Mill Creek Welcomes First Residents at Modera Trailhead

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Jul 08, 2025, 07:00 ET

Mixed-Use Community Adds 285 Homes Near White Rock Lake Along the Santa Fe Trail in East Dallas

DALLAS, July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Mill Creek Residential, a leading developer, owner-operator and investment manager specializing in premier rental housing across the U.S., has welcomed its first residents at Modera Trailhead, a contemporary mixed-use community near White Rock Lake in East Dallas.

Modera Trailhead, which features 285 homes and 12,500 square feet of retail space, is situated just south of White Rock Lake and offers stunning views and direct access to the Santa Fe Trail and the new Trinity Forest Spine Trail—two of the city's most popular and picturesque recreational destinations.

"This is a truly unique community, set in a nature-rich location along the Santa Fe Trail near White Rock Lake," said Chad Boyette, vice president of development in North Texas for Mill Creek. "We're proud to have designed a trail-oriented community that integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings, offering prime access to both the Santa Fe Trail and the 50-mile Loop Trail system."

"While the community enjoys strong visibility from the adjacent intersection, a key part of our design strategy was to activate the trail-facing side. We viewed this as essential to delivering more than just a high-quality residential experience. This includes 10-foot-wide public sidewalks connecting to the trail system, two public plazas with bike racks and repair stations, public art and approximately 12,500 square feet of retail space curated for restaurants and wellness-focused businesses."

Situated at 7532 E. Grand Avenue, Modera Trailhead is located at the confluence of Lakewood, Forest Hills and Hollywood Heights—three of the most coveted neighborhoods in East Dallas. Residents will have easy access to shopping, dining, top-notch medical facilities and a vibrant outdoor recreational scene, including the surrounding trail system, Tenison Park Golf Course, Samuel Grand Tennis & PickleBall Center, Creekside Bike Park (DORBA Mountain Bike track), the Dallas Arboretum and White Rock Lake, which spans 1,254 acres and is one of the largest city lakes in the country. The community also provides great access to employment centers and is within a short drive of Interstate 30, a key gateway to the Dallas metropolitan area.

"Our goal was to create a place that not only welcomes visitors but also provides a moment of rest and connection for the larger community," Boyette said. "The area's natural and historic beauty served as inspiration for our biophilic interior design, which we hope will foster a deep connection to nature and the environment."

Modera Trailhead offers studio, one-, two- and three-bedroom homes, each featuring private patios or balconies. Select homes include den layouts for flexible living, and the community boasts a generous average home size of 1,025 square feet. Community amenities include a resort-style outdoor swimming pool and an indoor-outdoor sky lounge on the sixth floor, which features an expansive rooftop terrace, grilling area, fire pit and outdoor dining. Residents also have access to four uniquely designed lounge areas, landscaped courtyards, a pet spa, coffee bar and a club-quality fitness center equipped with cardio machines, a yoga/Pilates studio and a group fitness area.

Additional features include private conference rooms, coworking space and a second-floor indoor-outdoor social lounge nestled among the treetops just above the trailhead. The community also offers controlled-access garage parking, EV charging stations, digital package lockers, a bike storage and repair room, and enclosed rentable storage units.

Home interiors feature two distinct kitchen color schemes, nine- and 10-foot ceilings, floor-to-ceiling windows, wood-style plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, tile backsplashes, pull-down faucets, custom soft-close cabinets with under-cabinet lighting, designer plumbing features, refrigerators with built-in water filters, in-home washers and dryers and spacious closets. Select homes include movable kitchen islands and mudrooms. Trail-facing premium homes offer additional upgrades, including stained cabinets, marble-like countertops and backsplashes, waterfall kitchen islands, dry bars with under-counter wine fridges, expansive built-in kitchen dining tables, fully frameless shower enclosures and other select features customarily found in a single-family home.

Smart features include programmable thermostats, controlled-access guest technology, Schlage smart locks, smart leak detection and bulk WiFi. Bathrooms feature tile shower surrounds, tile flooring, double vanities, backlit mirrors and linen closets.

About Mill Creek Residential
Mill Creek Residential is a national rental housing company focused on developing, acquiring, and operating rental communities in targeted markets nationwide. The national company, headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, proactively develops, acquires, constructs, and operates communities through its seasoned team of real estate professionals in offices across the United States. Mill Creek is building its portfolio in many of the nation's most desirable markets in Seattle, Portland, the San Francisco Bay area, Sacramento, Southern California, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, Denver, Dallas, Austin, Houston, South Florida, Tampa, Orlando, Atlanta, Nashville, Charlotte, Raleigh, Washington, D.C., New Jersey, New York, and Boston. As of March 31, 2025, the company's portfolio comprises 152 communities representing over 44,000 rental homes operating or under construction. For more information, please visit MillCreekPlaces.com.