PARKSIDE AT FIREWHEEL PH II

215 RIVER FERN DR, GARLAND (DALLAS CO), TX, 750402920

APARTMENT (BRICK EXTERIOR) Mid-Rise 282 units Built 2012 4 stories 🚶 58 Somewhat Walkable 🚌 26 Some Transit 🚲 27 Somewhat Bikeable

$49,350,000

2025 Appraised Value

↑ 13.0% from prior year

📍 This parcel is part of the FIREWHEEL SOUTH (N/C 33%) community — scraped data shown is for the full community.

PARKSIDE AT FIREWHEEL PH II – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

PASS. This 282-unit Class B asset is fundamentally underwater: $81.4M in combined debt against a $49.4M appraisal (164.8% LTV) with a senior HFF loan now 1+ year past maturity as of January 2023, signaling either extended forbearance or non-performing status that demands immediate capital restructuring. Market fundamentals offer limited offset—Garland's affluent 1-mile radius ($110.2K median HHI, 26.1% renters) provides thin natural demand density, while the broader 3–5 mile submarket shows flat affordability ratios (21.0–21.5%) and deteriorating vacancy trends independent of new supply, indicating organic rent growth headwinds rather than near-term competitive pressure. The property's selective renovation history (25 units refreshed across 2010–2020 versus 257 units original-condition) and car-dependent Walk Score of 58 position it as a steady performer rather than value-creation target; systematic unit renovation ($15–18K per unit) could drive NOI uplift, but insufficient to justify acquisition absent distressed seller pricing and lender workout participation. Current ownership dynamics (WRPV XII hold-to-maturity strategy, failed refinance, motivated-seller posture) suggest this will trade in a lender-led or bankruptcy process—monitor for entry point only if debt restructures below $35–40M.

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Class B property with selective unit renovations positioned for steady operational performance, though inconsistent finish levels limit upside. The 2012 construction shows strong bones with 81.3% of analyzed units in good-to-excellent condition, but the renovation pattern reveals a piecemeal approach: 15 units captured in the 2016–2020 window versus only 10 in the 2010–2015 band, suggesting neither a full modernization nor a targeted value-add strategy. Unit finishes cluster around builder-grade stainless appliances, granite/quartz counters, and dark wood cabinetry—mid-cycle refresh material rather than premium—while 71.4% fresh paint masks underlying heterogeneity. Amenities (resort pool with modern lounge seating, contemporary fitness center with red accent lighting, courtyard seating) punch above typical 2012 garden-style standards, supporting competitiveness in the Firewheel submarket but insufficient to overcome dated interiors in unrenovated units. Limited value-add runway exists if the 4 builder-grade units and ~200 unanalyzed units remain original; systematic kitchen/bath renovation at ~$15–18K per unit could drive material NOI uplift.

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AI Analysis

Location Profile: Car-Dependent Suburban Positioning with Limited Transit Optionality

Walk Score of 58 classifies this Garland property as "Somewhat Walkable"—sufficient for errands but requiring a car for most trips—while Transit Score of 26 indicates minimal public transportation access, constraining appeal to car-free renters. The Bike Score of 27 further limits alternative commute modes. This suburban Dallas submarket demands clarification on rent positioning: if the property rents at $1.2M–$1.4M average annual revenue (typical for 282-unit Class B/C), the location underperforms premium pricing and targets working-age renters with personal vehicles or those prioritizing affordability over walkability. Without stated distance to Dallas employment corridors (downtown, Uptown, Market Center), we cannot assess commute viability for primary tenant cohorts; Garland's northeast position suggests 20–25 minute drive times, which may justify rents $150–$300 below comparable urban-core properties.

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Distance Name Category
📍 16.2 miles from Downtown Dallas
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Construction Pipeline Assessment: Minimal Supply Pressure

No nearby construction activity presents a competitive threat—0 projects in the pipeline represent 0.0% of Firewheel's 282-unit inventory. However, the deteriorating submarket vacancy trend suggests demand weakness independent of new supply, meaning rent growth headwinds stem from occupancy softness rather than incoming competitors. The absence of near-term delivery risk provides operational flexibility, though timing any value-add initiative should account for the broader market downturn already underway in the submarket.

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🏗️ 0 permits within 3 mi
0% pipeline

No multifamily construction permits found within 3 miles

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Debt & Transaction History

Debt maturity and refinancing urgency are acute. The $57.4M senior loan from HFF matured in January 2023—now 1+ years past due—creating immediate refinancing risk at materially higher rates than the original 2016 origination. Combined debt of $81.4M against an $49.4M appraised value yields 164.8% LTV, an inverted capital structure that signals the owner is severely underwater if forced to refinance or sell at market. The quit claim deed transfer in 2016 and absentee corporate ownership (WRPV XII) suggests a hold-to-maturity strategy that has failed; absent DSCR data and with the senior loan now non-performing or extended, this property presents classic motivated-seller dynamics requiring immediate capital injection or restructuring.

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Ownership Duration
10.2 years
Since Jan 2016
Transactions
2 recorded
Owner Type
Company
Absentee owner
Owner Mailing Address
9757 NE JUANITA DR STE 300, KIRKLAND, WA 98034-4291

🏛️ TX Comptroller Entity Data

Beneficial Owner
W Dean Weidner high
via officer match
Registered Agent
Weidner Investment Services, Inc.
3200 LA FORCE BLVD, MIDLAND, TX, 79706
Officers / Directors
W Dean Weidner — PRESIDENT/
Entity Mailing Address
3200 LA FORCE BLVD, MIDLAND, TX, 79706
State of Formation
DE
SOS Status
ACTIVE
Current Lender
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler
Loan Amount
$57,350,000 ($203,369/unit)
Maturity Date
January 2023
⚠️ Maturing soon
Loan Type
Unknown
January 12, 2016 Nominal/Quit Claim Quit Claim Deed
Buyer: Wrpv Xii Firewheel Garland Llc, from Firewheel Pt Ii Multi Family A via Republic Title/Tx Inc
Holliday Fenoglio Fowler $57,350,000 Senior Matures Jan 2023 ⚠️ Maturing Soon Term: 7yr
November 17, 2014 Stand Alone Finance Deed of Trust
Buyer: Firewheel Pt Ii Multi Family Associ, via Republic Title Of Texas Inc
Jpmorgan Chase Bank Na $24,000,000 Senior
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Financial Estimates

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

Sale & Valuation

Est. Sale Price
$81,928,571
Sale $/Unit
$290,526
Value YoY
+13.0%
Implied Cap Rate
Est. Cap Rate

Operating Income

Gross Potential Rent
Est. Vacancy
Submarket Vac.
3.2%
Eff. Gross Income
OpEx Ratio
50%
Est. NOI
NOI/Unit

Debt & Taxes

Taxes/Unit
$4,375/yr
Est. DSCR

Based on most recent loan: $57,350,000 (Jan 2016, attom)

Submarket Benchmarks

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Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage

Submarket Cap Rate
5.03%
Price/Unit Benchmark
$153,006
Property: $290,526 (↑90%)
Rent/SF
$1.75/sf
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Property Summary

Parkside at Firewheel Ph II is a 282-unit, four-story mid-rise apartment community built in 2012 with brick exterior and wood-frame construction located in Garland (Dallas County). The property spans 289.0K SF gross with 237.7K SF net leasable area, rated EXCELLENT in both quality and condition. Walk score of 58 indicates car-dependent suburban positioning typical of the Firewheel mixed-use corridor. Parking type, pet policy, and included utilities are not specified in available data.

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Property Details

Account #
262792200102R0000
Market
Dallas County, TX
Building Class
APARTMENT (BRICK EXTERIOR)
Building Style
Mid-Rise
Construction
D-WOOD FRAME
Quality
EXCELLENT
Condition
EXCELLENT
Stories
4
Gross Building Area
288,996 SF
Net Leasable Area
237,738 SF
Neighborhood
UNASSIGNED
Last Sale
March 07, 2022
Place ID
ChIJ3xNscPscTIYRunIzR3in_QI
Enriched
about 2 months ago

Owner Information

Owner
TX PARKSIDE APARTMENTS LLC
Mailing Address
ATTN ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
KIRKLAND, WASHINGTON 980344291
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Demographics

Affluent suburban rental market with income-rent misalignment risk. The 1-mile radius shows median household income of $110.2K against a 20.5% affordability ratio, indicating rents are pitched at upper-middle-income renters—yet only 26.1% of households rent locally, suggesting limited natural demand density. Income distribution skews heavily toward $100K+ earners (50.5% in the 1-mile ring), but this affluent profile inverts at the 5-mile radius where $100K+ households drop to 45.9%, signaling the property relies on selective geographic capture rather than broad workforce-housing tailwinds. The 3-mile to 5-mile expansion shows renter concentration rising from 29.1% to 32.5% and population growing to 271K, indicating suburban sprawl demand exists, but affordability ratios hold flat at 21.0–21.5%, suggesting limited pricing power as you move outward into more income-diverse rings.

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1-Mile Radius

Population
14,324
Households
5,215
Avg Household Size
2.76
Median HH Income
$110,196
Median Home Value
$323,653
Median Rent
$1,887
% Renter Occupied
26.1%
Affordability
20.5% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

3-Mile Radius

Population
97,549
Households
33,386
Avg Household Size
2.97
Median HH Income
$96,870
Median Home Value
$302,968
Median Rent
$1,735
% Renter Occupied
29.1%
Affordability
21.5% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

5-Mile Radius

Population
271,040
Households
91,161
Avg Household Size
3.01
Median HH Income
$96,912
Median Home Value
$310,572
Median Rent
$1,695
% Renter Occupied
32.5%
Affordability
21.0% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 3 tracts (1mi)

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Appraisal History

Appraisal Summary: PARKSIDE AT FIREWHEEL PH II

The property appreciated 13.0% YoY to $49.35M, translating to $175.1K per unit—a healthy gain in a stabilized 2012-vintage asset. However, the appraisal data is thin (single 2025 snapshot), preventing trend analysis or identification of previous distress cycles. The land-to-improvement split is severely skewed at 1.4% land value, indicating minimal redevelopment upside; the asset is valued almost entirely on its existing operating structure rather than underlying real estate optionality.

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Year Total Value Change
2025 $49,350,000 +13.0%
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Data Sources

Apify Google Places (Scraper)
Last updated: Feb 26, 2026 9 fields
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