Core Spaces, a vertically integrated real estate developer, owner and operator, is driving the expansion of Oxenfree, its flagship Build-to-Rent (BTR) brand, which encompasses nearly 3,000 homes across rapidly growing markets, including Dallas-Fort Worth, Denver, Nashville, Charlotte, Austin, Raleigh and Florida’s Gulf Coast.
Notable milestones include the completion of Oxenfree WeHo in Nashville’s booming Wedgewood-Houston neighborhood, marking the brand’s first fully delivered community, and Oxenfree Princeton near Dallas, now offering move-in ready homes and completed amenities. Four additional communities in Dallas and Denver are slated for pre-leasing this year.
Rooted in new urbanist principles, Oxenfree neighborhoods prioritize walkability, communal spaces and seamless integration with the surrounding environment. The residences, ranging from spacious single-family homes to townhomes, boast sophisticated interiors, premium finishes, cutting-edge smart home technology and private garages. Meticulously planned green spaces and an array of high-end amenities, including resort-inspired pools, multi-functional fieldhouses, and state-of-the-art fitness facilities, foster a strong sense of belonging and community engagement.
“The housing landscape is changing, with supply challenges and shifting consumer needs,” said Cliff Payne, chief investment officer of BTR at Core Spaces. “We believe our design-build approach can continue to help meet these needs through Oxenfree. As the Build-to-Rent sector grows, we’re focused on delivering quality living options and expanding our portfolio in a way that addresses the evolving housing market.”
Several additional Oxenfree communities are advancing in the development pipeline and are targeting pre-leasing for late summer 2025 including three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth: Oxenfree Rowlett offering 158 single-family homes townhomes, Oxenfree West Oak offering 323 homes and Oxenfree Stonebriar offering 95 townhomes along with Oxenfree Clear Creek in Denver, offering 116 duplex-style homes. Oxenfree Parklin in Charlotte, N.C. and Oxenfree Commerce City in Denver are scheduled for delivery in 2026, further expanding Core’s presence in key markets.
Core’s BTR portfolio draws on its established success in student housing. Its award-winning student portfolio consists of over 70 communities and over 49,000 beds across the country, with a pipeline of over 45,000 beds.
