301 MARS RD, WILMER, TX
$33,750,000
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 7.7% from prior year
Pass – operational deterioration and demographic headwinds outweigh supply-constrained positioning. While the property benefits from zero competitive pipeline and conservative 73.5% LTV debt (3.63% locked rate, 2061 maturity), Google reviews reveal a critical fissure: aggressive leasing performance masks chronic maintenance failures, security lapses, and management dysfunction that will compound turnover and suppress NOI growth. The affordability profile is razor-thin (27.7% rent-to-income at 1-mile radius, upper bound of comfort) in a strongly owner-occupied market (36.5% renter occupancy), leaving minimal pricing power; the Walk Score 3 car-dependency further constrains tenant stickiness relative to the $156.3K per-unit valuation. The 6.65% cap rate against a 5.88% implied rate and $3.9M valuation gap signal market softness, while photo analysis hints at incomplete post-delivery renovation across 4 of 10 sampled units—a value-add story that conflicts with the 2020 vintage and recent 7.7% YoY appraisal growth. Recommendation: Monitor for management transition or deeper operational due diligence; current risk profile (resident satisfaction deterioration, affordability ceiling, submarket demographic composition) unsuitable for near-term acquisition.
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LUXURY LIVING FROM EVERY ANGLE
At Autumn Breeze, we work hard to provide our residents with more than just a home. The possibilities are endless with our spacious one-, two-, and three-bedroom floorplans featuring large kitchen islands, walk-in closets with built-in shelves, and an in-unit washer and dryer set. When you call Autumn Breeze home, you'll also enjoy access to desirable and convenient community amenities. Work up a sweat at our expansive fitness center, enjoy sunbathing by our sparkling swimming pool, or take your four-legged friend on a stroll around the pet-friendly community and neighborhood.
Autumn Breeze Apartments presents as a recently built (2020) Class B property with mixed interior finishes that signal incomplete or staggered unit renovation. Kitchen finishes span 2008–2020 vintage, with 6 of 10 analyzed units showing upgraded specifications (quartz/granite countertops, dark slab cabinetry, stainless steel appliances) but 4 units retaining builder-grade white appliances and unknown countertop materials—indicating partial renovation post-delivery or developer value-add work. The 2010–2015 renovation cohort (4 units) appears dated relative to the property's 2020 construction year, suggesting either delayed upgrades or selective unit rehab. Paint and overall condition score well (9 good, 1 excellent), but the absence of exterior or detailed amenity photography limits full class positioning; the compact bar fridge visible in amenities suggests mid-tier common-area quality. Value-add opportunity exists in standardizing kitchen/bath finishes across the remaining 206 unanalyzed units if renovation penetration is similarly shallow.
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Location Profile Misalignment Risk
Autumn Breeze's $1.4M annual revenue per unit demands urban convenience, yet the property sits in a car-dependent submarket (Walk Score 3) with minimal transit infrastructure and negligible biking viability (Bike Score 25). This positioning relegates the asset to blue-collar or young family demographics requiring personal transportation, which constrains pricing power and tenant stickiness relative to similarly-capitalized multifamily in Dallas's 15-mile core. Without proximity data to employment centers or amenity clustering, the rent level appears misaligned with the walkability constraint—likely sustainable only if Wilmer offers meaningful affordability premium relative to neighboring submarkets.
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Construction Pipeline Assessment:
Zero pipeline activity presents a material competitive advantage for Autumn Breeze. With 0.0% of inventory in the nearby development pipeline and no active construction projects within competitive distance, the property faces minimal new supply pressure on occupancy and achievable rents. This supply-constrained environment is particularly valuable if submarket fundamentals remain stable, providing runway for rate growth without near-term lease-up risk from competing deliveries.
No multifamily construction permits found within 3 miles
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Refinancing risk is minimal; debt structure suggests stable hold rather than distressed sale. The $24.8M HUD 221(d)(4) loan doesn't mature until 2061, eliminating near-term refinancing pressure even if rates remain elevated. At $114.7K per unit against a $156.0K per-unit appraised value, leverage is conservative (73.5% LTV), and the 2.21x DSCR indicates healthy cash flow coverage. The 3.5-year ownership window with a single transaction and active HUD financing (locked at 3.63%) suggests a buy-and-hold institutional investor; the absentee company structure and deed type notation (DJ) warrant title review, but the loan maturity profile and debt metrics show no distress signals.
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Autumn Breeze trades at a 6.65% cap rate despite a 5.88% implied rate, signaling modest market softness or seller motivation—the $3.9M gap between appraised value ($33.8M) and estimated sale price ($29.9M) confirms valuation compression. NOI per unit of $9.2K sits healthy for a 2020 Class A asset, supported by a 45% opex ratio and near-full occupancy (99.5%), though the 2.21x DSCR suggests limited debt capacity relative to asset quality. Without Dallas submarket benchmarks available, the 6.65% cap rate appears consistent with stabilized, newly-built multifamily in a rising-rate environment rather than value-add positioning.
Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $24,802,200 (Dec 2019, hud_fha) @ 3.63%
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Autumn Breeze is a 216-unit, three-story garden-style apartment community built in 2020 in Wilmer, TX, with 202.4K SF of brick wood-frame construction rated Very Good/Good quality. Unit mix spans one to three bedrooms with in-unit W/D, walk-in closets, and oversized kitchen islands standard; community amenities include fitness center and pool. Located in a car-dependent area (Walk Score 3), the property is pet-friendly with no utilities included in rent and parking type unspecified.
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Data Quality Issue: This dataset is insufficient for meaningful rental performance analysis. The property shows zero available units across all recent snapshots (through 3/25/26) with only one active listing, yet rent and concession fields are predominantly null, preventing assessment of pricing direction, concession trends, or unit-type performance. The single 1BR rent observation at $1.4K is dated 7/1/25 and lacks comparable multi-snapshot rent history to establish velocity. Minimal actionable intelligence available without historical rent progression data and current in-place rent detail.
Estimated from listed vacancies vs total units
| Unit | Beds | Baths | Sqft | Rent | Status | Listed | Days |
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| 1BR | 1 | 746 | $1,400 | Active | Jul 1 | 280 | |
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Affordability risk and limited renter concentration signal headwinds. At $1.4K monthly rent against $58.6K median household income, the 1-mile/3-mile affordability ratio of 27.7% sits at the upper bound of typical underwriting comfort (28–30%), leaving minimal cushion for rate growth. More critically, only 36.5% renter occupancy within the immediate trade area indicates shallow demand depth—this property competes in a strongly owner-occupied market where household formation favors purchase over lease. The 5-mile ring shows modest improvement (31.6% renter, $61.2K income, 26.8% ratio) but simultaneously reveals suburban sprawl: median home values jump from $115.3K to $149.0K, suggesting the property sits on the edge of an owner-occupied transition zone rather than an urban core. Income distribution skews lower-middle (48.7% under $75K in 1-mile radius), offering limited upside pricing power.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 1 tracts (1mi)
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Critical Data Integrity Issue: This property reports 216 total units but only 1 unit appears in the bedroom breakdown (one 1BR at $1.4K). The 215-unit discrepancy makes unit mix analysis impossible. Verify whether the listings data reflects a partial snapshot, a data export error, or incomplete inventory capture. Without the full unit mix, rent positioning and demographic alignment cannot be assessed meaningfully.
Estimated from 1 listed units (0.5% of 216 total)
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Pet-friendly community
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Appraisal Interpretation – Autumn Breeze Apartments
The property appraised at $33.8M in 2025, up 7.7% YoY, translating to $156.3K per unit—solid appreciation for a 2020 vintage asset in a normalized rate environment. Land represents only 2.4% of total value ($815.7K), typical for recently stabilized multifamily and leaving minimal redevelopment upside; the improvement value of $32.9M reflects the core income-producing asset. With a single appraisal datapoint, we cannot assess longer-term trajectory or cyclical sensitivity, but the recent growth suggests strong operational performance or market tailwinds in the Dallas submarket.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $33,750,000 | +7.7% |
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Rating trajectory masks operational deterioration. While the 4.3-point average over the last six months exceeds the prior period's 3.8, the 93-review dataset reveals a bimodal distribution (68 five-stars, 19 one-stars) driven by a stark divide: leasing staff receive consistent praise, but resident experience surfaces recurring management failures. Negative reviews cite maintenance inaction (roaches, unrepaired units with dismissive responses), personnel conduct violations (staff drinking in parking lots, rule violations), security lapses (vehicle theft/break-ins), and administrative dysfunction (evictions despite dismissed court cases, locked leasing office during scheduled tours). The pattern suggests aggressive leasing performance masking property condition and management quality issues that will compound resident turnover and potentially cap NOI growth.
93 reviews total
I toured the property on Saturday, and Jessie helped me. The layouts look beautiful, and the community feels quiet and well kept. I look forward to moving in.
Owner response · Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with us. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and found the community appealing. We look forward to welcoming you as a resident soon!
Just moved in and I love my new apartment. Thanks to the office team for making the process easy and smooth.
Owner response · Jan 2026
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're thrilled to hear that you love your new apartment and that the move-in process was smooth. Our team is dedicated to providing a comfortable and welcoming community for all residents. If you need any assistance, feel free to reach out. Welcome to your new home!
Nice environment I love living here very calm no complaints whatsoever 😊
Owner response · Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy the calm and welcoming environment of our community. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate your feedback.
I love this apartment complex . I love the layout of my apartment and how much space I have for me and my family . I also love the response time I get from contacting the apartment complex Manager Jessie and the time Eric the apartment complex maintenance staff shows up . I would definitely recommend this apartment complex to friends and family based off customer service alone
Owner response · Dec 2025
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our community. We're delighted to hear that you and your family are enjoying the spacious layout of your apartment and that our team, including Jessie and Eric, have been responsive to your needs. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we're grateful for your support.
Clean, Quiet, and Private
Owner response · Dec 2025
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that you find our community clean, quiet, and private. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
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