ($1.0M) lacks rate and maturity details, creating opacity on refinancing timing and cost. The 3.88 DSCR indicates strong cash-flow coverage, masking the LTV problem.

Ownership & Leverage Signals: NATITEX LTD acquired the asset via construction financing in late 2020 with only two recorded transactions over 5.2 years—a passive hold inconsistent with typical development strategies. The absence of distress indicators (foreclosures, quit claims) and non-absentee status suggest institutional management, but the over-leveraged structure relative to current valuation leaves minimal equity cushion and likely constrains exit optionality. A refinance into current-rate debt would materially impair returns.

AI analysis · Updated 7 days ago
Ownership Duration
5.2 years
Since Dec 2020
Transactions
2 recorded
Owner Type
Company
Owner Mailing Address
PO BOX 385, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90213-0385
Current Lender
Slh Natitex Llc
Loan Amount
$1,000,000 ($6,494/unit)
Maturity Date
Not recorded
Loan Type
Conduit/CMBS
December 29, 2020 Construction Loan/Financing Deed of Trust
Buyer: Natitex Ltd,
Slh Natitex Llc $1,000,000 Conduit/CMBS Senior Term: 1yr
January 30, 2017 Stand Alone Finance Deed of Trust
Buyer: Wright Senior Apartments Lp, via Attorney Only
Dwight Cap $7,774,900 Senior Term: 35yr
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Financial Estimates

Wright Senior Apts trades at a 10.2% cap rate versus a 6.7% submarket average, signaling either significant value-add potential or structural headwinds. The $7,386 NOI per unit trails comparable Dallas multifamily by roughly 15–20%, driven by a 45% opex ratio that sits above stabilized benchmarks (typically 35–40% for Class B). The $72,123 price per unit represents a 15.0% discount to submarket comps ($84,767), but appraised value ($11.1M) confirms the property is fairly marked—this is a yield play, not a pricing anomaly. The 80% tax credit structure likely explains why cap rate and implied cap rate nearly converge (10.24% vs. 10.26%), suggesting the seller has baked credit value into pricing rather than leaving IRR upside for acquisition.

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Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.

Sale & Valuation

Est. Sale Price
$11,107,000
Sale $/Unit
$72,123
Value YoY
-4.4%
Implied Cap Rate
10.26%
Est. Cap Rate
10.24%

Operating Income

Gross Potential Rent
$2,123,352/yr
Est. Vacancy
2.6%
Submarket Vac.
2.3%
Eff. Gross Income
$2,068,145/yr
OpEx Ratio
45%
Est. NOI
$1,137,480/yr
NOI/Unit
$7,386/yr

Debt & Taxes

Taxes/Unit
$1,800/yr
Est. DSCR
3.88

Based on most recent loan: $7,774,900 (Jan 2017, attom)

Submarket Benchmarks

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Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage

Submarket Cap Rate
6.7%
Property: 10.24% (+3.54pp)
Price/Unit Benchmark
$84,767
Property: $72,123 (↓15%)
Rent/SF
$1.76/sf
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Property Summary

Wright Senior Apts is a 154-unit, 3-story garden-style property built in 2004 with 112.4K SF of brick construction and good condition throughout. The 55+ community offers standard senior amenities (fitness center, activity room, theater, pool) plus covered parking and pet-friendly terms ($300 deposit, $10/month per pet, 2-pet limit). Located in Grand Prairie off State Highway 161 with a walk score of 19, the property benefits from proximity to golf courses but faces car dependency; financing includes 80% tax credit structure. Unit mix spans efficiencies through 2-bedrooms with energy-efficient appliances and washer/dryer connections, though no utilities are specified as rent-inclusive.

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Property Details

Account #
28254300010020000
Market
Dallas County, TX
Building Class
APARTMENT (BRICK EXTERIOR)
Building Style
Garden
Construction
D-WOOD FRAME
Quality
GOOD
Condition
GOOD
Stories
3
Gross Building Area
112,359 SF
Net Leasable Area
112,359 SF
Neighborhood
UNASSIGNED
Last Sale
April 20, 2023
Place ID
ChIJk8X093GGToYRayhnSCdl_MM
Business Status
Operational
Enriched
about 2 months ago

Owner Information

Owner
WRIGHT PRESERVATION ASSOC LP
Mailing Address
BEVERLY HILLS, CALIFORNIA 902130385
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Rental Performance

Rental Performance – WRIGHT SENIOR APTS

This 154-unit senior housing property is undershooting market benchmarks across all unit types, with 1-bedrooms advertised at $890.5 versus a $1,255 market comp—a 29.1% discount that suggests either positioning for lower-income tenants (consistent with 80% tax credit structure) or acute leasing pressure. Current occupancy appears tight: only 4 active listings and 3 available units as of late March 2026, yet concessions remain vague ("Move-in Special FOR A LIMITED TIME" with no quantified weeks free), indicating either strong demand or data collection gaps. Recent rent variance is extreme ($616–$1,550 on 1-bedrooms within days), which likely reflects lease-up of vacant units at different rate structures rather than market-driven rent growth. The property's tax-credit designation constrains rent growth and limits comparable submarket data, making relative performance assessment difficult.

AI analysis · Updated 8 days ago
Submarket Rent Growth
📊 Nearby properties
Vacancy Trend
Deteriorating
📊 RentCast zip-level data
Submarket Rent/SF
$1.76/sf
📊 Nearby properties

Rent Trends

Estimated Occupancy

Estimated from listed vacancies vs total units

Asking Rent Range

Min/avg/max asking rents from property website

Available Units Over Time

Latest Scrape (Mar 25, 2026)

Rent Range
$616 – $1,550
Avg: $1,144
Available
3 units

Fees

Application: Admin: Pet Deposit: 300 Pet Rent Monthly: 10

Concession Details

  • Move-in Special FOR A LIMITED TIME
🏠 4 active listings | Studio avg $1,265 (mkt $1,265 ) | 1BR avg $891 (mkt $1,255 ↓29% ) | 2BR avg $1,550 (mkt $1,750 ↓11% ) | Trend: No data
Unit Beds Baths Sqft Rent Status Listed Days
2BR 2 925 $1,550 Active Mar 25
Mar $1,550
Studio 1 528 $1,265 Active Mar 25
Mar $1,265
1BR 1 $1,165 Active Mar 24 14
Mar $1,165
1BR 1 696 $616 Active Mar 25
Mar $616
1BR 1 696 $1,165 Inactive Oct 26 373
Oct $1,165
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Demographics

Affordability Risk in Low-Income Core; Market Improves at Submarket Scale

The 1-mile radius presents acute affordability pressure: median HHI of $52.3K against $1,149/mo rent yields a 28.7% ratio, elevated for workforce housing, while 52.3% of households earn under $50K. However, the property benefits from strong renter concentration (54.7%) indicating captive demand. Expanding to 3 and 5 miles reveals income graduation—median HHI climbs to $60.1K and $64.9K respectively—with affordability ratios improving to 27.4% and 26.7%, suggesting the submarket supports mid-tier renters better than the immediate neighborhood. The income distribution skew confirms workforce orientation: 46.4% earn under $50K at 1-mile, declining to 42.6% at 5-mile, indicating the asset depends on lower-income tenant stickiness rather than affluent renter pool depth.

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1-Mile Radius

Population
15,317
Households
4,997
Avg Household Size
3.19
Median HH Income
$52,325
Median Home Value
$212,989
Median Rent
$1,253
% Renter Occupied
54.7%
Affordability
28.7% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

3-Mile Radius

Population
102,626
Households
34,549
Avg Household Size
3.05
Median HH Income
$60,088
Median Home Value
$205,182
Median Rent
$1,372
% Renter Occupied
55.0%
Affordability
27.4% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

5-Mile Radius

Population
237,875
Households
82,477
Avg Household Size
2.96
Median HH Income
$64,854
Median Home Value
$228,911
Median Rent
$1,445
% Renter Occupied
52.6%
Affordability
26.7% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 4 tracts (1mi)

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Unit Mix

Critical data integrity issue prevents meaningful analysis. The unitmix summary reports only 1 one-bedroom unit against 154 total units, yet listingsby_bedroom shows 4 units across all types—a fundamental reconciliation failure. Without accurate unit count by bedroom type, rent/mix positioning cannot be assessed. The property's 80% tax credit designation and 2004 vintage suggest senior/affordable housing, but the sparse bedroom data (studio at $1.3K, one-br at $891, two-br at $1.6K) cannot be reliably benchmarked without clarity on whether these 4 units represent the full portfolio or a sampling error.

AI analysis · Updated 8 days ago

Estimated from 1 listed units (0.6% of 154 total)

1BR 1 units
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Amenities

Pet Policy

Pets Welcome Upon Approval. Breed restrictions apply. Limit of 2 pets per home. Pet deposit is $300 per pet. Monthly pet rent of $10 will be charged per pet.

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Appraisal History

Appraisal snapshot insufficient for trend analysis. With only a single 2025 appraisal at $11.1M ($72.0K/unit), the -4.4% YoY decline signals recent market softening, but lacks historical depth to assess whether this is cyclical or structural deterioration. The 22.1% land value allocation ($2.5M) is modest and offers limited redevelopment optionality without substantial demolition/repositioning capital. Tax credit designation likely constrains exit flexibility and suppresses comparable market multiples.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago
Year Total Value Change
2025 $11,085,000 -4.4%
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Google Reviews

Management transition signal, not structural concern. The 1.7-point rating swing (2.3 to 4.0 over six months) coincides with staffing changes under Con-Am Management—earlier reviews cite absent managers and slow maintenance response, while recent feedback praises named maintenance personnel (Juan, Rodney, Dino). The 50% one-star concentration (6 of 12 negative reviews) clusters in 2024 and blames management responsiveness and personnel turnover, not unit-level defects; isolated pest complaints from 2019–2020 lack recent corroboration. This suggests operational underperformance was manageable and partially corrected, though the tenure of current staff and consistency of execution remain key due diligence questions given the senior housing sensitivity.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago

Rating Distribution

5★
13 (50%)
4★
4 (15%)
3★
1 (4%)
2★
2 (8%)
1★
6 (23%)

26 reviews total

Rating Trend

Reviews

Dora ★★★★☆ Dec 2025

Owner response

Thanks for the positive rating! We’d love to know what we can do to make your experience a 5-star one. Please feel free to connect with our team anytime—we’re here to support you and them.

Carla Blackwell ★☆☆☆☆ Sep 2025

I am very disappointed with the fact you would have an emergency call line for maintenance when your A/C goes out and not one person take the time out to call . I called because I started feeling warm inside my apartment. I looked up at the thermostat and it read 80 degrees so I made a call for someone to come check it and that was before 6pm , never received a call or text , time went on and it was 11:07 pm and 83 degrees in here . I called again. I don’t know what they considered a emergency with the A/C , however some people suffer with nose bleed when overheated , asthma and headache and what may not be a emergency or problem for maintenance is a concern for me. Here it’s 2:05 am and I’m awake while my fan is tossing around heat . This is a major problem and concern for me and I’m not at all happy with this. No one wants to sit up in restless and tired because of a lack of air conditioning. We are still in some of the hottest days . I don’t call or bother maintenance for anything I stay to myself. If the after hour service isn’t going to work to take care of your needs what’s the sense of having to call for broken A/C units. Now I have to wait and lay awake until the office opens . Get more maintenance men. It’s not fair to me as a tenant to lay here in the heat .

Carla NelsonBlackwell ★☆☆☆☆ Sep 2025
Angela Weaver ★★★★★ Jun 2025

Walter was so helpful and friendly. He paid equal attention to my mom and to both my husband and I as we discussed finding a new home for mom. He was patient and kind and thorough and took all the time we needed to make us feel welcomed.

Owner response

Hi Angela! We are so happy to hear that you had such a positive experience with Walter. His dedication to providing excellent service is truly reflected in your feedback. We're glad that you felt welcomed and we look forward to assisting you further. Thank you for your kind words.

D Watson ★★★★★ Local Guide Mar 2025

Rodney’s positive attitude and patience make him an exceptional maintenance man. We are fortunate to have his support.

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Last updated: Feb 26, 2026 9 fields
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