VALLEY TRAILS APTS/TAX CREDIT-TDHCA#93179
8901 E VALLEY RANCH PKWY, IRVING, TX, 75063
$22,830,000
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 14.7% from prior year
VALLEY TRAILS APTS – EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Primary Signal: Tax-credit constraints and deferred maintenance overshadow favorable appraisal momentum in a car-dependent, affordability-challenged location. The 14.7% YoY appraisal lift to $22.8M masks material operational deterioration—Google reviews reveal a 50-bp decline over six months driven by pest/water-damage complaints concentrated among departing residents, while the 1-mile submarket's 20.1% rent-to-income ratio and 69% renter saturation suggest Valley Trails targets upper-income renters rather than true workforce housing, creating misalignment between tax-credit positioning and actual tenant mix. The property's Walk Score of 53 and Transit Score of 26 lock it into captive workforce demand with limited geographic spillover (renter concentration drops 12.5 points by 5-mile ring), while zero-pipeline construction exposure provides defensive near-term rent protection but simultaneously signals demand-side weakness rather than structural supply tightness. Unit finishes remain split between 40–60% unrenov ated legacy stock and selective quartz/tile upgrades, with TDHCA constraints capping long-term refinance and disposition optionality.
Recommendation: Watch-list with elevated operational due diligence. Acquire only if capex reserves and management transition validate that recent 5-star clustering represents genuine maintenance catch-up rather than resident-cohort selection bias.
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Affordable Apartments in Irving, TX
Live each day to the fullest at Valley Trails Apartments, located in Irving, TX. Surround yourself with creature comforts in our charming neighborhood of Valley Ranch. Our community offers affordable 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes, along with a variety of community amenities. From a resident social lounge to a relaxing pool with sun deck and an on-site playground for the kids, we have something for everyone. Our affordable apartment homes include open living areas, large closets and abundant storage space, private patios and balconies, washer and dryer connections, and so much more! With online payments and online maintenance requests, living at our community is hassle-free. Income-restricted affordable housing program for individuals and families with moderate incomes, allowing below-market rents for those who qualify.
Class B tax-credit property with selective unit renovations; limited value-add upside. The 204-unit 1995 garden community underwent a 2010–2015 renovation cycle concentrated on kitchens and baths, featuring white painted cabinets, laminate/quartz countertops, and vinyl plank flooring—typical tax-credit finishes with no premium positioning. Photo evidence shows inconsistent upgrade penetration: some units display mid-range quartz and subway tile (11 "excellent" units), while others retain original laminate and basic cabinetry (4 "builder grade" units), suggesting 40–60% of stock remains unrenovated. Exterior condition is solid (well-maintained landscaping, stucco/brick facade), and amenities (pool, fitness equipment) meet class expectations, but the property is locked into affordable-housing constraints that cap rental upside and investor returns.
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Walk Score of 53 indicates car dependency that limits tenant appeal beyond workforce housing. Irving's "Somewhat Walkable" designation means most errands require a car—problematic for younger renters and transit-dependent households. Transit Score of 26 is severely constraining; the property sits in a low-transit corridor with minimal DART connectivity, effectively excluding commuters reliant on public transportation. Bike Score of 66 (Bikeable) is a relative bright spot for last-mile connectivity but cannot offset the transit gap. Without rent data, we cannot assess whether management is pricing appropriately for a location that fundamentally depends on captive workforce housing rather than lifestyle-motivated demand.
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Construction Pipeline Analysis:
Zero pipeline exposure (0.0% of 204-unit inventory) positions this asset defensively against supply-driven rent compression, particularly valuable given the deteriorating vacancy trend in the submarket. With no permitted projects or nearby construction activity, Valley Trails faces minimal direct competitive threat from new deliveries in the near term. However, the lack of supply relief suggests demand-side weakness rather than structural undersupply—focus underwriting on tenant creditworthiness and lease-up velocity as primary risk factors.
No multifamily construction permits found within 3 miles
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Financial Estimates
Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Sale & Valuation
- Est. Sale Price
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- Sale $/Unit
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- Value YoY
- +14.7%
- Implied Cap Rate ⓘ
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- Est. Cap Rate ⓘ
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Operating Income
- Gross Potential Rent ⓘ
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- Est. Vacancy ⓘ
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- Submarket Vac. ⓘ
- 6.1%
- Eff. Gross Income
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- OpEx Ratio ⓘ
- 45%
- Est. NOI
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- NOI/Unit
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Debt & Taxes
- Taxes/Unit ⓘ
- $2,798/yr
- Est. DSCR ⓘ
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Submarket Benchmarks
📊Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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Property Summary
Valley Trails is a 204-unit, 3-story garden-style brick apartment complex built in 1995 with 206.9K SF gross building area, classified as good condition. The property offers 2- and 3-bedroom floor plans in Irving's Valley Ranch neighborhood (Walk Score 53) and permits pets. Unit-level finishes appear basic given the affordable positioning and amenities list (resident lounge, pool, playground), though specific parking configuration is not documented. TDHCA tax credit designation indicates low-income targeting and potential subsidy restrictions on refinance/disposition.
Property Details
- Account #
- 325599300A0010000
- 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
- 206,891 SF
- Net Leasable Area
- 203,520 SF
- Neighborhood
- UNASSIGNED
- Last Sale
- July 06, 2017
- Place ID
- ChIJTy5CG18oTIYRYypX002DDeg
- Business Status
- Operational
- Enriched
- about 2 months ago
Owner Information
- Owner
- FAIRFIELD VALLEY TRAILS LLC
- Mailing Address
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STE 100SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA 921213812
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Rental Performance
Rent Trends
Estimated Occupancy
Estimated from listed vacancies vs total units
Asking Rent Range
Min/avg/max asking rents from property website
Concession Trend (Weeks Free)
Available Units Over Time
Latest Scrape (Mar 24, 2026)
Fees
Concession Details
- • $500 OFF FIRST FULL MONTH'S RENT
| Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | Status | Listed | Days |
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| 3BR | 2 | 1,108 | $1,650 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,650
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| 2BR | 1 | 867 | $1,375 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,375
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,022 | $1,324 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,324
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Demographics
Affluent renter enclave with weak affordability fundamentals. The 1-mile submarket median HHI of $102.4K against a 20.1% affordability ratio suggests this property targets upper-income renters rather than workforce housing—51.7% of 1-mile households earn $100K+, yet rent-to-income pressure remains elevated. The 3-mile ring strengthens the value proposition ($117.8K median HHI, 19.0% ratio, 55.6% $100K+ concentration), but affordability deteriorates at the 5-mile perimeter, indicating this is a true urban-core asset with limited geographic demand elasticity to lower-income segments.
High renter saturation (69% in 1-mile) validates multifamily absorption, but outward deterioration signals limited suburban spillover. Renter concentration drops 12.5 percentage points by the 5-mile ring (56.5%), suggesting the immediate neighborhood's rental preference doesn't extend into surrounding areas—a red flag for lease-up or stabilization if market conditions soften.
1-Mile Radius
- Population
- 19,612
- Households
- 8,237
- Avg Household Size
- 2.4
- Median HH Income
- $102,360
- Median Home Value
- $418,426
- Median Rent
- $1,718
- % Renter Occupied
- 69.0%
- Affordability
- 20.1% (rent/income)
- Income Distribution
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<$25k $150k+
3-Mile Radius
- Population
- 81,094
- Households
- 33,740
- Avg Household Size
- 2.47
- Median HH Income
- $117,836
- Median Home Value
- $498,380
- Median Rent
- $1,870
- % Renter Occupied
- 63.3%
- Affordability
- 19.0% (rent/income)
- Income Distribution
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<$25k $150k+
5-Mile Radius
- Population
- 214,239
- Households
- 85,237
- Avg Household Size
- 2.62
- Median HH Income
- $107,738
- Median Home Value
- $408,794
- Median Rent
- $1,728
- % Renter Occupied
- 56.5%
- Affordability
- 19.2% (rent/income)
- Income Distribution
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<$25k $150k+
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 6 tracts (1mi)
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Amenities
Pet Policy
Pet-friendly community
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Appraisal History
Valley Trails shows a 14.7% year-over-year appraisal jump to $22.8M ($111.8K per unit), driven by improvement value appreciation rather than land revaluation—improvements represent 82.1% of total value versus land at 17.9%. The steep single-year gain likely reflects post-2024 market recovery or NOI expansion in a maturing 30-year-old asset, but limited historical depth obscures whether this reverses prior depreciation or signals overheating. The low land-to-total ratio constrains redevelopment optionality and suggests limited tear-down economics.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $22,830,000 | +14.7% |
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Google Reviews
Management transition has temporarily masked underlying asset deterioration. A sharp 50-basis-point drop from 4.6% to 4.1% over the past six months—despite 66.2% of all reviews being 5-star—signals selection bias masking systemic issues. The 1-star cohort (20.8% of reviews) clusters around pest infestation, water damage, and maintenance non-completion ("roaches, rats," "bad water damage," "come out to look at the problem, never fix it"), while recent 5-star reviews concentrate praise on three staff members (Stephanie, Kayla, Trey), indicating operational dependency rather than systemic improvement. The December 2024–January 2026 decline coincides with lease renewals and turnover, suggesting resident attrition among dissatisfied tenants and inflated ratings from newer, less-experienced residents. For a 204-unit tax credit property, this review pattern signals capex deferred under prior management remains unaddressed despite favorable recent sentiment.
Rating Distribution
154 reviews total
Rating Trend
Reviews
Owner response
Hi Sun, we're sorry to hear about your experience. Please feel free to reach out to us at valleytrails@avenue5apt.com or call us at +1 972-402-0077 so we can address your concerns.
I had a bad experience when I walked in the lady at the desk said one minute I sat and waited about 15 min she left her desk and I was just sitting there waiting.. that was so unprofessional and I had to walk out because I have other places to see about. this place was a disappointment. Don’t even bother. You will be ignored.
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Hi Vanessa,
We apologize for the experience you had during your visit. Your feedback is important to us, and we are committed to improving our service. Please feel free to reach out to us at valleytrails@avenue5apt.com or call us at +1 972-402-0077 to discuss this further. Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
The maintenance team Trey and Aykaim, not playing with the turnover of maintenance request. I really appreciate their dedication and concern with getting the jobs done. Kayla and Stephanie is doing the dam thing with creating a true family community. This is a beautiful place to live a safe and positive environment for the children to play. Getting rid of all the Riff Raff. It’s so much quieter and peaceful here. I love living here. Walking into the leasing office you’re always greeted with a warm smile and a friendly family greeting. This team i would consider the true meaning of the G.O.A.T!!! They care it’s not just a job
Owner response
Hi Wendy,
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear about your positive experiences with our maintenance team and leasing office staff. It's great to know you feel at home in our community. Your kind words mean a lot to us!
I have been here for a couple of years and when my water heater went out the maintenance team was very responsive.
Trey got that water heater up to the third floor and he made sure it was working properly.
Akeem the other maintenance man always makes sure that all of my maintenance are met and also will explain about the repair as well. I just really appreciate the hard work. Thank y’all.
Owner response
Hi Dequetta, thank you for sharing your positive experience with our maintenance team. We're glad to hear that Trey and Akeem have been responsive and helpful in addressing your needs. Your appreciation means a lot to us, and we’re committed to maintaining this level of service.
Great experience with kayla and Stephenie very helpful everytime i need something done. Great team and manintenance
Owner response
Hi anni segura, thank you for sharing your positive experience with Kayla and Stephenie. We're glad to hear that our team has been helpful and that you're satisfied with the maintenance services. Your feedback is greatly appreciated!
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