Capital Square Acquires Active Adult Build-For-Rent Community Near San Antonio, Texas, for New DST Offering
SAN ANTONIO (Aug. 6, 2025) – Capital Square, one of the nation’s leading sponsors of tax-advantaged real estate investments and an active developer and manager of housing communities, announced today the acquisition of Woodland Cottages, a purposefully designed, build-for-rent community in the booming town of Fredericksburg, Texas. The 62-unit, active adult community was acquired on behalf of CS1031 Texas Active Living I, DST, which seeks to raise equity from accredited investors.
“Capital Square is bullish on various segments of housing for the Section 1031/DST platform,” said Louis Rogers, founder and co-chief executive officer of Capital Square. “First it was multifamily communities, Class A and B, then age-restricted manufactured housing communities in Florida, next conventional build-for-rent communities in the Southeast and now an active adult build-for-rent community in Texas. Our goal is to provide housing investments that generate both stable returns and strong capital appreciation.”
Located in historic Fredericksburg, at 161 Friendship Lane, Woodland Cottages features ADA-compliant rental homes tailored for active adults. The community has 20 one-bedroom residences, averaging 899 square feet, and 42 two-bedroom residences, averaging 1,355 square feet. Each home includes spacious, open-concept layouts with zero-threshold showers and other aging-in-place features. Community amenities include a 6,000-square-foot clubhouse, where weekly activities are hosted, as well as a swimming pool, fitness center and dedicated resident concierge to foster a vibrant and socially connected lifestyle.
Fredericksburg is one of the fastest-growing regions in the nation. Within a 50-mile radius, the area has had 18.8% population growth over the past five years, driven by its strong appeal among retirees and lifestyle-oriented residents. The region was recognized as a “Top Retirement Dream Area” in 2025 by Scout Report. Additionally, rents in Fredericksburg have increased by 12.2% annually, among the highest growth rates in the U.S.
“The launch of this offering highlights the increasing demand for purpose-built, active adult rental communities in lifestyle-driven markets like Fredericksburg,” said Whitson Huffman, co-chief executive officer and chief investment officer of Capital Square. “Fredericksburg offers exceptional regional demographics, rising rent trends and expansive regional growth, and we believe that this property is uniquely positioned to provide high-quality housing and the potential for long-term value to our investors.”
Home to over 80 wineries, Fredericksburg ranks as the second most visited wine tourism destination in the nation, just behind Napa Valley, CBS News reported in 2023. Situated 80 miles west of Austin and 70 miles north of San Antonio, Fredericksburg is also renowned for its Main Street historic district. The area has an unemployment rate of 2.7% as of April 2025, a full basis point below Texas’ 3.7% and 1.2 basis points below the national rate of 3.9%, reports Colliers. Approximately 33.9% of the city’s population is 65 or older. More than 1 million people visit Fredericksburg annually, generating $175 million in tourism revenue and supporting around 1,200 local jobs, according to the 2025 Fredericksburg, TX Convention & Visitors Bureau Economic Impact Report.
Since its founding in 2012, Capital Square has acquired more than 170 real estate assets for over 6,500 investors seeking quality replacement properties that qualify for tax deferral under Section 1031 of the Internal Revenue Code and other investors seeking stable cash flow and capital appreciation.
About Capital Square
Capital Square is a vertically integrated, national real estate firm specializing in tax-advantaged real estate investments, including Delaware statutory trusts for Section 1031 exchanges, qualified opportunity zone funds for tax deferral and exclusion and a real estate investment trust (REIT). The company is also an active developer and manager of multifamily and build-for-rent communities. Since 2012, Capital Square has completed more than $7.9 billion in transaction volume. Capital Square’s mixed-use development projects total over 2,000 apartment units with a total development value in excess of $800 million, and Capital Square Living, the firm’s property management division, now manages over 13,000 apartments across multiple states. Capital Square’s related entities provide a range of services – including due diligence, acquisition, loan sourcing, property/asset management and disposition – for a growing number of high-net-worth investors, private equity firms, family offices and institutional investors. The company has been recognized by Inc. 5000 as one of the fastest growing companies in the nation for eight consecutive years. Learn more at CapitalSq.com.
Disclosure
Securities offered through WealthForge Securities, LLC, Member FINRA/SIPC. Capital Square and WealthForge Securities, LLC are separate entities. There are material risks associated with investing in DST properties and real estate securities including illiquidity, tenant vacancies, general market conditions and competition, lack of operating history, interest rate risks, the risk of new supply coming to market and softening rental rates, general risks of owning/operating commercial and multifamily properties, short- term leases associated with multifamily properties, financing risks, potential adverse tax consequences, general economic risks, development risks, long hold periods, and potential loss of the entire investment principal. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Potential cash flow, returns, and appreciation are not guaranteed. IRC Section 1031 is a complex tax concept; consult your legal or tax professional regarding the specifics of your particular situation. This is not a solicitation or an offer to sell any securities. Please read the Private Placement Memorandum (PPM) in its entirety, paying careful attention to the risk section prior to investing. Private placements are speculative. Diversification does not guarantee profits or protect against losses. FINRA Broker Check link: https://brokercheck.finra.org/.
