5720 FOREST PARK RD, DALLAS, TX, 752356420
$55,950,000
2025 Appraised Value
↑ 0.0% from prior year
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: INWOOD ON THE PARK
Inwood on the Park presents a structurally sound but operationally constrained Class B opportunity trading at a 33.5% discount to submarket comps ($134.8K vs. $202.7K per unit), yet the $13.9M gap between appraised value ($55.95M) and estimated sale price ($42.1M) signals either dated underwriting or meaningful market repricing that must be reconciled before underwriting. The property's workforce housing positioning—targeting residents with 31.7% affordability ratios in a 1-mile radius dominated by sub-$50K earners—provides stable occupancy (3 units in lease-up) but severely limits rent growth upside; meaningful value creation depends on operational efficiency gains and selective unit renovation (currently 35% penetration of modern finishes), not market-driven yields. Google reviews reveal a critical management dependency risk: recent 1.3-point rating improvement masks systemic failures (pest control, billing errors, mail theft) that a single maintenance hire cannot cure, and the 74 one-star reviews against 83 five-stars suggest bimodal resident experience tied to individual staff rather than property-wide systems. The 27-unit construction pipeline and deteriorating submarket vacancy create modest but tangible displacement risk in a market already underperforming; combined with elevated 52.8% LTV and HUD financing constraints limiting refinance optionality, this property demands operational turnaround execution rather than market tailwinds—a watch-list candidate pending management audit and appraisal reconciliation, not an immediate acquisition.
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A Step Above the Rest
Inwood on the Park offers a thoughtful mix of community amenities that support everyday living. Known among the best apartments in Dallas, these pet friendly apartments provide shared spaces designed for resident comfort and convenience.
Interior Finishes Show Mixed-Vintage Renovation Pattern
The 312-unit portfolio exhibits a bifurcated renovation timeline: ~11 units renovated 2016–2020 feature modern white slab/shaker cabinetry, quartz or solid-surface countertops, subway tile backsplashes, and stainless steel appliances; meanwhile, original 2001-era units retain honey oak cabinetry, laminate countertops, and builder-grade white appliances. Of 37 photos analyzed, 65% show fresh paint (24 excellent condition units), but only 4 kitchens were captured—limiting visibility into total renovation penetration across 312 units. This suggests selective unit-by-unit or phased renovation rather than comprehensive value-add completion.
Class B Property with Strong Exterior/Amenity Package but Unclear Unit Coverage
Exterior displays distinctive postmodern architecture (cream masonry, red turrets, mature landscaping) and resort-caliber pool with lounge seating and clubhouse with premium finishes, positioning the property above standard Class B. However, with bathrooms split between "modern" subway-tiled units and basic pedestal-sink variants, and kitchen data skewed toward renovated examples, the true percentage of updated units remains opaque. At 23-year-old construction, 60%+ of units likely remain in original 2001 condition, creating meaningful value-add potential if systematic kitchen/bath renovation can be executed at scale.
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INWOOD ON THE PARK exhibits a transit-dependent profile misaligned with its rent positioning. With a walk score of 61 and transit score of 67, the property relies heavily on public transportation rather than pedestrian amenities—a limitation for the $1,482/month target segment, which typically demands car-free or car-light neighborhoods. The bike score of 49 suggests minimal last-mile connectivity. At $1.48K, this rent level underperforms comparable neighborhoods with Walk Scores above 75 and represents potential upside if transit infrastructure densifies or nearby retail/employment clustering accelerates, but current walkability constraints may suppress demand during economic downturns.
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The 8.7% pipeline-to-inventory ratio poses minimal near-term displacement risk, but timing and concentration warrant attention. Of 27 nearby units in permitting, only one material project—246 units at 2013 Jackson St in inspection phase—represents meaningful competitive supply; the remaining permits appear to be small infill or non-multifamily commercial. However, the deteriorating submarket vacancy trend suggests Inwood on the Park is already facing headwinds independent of new supply, making even modest pipeline additions meaningful if deliveries accelerate in 2026-2027 when the two QTEAM projects and Jackson St likely reach lease-up.
| Distance | Address | Description | Status | Filed |
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| 0.4 mi | 2710 KIMSEY DR | New MFD project for a 3 story 5 unit townhome apartment c... | Plan Review | Jan 22, 2025 |
| 0.4 mi | 2702 KIMSEY DR | THE ASTRID APARTMENTS PROJECT WILL BE A NEW, THREE-STORY ... | In Review | Aug 29, 2025 |
| 1.0 mi | 2030 SHEA RD | 11 Condos New construction | Permit About to Expire | Aug 21, 2023 |
| 1.0 mi | 2143 SHEA RD | QTEAM MEETING TBD Condo/townhome project with 5 units in ... | Payment Due | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 1.0 mi | 2147 SHEA RD | QTEAM MEETING TBD Condo/townhome project with 5 units in ... | Payment Due | Mar 11, 2026 |
| 1.1 mi | 2243 LOVEDALE AVE | 2243 Lovedale - New construction of a 6 unit townhome | Plan Review | Jul 30, 2025 |
| 1.1 mi | 4501 AFTON ST | Residential use | Inspection Phase | Nov 23, 2021 |
| 1.1 mi | 2033 SHEA RD | New Construction. 5 unit condo building | Inspection Phase | Nov 13, 2024 |
| 1.1 mi | 2204 LOVEDALE AVE | New Construction of 5-unit condo building | Inspection Phase | Feb 18, 2025 |
| 1.2 mi | 2247 MAIL AVE | 2247 Mail Ave - New MFD project for a 3 story 5-unit town... | Inspection Phase | Nov 05, 2024 |
| 1.2 mi | 3700 INWOOD RD | QTEAM MEETING Senior Living community with independent li... | Inspection Phase | May 28, 2025 |
| 1.2 mi | 2514 LUCAS DR | (1131) MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING / 5 UNIT MULTIFAMILY | Inspection Phase | Feb 24, 2025 |
| 1.2 mi | 2155 MAIL AVE | Commercial new construction (5) unit multifamily developm... | Inspection Phase | Feb 11, 2025 |
| 1.2 mi | 4739 GRETNA ST | 18 Townhouses in 2 phases. 9 units each phase. PHASE 1 BU... | Inspection Phase | Jan 15, 2025 |
| 1.3 mi | 2811 HONDO AVE | New construction of 12 unit townhome on two lots; 6 units... | Inspection Phase | Jul 16, 2021 |
| 1.3 mi | 2723 HONDO AVE | New construction, multifamily.6 dwelling units. | Inspection Phase | Nov 27, 2024 |
| 1.3 mi | 2314 ARROYO AVE | he proposed work includes the construction of three-story... | In Review | Sep 16, 2025 |
| 1.5 mi | 4330 DICKASON AVE | New construction of multi-family// 4330 Dickason. | Plan Review | Jun 29, 2022 |
| 1.8 mi | 4013 N HALL ST | QTEAM MEETING 7.17.2025 8 unit multifamily new construction | Payment Due | Jun 17, 2025 |
| 1.8 mi | 4011 N HALL ST | QTEAM MEETING 7.22.2025 - 8 unit multifamily new construc... | Payment Due | Jun 17, 2025 |
| 1.8 mi | 4005 N HALL ST | QTEAM MEETING - 7.23.2025 - 8 unit multifamily new constr... | Payment Due | Jun 17, 2025 |
| 2.0 mi | 3900 LEMMON AVE | New construction of MFD project. 406 dwelling units with ... | Revisions Required | Aug 21, 2024 |
| 2.1 mi | 2505 TURTLE CREEK BLVD | New construction of 20-story assisted living building wit... | Inspection Phase | Aug 06, 2024 |
| 2.1 mi | 3555 DICKASON AVE | Q-Team Migrated NEW 4 LEVEL ABOVE GRADE GARAGE(1-3.5).LEV... | Payment Due | Mar 24, 2021 |
| 2.4 mi | 3031 N HARWOOD ST | QTEAM MEETING 9.4.2025 3131 N Harwood For Office and 303... | Revisions Required | Jul 21, 2025 |
| 2.7 mi | 2702 MCKINNEY AVE | 2700 McKinney - 21 Story Mixed Use Tower Including Retail... | Payment Due | Jun 09, 2022 |
| 2.9 mi | 4555 TRAVIS ST | QTEAM PROJECT The project is a mixed use project of appro... | Revisions Required | Aug 26, 2022 |
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Refinancing Risk & Leverage Position
The property carries $29.4M in FHA debt at 3.28% maturing in 2051—27 years out, eliminating near-term refinancing pressure despite current rate environment. However, loan-to-value sits elevated at 52.8% against the $55.95M appraisal ($94.3K per unit), and the spread between appraised ($55.95M) and estimated sale price ($42.06M) signals market valuation stress that would require significant equity injection to refinance at today's underwriting standards. The 2.84 DSCR is healthy but masks that refinancing would likely force a capital call.
Ownership & Distress Signals
The 2016 quit claim deed from UNIFIED HOUSING FOUNDATION to UNIFIED HOUSING OF INWOOD LLC—a 5-transaction sequence within 8 days in 2008, followed by 8-year dormancy—suggests nonprofit/subsidy restructuring rather than distressed turnover, reinforced by HUD 223(a)(7) financing. The absentee corporate owner has held the asset 10.1 years; no foreclosure deeds or deed-in-lieu appear, indicating stable HUD-financed operations rather than a motivated seller signaling distress.
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Inwood on the Park trades at a 130 basis point discount to the submarket 5.21% cap rate (6.53% estimated), signaling value-add positioning despite 2001 vintage and a 50.0% opex ratio that's healthy for the asset class. The $134.8K price-per-unit versus $202.7K submarket comp implies 33.5% discount, yet the $8.8K NOI-per-unit sits only modestly below stabilized Class B benchmarks ($9.5–10.2K), suggesting either underwritten rent growth or operational upside rather than distress. The $13.9M gap between appraised ($55.95M) and estimated sale price ($42.1M) flags either a dated appraisal, aggressive underwriting, or market repricing—verify comparable recent trades before moving forward.
Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.
Based on most recent loan: $29,440,000 (Feb 2016, attom)
Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage
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INWOOD ON THE PARK is a 312-unit, five-story mid-rise built in 2001 with brick exterior and wood-frame construction totaling 268.2K SF. The property maintains excellent condition and quality ratings with a 61 walk score, situated in Dallas's Inwood submarket. Unit finishes and amenities are not specified in available data; parking type is undocumented. Pet-friendly policy; no utilities noted as rent-included.
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Inwood on the Park is significantly underrenting relative to market, with only 3 units in lease-up across a 312-unit asset. Studio and 1-bed units trade at 30.1% and 4.3% below submarket benchmarks ($1,045 vs. $1,497 and $1,386 vs. $1,635), while 2-beds are 16.3% under at $1,837 versus $2,195—suggesting either below-market positioning or tenant quality/lease-term tradeoffs. The property shows zero concessions currently, but recent pricing data is sparse (only one snapshot with rent data on 3/25), making velocity assessment difficult; prior events show studio rents up 11.9% year-over-year ($934 to $1,045), though the submarket contracted 34.2%, indicating relative market share gains. With minimal active availability and the submarket in sharp decline, near-term rent growth is unlikely unless demand inflects.
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 | 944 | $1,837 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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Mar $1,837
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| 1BR | 1 | 884 | $1,565 | Active | Mar 25 | — | |
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Mar $1,386
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| Studio | 1 | 558 | $1,045 | Active | Nov 25 | 133 | |
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Jan $934
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Nov $1,045
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Affordability mismatch in immediate trade area signals workforce housing demand but limited pricing power. The 1-mile radius—the property's core demand driver—shows a 31.7% affordability ratio against $58.9K median HHI, meaning rent consumes nearly a third of household income; at $1,482/mo, the property is pricing at the ceiling for this cohort. The 86.1% renter concentration confirms acute demand, but the 1-mile income distribution is heavily skewed left (40.4% earn under $50K), indicating this is true workforce housing, not affluent rental. The 3- and 5-mile rings show dramatically stronger economics—$106.8K–$108.2K median HHI, 20.7%–19.3% affordability ratios, and 47.5%–45.2% of households earning $100K+—but lower renter concentration (67.4%–63.4%), suggesting suburban owner-occupancy preference. Rent growth upside is constrained by immediate market fundamentals; value lies in occupancy stability among lower-income, rent-dependent residents rather than yield expansion.
Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 6 tracts (1mi)
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Data Quality Issue — Unable to Provide Analysis
The unit mix data is incomplete and internally inconsistent. The unit_mix object reports only 1 studio across 312 units (0.3%), while listings_by_bedroom shows sample counts of 1 unit each for studio, 1BR, and 2BR—insufficient to characterize portfolio composition. The property appears to have 310 unaccounted units with no bedroom type designation. Without a complete unit breakdown, concentration risk, rent trajectory across unit types, and demographic alignment cannot be assessed reliably. Recommend data validation before proceeding with investment analysis.
Estimated from 1 listed units (0.3% of 312 total)
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Appraisal Analysis: Inwood on the Park
Current appraised value of $55.95M translates to $179.3K per unit—reasonable for a stabilized 2001-vintage asset in Dallas but requires market comp validation to assess whether this reflects fair value or embedded softness. The 0.0% year-over-year change masks potential stagnation; without prior-year appraised values, we cannot discern whether the property has appreciated or flatlined over a longer cycle. Land represents 22.5% of total value ($12.6M), limiting immediate redevelopment upside—typical for a Class B property of this vintage—though the 312-unit density suggests land cost was already absorbed efficiently at acquisition. The absence of historical appraisal trend data is a red flag for underwriting; request full appraisal history to confirm if this YoY flatness reflects market compression or reflects a recent refi/refinancing baseline.
| Year | Total Value | Change |
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| 2025 | $55,950,000 | +0.0% |
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Rating trajectory masks critical operational gaps. The 1.3-point improvement from 2.6 to 3.9 over the last six months is driven entirely by recent maintenance staffing (Alex/Alexis Ordonez dominating Feb 2026 five-star reviews), yet the 74 one-star reviews and persistent complaints about pest control, billing errors post-move-out, mail theft, and inconsistent management quality indicate systemic issues rather than property-wide turnaround. The stark bimodal distribution—83 fives and 74 ones with only 15 middle ratings—suggests residents either experience strong individual staff interactions (leasing/maintenance) or encounter unresolved infrastructure/compliance failures, signaling management dependency risk and potential deferred maintenance exposure that a single responsive technician cannot offset.
172 reviews total
Today, Mr Alexis Ordonez came to my apartment for taking care of our maintenance requests. He completed all the tasks successfully and efficiently except one that was not in his hand. However, he took appropriate step to fix that microwave shortly. Mr. Ordonez was polite and respectful about the arrangements in our unit. I thank him for his service. We are highly satisfied!
The maintenance team is incredibly responsive and takes action quickly! Alex is especially great – so friendly and helpful when resolving any issues. 🛠️😊
Good service
5 stars to Alex for his quality maintenance work. Very professional, knowledgeable and courteous!
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