LANDINGS OF CARRIER PKWY

915 DESCO LN, GRAND PRAIRIE (DALLAS CO), TX, 750511508

APARTMENT (BRICK EXTERIOR) Garden 281 units Built 2001 3 stories ★ 4.1 (264 reviews) 🚶 38 Car-Dependent 🚲 35 Somewhat Bikeable

$46,000,000

2025 Appraised Value

↑ 6.0% from prior year

Investment Overview: Landings of Carrier Parkwy

The property is significantly overpriced relative to operational performance, masking acute refinancing risk and emerging management dysfunction. The $27.1M asking price implies a 3.95% cap rate—a 270 bps disconnect from the 6.7% estimated yield—pricing this 2001-vintage, partially renovated asset at $96.6K per unit versus a $72.1K submarket median, a 34% premium unjustifiable by the 45% opex ratio, 0.4% vacancy, or $6,468 NOI per unit (trailing Dallas Class B comps by 10–15%). Demographic headwinds are real but manageable: the 1-mile radius is affordability-constrained (52.4% sub-$50K earners), but the 3–5 mile corridors show stronger income ($62.2K–$63.5K median) and support consistent renter demand (52.8%–54.7%), suggesting the property can source tenants if execution improves. However, Google reviews expose systemic operational rot: a 4.1 rating masked by 73% five-star and 16% one-star clustering reflects two tenant populations—those praising individual maintenance staff and those citing unresponsive management, unrepaired maintenance (foundation, water damage), and lease enforcement failures. The $19.0M Barings REV loan matures May 2028 at an unknown adjustable rate with a 41.3% LTV but signaling likely mark-to-market stress; paired with the property's prior tax deed entry (2018) and three transactions in four years, this signals a financial player positioning for exit, not stabilization. The partial unit renovation (only ~45% complete) and incomplete unit-mix data further complicate valuation.

Recommendation: Pass. The pricing premium, management dysfunction, refinancing timeline, and incomplete operational data present asymmetric downside risk for a hold strategy and inadequate yield for a distressed play.

AI overview · Updated 11 days ago
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Live Green, Drive Clean – EV Charging Stations Now at Landings of Carrier Parkway!

A charming community located in the heart of Grand Prairie, TX offering Texas-sized 1, 2, and 3 bedroom homes. Community features include a resort-style swimming pool with sundeck, a fully-equipped business center, spectacular views, gated access, a state-of-the-art fitness center, full size washer/dryer connections, 24-Hour maintenance, extended patios, 1/4 mile track, EV charging stations and professional on-site management.

Physical Condition & Value-Add Positioning:
This 281-unit, 2001-built garden/mid-rise property shows 73% of units photographed in excellent condition with systematic renovations across 2016–2020 (24 units) and 2021-present (7 units), indicating a partial value-add execution rather than a completed renovation program. Kitchens uniformly feature white cabinetry, quartz/solid surface countertops, vinyl plank flooring, and mid-range stainless steel or black appliances—positioning units solidly Class B with contemporary finishes. However, only 31 of 64 analyzed photos captured kitchens/bathrooms, suggesting ~45% of units remain unrenovated (builder-grade laminate, original appliances, basic trim).

Finish & Consistency Red Flags:
While 39 of 48 assessed units show upgraded finishes, the data reveals inconsistent renovation depth: some units feature islands with waterfall edges and espresso cabinetry while others retain basic flat-panel construction and laminate counters. Bathroom finishes are uniformly modern where renovated (subway tile, quartz, shaker cabinetry, 2015–2022 era), but the single photograph each of laundry and pool suggests limited documentation of amenity quality relative to the 64-photo sample.

Curb Appeal & Amenity Assessment:
Exterior grounds and landscaping photograph as well-maintained with mature plantings and contemporary hardscaping. The fitness center and pool appear recently updated with modern finishes and equipment. Paint condition is predominantly fresh (39 observations), supporting a Class B/B+ market position with meaningful upside from completing the remaining ~55% unit renovation pipeline.

AI analysis · Updated 25 days ago

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AI Analysis

Location Profile Mismatches Rent Positioning. Walk Score of 38 and Bike Score of 35 indicate a heavily car-dependent submarket with minimal pedestrian infrastructure—typical for suburban Dallas County. The absence of transit data suggests negligible public transportation access, forcing tenants to maintain vehicles regardless of rent level. At $984/month average, the property targets cost-conscious renters who likely prioritize affordability over walkability, aligning the positioning with the location's suburban character. Without proximity data to employment centers or amenity density metrics, the submarket appears to trade convenience for price, which is defensible for workforce housing but limits upside if rents push toward $1.2M+ territory where walkability becomes a meaningful value driver.

AI analysis · Updated 12 days ago
Distance Name Category
📍 13.2 miles from Downtown Dallas
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The 1-unit pipeline represents negligible new supply pressure at 0.36% of the 281-unit asset, eliminating any meaningful threat to occupancy or rent growth from competing deliveries. The single permitted project on Hickory St remains stuck in "Revisions Required" status since June 2023, indicating extended timelines before any competitive threat materializes. However, the deteriorating submarket vacancy trend suggests headwinds are macro-driven rather than supply-related—this property's competitive position hinges on operational execution and retention rather than supply dynamics.

AI analysis · Updated 25 days ago
🏗️ 1 permit within 3 mi
0% pipeline
Distance Address Description Status Filed
2.1 mi 1513 HICKORY ST 1513 Hickory - 5 Unit Townhouses Revisions Required Jun 25, 2023
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Debt & Transaction History

Refinancing risk is acute within 3.5 years. The $19.0M Barings REV loan matures May 2028 at an adjustable rate with no disclosed current rate—a material blind spot given current rate environment. At $67.6K per unit, the debt-to-appraised-value ratio sits at 41.3%, but the $96.5K per unit against estimated sale price ($27.1M, likely post-repositioning or distressed valuation) signals the REV lender may face significant mark-to-market pressure at refinance. The 3.26 DSCR provides cushion, but the terminated FHA loans in the capital stack and the tax deed entry in 2018 suggest prior stress; current owner's absentee structure and seven-year hold with three transactions in four years point to a financial player rather than long-term hold strategy, potentially indicating readiness to sell or refinance before 2028 maturity.

AI analysis · Updated 12 days ago
Ownership Duration
7.8 years
Since May 2018
Transactions
3 recorded
Owner Type
Company
Absentee owner
Owner Mailing Address
19000 W BLUEMOUND RD, BROOKFIELD, WI 53045-6073

🏛️ TX Comptroller Entity Data

Beneficial Owner
12001 N Central Expy Ste 1250, Dallas, Tx low
via address cluster
Registered Agent
Craig A. Lashley
12001 N. CENTRAL EXPRESSWAY, SUITE 1250, DALLAS, TX, 75243
Officers / Directors
Mlgpf Landings Investment — GOVERNING
Trb Landings Llc Co George — GOVERNING
Entity Mailing Address
12001 N CENTRAL EXPY STE 1250, DALLAS, TX, 75243
State of Formation
DE
SOS Status
ACTIVE
Current Lender
Barings Multifamily Cap Llc
Loan Amount
$18,995,000 ($67,598/unit)
Maturity Date
May 2028
Loan Type
Revolving
Adjustable Rate
May 18, 2018 Resale Tax Deed
Buyer: Dfw Landings Apartments Llc, from Dm Nicklas Llc via Allegiance Title Co
Barings Multifamily Cap Llc $18,995,000 Revolving Senior Adjustable Rate Matures May 2028 Term: 10yr
March 27, 2018 Resale Grant Deed
Buyer: Dm Nicklas Llc, from David Nicklas Organ Donor Awar
December 10, 2014 Resale Warranty Deed
Buyer: Dm Nicklas Llc, from David Nicklas Organ Donor Awar via Attorney Only
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Financial Estimates

The 270 bps spread between estimated (6.7%) and implied (3.95%) cap rates signals acute overvaluation: at the $27.1M asking price, this 2001-vintage asset trades at $96.6K/unit versus a $72.1K submarket median, a 34.0% premium that cannot be justified by operational metrics. NOI per unit of $6,468 trails typical Dallas Class B stabilized comps (~$7,200–$8,100), yet the property commands a price implying 3.95% yield—typical of trophy-tier Class A trophy assets, not this vintage and condition. The appraised value of $46.0M versus $27.1M asking price suggests either aggressive seller positioning in a soft market or recent appraisal inflation; the 45.0% opex ratio and 0.4% vacancy are both healthy, but cannot offset the structural pricing disconnect.

AI analysis · Updated 11 days ago

Estimated from loan records, rental listings, and appraisal data using industry-standard assumptions.

Sale & Valuation

Est. Sale Price
$27,135,714
Sale $/Unit
$96,568
Value YoY
+6.0%
Implied Cap Rate
3.95%
Est. Cap Rate
6.7%

Operating Income

Gross Potential Rent
$3,318,048/yr
Est. Vacancy
0.4%
Submarket Vac.
2.7%
Eff. Gross Income
$3,304,776/yr
OpEx Ratio
45%
Est. NOI
$1,817,627/yr
NOI/Unit
$6,468/yr

Debt & Taxes

Taxes/Unit
$4,093/yr
Est. DSCR
3.26

Based on most recent loan: $18,995,000 (May 2018, attom)

Submarket Benchmarks

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Computed from nearby properties within 3 miles of similar vintage

Submarket Cap Rate
Price/Unit Benchmark
$72,123
Property: $96,568 (↑34%)
Rent/SF
$1.59/sf
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Property Summary

Landings of Carrier Parkway is a 281-unit, 3-story garden-style apartment built in 2001 with 281K SF gross building area and wood-frame construction with brick exterior; units range from 1–3 bedrooms with in-unit washer/dryer connections, positioning it as good-quality, mid-tier product in a car-dependent submarket (Walk Score 38). Located in Grand Prairie (Dallas County), the property carries a restrictive breed policy with $500 one-time and $25/month pet fees (max 2 pets, 60 lb each), and features recent EV charging infrastructure as a differentiating amenity. No utilities are included in rent, and parking type is unspecified—a data gap worth clarifying for unit economics.

AI analysis · Updated 25 days ago

Property Details

Account #
282543000101R0000
Market
Dallas County, TX
Building Class
APARTMENT (BRICK EXTERIOR)
Building Style
Garden
Construction
D-WOOD FRAME
Quality
GOOD
Condition
GOOD
Stories
3
Gross Building Area
281,087 SF
Net Leasable Area
228,160 SF
Neighborhood
UNASSIGNED
Last Sale
May 18, 2018
Place ID
ChIJ7felG3GGToYReUy9g3Uyp4U
Business Status
Operational
Enriched
about 2 months ago

Owner Information

Owner
DFW LANDINGS APARTMENTS LLC
Mailing Address
%MLG FUND ACCOUNTING
BROOKFIELD, WISCONSIN 530456073
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Rental Performance

Landings of Carrier Pkwy is a single-asset portfolio displaying severe operational constraint. With only 1 active listing across 281 units and zero availability as of March 2026, the property is either fully leased or experiencing listing lag; the 1-month free concession ($4.3 weeks) suggests modest market softness, though tenure is unclear. One-bedroom rents at $984 align with market benchmarks, but the absence of 2+ bedroom listings indicates either non-existent supply or data collection failure—critical for assessing unit-type performance and actual portfolio rent distribution.

AI analysis · Updated 12 days ago
Submarket Rent Growth
📊 Nearby properties
Vacancy Trend
Deteriorating
📊 RentCast zip-level data
Submarket Rent/SF
$1.59/sf
📊 Nearby properties

Rent Trends

Estimated Occupancy

Estimated from listed vacancies vs total units

Concession Trend (Weeks Free)

Available Units Over Time

Latest Scrape (Mar 20, 2026)

Available
0 units
Concessions
Up to 4 weeks free

Fees

Application: Admin: Pet Deposit: 500 Pet Rent Monthly: 25

Concession Details

  • 1 Month FREE
🏠 1 active listing | 1BR avg $984 (mkt $984 ) | Trend: No data
Unit Beds Baths Sqft Rent Status Listed Days
1BR 1 664 $984 Active Jun 11 665
Jun $984
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Demographics

Affordability risk in immediate trade area; property relies on broader suburban market for demand support. The 1-mile radius shows median household income of $52.3K against $984 monthly rent, yielding a 28.7% affordability ratio—tight for workforce housing and elevated for a subprime tenant pool where 52.4% of households earn under $50K. However, the 3-mile and 5-mile rings show stronger metrics: $62.2K–$63.5K median incomes with 26.3%–27.3% ratios, and notably higher concentrations of $100K+ earners (25.5%–25.2% vs. 18.4% locally). Renter concentration holds steady at 52.8%–54.7% across all rings, signaling consistent multifamily demand, though the 1-mile skew toward sub-$50K earners suggests tenant quality pressure unless the property maintains pricing discipline and attracts workers from the stronger 3–5 mile corridors.

AI analysis · Updated 12 days ago

1-Mile Radius

Population
15,317
Households
4,997
Avg Household Size
3.19
Median HH Income
$52,325
Median Home Value
$212,989
Median Rent
$1,253
% Renter Occupied
54.7%
Affordability
28.7% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

3-Mile Radius

Population
97,549
Households
32,865
Avg Household Size
3.05
Median HH Income
$62,225
Median Home Value
$208,812
Median Rent
$1,366
% Renter Occupied
52.8%
Affordability
26.3% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

5-Mile Radius

Population
238,010
Households
83,766
Avg Household Size
2.93
Median HH Income
$63,489
Median Home Value
$225,523
Median Rent
$1,446
% Renter Occupied
54.0%
Affordability
27.3% (rent/income)
Income Distribution
<$25k $150k+

Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023) · 4 tracts (1mi)

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Unit Mix

Data Quality Issue: This property dataset is incomplete and unreliable for analysis. Only 1 of 281 units is recorded in the unit mix, with zero studios, two-bedrooms, and three-bedroom units despite the property's 280-unit gap. The single one-bedroom comp at $984/mo across 664 sf provides no meaningful insight into portfolio composition, rent distribution, or market positioning. Request complete unit inventory and rent roll before proceeding with investment evaluation.

AI analysis · Updated 12 days ago

Estimated from 1 listed units (0.4% of 281 total)

1BR 1 units
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Amenities

Pet Policy

Max 2 pets allowed, max weight 60 lb each. One time fee $500, monthly rent $25 per pet. Breed restrictions apply: Any hybrid or mixed breed with Pit Bull, Staffordshire Terrier, American Bull Dog, German Shepherd, Malamute, Rottweiler, Doberman, Dalmatian, Akita, Chow, Presa Canario. This list is not all inclusive and Management has final approval.

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Appraisal History

Appraisal Interpretation – Landings of Carrier Pkwy

The property commands $163.7K per unit at its current $46.0M valuation, supported by a 6.0% YoY appreciation in 2025. Land comprises only 6.5% of total value ($2.98M), with improvements representing 93.5%—typical for a 24-year-old stabilized asset with minimal redevelopment upside. A single-year data point limits trend analysis, but the recent appraisal momentum suggests either NOI growth or favorable market repricing; longer appraisal history would clarify whether this reflects recovery from prior softness or sustained market strength.

AI analysis · Updated 25 days ago
Year Total Value Change
2025 $46,000,000 +6.0%
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Google Reviews

Rating Distribution Masks Operational Risk

The 4.1 overall rating is heavily skewed by 192 five-star reviews (73% of total) against 43 one-star reviews (16%), creating a bimodal distribution that signals two distinct resident experiences rather than genuine consistency. Flat 6-month trends (4.3 both periods) indicate no directional improvement despite the 1-star reviews clustering in recent months (Sept–Oct 2025), suggesting emerging management issues are not yet reflected in aggregate scores. Negative reviews consistently cite unresponsive leasing management, unrepaired maintenance issues (foundation problems, water damage), and lease enforcement failures, while positive feedback disproportionately credits individual maintenance staff (Joseph, Christian, Juan), indicating strong execution at the unit level but weak accountability at the office level. The pattern—praising frontline personnel while damning management responsiveness—signals systemic process breakdowns in work-order tracking and repair prioritization that pose operational and liability exposure for an acquirer.

AI analysis · Updated 20 days ago

Rating Distribution

5★
192 (74%)
4★
6 (2%)
3★
11 (4%)
2★
8 (3%)
1★
43 (17%)

260 reviews total

Rating Trend

Reviews

devin young ★★★★★ Local Guide Feb 2026

I had an excellent experience with the maintenance team—Joseph, Christian, and Juan. They were professional, fast, and very respectful of my space. Every time I put in a request, they showed up on time, diagnosed the issue quickly, and fixed it the right way the first time.

Owner response

Hi Devin,

Glad to hear you had an excellent experience with our maintenance team—Joseph, Christian, and Juan. Thanks for letting us know that they were professional, fast, and respectful. We appreciate your feedback and are pleased that your requests were handled efficiently.

Best regards,

Valiant Residential Management Team

Daniesha Jackson ★★★★★ Feb 2026

The entire staff is really friendly and big applause to the maintenance crew, Joseph, Christian, and Juan have been extremely helpful in my stay here.

Owner response

Hello Daniesha,

Thanks for letting us know about your positive experience. We're glad to hear that our staff, especially Joseph, Christian, and Juan, have been extremely helpful during your stay. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to continuing to support you.

Best regards,

Valiant Residential Management Team

Kennede Wilks ★☆☆☆☆ Jan 2026

Owner response

Hello Kennede,

We're sorry to see your rating. If you have specific concerns or feedback, please feel free to let us know. We aim to improve and help wherever we can. Your input is valuable to us.

Best regards,
Valiant Residential Management Team

DeJone Mosley ★★★★★ Jan 2026

Joseph was very helpful to me today. All other staff do a great job as well !

Owner response

Hi DeJone,

Glad to hear Joseph was able to help you out! We appreciate your feedback and are thrilled to know that our staff is doing a great job.

Best regards,
Valiant Residential Management Team

Karla H ★★★★★ Jan 2026

Owner response

Hello Karla,

Thanks for the five-star rating! We appreciate you sharing your positive experience with us.

Best regards,

Valiant Residential Management Team

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Data Sources

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Last updated: Feb 26, 2026 9 fields
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