4645 DOLPHIN RD, DALLAS, TX, 752233500
$11,105,280
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 17.5% from prior year
The property's operational collapse outweighs favorable demographic positioning and below-market acquisition pricing. Google reviews deteriorated from 3.6 to 1.3 stars in six months, with concentrated complaints around maintenance backlog, security failures, and management unresponsiveness—signals of acute operational distress requiring immediate third-party verification before any underwriting commitment. Financially, the asset trades at $90.5K/unit (43.4% below submarket) with an 11.15% estimated cap rate versus 5.58% market benchmark, but this arbitrage reflects material headwinds: the $10.1K NOI/unit lags comparable stabilized Class B multifamily by 25–35%, and 95.1% LTV debt with a June 2028 ARM maturity creates refinancing risk in a potentially higher-rate environment. The 2010 vintage supports positive demographic tailwinds in senior housing, and photo analysis reveals 40% of units retain original finishes with clear capex upside, yet the tenant profile skews toward workforce affordability (1-mile: 28.8% rent-to-income ratio) with limited near-term rent growth potential. This is a watch-list hold pending operational audit—the valuation discount and renovation optionality could justify acquisition only if management failures are reversible and debt maturity can be resolved, but current review trajectory and opaque cash flow metrics present unquantified execution risk that outweighs near-term accretion.
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Enrich your everyday
Welcome to Carpenter's Point, an inviting senior living community exclusively designed for those aged 55 and above. Nestled in the heart of Dallas, Texas, this gated haven offers a selection of meticulously crafted 1 and 2-bedroom floor plans. Immerse yourself in spacious living with 9-foot ceilings, fully-equipped kitchens boasting center islands, expansive walk-in closets, convenient washer/dryer hookups, elegant built-in bookshelves, refreshing ceiling fans, and the luxury of private balconies or patios.
Interior Finishes: Mixed Vintage Stock with Limited Modernization
The property exhibits a bifurcated renovation profile typical of 2010s-era senior housing: approximately 13 of 23 units analyzed show upgraded finishes (granite or quartz countertops, raised-panel cabinetry in cherry/oak, stainless appliances), while the remainder retain original builder-grade laminate counters, flat-panel cabinets, and black appliances from 2005–2010. Kitchen photography reveals two distinct eras—one 2012–2015 renovation with pendant lighting and open-concept island layouts, and one circa-2005 galley kitchen with dated geometric tile and warm laminate. This inconsistency signals partial, unit-by-unit renovation rather than systematic property-wide upgrades, leaving upside exposure in approximately 40% of the portfolio.
Condition & Positioning: Class B Senior Living with Strong Bones
Garden-style construction with modern siding, well-maintained landscaping, and quality common amenities (modern fitness center with cardio equipment, wood gazebos, shuffleboard court) position the 150-unit property as solid Class B senior independent living. Paint condition is predominantly fresh (10 of 14 paint observations), and structural exteriors appear sound, but the mosaic of flooring types (carpet, tile, vinyl plank, concrete) and cabinet styles suggests deferred standardization rather than a cohesive refresh. A systematic unit renovation program targeting kitchen/bath modernization in the 40% of non-upgraded units would unlock Class B+ positioning without major capex.
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The 51 walk score and 42 transit score signal a car-dependent location that underperforms typical urban multifamily benchmarks, constraining tenant appeal and limiting rent growth. At $1.6K monthly rent for a 150-unit senior independent living property, this positioning suggests a value-oriented demographic less sensitive to walkability than workforce or luxury segments—appropriate given the limited pedestrian infrastructure and transit access. The bikeable score (51) offers minimal differentiation. This rent level implies management is trading location convenience for either land cost savings or positioning as an affordable senior option, a viable strategy if the property compensates with amenities, proximity to healthcare, or a captive demographic less reliant on transit mobility.
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Pipeline poses minimal near-term supply pressure despite elevated permitted activity. The 53 units in nearby construction represent 35.3% of the 150-unit property's inventory, but the permitting data reveals execution risk: 10 of 15 permits are stalled (expiring applications or requiring revisions as of Feb 2026), suggesting many projects won't materialize on schedule. The property's senior independent living positioning further insulates it from direct competition with standard multifamily deliveries. However, the deteriorating vacancy trend in the submarket warrants monitoring—if stalled permits suddenly advance, concurrent delivery could pressure rents across the broader market.
| Distance | Address | Description | Status | Filed |
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| 0.8 mi | 4519 ELSIE FAYE HEGGINS ST | The development will consist of (2) fourplex buildings of... | Application About to Expire | Aug 11, 2025 |
| 1.7 mi | 4918 EAST SIDE AVE | New construction of 5-unit townhome building | Application About to Expire | Jun 28, 2024 |
| 1.7 mi | 3108 SOUTH BLVD | New 5 unit multi-family dwelling. Previous permit number:... | Revisions Required | Feb 20, 2025 |
| 1.8 mi | 3501 ASH LN | New 293 units apartment complex with wrapping 5 story par... | Revisions Required | Aug 05, 2023 |
| 1.8 mi | 3000 SOUTH BLVD | CONSTRUCTION OF NEW TWO STORY STUDIO APARTMENTS | Revisions Required | Jan 21, 2025 |
| 1.9 mi | 4618 COLUMBIA AVE | Multifamily-2 New Duplex | Application About to Expire | Dec 16, 2021 |
| 2.0 mi | 2376 LONGHORN ST | Build 4 new residential townhomes with shared walls. | Inspection Phase | Sep 20, 2024 |
| 2.0 mi | 5810 REIGER AVE | QTEAM MEETING 11.20.2025 (9 am) New construction of group... | Inspection Phase | Oct 23, 2025 |
| 2.1 mi | 2402 HIGHLAND RD | Commercial - Multifamily New Construction of 4 building, ... | Payment Due | Feb 07, 2025 |
| 2.1 mi | 2522 MERLIN ST | NEW CONSTRUCCION MULTIFAMILY | Additional Info Required | Mar 09, 2026 |
| 2.3 mi | 3201 MAIN ST | QTEAM MEETING 12.3.2025 - NOT USING SB840, CONFIRMED WITH... | Application About to Expire | Oct 16, 2025 |
| 2.4 mi | 1701 S MALCOLM X BLVD | Q-Team Review, new Construction of two-story structure co... | Inspection Phase | Nov 18, 2021 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING 3.19.2026 (ALL DAY) - Connecticut at White ... | Payment Due | Feb 20, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | Phase 2 multi-family addition - Building 24 - 2 units – 1... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | Phase 2 multi-family addition - Building 17 - 7 units – 4... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | Phase 2 multi-family addition - Building 7 - 6 units - 33... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.4 mi | 7207 GASTON AVE | QTEAM MEETING TBD Phase 2 multi-family addition - Buildin... | Application About to Expire | Feb 13, 2026 |
| 2.5 mi | 1000 N PEAK ST | QTEAM 1000 N Peak. New Construction of 54-unit, 3-story M... | Revisions Required | May 15, 2025 |
| 2.6 mi | 4918 BRYAN ST | New construction MFD, 7 dwelling units, 4918 Bryan | Inspection Phase | Jun 02, 2023 |
| 2.6 mi | 5705 LIVE OAK ST | New Construction Multifamily-5705 Live Oak | Inspection Phase | Jul 24, 2024 |
| 2.6 mi | 6235 ORAM ST | QTEAM MEETING 1.29.2026 (9AM) 40 unit, 4 story apartment ... | Plan Review | Jan 12, 2026 |
| 2.6 mi | 1255 ANNEX AVE | QTEAM MEETING 1.8.26 (1:30 PM) New Construction - Multifa... | Inspection Phase | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 2.6 mi | 1412 METROPOLITAN AVE | The proposed work includes the construction of 2 two-stor... | Inspection Phase | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 2.7 mi | 5601 BRYAN PKWY | QTEAM MEETING 9.3.2025 AM To build 5 unit condos - Total ... | Inspection Phase | Jun 30, 2025 |
| 2.7 mi | 1919 S HARWOOD ST | QTEAM MEETING 1.29.2026 (1:30 PM) 4 story multifamily apa... | Revisions Required | Dec 29, 2025 |
| 2.7 mi | 720 S GOOD LATIMER EXPY | Q Team Review New construction of a 21 level residential ... | Plan Review | Jan 31, 2023 |
| 2.7 mi | 5946 LEWIS ST | Building 5 condos -3 story. | Revisions Required | Aug 15, 2025 |
| 2.7 mi | 6151 ORAM ST | Construction of New Multifamily Units | Permit About to Expire | Dec 23, 2024 |
| 2.7 mi | 2095 S HARWOOD ST | THE PROJECT CONSISTS OF NEW CONSTRUCTION IMPROVEMENTS FOR... | Payment Due | Jul 18, 2023 |
| 2.7 mi | 6001 LEWIS ST | Commercial New - Multifamily | Inspection Phase | Feb 08, 2024 |
| 2.7 mi | 1905 CORINTH ST | QTEAM MEETING 11.6.2025 (1:30 PM) Two four story multifam... | Revisions Required | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 2.8 mi | 1819 LEAR ST | PROJECT CONSIST OF (2) 5 UNIT 4-STORY NEW CONSTRUCTION TO... | Revisions Required | Nov 24, 2025 |
| 2.8 mi | 4315 SCURRY ST | Q Team review for East Village New Construction for 15 -... | Inspection Phase | May 04, 2022 |
| 2.8 mi | 4320 SCURRY ST | Q Team for East Village II New Construction for 3 buildin... | Inspection Phase | May 19, 2022 |
| 2.8 mi | 6027 LA VISTA DR | Construct 5 Plex WOOD FRAMESTUCCO/SIDINGCONDOS WITH ATTAC... | Revisions Required | Sep 19, 2025 |
| 2.8 mi | 4475 SCURRY ST | New Construction of 18 unit Multifamily. | Inspection Phase | Oct 11, 2024 |
| 2.8 mi | 4405 SCURRY ST | Q-Team 4405 Scurry for a New, Commercial Multifamily deve... | Revisions Required | Nov 20, 2024 |
| 2.8 mi | 2705 CLEVELAND ST | The 2705 Cleveland project is a multi-unit urban infill r... | Payment Due | Dec 22, 2025 |
| 2.8 mi | 2220 S ERVAY ST | NEW GROUND UP MULTIFAMILY DWELLING, FIVE-STORY WITH 315 A... | Payment Due | Feb 12, 2025 |
| 2.8 mi | 2829 GOULD ST | The proposed work includes the construction of three-stor... | Revisions Required | Jun 26, 2025 |
| 2.9 mi | 4319 SAN JACINTO ST | New Construction 9 unit multifamily. | Inspection Phase | Sep 17, 2024 |
| 2.9 mi | 4315 SAN JACINTO ST | New construction of 9 units multifamily | Payment Due | Sep 17, 2024 |
| 2.9 mi | 2708 PARNELL ST | QTEAM MEETING TBD New Construction of 21 units of multifa... | Payment Due | Feb 18, 2026 |
| 2.9 mi | 1722 N FITZHUGH AVE | 5 Townhome Units New Construction (Multifamily) | Plan Review | Dec 10, 2025 |
| 2.9 mi | 1900 S ERVAY ST | MANUAL CONVERSION: 1903061211 - EC, FS, FA, PL, ME, EL, G... | Inspection Phase | May 13, 2025 |
| 3.0 mi | 1717 N PEAK ST | Commercial New construction of a 7-unit multi-family buil... | Payment Due | Feb 27, 2025 |
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Debt maturity and refinancing risk are material concerns. The $9.5M SunTrust ARM originated in June 2018 with a 120-month term is approaching maturity (due June 2028), while the $3.4M Greystone loan lacks disclosed maturity data. Combined debt of $12.9M against a $13.6M estimated sale price yields 95.1% LTV—extremely aggressive leverage that leaves no margin for rate increases or value compression. The ARM rate exposure compounds refinancing risk if markets tighten before 2028. Six financing events in 17 years and repeated Deeds of Trust (2009, 2017, 2018) suggest heavy reliance on debt restructuring rather than equity retention, consistent with a leverage-first strategy common in senior housing. Absentee COMPANY ownership and the absence of DSCR data make cash flow health opaque, but the loan-per-unit ratio of $86.0K paired with no disclosed operating margins indicates limited debt service cushion.
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Significant arbitrage opportunity masked by senior housing classification. At $90.5K/unit, this property trades 43.4% below submarket comps ($159.7K/unit), yet the 11.15% estimated cap rate far exceeds the 5.58% submarket benchmark—suggesting either material operational distress or misclassification risk. The 45.0% opex ratio is reasonable for senior independent living, but the $10.1K NOI/unit trails typical Dallas Class B multifamily stabilized assets by 25–35%, indicating either depressed occupancy beyond the stated 2.7% vacancy or rate compression that pricing fails to reflect. The $2.5M gap between appraised value ($11.1M) and estimated sale price ($13.6M) further signals valuation disconnect—buyer is either pricing for operational upside or the property's senior-housing use-case commands execution risk that traditional multifamily buyers are discounting heavily.
Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $9,500,000 (Jun 2018, attom)
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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CARPENTERS POINT SR INDEPENDENT LIVING – DALLAS, TX
Built 2010, 150-unit garden-style apartment community on 118.1K SF with 3 stories and wood-frame construction rated Average quality in Good condition. Units feature 1–2 bedroom layouts with 9-foot ceilings, GE appliances, dishwashers, W/D hookups, and patios; net leasable area is 111.2K SF. Property targets 55+ residents with extensive senior-focused amenities (fitness center, pool, salon, library, activities program, walking trails), controlled access, and on-site management; parking type not specified and pet restrictions apply. Located in central Dallas with Walk Score of 51 (car-dependent).
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Rent positioning is below-market across both unit types, with 2BR units showing the widest discount. One-bedroom asking rents of $1,410 trail submarket benchmarks by $190 (11.9%), while 2BR units at $1,731 undercut by $264 (13.3%). Current availability at 6.0% (9 of 150 units) with no active concessions suggests the property is not aggressively discounting to fill space, though the below-market positioning may itself reflect competitive pressure or positioning strategy. Recent leasing activity is confined to these two floor plans with no evident rent trending across the snapshot period.
Estimated from listed vacancies vs total units
Min/avg/max asking rents from property website
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| 2BR | 1 | 876 | $1,731 | Active | Mar 22 | — | |
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| 2BR | 1 | 936 | $1,731 | Active | Mar 22 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 610 | $1,410 | Active | Mar 22 | — | |
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| 1BR | 1 | 735 | $1,410 | Active | Mar 22 | — | |
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| 1 Bedroom / 1 Bath / 793 Sq. Ft. | 1BR | 1 | 793 | — | Inactive | Mar 22 | — |
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Affordability mismatch signals workforce housing positioning despite affluent suburban context. The 1-mile radius shows acute stress: median household income of $44.2K against a 28.8% affordability ratio means rent consumes nearly 29% of gross income—above the 28% comfort threshold and unsustainable for the 35.3% of households earning under $25K. However, the 3-mile ($73.1K median, 20.9% ratio) and 5-mile ($80.9K median, 22.0% ratio) rings reveal stronger fundamentals, suggesting the property benefits from workforce demand within a 3–5 mile commute radius rather than from its immediate neighborhood. The 1-mile area skews heavily low-income (55.1% earn under $50K) while the 5-mile radius is bifurcated—22.5% earn $150K+—indicating the property serves lower-income renters in a gentrifying or mixed-income submarket. High renter concentration (52–62% across radii) and growing household density support stable tenant supply, though the 1-mile affordability pressure suggests near-term rent growth constraints unless income in that tier accelerates.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 3 tracts (1mi)
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Appraisal Interpretation:
The property appraised at $11.1M in 2025 with a 17.5% YoY gain, translating to $74.0K per unit—a robust valuation reflecting senior housing demand strength. Land represents only 4.8% of total value ($527.7K), with improvements at $70.5K per unit, indicating minimal redevelopment optionality; the asset is fully capitalized as operating real estate with limited tear-down or repositioning upside. Single-year data constrains trend analysis, but the double-digit appreciation suggests either recent market correction recovery or strong operating performance driving NOI-based value accretion. The 2010 vintage and senior-independent-living classification likely benefit from favorable demographic tailwinds, but lack of historical comparables prevents assessment of cyclical repricing risk.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $11,105,280 | +17.5% |
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Rating trajectory signals operational deterioration and management failure. The property collapsed from 3.6 overall to 1.3 in the prior six months, driven by a spike in 1-star reviews (6 of 31 total) concentrated in 2025 and late 2024. Negative themes cluster tightly around three operational red flags: maintenance backlog ("constant upkeep problems go unrepaired"), security breakdown (vehicles vandalized, gates left open, trespassing), and management unresponsiveness (deposit withholding, dismissive communication). The 5-star reviews are predominantly undated or from 2017–2021, suggesting they predate current management failures. This property presents substantial asset quality risk—the recent review spike indicates either acute operational collapse or management turnover, either of which requires immediate third-party verification before underwriting proceeds.
30 reviews total
This Place is NO LONGER SENIOR CITIZEN FRIENDLY NANAGEMENT DOES NOT SHOW ANY COMPASSION, for US SRNIORS
Constant upkeep problems go unrepaired. Security: the most secure place is the office locked against residents. Gates often wide open, dealing on every corner. Elderly leaseholders' cars are regularly towed by a suspect service for current renters as "expired tag" even though they cant give out a new one. Management is amateur. Maintenance team is great but small. Every tenant message seems threatening. Just a poor expense of tax dollars.
Imagine you in your car getting ready to leave your grandmothers house and you look up & someone in a random car is taking a picture of you … come to find out it’s the ladies that work in the front office .. i ask them why are the taking pictures of me she say “she taking pictures of people who doesn’t supposed to be in the parking lot” i don’t know how im not supposed to be there and i work for my grandmother and you literally have a picture of me in my car minding my business .. keep in mind im the victim here have had plenty of damage done here & they were not helpful atall and now it seems they’re looking for a problem IF YOU GET CAMERAS IN THE AREA YOU WOULDNT HAVE TO RIDE AROUND SNAPPING PICTURES AFTER THE OFFICE IS CLOSED and you’ll also be able to locate who destroyed my vehicle which i came out of pocket for !! 00000 stars all down the line take your loved ones somewhere else
This property or management doesn’t care for the safety of the residents or visitors, I often visit my grandmother & im her caregiver.someone sliced 3 tires on my brand new 2025 car and management didn’t seem surprised or concerned too much when i told them about the incident since there are no cameras in the parking lot. this have me scared to leave my car unattended or even continue to visit my grandmother because i’m not sure who or why would anyone flatten my tires over here randomly …. there are also homeless stinky disrespectful street walker that are allowed in the building whenever & police nor security will make the leave… i also had an incident when i first visited my grandmother towing company fast responders towed my car & stole items out of it also everything about this property is 0 low value they don’t care its all a mess this is SOUTH DALLAS FOR YOU
Ms.Y6lyn R Is Very Superior, an Very Skillful Manger She's Very Exceptional to Getting Thing's Prepared For Another In Need Thank You 👑
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