9201 GARLAND RD, DALLAS, TX, 752183620
$36,634,620
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 5.3% from prior year
🏘️ Community includes 2 DCAD parcels (312 total units)
This is a distressed-exit candidate masquerading as core-plus, with acute refinancing pressure and deteriorating fundamentals that argue against acquisition at current pricing. The $39.1M FNMA loan (108% LTV) matures in 2024 with no documented extension, while total leverage of $419K per unit against a $203.5K appraised value creates immediate refi headwinds; the owner's 6.3-year hold across four transactions and $48.9M distress-entry price signal execution-pressure timing. The $55.9M asking price ($310.7K per unit) commands a 128% premium to the $136.1K submarket average and implies a 3.23% cap rate—315 bps below benchmark—yet the property trades at a $19.3M spread to appraisal, suggesting aggressive assumptions unsupported by current operations. Structural asset issues (endemic pest problems, ~60% unrenovated units, Google rating spike driven by single staff member) and a bifurcated tenant pool dependent on the affluent 1-mile core (48.5% >$100K income, 16.2% affordability ratio) limit operational upside and market resilience; the 12.8% vacancy assumption and 45.0% opex ratio already signal underperformance versus stabilized norms. Pass—this asset presents legacy-debt maturity risk, basis-to-appraisal arbitrage risk, and operational drag that outweigh any near-term rent-growth thesis, particularly in a market where 15-unit pipeline and deteriorating submarket vacancy trends are eroding pricing cushion.
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A REFRESHING COMMUNITY: RESERVE AT WHITE ROCK
At Reserve at White Rock, we happily welcome your furry friends! Our fenced pet park offers plenty of green space for your pets to run, play, and make new friends. You'll also find convenient pet stations located throughout the community to help keep things clean. Please note that weight and breed restrictions do apply. Our convenient location, expansive layouts, and noteworthy amenities create the perfect place to call your own in Dallas, Texas. Each floor plan is designed to create the perfect place to spend your time. But when you're looking to mix things up a bit, head to one of our community amenities to relax and hang out. Find everything you're looking for inside your well-designed apartment home or right here in one of our on-site lifestyle spaces. Choose from 1, 2 & 3 bedroom floor plans and begin personalizing your home in Dallas, Texas. Designed to complement your unique lifestyle, each interior is a blank canvas for you to add your personal touch. With spacious interiors, convenient features, and stylish finishes, our homes bring layers of comfort to your daily routine.
Class B+ asset with selective value-add opportunity in aging core. The 180-unit, 1999-built property shows strong recent capital deployment: 66% of analyzed units exhibit excellent/good condition, with 28 units (41% of sample) renovated in the 2016–2023 window featuring white shaker cabinetry, light gray quartz countertops, and stainless steel appliances—a credible 2018–2020 standard. However, 19 units remain builder-grade or unrenovated, indicating a phased approach that leaves ~60% of the property untouched. Exterior condition is solid (contemporary mid-rise with well-maintained stucco and mature landscaping) and amenities are competitive (resort-style pool with cabanas, modern clubhouse), supporting Class B positioning without major curb-appeal constraints. The peeling/scuffed paint in 5 observed units and vinyl plank/carpet mix signal light deferred maintenance, not structural issues—typical for a property of this vintage and renovation cadence.
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Location & Walkability Analysis – Reserve at White Rock
The 76 Walk Score supports the $1,741/month rent positioning, indicating strong pedestrian access to daily amenities—sufficient to attract renters who value convenience without car dependency. However, the 30 Transit Score is the constraint: limited public transit options mean residents remain car-dependent for commuting, which may cap upside appeal for younger, transit-oriented demographics and limit tenant pool during economic downturns when discretionary commuting costs matter. The 58 Bike Score suggests supplementary micro-mobility opportunity but doesn't offset transit weakness. Without distance-to-employment-center data, the rent trajectory depends heavily on whether White Rock's car-centric positioning aligns with Dallas's dispersed job geography or whether it underperforms comparable walkable nodes near downtown/DFW corridors.
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Pipeline supply of 15 units represents only 8.3% of Reserve at White Rock's 180-unit base, presenting minimal direct competitive pressure. However, the deteriorating submarket vacancy trend suggests the property's occupancy cushion is already eroding, making even modest new supply a headwind to rent growth over the next 12–18 months. Most permits are in early/expiring phases (applications about to expire, plan review), indicating these projects face execution risk and delayed deliveries are likely, which could push competitive impact into a softer leasing environment. The concentration of activity at a single Gaston Avenue location suggests these are infill/redevelopment projects rather than master-planned competing assets, limiting direct cannibalization risk.
| Distance | Address | Description | Status | Filed |
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| 1.4 mi | 10715 GARLAND RD | Q-Team Hayden: 300 Multi-family housing apartments (inclu... | Inspection Phase | Jun 23, 2023 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING 3.19.2026 (ALL DAY) - Connecticut at White ... | Payment Due | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | Phase 2 multi-family addition - Building 24 - 2 units – 1... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | Phase 2 multi-family addition - Building 17 - 7 units – 4... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | Phase 2 multi-family addition - Building 7 - 6 units - 33... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 1.9 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.2 mi | 2402 HIGHLAND RD | Commercial - Multifamily New Construction of 4 building, ... | Payment Due | Feb 07, 2025 |
| 2.2 mi | 2376 LONGHORN ST | Build 4 new residential townhomes with shared walls. | Inspection Phase | Sep 20, 2024 |
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Refinancing risk is acute: $39.1M FNMA loan (108% of appraised value) matures in 2024 with no documented extension, while total debt of $75.5M yields $419K per unit against a $203K appraised value per unit—extreme leverage that will face headwinds at current rates. The 1.3x DSCR provides minimal cushion for a refi at today's spreads. Current owner has held 6.3 years across 4 transactions (including early quiet claim and stand-alone finance records suggesting prior restructuring), and the $48.9M 2019 entry price at a 25% discount to today's estimated $55.9M sale value signals initial acquisition at distress—combined with absentee ownership and the maturing FNMA note, this reads as a hold-and-sell play nearing execution pressure. The FHA 207(f) Greystone loan is well-seasoned (2053 maturity, 2.88%), but cannot offset the short-dated FNMA exposure.
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Reserve at White Rock is priced as a stabilized, trophy asset well above market fundamentals. The 3.23% estimated cap rate sits 315 basis points below the 6.38% submarket benchmark, while the $310.7K price per unit commands a 128% premium to the $136.1K submarket average—both hallmarks of a yield-compressed, core-plus positioning. The $1.8M NOI against a $55.9M valuation implies the market is pricing in significant rent growth or capitalization multiple expansion; notably, the appraised value of $36.6M sits $19.3M below the estimated sale price, signaling either aggressive buyer assumptions or a recently renovated/repositioned asset not yet reflected in appraisal. With a 12.8% vacancy assumption and 45.0% opex ratio, the property is underperforming stabilized norms and unlikely to support the implied pricing absent near-term operational or market tailwinds.
Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $39,149,000 (Dec 2019, attom) @ 3.55%
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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Reserve at White Rock is a 180-unit garden-style apartment community built in 1999 with wood frame construction and brick exterior across three stories (171.3K SF gross, 164.9K SF leasable). Units feature upscale finishes including 11-foot ceilings, granite counters, stainless appliances, in-unit W/D connections, and townhouse layouts; the property rates "Excellent" quality in "Good" condition with detached private garages. Located in White Rock (Walk Score 76), the community offers resort-caliber amenities including resort-pool, 24-hour fitness, dog park, and gated access. Pet policy allows two pets maximum at $35/month rent plus $300 one-time/non-refundable fees with 75 lb weight limit and breed restrictions (pit bulls, huskies, rottweilers, and others excluded).
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Reserve at White Rock is actively leasing with no material concession pressure, but faces headwinds in 3BR pricing. With 23 units available (12.8% of the 180-unit portfolio), the property is moving units at $1.7M blended asking rent; however, 3BR asking rents lag market benchmarks by $345/month ($2.0M vs. $2.4M), suggesting either product positioning challenges or softer demand in that segment. 1BR and 2BR rents track closer to market ($1.6M and $1.9M asking vs. $1.5M and $2.0M benchmarks), with recent lease activity clustered around $1.7M–$1.9M for 2BR units. Absence of reported concessions indicates the property is not discounting to fill units, though the elevated availability rate warrants monitoring for occupancy deterioration.
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 | 1,432 | $2,169 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 3BR | 2 | 1,411 | $2,034 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,211 | $1,975 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,211 | $1,975 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,211 | $1,974 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,211 | $1,969 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,878 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,211 | $1,809 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,773 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,082 | $1,742 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 777 | $1,730 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,728 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,728 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,723 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 2BR | 2 | 1,077 | $1,679 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,678 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,628 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,583 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,542 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,542 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 777 | $1,438 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 777 | $1,430 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 777 | $1,335 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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| Apt 219 | 2BR | 3 | 1,211 | $1,609 | Inactive | Nov 16 | 266 |
| Apt 618 | 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,194 | Inactive | Nov 15 | 266 |
| Apt 632 | 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,194 | Inactive | Nov 14 | 268 |
| Apt 326 | 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,194 | Inactive | Nov 14 | 268 |
| Apt 330 | 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,179 | Inactive | Nov 3 | 279 |
| Apt 1008 | 1BR | 1 | 701 | $1,179 | Inactive | Oct 27 | 286 |
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Rent-to-income mismatch worsens with geographic distance; property relies on affluent 1-mile core. The 1-mile radius exhibits a 16.2% affordability ratio against $121.2K median income—tight but serviceable for the 48.5% earning $100K+. However, that affluent concentration drops sharply at 3 miles (29.3% >$100K) and collapses to 35.8% at 5 miles, where the 20.3% affordability ratio and $88.8K median income signal strain. The 5-mile renter prevalence (55.2%) indicates strong demand depth in the broader market, but the property's $1.74K rent targets the high-income sliver; this works within the White Rock primary market (48.7% renters), but limits lease-up velocity if absorption depends on suburban ring.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 3 tracts (1mi)
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Data inconsistency prevents reliable analysis. The unitmix object shows only 6 units (5 one-BR + 1 two-BR), but listingsby_bedroom reports 23 units across bedroom types (14 one-BR, 8 two-BR, 1 three-BR). With 180 total units and 157 unaccounted for, the missing unit inventory—likely studios or alternative configurations—cannot be evaluated against market composition. Rent progression is rational ($1.6K → $1.9K → $2.0K), but without the full unit distribution, positioning against young professional versus family demand cannot be assessed.
Estimated from 6 listed units (3.3% of 180 total)
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Cats & Dogs are Accepted. Maximum of 2 Pets per Apartment Home. One-Time Pet Fee: $300 per Pet. Non-Refundable Pet Fee: $300 per Pet. Monthly Pet Rent: $35 per Pet. Weight Limit: 75 lbs per Pet. Breed Restrictions Apply: Akitas, Alaskan Malamutes, Chow Chows, Doberman Pinschers, German Shepherds, Great Danes, Huskies, Irish Wolfhounds, Pit Bulls (American Staffordshire Terriers & Staffordshire Bull Terriers), Keeshound, Rottweilers, St. Bernard's, Wolf Hybrids, Miniature Pinscher and Bull Mastiffs or any mix including any of the above breeds.
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Reserve at White Rock shows modest recent appreciation but limited redevelopment optionality. The property appraised at $36.6M in 2025, up 5.3% year-over-year, translating to $203.5K per unit—reasonable for a 1999-vintage asset in the Dallas market. However, land represents only 4.1% of total value ($1.5M), with improvements consuming $35.1M, indicating minimal tear-down or repositioning upside; any value creation will depend on operational leverage rather than basis step-down through redevelopment.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $36,634,620 | +5.3% |
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Sharp inflection in recent performance masks structural asset and management issues. The 6-month rating spike from 3.7 to 5.0 appears driven by leasing staff (Brianna consistently mentioned) rather than property-wide improvements; the historical 3.3 rating and persistent 1-star cluster (37 of 130 reviews) reveal endemic problems. Pest infestations (roaches, ants), noise complaints, tenant quality control, and deposit disputes dominate negative reviews, with one tenant citing "6+ cockroaches" despite claimed cleanliness—suggesting systemic maintenance or structural defects unresolved by recent staff changes. The "slowly being revamped" acknowledgment in recent 5-star reviews confirms the asset is aged and in active remediation, undercutting value assumptions unless capex spend and timelines are verified in underwriting.
121 reviews total
Owner response · Nov 2025
Hi Janice! Thank you for leaving such a wonderful review. We are so glad you love our community. Thanks a bunch, and have a great day.
Owner response · Nov 2025
Thank you for your 5-star rating! We're delighted to know you had a positive experience with us.
Love this place! great location, modern amenities, and super responsive management.
Owner response · Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoy the location, amenities, and our management team's responsiveness. Your satisfaction is important to us, and we're glad to have you as part of our community.
Great community, perfect location! Brianna has always been so friendly and ready to help! Thank you!
Owner response · Oct 2025
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy our community and its location. It's great to know that Brianna has been helpful and friendly. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to continuing to provide a welcoming environment.
Love this place! Been here for 4 months and find it to be quiet and safe. Pet friendly with trails at White Rock Lake just steps away. Quick response from maintenance the one time that I needed them (ice-maker, apt has no issues) Folks in the office are friendly and very accommodating. It amazes me that Amazon packages stay on your doorstep until you pick them up! Come check it out!
Owner response · Sep 2025
Thank you for sharing your positive experience! We're delighted to hear that you enjoy the quiet and welcoming environment, as well as the pet-friendly amenities. It's great to know that our maintenance team and office staff have met your expectations. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to provide a comfortable community for you.
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