Estraya Boerne:
Acquired Below Replacement Cost
- 100% Property-Tax Abatement
- 28% Sponsor Co-Investment
Offering Overview
Steadfast Direct is pleased to present an exclusive investment opportunity in Estraya Boerne, a 288-unit, Class A multifamily community located in the rapidly growing city of Boerne, Texas, within the scenic Hill Country just north of San Antonio.
The property was acquired off-market in August 2024 under pressured seller conditions stemming from the maturity of a construction loan. Since acquisition, Steadfast has stabilized the asset, secured long-term fixed-rate Freddie Mac financing, and is now offering this opportunity to a select group of direct investors.
Estraya Boerne benefits under a 75-year Public Facility Corporation (PFC) ground lease, which provides 100% property tax abatement—significantly enhancing cash flow and potential investor returns. The sponsor has committed its own capital, completed lease-up to over 95% occupancy, and mitigated key acquisition risks prior to offering participation to limited partners.
What we like about the Estraya Boerne deal
- Maintaining occupancy in the 95–96% range
- Conservative underwriting: 2.5–3% rent growth annually beginning in year 2
- Reduce leasing concessions as supply and
demand balance out in the coming year - Market-driven upside in 2026–2028 as new supply dwindles
- Balanced leasing strategy:
- 50% of units at market rate
- 50% priced at ≤80% AMI to maintain eligibility for tax abatement
- Steadfast acquired Estraya Boerne at a ~20%+ discount to replacement cost
- Freddie Mac Fixed-Rate Loan at 5.59%
- Locks in low-cost debt for the long term
- Reduces refinancing and interest rate risk
- 100% property tax abatement enhances NOI and investor yield
- Saves ~$1 million/year in expenses
- Only $25,000/year paid to Boerne Public Facility Corporation
- In addition, Steadfast brings vertically integrated management oversight, controlling:
- Positive leverage from day one
- Leasing and operations (via Steadfast Management Company)
- Budgeting, reporting, and performance benchmarking
- Preventative maintenance and vendor optimization
Property Description & Site Plan
Estraya Boerne is a recently constructed, Class A multifamily community located in the heart of Boerne, Texas—an affluent and fast-growing suburb of San Antonio. Completed in 2023, the property consists of:
- 288 units across eight three-story, garden-style buildings
- Situated on 16 acres of landscaped grounds
- Built with high-quality wood-frame construction
- Features a central clubhouse, resort-style amenities, and expansive outdoor space
- Located within The Commons at Menger Creek, a master-planned development
- Chef-inspired kitchens with granite countertops and islands
- Energy-efficient stainless steel appliances
- Brushed nickel hardware and designer lighting
- Full-size washer/dryer in every unit
- Faux wood plank flooring
- Optional private fenced pet yards
- Detached garages available
- Resort-style pool with sun deck and lounge seating
- Clubhouse with co-working space and high-speed internet
- State-of-the-art fitness center
- EV charging stations
- Pet spa and dog park
- Hammock lounge and outdoor grilling areas
- Controlled access gates and ample surface parking
- Delivered: Q1 2023
- Acquired by Steadfast: August 2024
- Developer: Third-party regional developer
- Stabilization: Property was 78–79% leased at acquisition;
now stabilized at >95% occupancy - Financing: Freddie Mac long-term fixed-rate loan placed by Steadfast upon acquisition
Location & Economic Drivers
Boerne, Texas, located in Kendall County, is one of the most desirable residential submarkets within the San Antonio region. Known for its scenic beauty, top-ranked schools, and high-income demographics, Boerne blends small-town charm with access to major employment hubs.
📍130 Gallant Fox, Boerne, TX 78006
Median Household Income: $105,400+
Average Home Price: >$550,000
Rental Affordability: High-quality rentals like Estraya Boerne serve a critical need for middle- to upper-income households unable or unwilling to buy
School District: Boerne ISD ranks in the top 5% statewide
Proximity: 20–25 minutes from downtown San Antonio, via I-10
Steadfast’s acquisition thesis is anchored in Boerne’s strong market fundamentals, characterized by sustained demand and constrained supply, with minimal new multifamily deliveries expected in 2025 and beyond.
Terms at a Glance
About Steadfast
Founded in 1994 by Rodney Emery, Steadfast Companies is a privately held, vertically integrated real estate investment, development, and management firm based in Irvine, California. With over three decades of operating history and deep expertise in multifamily housing, Steadfast has completed more than $8 billion in real estate transactions across market-rate, affordable, and mixed-income communities.
FIRM HIGHLIGHTS
- 55,000+ units acquired, managed, or developed since inception
- $1.7+ billion in equity raised across three non-traded REITs and other private offerings
- 50+ privately sponsored investment programs, raising more than $300 million
- Full-cycle REIT execution, including successful merger with Independence Realty Trust (IRT), placing it in the top 20% performance in its peer group*.
- Strong institutional relationships, including with Blackstone, IRT, and UDR
- Steadfast Management has more than 25 years of experience managing real estate
- 120 employees nationwide, including in-house management, construction, acquisitions, and investor relations teams
Steadfast has a proven ability to identify opportunities early, structure deals with downside protection, and deliver strong risk-adjusted returns to its investor base of HNWIs, family offices, and institutions.
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*According to Stanger Investment Bank
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