DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
10-Q, 1996-11-15
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                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

                             WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

                                    FORM 10-Q

          [ X ] QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

                For the Quarterly period Ended September 30, 1996

                                       OR

          [ ] TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
                         SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

      For the transition period from __________________ to ________________

                           Commission File No. 0-18531

                            Development Partners III
                      (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)
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             (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

                            Massachusetts 04-3017036
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                     (State or other jurisdiction of (I.R.S.
                     Employer incorporation or organization)
                               Identification No.)

                  5110 Langdale Way, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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               (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)

                                 (719) 576-5122
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              (Registrant's telephone number, including area code)

     Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports
 required to be filed by Sections 13 and 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of
    1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the
 registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such
                        filing requirements for the past
                             90 days. Yes _X_ No ___


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                          PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

                          Item 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS


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                            DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
                      (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)
                                 AND SUBSIDIARY

                           CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

                                 ---------------

                   ASSETS
                                             September 30
                                                 1996          December 31,
                                              (Unaudited)           1995
Property, at cost (Notes 2, 3, and 4):
<S>                                           <C>             <C>
  Land ....................................   $  2,976,100    $  2,976,100
  Buildings and improvements ..............      7,648,060       7,648,060
  Equipment, furnishings and fixtures .....        887,984         839,894
                                              ------------    ------------

                                                11,512,144      11,464,054
  Less accumulated depreciation ...........     (1,931,546)     (1,752,197)
                                              ------------    ------------

                                                 9,580,598       9,711,857

Cash and cash equivalents (Notes 2 and 3)..        212,382         367,213
Short-term investments (Note 2) ...........        566,072         746,532
Due from affiliates .......................          4,926            --
Real estate tax escrow ....................         96,034          23,685
Deposits ..................................          1,950            --
Deferred expenses, net of accumulated
  amortization of $89,705 and $72,888 (Note 2)      16,817          33,638

                                              ============    ============
         Total assets .....................   $ 10,478,779    $ 10,882,925
                                              ============    ============

                    LIABILITIES AND PARTNERS' EQUITY

Mortgage note payable (Note 5)                  6,913,827     6,994,549
Accrued expenses .............                    178,575       103,070
Due to affiliates (Note 7) ...                                    5,318

Tenant security deposits .....                     25,308        33,860

         Total liabilities ...                  7,117,710     7,136,797


Minority Interest (Note 4) ...                  1,395,413     1,556,486
Partners' equity (Note 6) ....                  1,965,655     2,189,642
                                               -----------
         Total liabilities and                $10,478,779   $10,882,925
partners' equity
                                               ===========   ===========




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                            DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
                      (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)
                                 AND SUBSIDIARY

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

                                   (Unaudited)

                                  -------------


                                             Nine Months Ended                  Three Months Ended
                                                September 30                      September 30
                                             1996            1995              1996             1995
                                             ----            ----              ----             ----
Revenue:
<S>                                       <C>            <C>            <C>            <C>
   Rental income ......................   $ 1,045,915    $ 1,153,245    $   277,315    $   344,767
   Interest Income ....................   $    35,061    $    48,355    $     9,534    $    14,358

                                          -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                          $ 1,080,976    $ 1,201,600    $   286,849    $   359,125

Expenses:
   Operating Expenses .................   $   425,575    $   444,416    $   146,241    $   148,682
   Interest ...........................       476,265        482,999        158,141        160,437
   Depreciation and amortization ......       196,167        279,038         65,389         93,012
   General and administrative (Note 7)        120,323         46,966         22,148         17,123
                                          -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------
                                            1,218,330      1,253,419        391,919        419,254
                                          -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Net loss before minority interest .....      (137,354)       (51,819)      (105,070)       (60,129)
Minority interests' equity in
  subsidiary net (income) loss (Note 4)        13,281         12,221        (15,671)        23,064
                                          -----------    -----------    -----------    -----------

Net loss ..............................   ($  124,073)   ($   39,598)   ($  120,741)   ($   37,065)
                                          ===========    ===========    ===========    ===========

Net loss allocated to:
  General Partners ....................   ($    1,241)   ($      396)   ($    1,207)   ($      371)

  Per unit of Investor Limited
    Partner interest:
       7,401 Units issued .............        (16.60)         (5.30)        (16.15)         (4.96)






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                                         DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
                                  (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)
                                              AND SUBSIDIARY

                          CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF PARTNERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)

                                               (Unaudited)
                                              -------------

                                                  Investor        Total
                                   General         Limited       Partners'
                                   Partners        Partners       Equity

<S>                                 <C>          <C>            <C>
Balance at December 31, 1994        (20,915)     2,391,510      2,370,595

Cash distributions ..........       (12,115)      (141,359)      (153,474)

Net loss ....................          (275)       (27,204)       (27,479)
                                -----------    -----------    -----------

Balance at December 31, 1995        (33,305)     2,222,947      2,189,642

Cash distributions ..........                      (99,914)       (99,914)

Net loss ....................        (1,241)      (122,832)      (124,073)
                                -----------    -----------    -----------

Balance at September 30, 1996   ($   34,546)   $ 2,000,202    $ 1,965,655
                                ===========    ===========    ===========










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                            DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
                      (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)
                                 AND SUBSIDIARY

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                   (Unaudited)

                Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
                                  -------------

                                                              Nine Months Ended
                                                                 September 30
                                                              1996            1995
                                                              ----            ----
Cash flows from operating activities:
<S>                                                     <C>            <C>
  Interest received .................................   $    44,868    $    37,565
  Cash received from rents ..........................     1,037,363      1,151,969
  Administrative expenses ...........................      (136,367)       (59,713)
  Rental operations expenses ........................      (416,614)      (426,193)
  Interest paid .....................................      (476,265)      (483,279)
                                                        -----------    -----------

Net cash provided by operating ......................        52,985        220,349
activities

Cash flows from investing activities:
  Purchase of fixed assets ..........................       (48,092)        (8,943)
  Purchase of short-term investments ................          --             --
 Cash (paid for) received from short-term investments       170,653        436,466
                                                        -----------    -----------

Net cash provided (used) by investing ...............       122,561        427,523
activities

Cash flows from financing activities:
  Distributions to partners .........................       (99,914)      (117,452)
  Payments on mortgage note payable .................       (80,722)       (73,707)
  Distributions paid to minority ....................      (147,791)       (76,752)
interest
                                                        -----------    -----------

Net cash provided (used) by financing ...............      (330,377)      (267,911)
activities
                                                        -----------    -----------

Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents       (154,831)       379,961

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of ...........       367,213        112,235
year
                                                        -----------    -----------

Cash and cash equivalents at end of .................   $   212,382    $   492,196
year
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                            DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
                      (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)
                                 AND SUBSIDIARY

                      CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

                                   (Unaudited)

                      Increase (decrease) in cash and cash
                                   equivalents
                                  -------------


Reconciliation of net loss to net cash provided by operating activities:


                                                           Nine Months Ended
                                                             September 30
                                                             1996         1995
                                                          ---------    ---------
<S>                                                      <C>          <C>
Net loss .............................................   ($124,073)   ($ 39,598)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net
cash
  provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization ........................     196,167      279,038
Minority interests' equity in subsidiary income (loss)     (13,281)     (12,221)
Change in assets and liabilities net of
effects
  from investing and financing
activities:
    (Increase) decrease in interest ..................       9,807      (10,790)
receivable
    Decrease (increase) in real estate tax ...........     (72,349)     (11,948)
escrow
    Increase (decrease) in accounts
      payable and accrued expenses ...................      75,510       26,872
    (Decrease) increase in due to ....................     (10,244)      (9,728)
affiliates
    (Decrease) increase in rents received in advance .        (101)

    (Decrease) increase in tenant security deposits ..      (8,552)      (1,175)
                                                           --------    ---------

Net cash provided by operating .......................   $  52,985    $ 220,349            0
activities
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                            DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
                      (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)
                                 AND SUBSIDIARY

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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                            DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
                      (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)
                                 AND SUBSIDIARY

                   NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
                                 --------------



1.  Organization of Partnership

Development   Partners   III  (A   Massachusetts   Limited   Partnership)   (the
"Partnership"), formerly Berry and Boyle Development Partners III, was formed on
July 11, 1988. GP L'Auberge Communities,  L.P., a California Limited Partnership
(formerly  Berry and Boyle  Management)  and  Stephen B.  Boyle are the  General
Partners.  In September,  1995, with the consent of Limited  Partners  holding a
majority  of the  outstanding  Units,  as well as the  consent  of the  mortgage
lenders for the Partnership's  three properties,  Richard G. Berry resigned as a
general partner of the Partnership.  Except under certain limited  circumstances
upon  termination of the  Partnership,  the General Partners are not required to
make  any  additional  capital  contributions.  The  General  Partners  or their
affiliates will receive various fees for services and  reimbursement for various
organizational and selling costs incurred on behalf of the Partnership.

On  January  13,  1989 the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  declared  the
Partnership's  public  offering  (the  "Prospectus")  of up to  80,000  units of
Limited  Partnership  Interests at $500 per unit (the "Units") effective and the
marketing  and sale of the  Units  commenced  shortly  thereafter.  The  initial
closing  of the  offering  took  place on  December  28,  1989 at which time the
holders of 3,048  Units were  admitted  into the  Partnership.  The  Partnership
continued to admit subscribers  monthly  thereafter until December 27, 1991, its
last closing date. The  Partnership  terminated the offering on January 13, 1992
having admitted 289 investors acquiring 7,401 Units totaling $3,700,500.

The accompanying  consolidated  financial statements present the activity of the
Partnership for the years ended September 30, 1996, and 1995.

The Partnership will continue until December 31, 2018, unless earlier terminated
by the sale of all, or substantially  all, of the assets of the Partnership,  by
the dissolution  and liquidation of the joint ventures or as otherwise  provided
in the Partnership Agreement.

2.  Significant Accounting Policies

         A. Basis of Presentation

         The  consolidated  financial  statements  include  the  accounts of the
         Partnership and its subsidiary Casabella  Associates.  All intercompany
         accounts and transactions  have been eliminated in  consolidation.  The
         Partnership follows the accrual basis of accounting.

         B. Cash and Cash Equivalents

         The Partnership  considers all highly liquid debt instruments purchased
         with a maturity  of three  months or less to be cash  equivalents.  The
         carrying value of cash and cash equivalents approximates fair value. It
         is  the  Partnership's   policy  to  invest  cash  in  income-producing
         temporary cash  investments.  The  Partnership  mitigates any potential
         risk from such concentration of credit by placing investments with high
         quality financial institutions.

         C.  Short-term Investments

         At September 30, 1996, short term investments consist solely of various
         forms of U. S. Government backed securities, with an aggregate par
         value of $566,072, which mature in March 1997.  In 1994, the
         Partnership adopted Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No.
         115, "Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities"
         The Partnership has the intent and ability to hold its short term
         investments to maturity.  Accordingly, these securities have been
         recorded at amortized cost, which approximates market value.
         There was no cumulative effect recorded as a result of this accounting
         change.

         D. Significant Risks and Uncertainties

         The  preparation of financial  statements in conformity  with generally
         accepted  accounting  principles  requires management to make estimates
         and  assumptions  that  affect  the  reported  amounts  of  assets  and
         liabilities and disclosure of contingent  assets and liabilities at the
         date of the financial  statements and the reported  amounts of revenues
         and expenses during the reporting  period.  Actual results could differ
         from those estimates.

         E. Depreciation

         Depreciation  is provided  for by the use of the  straight-line  method
         over the estimated useful lives as follows:

                  Buildings and improvements                      39-40 years
                  Equipment, furnishings and fixtures              5-15 years

         F.  Deferred Expenses

         Costs of obtaining the mortgage on Casabella are being  amortized  over
         the term of the related  mortgage note payable using the  straight-line
         method.  Any unamortized costs remaining at the date of refinancing are
         expensed in the year of refinancing.

         G.  Income Taxes

         The Partnership is not liable for Federal or state income taxes because
         Partnership  income or loss is allocated to the Partners for income tax
         purposes. If the Partnership's tax returns are examined by the Internal
         Revenue  Service  or state  taxing  authority  and such an  examination
         results in a change in Partnership  taxable income (loss),  such change
         will be reported to the Partners.

         H. Rental Income

         Leases require the payment of rent in advance,  however,  rental income
         is recorded as earned.

         I. Reclassification

         J. Long-Lived Assets

         The Partnership's  long-lived assets include property and equipment and
         deferred   expenses.   The  Partnership   will  evaluate  the  possible
         impairment  of  long-lived  assets  whenever  events  or  circumstances
         indicate that the carrying value of the assets may not be recoverable.



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3.  Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash  equivalents  at  September  30,  1996 and 1995  consisted  of the
following:

                                                     1996             1995
                                                     ----             ----
          Cash on hand (Sweep Account)        $    212,382      $     35,935
          Certificates of deposit                                    200,000
          Money market accounts                      _               131,278
                                                  -------            -------
                                                  $212,382          $367,213
                                                   =======           =======

4.  Joint Venture and Partnership Acquisitions

On September 28, 1990, the Partnership acquired a majority interest in Casabella
Associates,  a general  partnership  comprised of the  Partnership,  Development
Partners (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership) ("DPI"), formerly Berry and Boyle
Development  Partners,  and  Development  Partners II (A  Massachusetts  Limited
Partnership)  ("DPII"),  formerly  Berry  and  Boyle  Development  Partners  II.
Casabella  Associates was formed to acquire a majority interest in the Casabella
Joint Venture which owns Casabella,  a 154-unit  residential property located in
Scottsdale, Arizona. Since the Partnership owns a majority interest in Casabella
Associates,  the accounts and operations of Casabella Associates  (including the
accounts and operations relating to Casabella  Associates'  majority interest in
the  Casabella  Joint  Venture)  have  been   consolidated  into  those  of  the
Partnership.

At September 30, 1996, the Partnership, DPI and DPII had contributed $2,500,000,
$400,000 and  $1,800,000,  respectively to Casabella  Associates.  $3,845,154 of
this amount was used to purchase the majority  interest in the  Casabella  Joint
Venture referred to in the preceding  paragraph and $500,000 was used to fund an
escrow account maintained by the permanent lender. In addition to the $4,700,000
of  cash  contributions  referred  to  above,  the  Partnership,  DPI  and  DPII
collectively  incurred $215,564 of acquisition costs which have been recorded as
additional capital contributions to Casabella Associates.

Cash distributions and allocations of income and loss from Casabella  Associates
are governed by the  partnership  agreement and are generally based on the ratio
of capital contributed by each of the joint venture partners.

Net  cash  from  operations  of the  Casabella  Joint  Venture,  to  the  extent
available,  shall be  distributed  not less often than quarterly with respect to
each fiscal year, as follows:

           (A)    First,  to  Associates,  an amount  equal to a 10.6% per annum
                  (computed on a simple  noncompounded daily basis from the date
                  of the closing) of their capital investment;

           (B)    Second, the balance 70% to Associates and 30% to the property
                  developer.

All losses from operation and  depreciation  for the Casabella Joint Venture are
allocated 99.5% to Associates and 0.5% to the property developer.

All profits from  operations  of the  Casabella  Joint  Venture are allocated in
accordance with  distributions  of net cash from operations with respect to such
fiscal year; provided, however, that if with respect to any fiscal year there is
no net cash from  operations  distributable,  profits will be allocated 99.5% to
Associates and 0.5% to the property developer.

The minority interest joint venture partner had insufficient basis to absorb its
respective  share of losses,  therefore,  for financial  statement  purposes the
excess of losses  over basis has been  charged  against the  majority  interest.
Future minority  interest income,  if any, from the Casabella Joint venture will
be credited against minority interest losses previously absorbed by the majority
interest.  At September 30, 1996 the minority  interest  losses  absorbed by the
majority interest totaled $10,526.

In the case of certain capital  transactions and distributions as defined in the
Casabella joint venture agreement, the allocation of related profits, losses and
cash distributions, if any, would be different than as described above and would
be  effected  by the  relative  balance  in  the  individual  partners'  capital
accounts.

The  Partnership  has  invested  in a single  property  located  in  Scottsdale,
Arizona.  The success of the  Partnership  will depend  upon  factors  which are
difficult  to  predict   including  general  economic  and  real  estate  market
conditions,  both on a national  basis and in the area  where the  Partnership's
investment is located.

5.  Mortgage Note Payable

All of the property  owned by the  Partnership  is pledged as collateral for the
nonrecourse  mortgage  note  payable  pertaining  to  Casabella  in the original
principal  amount of  $7,320,000.  On June 30,  1992,  Casabella  Joint  Venture
refinanced  its original  $7,320,000  permanent loan using the proceeds of a new
first  mortgage  loan in the  amount of  $7,300,000.  Under the terms of the new
note,  monthly  principal  and  interest  payments of $61,887,  based on a fixed
interest rate of 9.125%,  are required over the term of the loan. The balance of
the note will be due on July 15, 1997.

Accrued  interest at  September  30, 1996 and  December  31, 1995  consisted  of
$26,594 and $26,594, respectively, all pertaining to Casabella.

The aggregate  principal amounts of long term borrowings due during the calendar
years 1996 and 1997 are $108,875 and $6,885,674, respectively.

The $6,913,827  principal  balance of the mortgage note payable appearing on the
consolidated balance sheet approximates the fair value of such note.

6.  Partners' Equity

Under the terms of the Partnership Agreement, as amended,  profits are allocated
92% to the Limited Partners and 8% to the General Partners; losses are allocated
99% to the Limited Partners and 1% to the General Partners.

Cash distributions to the partners are governed by the Partnership Agreement and
are made,  to the extent  available,  92% to the Limited  Partners and 8% to the
General Partners.

In the case of certain events as defined in the Partnership  Agreement,  such as
the  sale  of  an  investment  property  or  an  interest  in  a  joint  venture
partnership,  the allocation of the related profits,  losses, and distributions,
if any, would be different than described above.

7.  Related Party Transactions

Due to  affiliates  at September  30, 1996 and  December  31, 1995  consisted of
$1,074 and $5,318 of reimbursable costs payable to L'Auberge Communities,  Inc.,
formerly Berry and Boyle Inc.

In 1996, and 1995,  general and  administrative  expenses  included  $27,550 and
$20,921, respectively, of salary reimbursements paid to the General Partners for
certain  administrative and accounting  personnel who performed services for the
Partnership.

The officers and principal shareholders of Evans Withycombe, Inc., the developer
of  Casabella,  together  hold a two and one half percent  cumulative  profit or
partnership  voting  interest in LP L'Auberge  Communities,  formerly  Berry and
Boyle.

During the years ended  September  30,  1996,  and 1995,  $58,365  and  $58,538,
respectively, of property management fees were paid.

8. Subsequent Event:


On May 14, 1996, the Partnership and certain affiliates consummated an agreement
with Evans  Withycombe  Management,  Inc. and certain of its affiliates  ("EWI")
which  separated the interests of EWI and the  Partnership,  thus  affording the
Partnership  greater  flexibility in the operation and disposition of Casabella.
In consideration of a payment by the Partnership, DPII AND DPIII to EWI totaling
$71,009  ($5,681 of which was the  partnership's  portion)  and the  delivery of
certain mutual  releases,  EWI (I) relinquished its contract to manage Casabella
and its option to exercise  its rights to first  refusal with regard to the sale
of the property and (ii)  assigned  all of its interest in the  Casabella  Joint
Venture  to the  Partnership,  DPII and DPIII  (while  preserving  the  economic
interest of the venture in these Joint  Ventures),  resulting in the dissolution
of the Casabella Joint Venture.



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ITEM 2.  MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS
         OF OPERATIONS

Liquidity; Capital Resources

The  Partnership  admitted 289  investors  who  purchased a total of 7,401 Units
aggregating  $3,700,500.  These offering  proceeds,  net of  organizational  and
offering costs of $555,075,  provided  $3,145,425 of net proceeds to be used for
the purchase of income-producing residential properties,  including related fees
and expenses,  and working  capital  reserves.  The Partnership has expended (1)
$2,780,930  to  acquire  its  interest  in  Casabella   Associates  and  to  pay
acquisition  expenses,  including an acquisition fee to the General Partners and
(2) $52,768 to cover  costs  associated  with  discontinued  acquisitions  . The
remaining net proceeds of $311,727 have been used to establish  working  capital
reserves   sufficient   to  meet  the  needs  of  the   Partnership,   including
contributions  that may be required at the joint venture level, as determined by
the General Partners.

The  working  capital  reserves  of the  Partnership  consist  of cash  and cash
equivalents and short-term  investments.  These reserves provide the Partnership
with the necessary  liquidity to carry on its day-to-day  operations and to make
necessary  contributions  to  Casabella.  Thus far in 1996,  the  aggregate  net
decrease in working  capital  reserves  was  $335,291.  This  decrease  resulted
primarily from cash provided by operations of $52,985,  offset by  distributions
to  partners  of  $99,914,  distributions  paid  to DPI and  DPII  of  $147,791,
purchases  of fixed  assets in the amount of $48,092  and  $80,722 of  principal
payments on mortgage notes payable.

Property Status

Casabella

As of  September  30,  1996,  the  property  was 73%  occupied,  compared to 90%
approximately  one year ago. At September 30, 1996 and 1995, the average monthly
rents collected for the various unit types were as follows:

  Unit Type                                              1996              1995
  ---------                                              ----              ----
  One bedroom two bath w/den                             820               $805
  Two bedroom two bath                                   940                930
  Two bedroom two bath w/den                           1,185              1,136

Results of Operations

The Partnership's operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 1996
consisted of interest earned on short-term  investments of $35,061,  general and
administrative  expenses  of  $119,940,  and the income  (loss)  allocated  from
Casabella consisting of the following:

           Revenue                                             $1,046,970

           Expenses:
             General & Administrative                                 383
             Operations                                           421,558
             Depreciation and amortization                        196,167
             Interest                                             476,265
                                                          ----------------
                                                                1,094,373
                                                          ----------------
           Net income (loss)                                    $(47,403)
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The Partnership's operating results for the nine months ended September 30, 1995
consisted of interest earned on short-term  investments of $47,292,  general and
administrative  expenses  of  $41,566,  and the  income  (loss)  allocated  from
Casabella consisting of the following:

           Revenue                                            $1,154,308

           Expenses:
             General and administrative                            5,400
             Operations                                          444,416
             Depreciation and amortization                       279,038
             Interest                                            482,999
                                                          ---------------
                                                               1,211,853
                                                          ---------------
           Net income (loss)                                   ($57,545)
                                                          ===============

The  Partnership's  operating  results for the three months ended  September 30,
1996 consisted of interest earned on short-term  investments of $9,534,  general
and  administrative  expenses of $22,148,  and the income (loss)  allocated from
Casabella consisting of the following:

           Revenue                                                 277,353

           Expenses:
             General and administrative                                  0
             Operations                                            145,224
             Depreciation and amortization                          65,389
             Interest                                              158,141
                                                          -----------------
                                                                   368,754
                                                          -----------------
           Net income (loss)                                     $(91,401)
                                                          =================

The  Partnership's  operating  results for the three months ended  September 30,
1995 consisted of interest earned on short-term investments of $14,079,  general
and  administrative  expenses of $15,323,  and the income (loss)  allocated from
Casabella consisting of the following:

           Revenue                                              $345,046

           Expenses:
             General and administrative                            1,800
             Operations                                          148,682
             Depreciation and amortization                        93,012
             Interest                                            160,437
                                                          ---------------
                                                                 403,931
                                                          ---------------
           Net income (loss)                                   ($58,885)
                                                          ===============


Comparison of Operating Results for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 1996 and
1995:


Interest income  decreased by 26% as a result of lower amount of working capital
invested  in  the  Partnership's   short  term  investments.   Transition  costs
associated with the outsourcing of much of the Partnership's administration work
to an administration  agent and the relocation of the remaining  administration,
financial and investor services  functions to a more cost efficient  location in
Colorado Springs,  Colorado has temporarily  increased first half 1996 operating
expenses.  Furthermore,  consistent with the Partnership's disposition strategy,
annual  audit  fees  were  moved  from  the  property  level  to the  investment
partnership  level to more accurately  present on-site  operational costs of the
properties.  Consequently,  the total general and administrative expenses of the
Partnership  increased $84,879 (99%)in the first nine months of 1996 as compared
with the same period in 1995,  but are  expected to decline.  In  addition,  the
one-time  cost of the Evans  Withycombe  termination  ($40,845)  and its related
legal cost were incurred in May and June of 1996. The overall operating expenses
for the Property decreased by $24,383 (5%).

Thus far in 1996, the Partnership has made the following cash  distributions  to
its Partners:

                                                                Total
         Limited Partners                               $99,914
         General Partners
                                                        $99,914



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                                            PART II - OTHER INFORMATION

                                                 -----------------


ITEM 1.  Legal Proceedings
          Response:  None

ITEM 2.  Changes in Securities
          Response:  None

ITEM 3.  Defaults Upon Senior Securities
          Response:  None

ITEM 4.  Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
          Response:  None

ITEM 5.  Other Information

ITEM 6.  Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
          Response:  None



                                                    SIGNATURES


         Pursuant to the  requirements  of the Securities  Exchange Act of 1934,
the  registrant  has duly  caused  this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.


                                    DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS III
                                    (A Massachusetts Limited Partnership)

       By:  GP L'Auberge Communities, L.P., A California Limited Partnership,
            General Partner

        By:  L'Auberge Communities, Inc., its General Partner

         By:  ____/s/ Stephen B. Boyle________________
              Stephen B. Boyle, President





Date:____________________________, 1996



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