3220 SCOTCH CREEK RD, DALLAS, TX, 75019
$45,394,800
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 6.4% from prior year
📍 This parcel is part of the DISTRICT AT CYPRESS WATERS community — scraped data shown is for the full community.
Pass. This 240-unit, 2012-vintage asset carries structural headwinds that outweigh its stable operations: the 143% LTV against a $45.4M appraisal, combined with opaque debt maturity and missing DSCR, creates refinancing risk at current rates that cannot be underwritten without loan documentation. Operationally, the 3.8/5.0 Google rating masks a critical 23.8% one-star cohort citing pest and HVAC failures—a bimodal review distribution typical of elevated turnover and lease-renewal compression that would pressure NOI significantly. Demographically, the property anchors a narrow affluent pocket (93.9% renters, $113.7K median income at 1-mile) that contracts sharply beyond 3 miles (52.2% renters, aging homeownership at 47.8%), signaling demand durability risk in a mature suburban ring losing relative affluence rather than a growth corridor. While zero pipeline supply removes near-term competitive pressure and recent renovations position units competitively, the car-dependent location (Walk Score 25), combined with debt overhang and operational service-delivery gaps, makes this a watch-list reject unless debt maturity exceeds 5 years and maintenance-ticket closure rates demonstrate structural repair.
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Class B+ property with strong 2016–2020 renovation positioning. District at Scotch Creek's 240 units show 89.7% excellent-to-good condition with consistent upgraded finishes—dark espresso or charcoal cabinetry, granite/quartz counters, and stainless steel appliances across analyzed units. The 2018 modal renovation year (12 units sampled) and fresh paint on 94.4% of observations indicate recent capital deployment; however, the mix tilts toward builder-grade-to-upgraded tier rather than premium, with 54% of kitchen finishes rated upgraded but only 15% premium. Amenities punch above the unit finishes—resort-style pool, clubhouse with high-end finishes, and bocce court—but this amenity premium suggests management prioritized common area appeal over unit-level finalization, leaving modest value-add upside if full kitchen/bath standardization is required for competitive rent growth.
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Location Profile Misaligned with Car-Dependent Submarket
This property's walk score of 25 and zero transit access classify it as deeply car-dependent, requiring private vehicle reliance for all errands and commuting. The 240-unit asset sits in a location fundamentally disconnected from Dallas's multimodal urban corridors, limiting appeal to transit-oriented or lifestyle-focused renters and constraining tenant pool elasticity during market softness. Without rent data, we cannot assess whether pricing compensates for locationally-driven constraints, but properties in car-dependent Dallas submarkets typically underperform unit economics relative to walkable alternatives unless positioned as value-play or suburban family housing. This location works only if the pro forma assumes lower rents and higher car ownership rates, or if nearby employment anchors (industrial, back-office) justify the isolation.
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Pipeline carries zero supply pressure. With 0.0% new units in the pipeline and no active construction nearby, this 240-unit property faces no near-term competitive headwinds from new deliveries. However, the deteriorating submarket vacancy trend suggests demand softness is market-wide rather than supply-driven—occupancy risk stems from fundamentals, not pipeline saturation.
No multifamily construction permits found within 3 miles
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The property carries $65.0M in debt against a $45.4M appraised value—a 143% loan-to-value ratio that signals either substantial value appreciation since 2017 financing or significant market deterioration in the appraisal. With a missing maturity date and no DSCR data, refinancing risk at current rates is opaque, but the $270.8K per unit debt load on a 240-unit asset suggests leverage tilted toward acquisition financing rather than stabilized hold economics. The current owner's 8.3-year tenure with only two transactions on the same closing date (indicating a sponsor restructuring rather than a flip) and an estimated sale price nearly double the appraisal ($92.9M) implies either management's confidence in value-add execution or an inflated exit assumption—either way, the maturing debt timeline and refinancing constraints at today's rates warrant immediate verification of actual loan maturity and debt service coverage.
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Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $65,000,000 (Nov 2017, attom)
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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District at Scotch Creek is a 240-unit garden-style apartment complex built in 2012 with brick exterior and wood-frame construction across three stories. The 193.2K SF property carries excellent quality and condition ratings but lacks documented parking specifications and amenity details. Located in Dallas with a walk score of 25, the property reflects a car-dependent suburban positioning. The 3.9 Google rating suggests operational stability, though utility pass-throughs and pet policies are not specified in available data.
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Core Demand Risk: Affluent Renter Pocket in Maturing Suburban Ring
The 1-mile radius reveals a hyper-concentrated, luxury-oriented renter market (93.9% renter-occupied, median income $113.7K) that sharply contracts at 3 miles (52.2% renters, $131.9K median), signaling the property occupies a niche affluent corridor rather than a broad-based workforce housing node. The affordability ratio of 18.3% at 1-mile—where renters spend roughly 18% of household income on rent—is tight for a 240-unit asset and suggests the property depends on a narrow income band ($100K–$150K+) representing 53.9% of immediate-area households; income distribution skews heavily toward $100K+ earners (53.9% vs. 27.0% region-wide at 5-mile radius). Demand durability hinges on whether the 3-mile ring's $131.9K median and high homeownership (47.8%) indicate aging-out risk or sustained high-income renter preference; the 5-mile softening to 61.3% renters and $120.7K median income suggests this is a mature suburb losing relative affluence rather than a high-growth employment corridor.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 1 tracts (1mi)
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Appraisal Analysis: District at Scotch Creek
The property appreciated 6.4% year-over-year to $45.4M, translating to $189.1K per unit—solid momentum for a 2012-vintage asset in the current rate environment. Land represents only 4.8% of total appraised value ($2.2M), indicating minimal redevelopment optionality; this is a fully-capitalized, income-driven valuation with limited tear-down or significant repositioning upside. Single appraisal point limits trend assessment, but the 6.4% YoY gain suggests market stabilization post-2024 rather than distress or sharp repricing.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $45,394,800 | +6.4% |
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The property shows improvement trajectory but critical operational gaps undermine value. The 3.8/5.0 rating over the last six months represents a +0.5pt improvement from the prior period, driven primarily by maintenance staff (Jonathan, Darius, Brian) earning consistent 5-star praise for responsiveness. However, the bimodal distribution—410 five-star and 145 one-star reviews across 610 total—signals structural problems: 23.8% of residents are sufficiently dissatisfied to rate 1-star, citing pest infestations, unresolved maintenance requests despite tickets, HVAC failures, and management's over-reliance on automation creating service gaps. The concentration of praise on individual technicians masks systemic failures in ticket closure protocols and property upkeep, suggesting good frontline labor cannot compensate for management and infrastructure defects. This rating pattern typically correlates with elevated turnover and lease-renewal risk that would compress NOI projections.
610 reviews total
Jonathan was very knowledgeable and professional. He got my disposal working quickly.
Jonathan did a great job in fixing things quickly in my kitchen.
Owner response
We're delighted to hear that Jonathan provided swift and excellent service in your kitchen! Your satisfaction is our priority, and it's great to know we met your expectations. Thanks for sharing your positive experience with us!
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Our management team takes all complaints seriously and would like to address your concerns directly. Please contact us so we can discuss your experience +1 972-597-1066.
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Hello Katelyn, thank you for reaching out if there are any concerns or questions you have we’d be happy to address them for you. Please feel free to email me at liveatthedistrict@busboomgroup.com. – Ashlie at The District at Cypress Waters
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Suban, Please contact our property manager at +1 972-597-1066 directly for the opportunity to provide you with a more pleasant experience.
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