12777 MERIT DR, DALLAS, TX, 752511257
$9,039,930
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 22.2% from prior year
PASS – Multiple fatal flaws override surface-level value-add appeal.
Summit Parque presents a structural arbitrage opportunity on paper: $11.3M asking price trades 35.4% below submarket per-unit pricing ($112.9K vs. $174.7K), with 8.3% cap rate reflecting operational drag that disciplined ownership could rationalize. However, four material risks override this thesis. First, review collapse from 1.8 to 3.5 stars driven by pest infestation, elevator failures, and security breaches signals acute operational deterioration not captured in financial estimates; Google complaints (Oct 2025) post-date any stabilization assumption. Second, debt profile shows two 2014 construction loans ($7.9M/$1.6M) with no recorded maturity or rate data and a tax deed filing in the same year, suggesting either zombie loan status or motivated-seller distress that may reflect undisclosed title/encumbrance complications. Third, critical data integrity failure—99 of 100 units missing from unit mix and rent comps—prevents reliable underwriting and signals data quality issues that may obscure occupancy or lease rate reality. Fourth, demographic mismatch (property rents at 26.3% affordability ratio in $69.9K median income neighborhood vs. 30% threshold) indicates tenant draw extends 3–5 miles outward, constraining pricing power and lease renewal stability in a 0.77% YoY growth submarket.
Recommendation: Request current debt schedule, title insurance commitment, and complete unit mix data before further evaluation. If construction loans remain unconverted or in technical default, investigate exit timeline and current operating partner involvement. The Google review trajectory alone warrants site inspection and third-party property condition assessment; operational deterioration of this magnitude typically signals capital underinvestment incompatible with near-term value realization.
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Interior Finishes & Value-Add Status: Summit Parque presents a 2015–2018 mid-cycle renovation profile—56% of units show upgraded finishes (modern slab cabinetry, quartz/granite countertops, subway tile) but with builder-grade stainless appliances and vinyl plank flooring dominating. This partial upgrade positioning (no luxury tier represented) coupled with only 3 units renovated post-2021 signals material value-add runway; near-term kitchen/bath refreshes targeting quartz counters and mid-tier stainless packages could command 8–12% unit-level NOI uplift on a 2014-vintage asset.
Exterior & Amenity Quality: Modern podium-garage mid-rise architecture with fresh paint (40 of 48 condition observations rated excellent/good) and professional landscape lighting supports Class B positioning. Fitness center and clubhouse amenities meet contemporary standards with recessed/pendant lighting and upscale furnishings, though without resort-level pools or rooftop features—appropriate for the class.
Consistency Risk: 77% of kitchen/bath observations cluster in 2015–2020 renovation bands, but the presence of original/2008-era finishes in 4 units suggests pockets of deferred upkeep. Recommend unit-by-unit condition audit to quantify renovation spread and sequence capital deployment.
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Location severely constrains rent premium despite walkability. Walk Score of 71 supports the "Very Walkable" designation with adequate pedestrian access to nearby amenities, but Transit Score of 36 ("Some Transit") signals meaningful car dependency for employment commutes—a material friction point for urban-oriented renters willing to pay above-market. At $1.577K monthly rent, this property prices as mid-market Dallas without the transit connectivity that typically justifies premium urban positioning. The Bike Score of 64 provides a secondary amenity draw for the 25–35 demographic, but cannot offset limited public transportation for daily commuting, suggesting the rent reflects suburban rather than urban accessibility economics.
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Pipeline Analysis:
Zero construction activity in the immediate competitive set (0.0% pipeline relative to the 100-unit asset) positions this property defensively on supply. With submarket vacancy improving, the absence of nearby competitive deliveries removes downward pressure on rents through the next cycle, creating a favorable window for rate growth. No near-term supply threat should support operational leverage as occupancy normalizes.
No multifamily construction permits found within 3 miles
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The 19.3-year hold by an absentee company owner masks significant refinancing exposure: two construction loans originated in 2014 ($7.9M and $1.6M) show origination dates a decade old with no maturity dates recorded, creating uncertainty around whether these have been extended, converted, or remain in default. At $79K per unit for the primary loan against an $11.3M estimated sale price ($112.9K/unit), leverage is moderate, but the absence of rate and maturity data—combined with a quit-claim deed in the ownership chain (2006)—suggests title or encumbrance complications that warrant title review. The five transactions in 19 years, including a tax deed filing in 2014, indicate operational distress during the construction period; absent a current DSCR and with no recorded permanent financing, the property may be trapped in construction debt long past completion, flagging either a motivated seller facing maturity or a zombie loan situation.
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Valuation Mismatch Signals Deep Value-Add Opportunity
Summit Parque trades at an 8.3% cap rate on an $11.3M asking price, a 24.8% discount to appraised value ($9.0M) and 35.4% below submarket per-unit pricing ($174.7K vs. $112.9K). The 50% opex ratio and 10.36% implied cap rate reflect operational drag—property needs income stabilization and cost rationalization to reach the submarket's 5.13% cap rate. At $9.4K NOI per unit against Dallas Class B benchmarks of $10–12K, this asset is priced for significant upside if expense discipline and lease rate recovery can be achieved post-acquisition.
Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $7,900,000 (May 2014, attom)
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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Summit Parque is a 100-unit, 6-story podium apartment built in 2014 with 110.7K SF gross area and reinforced concrete construction, positioned as average quality but in excellent condition. The property offers 1-3 bedroom units with granite countertops, Energy Star appliances, and covered garage parking; amenities emphasize resident engagement (entertainment room, fitness center, social events) rather than luxury finishes. Located in Dallas with a Walk Score of 71, the property generates a 3.5 Google rating; utility allocation and pet policy are not specified in available data.
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Summit Parque is trading at a 35.3% discount to 3-bed market rents ($1,577 vs. $2,440 benchmark), signaling either significant lease-up headroom or potential asset quality/location concerns relative to comps. With only 1 unit available in a 100-unit portfolio and no active concessions, the property appears well-occupied and not competing on incentive terms; however, the sparse data (single snapshot, no historical rent trajectory) limits visibility into leasing velocity or seasonal patterns. The June 2025 rent capture of $1,577 on 3-beds—unchanged from current asking—suggests stable pricing absent market-driven concession pressure, though the submarket's modest 0.77% YoY growth offers limited upside tailwind.
Estimated from listed vacancies vs total units
| Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | Status | Listed | Days |
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| 3BR | 2 | — | $1,577 | Active | Jun 11 | 300 | |
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| A1 | 1BR | 1 | 714 | — | Inactive | Mar 24 | — |
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Affordability mismatch signals workforce housing positioning in an affluent submarket. The 1-mile radius median household income of $69.9K supports only a 26.3% affordability ratio against $1.577K monthly rent—well above the 30% threshold and 40% higher than the 3-mile ring (18.8%), indicating the property underserves its immediate neighborhood and relies on renters from the broader 3–5 mile rings. The stark income distribution skew within 1 mile (18.8% under $25K, 16.5% above $150K) suggests a bifurcated local market; the property captures neither true workforce housing (priced out) nor luxury renters (abundant in the 5-mile radius where 24.9% earn $150K+). Stable renter concentration across all radii (59.9–63.3%) indicates solid multifamily demand, but the outward income gradient from $69.9K to $98.7K (1 to 5 miles) signals the property's true tenant draw extends well beyond its immediate urban core, limiting landlord pricing power to local dynamics alone.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 4 tracts (1mi)
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Critical Data Integrity Issue: This property record is incomplete and unreliable. With 100 units reported but only 1 unit (3BR) in the mix and rent data, 99 units are unaccounted for—either missing from the dataset or actually vacant. The unit mix shows zero studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, which is implausible for a 2014 built-to-suit property and contradicts the 100-unit count. Without complete unit distribution and rent comps across all bedroom types, demographic alignment cannot be assessed. Recommend data verification before proceeding with any underwriting analysis on this asset.
Estimated from 1 listed units (1.0% of 100 total)
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Appraisal Analysis: SUMMIT PARQUE
Current appraised value of $9.0M ($90.4K/unit) reflects aggressive 22.2% year-over-year appreciation, though single-year data limits trend assessment. Land represents 34.2% of total value ($3.1M), leaving 65.8% capitalized in improvements—a typical split for a 2014-vintage asset that suggests modest redevelopment upside without major structural repositioning. The sharp YoY jump likely reflects Dallas multifamily market strength rather than property-specific value drivers; comparable recent trades should validate whether this appraisal reflects realized transaction comps or inflated market sentiment.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $9,039,930 | +22.2% |
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Rating collapse and operational deterioration undermine investment case. The property deteriorated sharply from 1.8 stars (prior 6 months) to 3.5 currently, driven by a dramatic shift from 35 five-star reviews (likely staff-solicited during Feb–Aug 2023) to 19 one-star reviews concentrated in Oct 2025. Recent complaints cluster around pest infestation (roaches, rats), chronic elevator outages, security breaches (car break-ins, homeless occupancy in common areas), lax tenant enforcement, and management turnover, with no evidence of remediation. While isolated praise for individual managers (Ashton, Michelle, Andrea) suggests capable operators existed, the current review profile—dominated by unresolved maintenance and habitability failures—signals either management churn, capital underinvestment, or both. This trajectory contradicts stabilized property operations and raises material questions on NOI sustainability and lease renewal risk.
59 reviews total
UNORGANIZED, constantly changes in management on property , amenities are always locked which I don’t understand if as residents we pay for that says in our lease yet we can’t use them, elevators are down constantly and they are to cheap to fix both, stairwell stinks and dirty always, corporate won’t respond to anything, apartments barley answer the phone if you want to reach them you have to in person DONT MOVE HERE!!!
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Hello 4583 Mcd, Resident satisfaction is always a top priority at Summit Parque. We strive to provide the best service and quality of living. We would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you to properly address your concerns. Please contact our property manager at +1 972-239-7700 at your convenience.
The elevators are down often their rats, roaches infestation they down keep the property up they allow kids to torture the hallways with horrible behavior all day and night. Homeless are taking over the the complex they sleep in the lobby and creep around the garage .the manager does nothing about nothing everything is broke down no working no up keep but don’t be late on rent you gone hear from them but Every time you complain it’s like you’re getting on their nerves even though you pay almost 1600 and rent
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Samuel Knightshade, We appreciate all feedback and take our resident’s feedback very seriously. It is always our goal to provide a quality standard of living. Please contact our property manager at +1 972-239-7700 directly so that we may properly address your concerns and provide you with a more pleasant experience.
these are some of the worst apartments I’ve ever stayed in. Every time you go to the office with something they have excuses on why they can’t do their job. They let people do whatever they want without any consequences the elevator is broke every other day with handicap people living in the unit . They will never fix both elevators only one so please know that if you do move in . The apartments literally stink because the tenants have to clean up their self after other tenants. You can call all day and not get an answer and when you arrive people will just be sitting there in the office Laughing having a good time like we haven’t been calling two or three days in a row
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Princess Alice, We take your feedback very seriously and would appreciate the opportunity to speak with you to properly address your concerns. Please contact our property manager at +1 972-239-7700 at your earliest convenience.
The elevators are down often their rats, roaches imvestation they down keep the property up they allow kids to torture the hallways with horrible behavior all day and night. We have had six different managers and I have not live here two years homeless are taking over the the complex the manager does nothing about nothing everything is broke down no working no up keep but don’t be late on rent you gone hear from them but they don’t do walk through or nothing
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