3131 SIMPSON STUART RD, DALLAS, TX, 752415065
$21,588,640
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 27.1% from prior year
PASS. This 250-unit 2005 vintage garden-style asset presents acute execution and financial red flags that outweigh modest Dallas workforce housing demand. The property carries negative equity on its $21.6M appraisal (LTV 115.8% against a $25.0M FHA 223(f) loan) and sits in a depressed affordability pocket ($49.6K median HHI at 1-mile, 54.3% of residents earning under $50K) with minimal rent growth catalysts absent documented local employment anchors. Management quality is inconsistent—polarized 3.9 Google rating reflects unresolved moisture/mold liabilities and deposit-handling failures that create lease renewal and litigation risk—while deferred maintenance in half the unit sample suggests capital discipline has lapsed. The property's 2005 frame construction, Walk Score of 38, and opaque ownership history (eight transactions in 21 years, entity restructurings signaling financing optimization over operational hold) indicate a serial refinancer asset rather than a stabilized operations platform. Unless validated at $38.5M+ with immediate management replacement and $1.5M+ capital reserve commitment, this is a distressed rescue scenario misaligned with Dallas B/C acquisition standards.
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Affordable living apartments in Dallas with stylish apartment homes and community leisure options. Pet-friendly with modern living areas, exterior storage units, washer and dryer connections, personal patio or balcony, swimming pool and resident activities. Picture-perfect apartments with open-concept floor plans, options starting at 780 square feet and going up to 1,268 square feet. Each apartment home has a unique floor plan designed to maximize space and comfort. Community features include gorgeous grounds surrounded by pecan trees, an outdoor swimming pool and resident activities by Portfolio Resident Services. Affordable housing community with Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program (LIHTC). Income-restricted property offering lower rent to qualifying households.
Mixed renovation timeline and serious moisture issues materially undermine value-add narrative. While 3 of 7 units show post-2014 upgrades with hardwood flooring and fresh paint, peeling paint appears in half the sample, signaling incomplete scope or poor execution. More critically, documented mold/mildew in storage areas indicates unresolved HVAC or envelope problems that will plague any unit renovation and create liability exposure. The 2005 vintage with garden-style construction limits amenity appeal, positioning this as weak Class B at best. Without evidence of systemic remediation, deferred maintenance risk outweighs upside from selective unit upgrades.
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Location Profile Misaligned with Market Expectations
This property's car-dependent profile (Walk Score 38, Transit Score 36, Bike Score 33) severely constrains tenant appeal in Dallas's competitive multifamily market. The combination of weak walkability and minimal transit access limits the property to renters without mobility constraints or those requiring personal vehicles—a shrinking demographic segment willing to pay market-rate rents. Without avgmonthlyrent data, it's unclear whether pricing reflects this locational penalty, but properties in similar walkability tiers typically trade at 15–25% discounts to transit-proximate comps. Verification of nearby amenity density (particularly grocery and employment corridors within 2–3 miles) is essential to determine if this is a lifestyle/affordability play or a location liability requiring value-add repositioning.
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Pipeline supply poses minimal near-term rent pressure at Highland Hills: just 3 units represent 1.2% of the property's 250-unit inventory, and all three nearby projects remain in early permitting stages (revisions required, plan review, or expiring applications) with no clear delivery timeline. The deteriorating submarket vacancy trend is a more pressing concern than new supply competition, suggesting demand-side weakness rather than overbuilding. Without unit counts or unit mixes for the three nearby permits, competitive positioning within the submarket cannot be fully assessed, but the negligible pipeline percentage indicates these are not direct volume competitors.
| Distance | Address | Description | Status | Filed |
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| 0.7 mi | 6200 BARABOO DR | 229 Unit Senior Housing/Multifamily - 7 two story buildin... | Revisions Required | Nov 13, 2025 |
| 1.2 mi | 4234 MEMORY LANE BLVD | Commercial New 200 Unit Single Occupancy Tenant Multifami... | Application About to Expire | Oct 25, 2024 |
| 2.3 mi | 7100 GREAT TRINITY FOREST WAY | QTEAM MEETING TBD Construction of 248 units of multifamil... | Plan Review | Aug 09, 2025 |
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Refinancing risk is acute: The primary FHA 223(F) loan ($25.0M at 2.26%) matures in January 2057, but the current owner acquired it only 4.3 years ago at a rate now deeply below market—refinancing exposure is deferred but substantial. Loan-to-appraised-value stands at 115.8% ($25.0M / $21.6M), indicating negative equity on the appraised basis and suggesting the $38.5M estimated sale price is a projection rather than validated market value.
Ownership pattern raises execution concerns: Eight transactions in 21 years with repeated recapitalizations via Texas Brand Bank facility renewals (2013–2015) and entity restructurings (Chicory Court Remond/Simpson entities) signal a developer/sponsor focused on financing optimization rather than operational hold periods. The absentee individual ownership structure combined with Greystone's HUD securitization (207/223(f)) indicates institutional placement, not distress—but the opaque deed-of-trust chain and missing consideration amounts obscure any valuation benchmarks for exit planning.
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Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $24,993,200 (Dec 2021, attom)
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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Highland Hills is a 250-unit garden-style apartment community built in 2005 with wood-frame construction across two stories, totaling 275.1K SF in Dallas. Units range from 780 to 1,268 SF with open-concept layouts; the property rates excellent on both quality and condition metrics. Amenities include pool, washer/dryer connections, patios, and exterior storage, with walk score of 38 indicating car dependency. Pet policy allows up to two pets at 40 lbs each with a $500 deposit; neither utilities nor rent-included services are specified.
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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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| 3BR | 2 | 1,268 | $1,728 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 3BR | 2 | 1,268 | $1,728 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,112 | $1,507 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,112 | $1,507 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 780 | $1,276 | Inactive | Mar 24 | — | |
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| — | 2BR | 2 | 1,112 | $951 | Inactive | Sep 21 | 717 |
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Affordability constraint in immediate submarket; workforce housing profile with limited affluent renter concentration. The 1-mile radius shows median household income of $49.6K against an affordability ratio of 28.2%, indicating rent levels are calibrated to lower-income renters—likely $1.2K–$1.3K/month—but the 3-mile ring deteriorates sharply to $43.0K income and 33.6% affordability ratio, signaling pricing pressure if the property competes regionally. Income distribution is heavily skewed toward sub-$50K households (54.3% in the 1-mile, 56.4% in the 3-mile), with minimal high-income concentration (6.7% earning $150K+ at 1-mile), confirming true workforce housing demand rather than Class A renter base. The 5-mile macro market shows modest improvement ($49.4K, 30.4% ratio, 16.7% earning $100K+), suggesting the property sits in a depressed pocket within a healthier regional labor shed—a red flag for rent growth and resident stability unless local employment anchors exist.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 2 tracts (1mi)
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Unit Mix Analysis – Highland Hills (TXA00000246)
This dataset is insufficient for analysis. The unit mix shows only 1 two-bedroom unit across 250 total units, with zero studios, one-bedrooms, and three-plus bedrooms—a configuration that is either a data error or reflects a heavily specialized asset (potentially affordable housing or workforce housing with unit restrictions). Without complete unit counts, rent comparables by bedroom type, and local market benchmarks, no valid conclusions can be drawn on concentration risk, pricing strategy alignment, or demographic positioning. Recommend data validation and supplemental market comps before proceeding.
Estimated from 1 listed units (0.4% of 250 total)
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Pet-friendly. Max 2 pets allowed, max weight 40 lb each. Pet deposit $500. Some breed and other restrictions may apply.
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Appraisal Analysis – Highland Hills
The property appraised at $21.6M in 2025, representing a 27.1% year-over-year jump that likely reflects recent market recovery or a refinancing event rather than organic value creation; comparable per-unit basis of $86.4K warrants benchmarking against Dallas multifamily comps. Land comprises 17.1% of total value ($3.7M), a tight ratio typical for stabilized class-B/C assets built in 2005, leaving minimal redevelopment optionality without significant soft costs. The absence of prior appraisal history limits trend analysis, but the sharp 2025 appreciation suggests either prior undervaluation or external market catalysts (supply constraints, rent growth, cap rate compression).
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $21,588,640 | +27.1% |
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Rating stability masks a bifurcated tenant experience. The 3.9 overall reflects a polarized distribution: 71 five-star reviews (64.0%) and 23 one-star reviews (20.7%) with minimal middle ground, indicating management quality variance rather than property-wide deterioration. Negative themes cluster around three operational failures—deposit processing delays/denials, maintenance defects (mold painted over rather than remediated), and recent parking fee implementation—suggesting administrative and capital allocation shortcomings. The 13-year and 5-year tenure mentions in positive reviews signal operational turnaround under current leadership (Talia, De'Leon, Ced praised repeatedly), but unresolved maintenance issues and deposit-handling friction undermine credibility gains and create lease renewal risk. This profile suggests acquisition requires immediate management audit and capital reserve assessment—current ops cannot reliably execute baseline tenant obligations despite staff quality improvements.
111 reviews total
Grand rising, Miss Talia is awesome, patient, most definitely friendly, I felt so welcome, this apartment is awesome, it's clean, it's actually more than what I expected I am really overwhelmed with happiness. You want a place for your spirit to be happy this is most definitely the spot, peaceful is clean outside as well as inside.
Owner response · Feb 2026
Thank you, Cat! We’re delighted to hear Talia made you feel at home and that you’re enjoying the clean, peaceful atmosphere at Highland Hills Apartments.
I've been here over 13 years. When I first moved here it wasn't the best. These past five years our community made a complete turn around thanks to our management staff and our maintenance team. They have truly done a great job making sure our property is what needs to be.Is the absolute best.
Owner response · Oct 2021
That’s awesome to hear, Pearlie! We love our residents and want to make sure they are having a great experience at Highland Hills Apartments. We're especially happy to have earned a five-star rating from such a longstanding member of our community. Please reach out if we can be of assistance in the future. Many thanks!
I am beyond frustrated with Highland Hills Apartments The only exit from the complex is a steep hill, and every time it snows or the roads ice over, residents are literally trapped for days because management does nothing to treat the ice. This week alone, it’s Tuesday and the office is closed, yet the hill remains completely untreated. This is not just inconvenient it’s a serious safety hazard. Residents cannot leave, and emergency vehicles could not access the property if something happened. Multiple cars are getting stuck daily, and the management’s lack of action is unacceptable. If you’re considering living here, be aware: your safety and the ability to leave in an emergency are not guaranteed. Management must take responsibility and treat this property like the safety of its residents matters. Ps i’ve been here for over 5 years and every winter we have this same issue !
I have been a long time resident here. I recently began having issues with another tenant. I had to contact the office for assistance with the issue. Talia listened to the issue and enforced the property rules. She eventually had to escalate the issue to get this problem resolved and I so appreciate Talia and Stephanie. They were both amazing and didn't just silence my complaints, they actually helped. Thanks to those Ladies, I have peace at this place that I call home. Thank You So Much Talia for going above and beyond!
Owner response · Jan 2026
Erica, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re so glad Talia and Stephanie stepped in and followed through to resolve the issue, and we appreciate you being part of the Highland Hills Apartments community.
🚨Renter beware!!! After being told I was approved and paying my refundable hold deposit of $300 I have been denied and sent in circles to reclaim my $300 deposit! Deleon has been extremely rude and unprofessional when calling to check th status of my deposit being refunded he has gotten rude and aggressive over the phone. Every time I have spoken with Deleon he has stated “I will follow up with you shortly” he has not returned my call once an has an attitude of I’m annoying him by trying to reclaim my money! Not to mention when I first applied to these apartments he referred me to go and apply at the apartments he stays at instead! I did not want to believe the reviews but this is by far the worst application experience I have ever had. You should not have to harass someone to get funds that are owed to you, times may be hard however not hard enough to be shown no respect or empathy look elsewhere they have a quota for application submissions.
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