5150 LEMMON AVE, DALLAS, TX, 752096423
$38,376,300
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 11.6% from prior year
🏘️ Community includes 2 DCAD parcels (333 total units)
AVANA West Lemmon presents a distressed-asset profile masked by stable market fundamentals. The property's $38.4M appraisal ($223.1K/unit) and strong 3-mile demographic backdrop ($132.5K median income, 18.7% affordability ratio) are offset by acute financing stress: $86.7M in total debt against an estimated value of $74.3M leaves the asset underwater by $12.4M, with a KeyBank senior loan ($52.0M) that matured in December 2022 and likely remains in extension or forbearance. The capital stack opacity (Capital One junior tranche maturity unknown) and three ownership transactions in 11 years signal distressed underwriting and potential motivated-seller positioning once maturity status is clarified. Operationally, Google reviews have collapsed from 4.7 to 2.4 stars over six months, with resident complaints centered on management unresponsiveness and enforcement failures—signaling brand damage and near-term resident churn risk that will burden any new owner. The 26.2% pipeline-to-inventory ratio poses competitive headwind starting 2025–2026, though early-stage permitting status should delay material supply arrival to 2027+. Watch-list pending debt maturity clarification and operational stabilization assessment; not a near-term acquisition target in current distressed state.
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Close to Uptown and Downtown Dallas
Experience luxury living like never before at Windsor West Lemmon. Perfectly positioned in Dallas's Medical District, our boutique-style apartment community offers an unbeatable combination of modern design, upscale amenities, and an exceptional location just minutes from Uptown and Downtown. Inside our studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments, you'll find elegant finishes, including dark wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerators, and wood plank flooring. Select homes also feature private balconies or patios for an added touch of outdoor serenity. Every home is designed with comfort in mind, complete with full-size washer and dryer connections.
AVANA WEST LEMMON: Class B property with selective unit-level value-add opportunity. The 2008 vintage received a 2016–2018 kitchen refresh across at least sampled units, introducing quartz countertops, modern slab cabinetry, and stainless appliances (builder-grade tier), but the sample size (1 kitchen of 172 units) leaves the full renovation penetration unclear—partial upgrade is the working assumption. Exterior condition rates excellent with contemporary mixed-material facade and manicured landscaping; amenity spaces show design-forward hardscape but kitchen appliance spec (Frigidaire-level) and mid-range finishes confirm this is upgraded-builder positioning, not Class A. Next step: audit remaining 171 units for finish consistency and quantify unrenovated kitchen/bath inventory to scope true value-add runway.
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Location Profile Misaligned with Urban Walkability Premium
AVANA West Lemmon's walk score of 42 and transit score of 41 classify this property as car-dependent with minimal public transportation, positioning it firmly in suburban Dallas rather than urban infill. The modest bike score of 54 offers limited alternative mobility for tenants seeking car-light lifestyles. Without disclosed rent data, we cannot assess whether management is pricing a walkability premium that the submarket does not support—a common leasing friction point in Dallas properties marketed as "urban" but lacking genuine transit access or pedestrian-oriented density. The location profile suggests targeting cost-conscious renters with reliable vehicles rather than young professionals or transit-dependent demographics commanding higher rents.
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The 26.2% pipeline-to-inventory ratio poses material headwind risk, particularly given the deteriorating submarket vacancy trend. However, the 45-unit pipeline is modest in absolute terms and heavily weighted toward early-stage permits (majority in "Plan Review" or "Revisions Required" status as of filing dates through Q1 2026), suggesting meaningful delivery delays before competitive pressure materializes. The dispersed geography across multiple Dallas submarkets—Uptown, Knox-Henderson, Bishop Arts, and East Dallas corridors—indicates these projects are not direct competitors to West Lemmon's positioning, reducing the risk of synchronized rent compression. Timing is favorable: occupancy vulnerability is highest in 2025-2026, but permitting bottlenecks should extend competitive supply arrival into 2027+.
| Distance | Address | Description | Status | Filed |
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| 0.4 mi | 3700 INWOOD RD | QTEAM MEETING Senior Living community with independent li... | Inspection Phase | May 28, 2025 |
| 1.0 mi | 2811 HONDO AVE | New construction of 12 unit townhome on two lots; 6 units... | Inspection Phase | Jul 16, 2021 |
| 1.0 mi | 4330 DICKASON AVE | New construction of multi-family// 4330 Dickason. | Plan Review | Jun 29, 2022 |
| 1.0 mi | 2723 HONDO AVE | New construction, multifamily.6 dwelling units. | Inspection Phase | Nov 27, 2024 |
| 1.0 mi | 2314 ARROYO AVE | he proposed work includes the construction of three-story... | In Review | Sep 16, 2025 |
| 1.0 mi | 2702 KIMSEY DR | THE ASTRID APARTMENTS PROJECT WILL BE A NEW, THREE-STORY ... | In Review | Aug 29, 2025 |
| 1.0 mi | 2710 KIMSEY DR | New MFD project for a 3 story 5 unit townhome apartment c... | Plan Review | Jan 22, 2025 |
| 1.1 mi | 2514 LUCAS DR | (1131) MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING / 5 UNIT MULTIFAMILY | Inspection Phase | Feb 24, 2025 |
| 1.2 mi | 3900 LEMMON AVE | New construction of MFD project. 406 dwelling units with ... | Revisions Required | Aug 21, 2024 |
| 1.2 mi | 4005 N HALL ST | QTEAM MEETING - 7.23.2025 - 8 unit multifamily new constr... | Payment Due | Jun 17, 2025 |
| 1.2 mi | 4011 N HALL ST | QTEAM MEETING 7.22.2025 - 8 unit multifamily new construc... | Payment Due | Jun 17, 2025 |
| 1.2 mi | 4013 N HALL ST | QTEAM MEETING 7.17.2025 8 unit multifamily new construction | Payment Due | Jun 17, 2025 |
| 1.3 mi | 4501 AFTON ST | Residential use | Inspection Phase | Nov 23, 2021 |
| 1.6 mi | 3555 DICKASON AVE | Q-Team Migrated NEW 4 LEVEL ABOVE GRADE GARAGE(1-3.5).LEV... | Payment Due | Mar 24, 2021 |
| 1.7 mi | 4555 TRAVIS ST | QTEAM PROJECT The project is a mixed use project of appro... | Revisions Required | Aug 26, 2022 |
| 1.8 mi | 2505 TURTLE CREEK BLVD | New construction of 20-story assisted living building wit... | Inspection Phase | Aug 06, 2024 |
| 2.0 mi | 2143 SHEA RD | QTEAM MEETING TBD Condo/townhome project with 5 units in ... | Payment Due | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 2.0 mi | 2147 SHEA RD | QTEAM MEETING TBD Condo/townhome project with 5 units in ... | Payment Due | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 2.0 mi | 2204 LOVEDALE AVE | New Construction of 5-unit condo building | Inspection Phase | Feb 18, 2025 |
| 2.0 mi | 2243 LOVEDALE AVE | 2243 Lovedale - New construction of a 6 unit townhome | Plan Review | Jul 30, 2025 |
| 2.0 mi | 4777 N CENTRAL EXPY | New podium structured multifamily building with below gra... | Inspection Phase | Jul 02, 2024 |
| 2.1 mi | 5115 MCKINNEY AVE | New construction of mixed use building.90 multifamily uni... | Plan Review | Jul 16, 2023 |
| 2.1 mi | 2155 MAIL AVE | Commercial new construction (5) unit multifamily developm... | Inspection Phase | Feb 11, 2025 |
| 2.1 mi | 2030 SHEA RD | 11 Condos New construction | Permit About to Expire | Aug 21, 2023 |
| 2.1 mi | 2033 SHEA RD | New Construction. 5 unit condo building | Inspection Phase | Nov 13, 2024 |
| 2.1 mi | 2247 MAIL AVE | 2247 Mail Ave - New MFD project for a 3 story 5-unit town... | Inspection Phase | Nov 05, 2024 |
| 2.2 mi | 4609 MANETT ST | QTEAM MEETING 8.12.2025 (1:30 PM) new townhomes | Revisions Required | Jun 17, 2025 |
| 2.2 mi | 3031 N HARWOOD ST | QTEAM MEETING 9.4.2025 3131 N Harwood For Office and 303... | Revisions Required | Jul 21, 2025 |
| 2.3 mi | 2702 MCKINNEY AVE | 2700 McKinney - 21 Story Mixed Use Tower Including Retail... | Payment Due | Jun 09, 2022 |
| 2.3 mi | 4739 GRETNA ST | 18 Townhouses in 2 phases. 9 units each phase. PHASE 1 BU... | Inspection Phase | Jan 15, 2025 |
| 2.6 mi | 8300 DOUGLAS AVE | QTEAM MEETING 3.2.2026 / 1.14.2026 (9AM) New construction... | Plan Review | Nov 06, 2025 |
| 2.7 mi | 4704 MONARCH ST | Multifamily New Construction, 8 townhouses with 2 bedrooms | Inspection Phase | Apr 01, 2025 |
| 2.7 mi | 1902 N CARROLL AVE | New Construction of 3 story 33 townhouses with garage at ... | Inspection Phase | Jul 01, 2022 |
| 2.8 mi | 1906 MOSER AVE | QTEAM MEETING 3.10.2026 (All Day) new multifamily constru... | Revisions Required | Jan 20, 2026 |
| 2.8 mi | 1722 N FITZHUGH AVE | 5 Townhome Units New Construction (Multifamily) | Plan Review | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 2.8 mi | 1717 N PEAK ST | Commercial New construction of a 7-unit multi-family buil... | Payment Due | Feb 27, 2025 |
| 2.8 mi | 1714 RIPLEY ST | New construction of five townhomes. | Inspection Phase | Jun 19, 2024 |
| 2.9 mi | 3608 SAN JACINTO ST | New residential townhomes | Inspection Phase | May 26, 2022 |
| 2.9 mi | 4315 SCURRY ST | Q Team review for East Village New Construction for 15 -... | Inspection Phase | May 04, 2022 |
| 2.9 mi | 4319 SAN JACINTO ST | New Construction 9 unit multifamily. | Inspection Phase | Sep 17, 2024 |
| 2.9 mi | 4315 SAN JACINTO ST | New construction of 9 units multifamily | Payment Due | Sep 17, 2024 |
| 3.0 mi | 5731 RICHMOND AVE | QTEAM MEETING 10.21.2025 (AM) New construction of six-uni... | Inspection Phase | Sep 23, 2025 |
| 3.0 mi | 4405 SCURRY ST | Q-Team 4405 Scurry for a New, Commercial Multifamily deve... | Revisions Required | Nov 20, 2024 |
| 3.0 mi | 4320 SCURRY ST | Q Team for East Village II New Construction for 3 buildin... | Inspection Phase | May 19, 2022 |
| 3.0 mi | 4475 SCURRY ST | New Construction of 18 unit Multifamily. | Inspection Phase | Oct 11, 2024 |
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Refinancing and maturity risk is acute. The KeyBank senior loan ($52.0M, 60-month term originated Dec 2017) matured in Dec 2022 and likely remains on extension or forbearance; at current rates, this represents $302K per unit and refinancing at higher coupons would materially stress cash flow. The $32.3M Capital One junior tranche (originated Aug 2013, maturity unknown) adds opacity to the capital stack. Total debt of $86.7M against an estimated sale price of $74.3M signals distressed underwriting or forced hold-to-maturity posture—the property is underwater relative to outstanding financing by $12.4M notional, a red flag for motivated seller behavior once the KeyBank maturity is resolved.
Ownership chain exhibits distress markers. The 2013 quit-claim transfer to GS Cityville and 2016 stand-alone refinance (Capital One) suggest workout or recapitalization; Highland Park's Dec 2017 acquisition at $65.0M (valuation headwind versus the $74.3M current estimate) followed by 8+ years of absentee hold implies either patient capital weathering maturity extensions or locked-in negative equity. Three transactions in 11 years, paired with adjustable-rate debt and missing maturity dates, warrant immediate clarification on extension status and lender appetite before any acquisition consideration.
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Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $52,000,000 (Dec 2017, attom)
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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AVANA West Lemmon is a 172-unit, five-story mid-rise apartment community built in 2008 with wood-frame construction and brick exterior, located in Dallas's Medical District with convenient access to Uptown and Downtown. The 187.5K SF property (164K SF NLA) rates Very Good quality in Excellent condition and features finishes including luxury vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and select units with private yards/patios and stand-up showers. Parking is via on-site garage; the pet-friendly policy includes a one-acre off-leash dog park. Amenities emphasize lifestyle—fitness center, pool with sundeck, outdoor kitchen, cyber café—though walk score of 42 indicates car dependency for most errands.
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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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| 2BR | — | $2,042 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | ||
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| 1BR | — | $1,356 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | ||
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| Studio | — | $1,174 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | ||
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| — | Studio | 1 | 569 | $1,050 | Inactive | Oct 11 | 513 |
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Affluent urban renter market with strong affordability cushion, but demand concentrated in tight 1-mile radius. The 3-mile ring shows the strongest fundamentals: $132.5K median household income, 64.5% renter concentration, and an 18.7 affordability ratio that signals rental rates are well-supported by local incomes. However, the income distribution is heavily skewed toward high earners (34.7% earning $150K+), indicating this is a premium renter demographic rather than workforce housing. The 1-mile radius—the property's primary trade area—drops to $114.1K median income with only 59.0% renter occupancy, suggesting the immediate submarket may be more constrained and owner-occupied than the broader urban core; this 5-percentage-point gap warrants investigation into neighborhood transition risk or competitive saturation.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 9 tracts (1mi)
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Unit Mix Analysis – AVANA WEST LEMMON
This dataset is incomplete and unusable for meaningful analysis. The property shows 172 total units but only 1 studio is accounted for in the unitmix object, with zero units across all other bedroom types—a logical impossibility. The empty listingsby_bedroom array provides no rent or pricing data to assess per-unit economics. Request corrected data before proceeding with investment underwriting.
Estimated from 1 listed units (0.6% of 172 total)
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Pet Friendly - The one thing we love just as much as our residents is your pets. Windsor West Lemmon welcomes your furry (or finned) friends with open arms, including a private, fenced-in dog park with seating areas.
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Appraisal Summary: AVANA WEST LEMMON
Current appraised value of $38.4M reflects strong 11.6% YoY appreciation, translating to $223.1K per unit—healthy for a 2008-vintage asset in the Dallas market. However, a single appraisal data point prevents trend analysis; the 15.7% land-to-total ratio ($6.0M) is tight for a mid-rise product, signaling limited redevelopment upside without significant deconstruction costs. Request prior-year appraisals to assess whether the 11.6% gain reflects market recovery, NOI growth, or temporary cycle peak.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $38,376,300 | +11.6% |
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The 2.4-point rating collapse in the last six months (from 4.7 to 2.5) signals acute operational deterioration, not cyclical sentiment swings. Resident complaints center on management unresponsiveness (no one answering phones, office closures without notice) and lax enforcement (dog waste, pool noise), while positive reviews cluster heavily around individual staff members (Jalen, Julie, Edgar), suggesting competent employees cannot compensate for systemic failures. The 22.8% one-star distribution and recent complaints about theft (towing company), access denials, and billing errors indicate the property has crossed from service-quality issues into management credibility problems. This undermines any acquisition thesis—the brand damage and resident churn risk are material, and the deterioration trajectory suggests leadership or operational restructuring is already underway or needed immediately.
124 reviews total
They hired a towing company that legit stole my car... Police are involved now. Don't live here
Just signed my lease but haven’t been able to get into the building for the past 4 days. I’ve called the office but no one is working I guess, they say they’ll get back to me but that has yet to happen.
After all issues were taken care of pretty good apartments 4/5.
Owner response
Hi Miguel,
I wanted to follow up and let you know that your brother has confirmed the keys are working properly and that maintenance has also verified everything on their end.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out if you need any further assistance—I will be more than happy to help.
Thank you
Nora Torrescano
Resident Service Manager
There's too many disgusting tenets who have no dignity or self respect with the amount of dog poop left surrounding the entire building at all times. The building management does little to nothing about the situation either
Good reviews are usually given by people that tour the building... not by residents.
I lived in this building for a year and unfortunately had multiple negative experiences.
Management is extremely difficult to reach. Phone calls and emails routinely go unanswered, and there is rarely anyone actually present in the office during posted business hours. Whenever issues come up, getting a response or any kind of follow-through is almost impossible.
Throughout my time there, concerns about safety, theft, and broken appliances were brushed off with no real accountability. Requests were slow or ignored, and problems throughout the property were treated as inconveniences rather than responsibilities of management. The property also has no security cameras, which adds to the overall feeling that resident safety is not a priority.
My move-out process was especially frustrating. I scheduled a confirmed walk-through, but no one showed up at the agreed time. When I went to the office, Taylor told me she would be there in 20 minutes and then apparently left for the day. What should have been a simple appointment turned into an all-day ordeal.
Overall, the lack of communication, professionalism, and basic customer service made living here very stressful. I would not recommend this building to anyone looking for a well-managed or responsive place to live.
Impossible to get anyone on the phone here. All I want is for someone to call me back so I can finally be done with this place.
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