RIDGE PARC

6968 CLARKRIDGE DR, DALLAS, TX, 752365807

APARTMENT (BRICK EXTERIOR) Garden 248 units Built 2002 3 stories ★ 3.4 (133 reviews) 🚶 11 Car-Dependent 🚌 25 Some Transit 🚲 23 Somewhat Bikeable

$43,400,000

2025 Appraised Value

↑ 0.0% from prior year

🏘️ Community includes 2 DCAD parcels (376 total units)

RIDGE PARC – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Ridge Parc presents a classic value-trap: a stabilized Class B asset with favorable debt structure ($15.2M FHA at 3.28%, 27 years remaining) undermined by operational collapse that has driven Google ratings from 4.1 to 3.4 in six months. The $43.4M appraisal–to–$18.4M estimated sale price gap (57.6% delta) signals either severe unrecognized depreciation or distressed methodology; without current NOI and DSCR visibility, debt service health remains opaque. Demographically, the property sits in a higher-income owner-occupied pocket (26.7% renter occupancy at 1-mile radius), with true demand concentration 3–5 miles out among $50K–$100K households—positioning it as workforce-to-professional rather than luxury, but susceptible to rent-growth pressure if occupancy management fails further. The phased interior upgrade pipeline (60–70% of units still original 2002 finishes) offers latent value-add, though management dysfunction across leasing, maintenance, and amenity standards presents material execution risk; longer-tenured residents cite stark deterioration post-management transition. Watch-list pending operational stabilization and appraisal reconciliation—passing now without management turnover evidence and forensic debt/NOI audit.

AI overview · Updated 15 days ago
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Great Location!

At Ridge Parc Apartments, you can enjoy a modern, convenient lifestyle surrounded by all the best South Dallas has to offer. From our comfortable, well-designed homes to the abundance of community amenities, everything is tailored to suit your needs.

Ridge Parc positions as a well-maintained Class B/B+ garden-style community with selective unit-level upgrades. Kitchen finishes span 2010–2015 originals (builder-grade GE/Whirlpool, standard black appliances, white painted shaker cabinets, subway tile) through recent 2024 renovations featuring white quartz countertops and recessed lighting, indicating a phased upgrade strategy rather than portfolio-wide renovation. Exterior condition is solid—cream/beige siding, mature landscaping, and a resort-caliber pool with lounge infrastructure support Class B positioning—but the mix of dated and refreshed interiors suggests meaningful value-add remains in the 60–70% of units still carrying original finishes. No deferred maintenance flags; the constraint is inconsistent modernization, not deterioration.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago

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Location Profile Misaligns with Walkability Reality

Ridge Parc's Walk Score of 11 (Car-Dependent) and Transit Score of 25 (Some Transit) indicate a suburban, automobile-dependent location with minimal pedestrian infrastructure—typical for Dallas exurban multifamily. Without average rent data, we cannot assess whether the property has priced for this constraint or if management is relying on location-based amenity density (grocery, dining, fitness) to justify rates. The 248-unit size suggests institutional buyer appeal, but tenant demand will be price-sensitive and driven by commute calculus rather than walkability. Distance to employment centers and rent positioning relative to comparable urban/transit-oriented properties should be prioritized in underwriting.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago
Distance Name Category
📍 11.5 miles from Downtown Dallas
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The pipeline poses minimal near-term competitive pressure: 2 units under construction represent only 0.8% of Ridge Parc's 248-unit inventory, well below the threshold for material occupancy or pricing risk. However, the deteriorating submarket vacancy trend warrants monitoring—this suggests existing oversupply dynamics rather than imminent new supply threat, meaning current weakness likely reflects demand softness rather than pipeline timing. The two permitted projects (Mountain Creek Pkwy in inspection phase since Feb 2024, and Wheatland Rd pending payment) appear scattered geographically and undersized, indicating they're not direct substitutes for Ridge Parc's product.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago
🏗️ 2 permits within 3 mi
1% pipeline
Distance Address Description Status Filed
1.4 mi 7100 W WHEATLAND RD QTEAM MEETING TBD A 90 unit apartment complex with leasin... Payment Due Feb 18, 2026
1.8 mi 5595 MOUNTAIN CREEK PKWY Construction of 234 Units of Multifamily Housing with Gar... Inspection Phase Feb 27, 2024
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Debt & Transaction History

Ridge Parc presents low refinancing risk but exhibits structural misalignment between appraised value and market pricing. The active FHA loan ($15.2M at 3.28%, maturing 2051) carries a favorable rate with 27 years remaining, while the estimated sale price of $18.4M sits 57.6% below the $43.4M appraisal—a gap suggesting either distressed valuation methodology or significant unrecognized depreciation. At $61.5K per unit of debt on the active loan, leverage is moderate, but the absence of DSCR and current NOI data obscures debt service health. The 24.9-year hold under absentee corporate ownership with only two transactions (acquisition in 2001, refi in 2012) indicates a buy-and-hold strategy rather than distress; however, the terminated PNC and Greystone loans suggest prior capital structure changes that warrant investigation into whether those were payoffs or defaults.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago
Ownership Duration
24.9 years
Since May 2001
Transactions
2 recorded
Owner Type
Company
Absentee owner
Owner Mailing Address
3939 N HAMPTON RD, DALLAS, TX 75212-1630

🏛️ TX Comptroller Entity Data

Beneficial Owner
Chetana Chaphekar high
via officer match
Registered Agent
The Housing Authority Of The City Of Dallas, Texas
C/O LEGAL DEPARTMENT 3939 N. HAMPTON ROAD, DALLAS, TX, 75212
Officers / Directors
Chetana Chaphekar — SECRETARY
Chetana Chaphekar — DIRECTOR
Timothy J Lott — DIRECTOR
Timothy J Lott — VICE PRESI
Troy Broussard — DIRECTOR
Entity Mailing Address
C/O LEGAL DEPARTMENT 3939 N. HAMPTON ROA, DALLAS, TX, 75212
State of Formation
TX
SOS Status
ACTIVE
December 18, 2012 Stand Alone Finance Deed of Trust
Buyer: Ridge Parc Dev Corp, via Republic Title Inc
May 02, 2001 Resale Grant Deed
Buyer: Ridge Parc Development Corp, from Clark West Properties Ii Ltd via Chicago Title/Escondido
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Financial Estimates

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

Sale & Valuation

Est. Sale Price
$18,365,060
Sale $/Unit
$74,052
Value YoY
0.0%
Implied Cap Rate
Est. Cap Rate

Operating Income

Gross Potential Rent
Est. Vacancy
Submarket Vac.
2.1%
Eff. Gross Income
OpEx Ratio
45%
Est. NOI
NOI/Unit

Debt & Taxes

Taxes/Unit
Est. DSCR

Based on most recent loan: $15,243,000 (Dec 2012, hud_fha) @ 3.28%

Submarket Benchmarks

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Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage

Submarket Cap Rate
6.0%
Price/Unit Benchmark
$62,500
Property: $74,052 (↑18%)
Rent/SF
$1.72/sf
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Property Summary

Ridge Parc is a 248-unit, 3-story garden-style apartment community built in 2002 with brick exterior and wood-frame construction, totaling 269.7K SF. The property carries a GOOD quality and condition rating with unit finishes typical of early-2000s construction; no amenity data is available, limiting visibility into finish-out levels. Located in South Dallas with a walk score of 11, the property serves a car-dependent area; parking configuration is not specified. Pet policy permits dogs and cats with breed restrictions, and no utilities are included in rent.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago

Property Details

Account #
008597000A0010000
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
269,664 SF
Net Leasable Area
269,664 SF
Neighborhood
UNASSIGNED
Last Sale
May 02, 2001
Place ID
ChIJz4T37rWPToYREOE4MwBTH04
Business Status
Operational
Enriched
about 2 months ago

Owner Information

Owner
RIDGE PARC DEV CORP
Mailing Address
DALLAS, TEXAS 752121630
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Rental Performance

Submarket Rent Growth
📊 Nearby properties
Vacancy Trend
Deteriorating
📊 RentCast zip-level data
Submarket Rent/SF
$1.72/sf
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Available Units Over Time

Latest Scrape (Mar 25, 2026)

Available
5 units

Fees

Application: Admin: Pet Deposit: 250 Pet Rent Monthly: 15
🏠 0 active listings | Trend: No data
Unit Beds Baths Sqft Rent Status Listed Days
BR $980 Inactive May 1 11
A1 1BR 1 680 Inactive Mar 25
B1 2BR 1 1,101 Inactive Mar 25
B2 2BR 2 1,054 Inactive Mar 25
C1 3BR 2 1,204 Inactive Mar 25
D1 4BR 2 1,521 Inactive Mar 25
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Demographics

Affordability supports mid-market positioning, but renter depth weakens toward property core. The 1-mile radius shows only 26.7% renter occupancy against a $83.2K median household income and 24.4% affordability ratio—suggesting Ridge Parc sits in a higher-income owner-occupied neighborhood, limiting immediate demand density. The 3-mile ring (35.1% renters) and especially the 5-mile ring (43.8% renters) reveal true demand concentration lies further out, indicating this asset captures suburban-ring rather than urban-core renter traffic. Income distribution across all three radii clusters heavily in the $50K–$150K band (74.5% in the 5-mile ring), positioning the property for workforce-to-professional renters rather than luxury; the 5-mile median income drop to $75.1K versus $83.6K at 1-mile signals income stratification that could pressure rent growth if the property pushes above current market positioning. Missing rent data prevents confirmation that affordability ratios translate to actual tenant qualification; validate lease spread against the $50K–$100K household sweet spot.

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1-Mile Radius

Population
7,205
Households
2,444
Avg Household Size
2.95
Median HH Income
$83,186
Median Home Value
$302,138
Median Rent
$1,692
% Renter Occupied
26.7%
Affordability
24.4% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

3-Mile Radius

Population
73,021
Households
22,838
Avg Household Size
3.14
Median HH Income
$83,579
Median Home Value
$269,279
Median Rent
$1,721
% Renter Occupied
35.1%
Affordability
24.7% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

5-Mile Radius

Population
204,237
Households
67,811
Avg Household Size
3.05
Median HH Income
$75,081
Median Home Value
$235,308
Median Rent
$1,581
% Renter Occupied
43.8%
Affordability
25.3% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 2 tracts (1mi)

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Amenities

Pet Policy

Pet Friendly - Breed Restrictions. Dogs and Cats allowed.

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Appraisal History

Ridge Parc shows stalled value appreciation despite tight multifamily fundamentals. The property holds a single 2025 appraisal of $43.4M ($175K/unit), with land representing just 2.3% of total value—typical for a stabilized 2002-vintage asset with minimal redevelopment upside. The 0.0% year-over-year change suggests either flat market conditions or conservative appraiser positioning; without prior vintage data, timing of value inflection remains unclear. Limited historical appraisal breadth constrains analysis of cyclical performance.

AI analysis · Updated 21 days ago
Year Total Value Change
2025 $43,400,000 +0.0%
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Google Reviews

Rating collapse signals deteriorating operations under new management. Overall score dropped from 4.1 in the prior six months to 3.4 currently—a 0.7-point decline—with one-star reviews now representing 24.8% of the 133-review sample versus historically isolated complaints. Negative reviews cluster around three operational failures: management responsiveness (unanswered phones, rushed leasing process), amenity maintenance (pool unavailable despite tenant payment, false gym advertising), and community standards (trash accumulation, noise enforcement absent). While recent five-star reviews cite individual staff members (Rosie, Danny, Bethany), they appear insufficient to offset systemic deterioration; longer-tenured residents (5–8 years) express stark disappointment in the transition, suggesting management change has fundamentally degraded asset condition and tenant satisfaction. This review profile presents material execution risk—operational recovery would require immediate leasing/maintenance staffing overhaul and amenity standardization.

AI analysis · Updated 15 days ago

Rating Distribution

5★
52 (39%)
4★
23 (17%)
3★
14 (11%)
2★
11 (8%)
1★
33 (25%)

133 reviews total

Rating Trend

Reviews

Raul Guerra ★★★★★ Local Guide Oct 2025
Barleca Kennedy ★★★★★ Local Guide Sep 2025
Corey Hugger ★★★★★ Aug 2025

Ridge Parc front office associate Rosie is great. She's very knowledgeable and patient with tenants in hearing their requests. Her demeanor is always pleasant and you can see the effort she applies in her attempt to be helpful. Ridge Parc is very fortunate to have her as a team member.

Deric Berquist ★★★★★ Local Guide Aug 2025

Very cool place nice and clean very nice people

Donna White ★★☆☆☆ Jul 2025

Please don’t waste your time they are not the same they use to be great apartments until new management took over. They want to rush you into signing a lease without even showing you the property. They claim loft style living but haven’t even made the necessary updates to be considered that from the virtual tour. Management wants you to take their word for everything why scamming you out your money if you don’t sign your lease within 72 hours. They are reasonably priced still but not the same from years ago when management cared about the tenants and property.

Owner response

Dear Ms. White,

I understand your concern, but you leased an apartment that is on notice. We have all applicants sign their lease after they approved. We cannot wait on a resident to move out, turn the unit and then show you to sign your new lease. You cancelled and we charged the appropriate fees for holding a unit for 3 weeks. Our units are in great condition and we have many long term residents and happy here. If you want to reapply later when a unit is vacant to view please do so. You have 30 days to reapply to avoid paying new fees and we can reapply your deposit.

Sincerely,
Ridge Parc Management

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