12389 MERIT DR, DALLAS, TX
$56,000,000
2025 Appraised Value
Alta Park Central is a severely distressed lease-up asset masquerading as a stabilized Class A acquisition, with fundamental operational and design defects that warrant a pass absent a 65%+ valuation reset. The $7.1M estimated sale price against a $56M appraised value (87.2% discount) reflects incomplete lease-up (90% construction, 7.1% vacancy), aggressive 8-week rent concessions, and emerging design failures (missing HVAC vents, insufficient parking for 297 units) documented in recent resident reviews. Demographically, the property is positioned for the top quartile of Dallas renters ($100K+ HHI), but the 3-mile submarket's 62.5% renter occupancy and 35.6% earning under $50K signal structural affordability tension at the $2.1K rent; the 147 bps cap rate premium to submarket comps and $11.9K NOI per unit below stabilized benchmarks confirm pricing that reflects distress, not value. The lack of near-term supply competition and Class A finishes provide stabilization upside, but title clarity (absentee corporate ownership, quit-claim transfers), missing debt maturity details, and potential refinancing urgency on $6.5M of high-yield debt originated 2017–2020 introduce material uncertainty. Watch-list only if debt structure and parking/HVAC remediation costs are quantified and repriced; otherwise, pass pending market-rate lease-up evidence and stabilization proof.
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Luxury studio, one-, and two-bedroom open concept apartment homes in North Dallas. Opulent Dallas apartments for rent with easy access to restaurants, shops, and entertainment.
Class A Newly Delivered Asset with Minimal Value-Add Risk
Alta Park Central is 90% complete with 297 units across mid-rise podium architecture, positioning it as a modern Class A property with contemporary finishes throughout. Kitchen specifications cluster in the $20K–$30K range per unit: white shaker cabinetry, quartz countertops (predominantly light gray with gray veining), mid-tier stainless appliances (Samsung/LG), and subway tile backsplashes are standardized across observed units with 2023–2024 completion dates. Bathrooms mirror this specification with floating vanities, quartz, subway tile, and recessed lighting—zero evidence of mixed renovation cohorts or deferred maintenance.
Amenities (resort pool, well-equipped fitness center, modern clubhouse) and exterior finishes (brick/metal cladding, contemporary landscaping) align with Class A standards for a newly stabilized asset. The photo dataset (67 of presumably 297+ units analyzed, 51 "excellent" condition ratings, 43 fresh paint observations) indicates construction/finishing quality is consistent and move-in ready. No acquisition upside exists in capital deployment; returns will depend on lease-up velocity, rent achievement, and operational efficiency rather than physical repositioning.
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Location Profile Mismatches Rent Positioning
Walk Score of 62 signals car-dependent neighborhoods with selective walkability—inconsistent with $2.1K monthly rents that typically command Walk Scores of 75+. Transit Score of 42 materially limits appeal to car-free renters, while the 70 Bike Score suggests infrastructure investment that doesn't offset transit weakness. Without proximity data to employment centers or amenity clustering specifics, the rent appears premium relative to the actual urban connectivity the submarket provides; this property will compete primarily on unit finishes and amenities rather than location fundamentals.
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No near-term supply pressure. The 0.0% pipeline density and zero active construction projects in the immediate submarket eliminate competitive delivery risk over the next 12–24 months. This insulation from new supply provides meaningful upside to occupancy stabilization and rent growth as the asset completes its final 10% of construction and begins lease-up.
No multifamily construction permits found within 3 miles
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Ownership concentration and refinancing risk dominate the risk profile. The property has traded 7 times since 2005, with the Younan family trust controlling it for 13+ years before selling to TEAL 2.0 LLC in November 2023—a 2.4-year hold suggesting either a development exit or portfolio rotation. The $6.5M in active Revere High Yield debt (originated 2017 and 2020) represents only 11.6% loan-to-appraised value, but originated rates and maturity dates are absent from records, creating blind spots on refinancing urgency. The quit-claim transfers in 2010 and absentee corporate ownership (TEAL 2.0) merit title clarity review, particularly given the property's 90% completion status in 2023—typical of bridge or development financing structures that often require takeout refinancing within 12-24 months at current rate environments.
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Alta Park Central is severely mispriced or fundamentally distressed. The $7.1M estimated sale price against a $56M appraised value—a 87.2% discount—signals either incomplete lease-up (90% construction completion), significant operational underperformance, or data error. At 6.3% implied cap rate versus a 5.16% submarket comp rate, the property trades 147 basis points wider, yet NOI per unit of $11.9K sits below Dallas Class A stabilized benchmarks (~$13K–$15K). The 50% opex ratio is healthy for an early-stage asset, but the $24.1K price per unit versus $170.8K submarket average confirms this is priced as a distressed lease-up play, not a stabilized acquisition—likely reflecting 7.1% vacancy and ongoing tenant acquisition costs through stabilization.
Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $5,000,000 (Oct 2017, attom)
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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Alta Park Central is a 297-unit, Class D wood-frame mid-rise completed in 2023 offering studio through two-bedroom open-concept units across 320.3K SF in North Dallas. The property maintains Very Good/Excellent quality and condition ratings with a 4.7 Google score, though parking type is unspecified. Residents bear full NNN-style utility costs (electric, gas, water, internet, pest control, trash), with amenities limited to a dog park and pet washroom. Walk Score of 62 indicates mixed walkability to the property's stated restaurant and retail proximity.
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Weak lease-up momentum with aggressive concessions masking softening fundamentals. Alta Park Central is advertising $2.1K average rent across 21 vacant units (7.1% availability), but the 8-week free rent concession—equivalent to ~15% effective discount—signals tenant reluctance despite asking rents running 39.3% above submarket 1BR benchmarks ($1.97K vs. $1.61K). Two-bedrooms are the only unit type tracking meaningfully ahead of market ($2.82K asking vs. $2.15K benchmark), while 1BR pricing appears aspirational relative to recent lease activity clustering in the $1.67K–$2.27K range. The property is still in lease-up (90% complete), but heavy concessions on full asking rents suggest pre-opening demand assumptions were optimistic.
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 | 1,375 | $3,242 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $3,242
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,139 | $2,762 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,762
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,035 | $2,737 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,737
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,128 | $2,690 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,690
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,032 | $2,667 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,667
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| 1BR | 1 | 828 | $2,265 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,265
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| 1BR | 1 | 769 | $2,252 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,252
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| 1BR | 1 | 805 | $2,247 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,247
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| 1BR | 1 | 788 | $2,170 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,170
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| 1BR | 1 | 792 | $2,145 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,145
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| 1BR | 1 | 699 | $2,007 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $2,007
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| 1BR | 1 | 743 | $1,950 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,950
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| 1BR | 1 | 722 | $1,900 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,900
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| Studio | 1 | 667 | $1,871 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,871
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| 1BR | 1 | 708 | $1,837 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,837
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| Studio | 1 | 579 | $1,810 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,810
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| Studio | 1 | 565 | $1,703 | Active | Oct 1 | 553 | |
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Oct $1,703
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| 1BR | 1 | 722 | $1,695 | Active | Nov 16 | 507 | |
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Nov $1,695
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| 1BR | 1 | 660 | $1,674 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,674
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| Studio | 1 | 565 | $1,660 | Active | Mar 24 | — | |
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Mar $1,660
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| 1BR | 1 | 750 | $1,500 | Active | Oct 27 | 162 | |
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Oct $1,500
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,375 | $2,890 | Inactive | Jun 4 | 59 | |
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Jun $2,890
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,375 | $2,890 | Inactive | Jun 4 | 43 | |
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Dec $2,890
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Jun $2,890
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,026 | $2,445 | Inactive | Nov 16 | 183 | |
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Nov $2,445
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| 1BR | 1 | 722 | $1,695 | Inactive | Nov 15 | 202 | |
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Nov $1,695
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| 1BR | 1 | 722 | $1,695 | Inactive | Nov 16 | 201 | |
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Nov $1,695
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| 1BR | 1 | 667 | $1,689 | Inactive | Jun 4 | 59 | |
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Dec $1,689
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Jun $1,689
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| 1BR | 1 | 667 | $1,689 | Inactive | Dec 18 | 135 | |
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Dec $1,689
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| 1BR | 1 | 722 | $1,600 | Inactive | Nov 15 | 445 | |
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Nov $1,600
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| 1BR | 1 | 722 | $1,600 | Inactive | Sep 16 | 31 | |
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Sep $1,600
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Affordability headwind across all radii; affluent urban core masks weaker 3-mile demand fundamentals. The property's $2.1K rent commands affordability ratios of 17.7–19.2% across all rings—acceptable to tight depending on underwriting assumptions, but the 1-mile submarket ($117.9K median HHI) is materially stronger than the 3-mile ring ($87.5K), suggesting the asset benefits from hyper-local wealth concentration rather than broad renter demand. The 3-mile radius—the true competitive set—shows 62.5% renter occupancy and left-skewed income distribution (35.6% under $50K), indicating workforce housing pressure that conflicts with the $2.1K rent positioning; the 1-mile concentration of 42.4% earning $100K+ provides rent-paying depth but represents a narrow tenant pool. Population scale (170.8K HH in 5-mile) supports stabilized operations, though the 5-mile median income ($102.1K) and affordability ratio (18.9%) suggest the property targets the top quartile of the broader market rather than the median renter.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 3 tracts (1mi)
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Unit mix data is incomplete and inconsistent. The summary shows 12 total units (1 studio + 8 one-BR + 3 two-BR) but listings detail 21 units (4 studios + 12 one-BR + 5 two-BR), creating a 75% reconciliation gap that precludes reliable analysis. The 297-unit property claim cannot be validated against either figure. Before proceeding with investment underwriting, obtain complete unit inventory by bedroom type and confirm whether the property remains under lease-up.
Estimated from 12 listed units (4.0% of 297 total)
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Dog park and washroom available for residents' furry friends
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Appraisal Analysis: Alta Park Central
The single 2025 appraisal of $56.0M reflects a newly stabilized asset (2023 completion) with $188.6K per-unit value—reasonable for a Dallas mid-market product, though lacking year-over-year comparison data limits trend assessment. Land represents only 7.6% of total value ($4.2M), typical for a ground-up build, leaving minimal redevelopment upside; the 92.4% improvement ratio signals a construction-driven valuation with limited land arbitrage opportunity. The 90% completion notation at appraisal time suggests the valuation may not yet reflect full lease-up or stabilized NOI, warranting confirmation of current occupancy and performance before underwriting.
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| 2025 | $56,000,000 |
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Rating stability masks emerging operational issues. The 4.7 overall obscures a sharp recent decline: 4.6 average in the last 6 months versus 4.7 prior, driven by two 1-star reviews in February 2026 citing fundamental defects (no A/C vents in bedrooms, package theft, insufficient parking relative to 297-unit density). These aren't transient complaints—they signal design flaws and security gaps that persist across lease cycles. The remaining 112 five-star reviews are heavily skewed toward leasing staff (Chloe, Bella, Monica named 16+ times), suggesting strong front-end experience masking back-end property management weaknesses. The review profile supports acquisition only if HVAC design and parking constraints are already priced into underwriting; otherwise, post-stabilization NOI will face resident friction and turnover risk.
123 reviews total
WORST APARTMENT COMPLEX I HAVE EVER LIVED AT. I would not recommend anybody to live here, EVER. This will be a lengthy review. I first discovered this place in December 2024 through an apartment locator. When I toured it has just opened in October 2024 and only had a handful of residents. Seemed nice and a nice area so we were interesting in signing. Fast forward to March/April 2025 we decided we wanted to move there and began reaching out to get info on the necessary steps. It took months to finally sign a lease because they were impossible to get a hold of via phone or email. They would never answer the phones or respond to emails. This should have been our first red flag, but we decided to have faith. June 2025 we finally were clear to move into the complex. We were relocating to TX so had to pack strategically and get a hotel the day before move in. We arrive at the complex on move in day to, excited to be there, only to find out the unit we were assigned was the incorrect unit. So now we couldn’t move in. Property management and the leasing agent we used, Brandon, could care less. We had to get another hotel room for the night now having to wait until the next day for the unit we wanted to be ready. Another red flag, but we kept hope alive. Once we finally became residents it became extremely evident how poorly built the complex is. Within the first few months we experienced POWER OUTAGE/ELECTRICAL ISSUES, BROKEN WASHER/DRYER, CONSTANTLY BROKEN GARAGE, BROKEN ICE MAKER, DYSFUNCTIONAL STOVE, and so much more. A maintenance employee has told me personally the building was essentially thrown together with cheap materials and a quick turn around. The gate being broken often has lead to my vehicle being burglarized TWICE. I’ve had to pay for vehicle damages, to include my window being busted out. I made the property manager aware of the incidents & her response was “Well, this is Dallas and we can’t control the gate being broken.” How insensitive. Also keep in mind when the gate is open there is an “access” door on each floor of the parking garage that does not require key access so quite literally anybody can enter through the garage and onto floors with resident apartments. Mysteriously the gate was fixed less than an hour after I reported the incident after being told it would be fixed by next day. We had to get a dryer replacement less than two months of living there. The halls are constantly filled with all kinds of smells, trash rooms become over filled with trash, we have to put out trash out between 6-8 but trash pickup doesn’t come until 11 most nights. I can only attach pictures, but I have so many videos of these issues. If you are okay with feeling unsafe, unheard, or dealing with constant maintenance issues inside your apartment then you will love it here. Otherwise, you may want to look into living elsewhere. Also, be aware that this is a Greystar property.
Who designs a bedroom with no a/c vent? It gets so hot relative to the rest of the apartment, and constant construction noise from the building next door. Otherwise nice community. Layout 1C Edit: They fixed the vent issue! Construction noise still is an issue- it usually stops at 9PM, sometimes they leafblow the garage at midnight. Do not get a unit facing the glass business building.
Owner response · Nov 2025
Hi Dylan, I’ve submitted a service request for our maintenance team to take a look at your bedroom. All bedrooms are equipped with A/C vents, so if yours is missing, we’ll make sure it’s corrected as soon as possible. If you ever need anything or have additional concerns, please don’t hesitate to contact the office — we’re always here to help!
A BEAUTIFUL new luxury addition to the North Dallas area! As a DFW apartment locator, I love sending my clients to Alta Park Central. The staff is great, the apartments are wonderful, and they take great care of my clients. I highly recommend leasing here!
Owner response · Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback and for trusting Alta Park Central with your clients! We truly value our partnership and look forward to continuing to take great care of everyone you send our way. ✨
Owner response · Feb 2026
Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We truly appreciate your support and are glad you’re enjoying your experience here. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s ever anything we can do for you — we’re happy to have you as part of the community!
I love this place! very nice, calm and have a lot of good people hear it seems like. I especially love the professionalism and courtesy from the front office especially Chloe and Bella! They’re always there to help and quick to help you solve any problems you need.
Owner response · Feb 2026
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so happy to hear you’re enjoying the community and the atmosphere. Chloe and Bella will love the shout-out — they truly care about our residents. Please let us know if there’s ever anything we can help with!
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