515 PROMENADE PKWY, IRVING, TX, 75039
$88,108,460
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 11.1% from prior year
PASS – Operational and Refinancing Risks Outweigh Valuation Arbitrage. Jefferson Promenade II trades at a 7.1% cap rate ($78.6M estimated value, $181.5K/unit) against a 4.6% submarket average, offering apparent arbitrage, but the discount reflects genuine execution headwinds rather than market inefficiency. The $55.0M construction loan matured August 2023 with no visible refinance close—creating acute debt-maturity risk in a 69.9% LTV scenario—while operational deterioration documented in Google reviews (4.2 rating, 63 one-star reviews clustering on pest, mold, maintenance failures) signals management transition and systemic neglect that will require capital-intensive remediation pre-stabilization. Tenant demand is bifurcated: the property captures affluent urban professionals in the 1-mile radius ($103.7K median HHI, 48.0% earning $100K+), but current underperformance on entry-level units (1BR at $1,966 vs. $2,200 asking, 6-week concessions, 9.2% vacancy) indicates the submarket is already softening, and the property's car-dependent location (Walk Score 44) misaligns with its $2.2K rent positioning. Request current debt status and complete third-party operational audit (pest, maintenance, management KPIs) before reconsidering; current visibility does not support acquisition at this valuation.
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Jefferson Promenade II is a 2020-built Class A waterfront asset with inconsistent interior finishes that signal either phased delivery or selective unit upgrades. While 40 of 79 analyzed photos show excellent condition and amenities (resort-style pools, modern fitness center, contemporary clubhouse) meet Class A standards, unit interiors reveal a split: roughly 35 photos document upgraded/premium finishes (modern slab cabinetry, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, 2016-2020 renovation era), but bathrooms in the sample show builder-grade fixtures and basic chrome hardware, suggesting either non-renovated units or value-engineered bathrooms. One pool photo documents visible algae and debris, indicating maintenance lapses despite otherwise strong curb appeal and architectural quality (dark glass high-rises, waterfront positioning). The property likely has limited value-add potential in units already upgraded, but any remaining builder-grade inventory could support selective kitchen/bath renovations to command Class A rents.
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JEFFERSON PROMENADE II exhibits a fundamental location-to-rent misalignment. At a 44 walk score (car-dependent), 44 transit score, and 43 bike score, the property demands car ownership—a friction point for urban-oriented renters willing to pay $2.23K/month. Irving's suburban positioning and limited multimodal access typically support rents $300–500 below comparable walk-score 65+ assets in DFW's urban core. Unless this 433-unit complex captures car-commuting workforce with no downtown amenity requirement, the rent assumes either significant employment proximity not reflected in walkability data or demographic composition skewed toward car-dependent renters. Verify proximity to employment nodes (Las Colinas, DFW Airport) to validate pricing.
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The pipeline poses minimal near-term supply pressure: just 1 unit in active construction represents 0.2% of Jefferson Promenade II's 433-unit base, well below replacement-level competitive threat. However, submarket vacancy is deteriorating, which suggests the broader market is softening—meaning even modest new supply could pressure occupancy and rent growth if this project delivers before demand stabilizes. The single permitted project at 2250 Connector Dr remains in inspection phase as of January 2024, timing unclear, but proximity warrants monitoring as a potential direct competitor in the same submarket.
| Distance | Address | Description | Status | Filed |
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| 2.6 mi | 2250 CONNECTOR DR | 2250 Connector Drive. A project with 11 apartment buildin... | Inspection Phase | Jan 29, 2024 |
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Refinancing urgency is acute: the $55.0M construction loan matured in August 2023—nearly 18 months past due based on the data timestamp—signaling either a completed refinance not yet reflected here or a troubled asset in forbearance. At $127.0K per unit, the debt-to-estimated-value ratio sits at 69.9%, manageable in isolation but problematic if the property refinanced at current rates without offsetting NOI growth. The single transaction since 2019 initial funding and absentee corporate ownership suggest a buy-and-hold development play, but the matured loan creates acute refinancing risk absent a recent refi close.
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Jefferson Promenade II is priced as a value-add play despite its 2020 vintage, with an estimated 7.1% cap rate trading 210 basis points above the 4.6% submarket average—a significant arbitrage opportunity if operational improvements can close the gap. NOI per unit of $12.9K trails the submarket norm (implied by $193.4K/unit at 4.6% cap = $8.9K NOI/unit), suggesting either conservative underwriting or genuine performance headwinds masking value. The 50.0% opex ratio is healthy for the asset class, but the $9.5M discount between appraised ($88.1M) and estimated sale price ($78.6M) signals either dated appraisal assumptions or that the market is pricing in execution risk on revenue stabilization. At $181.5K/unit versus the $193.4K submarket comparable, there is $11.9K/unit of price compression to exploit, though the implied 6.3% cap rate suggests the seller is already discounting for operational issues.
Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $55,000,000 (Aug 2019, attom)
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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Jefferson Promenade II is a 433-unit, 5-story mid-rise built in 2020 with wood-frame construction and brick exterior, offering 512.0K SF of gross building area in Irving's Las Colinas submarket (Walk Score 44). Unit finishes are high-end, featuring granite/quartz countertops, stainless appliances, vinyl wood-plank flooring, 10'+ ceilings, and in-unit W/D; amenities span fitness, co-working, rooftop lounge, and lake views. Pet policy caps at 2 animals with breed restrictions and $25/month rent per pet; parking type is not specified in available data.
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Jefferson Promenade II is pricing above submarket on 2BR+ units but underperforming on smaller units, suggesting weak demand in the entry-level segment. Current availability of 40 units (9.2% of stock) paired with 6-week concessions signals a soft leasing environment; the 1BR rent of $1,966 sits 20.0% below the $1,638 market benchmark, indicating potential tenant flight or new construction competition. The 3BR is nearly at parity ($3,098 vs. $2,759 benchmark), but the wide rent dispersion within unit types ($1,432–$1,552 for 0BR, $2,136–$2,843 for 2BR) reflects heavy discounting on weaker floor plates. Management should monitor whether concession depth widens further; current incentives paired with 16 active listings suggest leasing velocity is constrained.
Estimated from listed vacancies vs total units
Min/avg/max asking rents from property website
| Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | Status | Listed | Days |
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| 3BR | 2 | 1,422 | $3,098 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,394 | $2,843 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,376 | $2,679 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,376 | $2,670 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,670
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,268 | $2,638 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,356 | $2,604 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 1,374 | $2,394 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,156 | $2,238 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,167 | $2,136 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 797 | $1,995 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,995
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| 1BR | 1 | 889 | $1,939 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,939
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| 1BR | 1 | 793 | $1,894 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,894
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| 1BR | 1 | 827 | $1,865 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,865
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| 1BR | 1 | 689 | $1,709 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,709
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| Studio | 1 | 600 | $1,552 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,552
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| Studio | 1 | 537 | $1,432 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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| Apt 171 | 1BR | 1 | 650 | $2,000 | Inactive | Jul 13 | 12 |
| — | 1BR | 1 | 797 | $1,949 | Inactive | Dec 22 | 595 |
| A0.2 | Studio | 1 | 491 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| A1 Alt 1 | 1BR | 1 | 882 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| A4 ANSI | 1BR | 1 | 889 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B1 ALT 1 | 2BR | 2 | 1,153 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B1 ALT 2 | 2BR | 2 | 1,137 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B1 ALT 3 | 2BR | 2 | 1,356 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B2 ALT 1 | 2BR | 2 | 1,197 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B2 ALT 2 | 2BR | 2 | 1,325 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B2 ALT 3 | 2BR | 2 | 1,092 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B3 ALT 1 | 2BR | 2 | 1,275 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B5 | 2BR | 2 | 1,426 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| B6 ANSI | 2BR | 2 | 1,394 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| C1 ANSI | 3BR | 2 | 1,422 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
| C1 ALT 1 | 3BR | 2 | 1,420 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
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Affordability Squeeze with Affluent Urban Core Concentration
Jefferson Promenade II's $2.2K monthly rent consumes 20.9–21.5% of household income across all radii, within acceptable limits but skewing toward upper-income renters. The 1-mile core is decisively affluent—48.0% earn $100K+, median HHI of $103.7K, and 82.1% renter occupancy—indicating a densely populated, educated renter base with minimal ownership competition. The property captures an urban demographic profile: as radius expands to 5 miles, renter concentration drops to 65.2% and income skews downward (10.0% earn under $25K vs. 7.7% in core), signaling the property's appeal is geographically concentrated among higher-income professionals rather than broad workforce housing demand. Growth sustainability depends on whether the 1-mile core's $103.7K median income is driven by migration inflows or a stable high-earner base; without job growth data, the 48.0% affluent renter concentration appears defensible but carries single-demographic execution risk.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 3 tracts (1mi)
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Critical data integrity issue: The unitmix field reports only 2 units total across the entire 433-unit property, while listingsby_bedroom accounts for 16 units—a 98.6% discrepancy that renders meaningful analysis impossible. The available sample (studios $1.492K, 1BR $1.966K, 2BR $2.544K, 3BR+ $3.098K) shows rational rent progression by unit type, but with n=16 this reflects listing activity, not actual property composition. Do not proceed with investment underwriting until complete, audited unit mix data is obtained.
Estimated from 2 listed units (0.5% of 433 total)
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Limit 2 indoor pets per apartment. No exotic animals. Non-refundable pet fee of $400 for the first animal. $150 for each additional animal. Monthly rent $25 per pet. Breed Restrictions: Excluded dog breeds include Akita, Alaskan Malamute, American Bull Dog, American Pit Bull Terrier, American or Bull Staffordshire Terrier, Bullmastiff, Bull Terrier, Chinese Shar-Pei, Dalmatian, Doberman Pinscher, Presa Canario, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, Siberian Husky, Stafford Terrier, Chow, German Shepherd and any mix thereof. Letter required by Certified Veterinarian for proof of breed, weight, and required vaccinations.
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Jefferson Promenade II has appreciated 11.1% year-over-year to $88.1M ($203.5K/unit), driven by strong income performance on a 2020-built asset with minimal obsolescence risk. The improvement-to-land ratio of 92.3% to 7.7% offers limited redevelopment optionality—the property is valued as an operating stabilized asset rather than a land play, which aligns with its recent vintage and Class A positioning. With only one appraisal in the dataset, trend analysis is impossible; request historical appraisals to assess whether 11.1% reflects market momentum or reversion to long-term growth norms.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $88,108,460 | +11.1% |
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Investment thesis undermined by deteriorating operational execution and undisclosed ownership transition. The 4.2 overall rating masks a sharp 3-month decline (3.1 to 3.0 average) driven by 63 one-star reviews (16.3% of 386 total) clustering around pest infestation, maintenance responsiveness failures, and safety concerns—not isolated incidents. Recent reviews (last 6 months) reveal a bifurcated property: genuine unit quality and occasional staff standouts (David, Denise) contradicted by systemic management failures including roach infestations, mold, broken common area gates, and an apparent ownership/management change that residents cite as triggering service decline. The 284 five-star reviews (73.6%) appear inflated by leasing-incentive capture and Amenify marketing noise, creating a credibility gap with substantive negative feedback on operational fundamentals. This property requires pre-acquisition environmental and pest remediation due diligence and management performance verification before underwriting.
385 reviews total
Appreciated leasing agent accommodated our impromptu tour needs. We looked and leased to receive promotion offer. Reason for one star reduction is that the leasing agent never shared their name (still don't know it) and we ended up seeing additional charges on the lease agreement that were not present on the quote and were not discussed with us prior to signing.
I am disappointed with the service we have received from Blanca at the leasing office. On multiple occasions, we were kept waiting and then asked to return another day, even though she was not assisting anyone else at the time. The interactions often felt dismissive and unwelcoming.
There have also been instances where comments were made after residents left, which came across as unprofessional and inappropriate. As residents who pay a significant amount in rent each month, we expect respectful and fair treatment.
We have lived at Lumen for the past three years, but unfortunately, we are now planning to leave due to the ongoing rudeness and lack of professionalism from certain staff members.
I would like to acknowledge that the Assistant Manager has been courteous and makes an effort to listen and assist. That level of professionalism is appreciated.
I hope management ensures that all residents are treated with respect and that customer service standards are consistently upheld.
Recently had the pleasure of touring with the assistant manager Denise. She was a joy to be around. Very knowledgeable about the community and made sure to point out my key wants in my new place. She definitely made us feel like we were at home. Can’t wait to apply and move in.
Lumen Apartment advertises itself as luxury, but it’s far from it. Common areas, hallways and elevators are often dirty, sometimes smelly, with trash left around the building. For how much rent costs, this is unacceptable.
The leasing office staff are rude, unhelpful, and hard to reach. Calls are rarely answered, and you usually have to go downstairs in person to get any help.
Billing is a major issue. Charges increase over time with little to no explanation. Utilities and amenity fees kept going up, and I was charged multiple times for unclear or duplicated without breakdowns.
Overall, poor cleanliness, bad customer service, and questionable billing practices. I do not recommend leasing here.
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