CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2016	Dec. 31, 2015	Dec. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements Of Comprehensive Income Loss
Net income (loss)	$ (2,410)	$ (3,287)	$ 40,173
Comprehensive (income) loss attributable to non-controlling interest	(322)	1,327	(9,288)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to American Realty Investors, Inc.	$ (2,732)	$ (1,960)	$ 30,885