Richmond Senior Village

Richmond Senior Village is a new 124-unit senior living apartment community located at 5615 Richmond Avenue in Houston, Texas. The project encompasses 171,000 square feet of construction, including dedicated resident amenity space. With an estimated cost of $16,474,375, the development represents a significant addition to the Harris County housing stock, specifically targeting the 55+ demographic.

The construction process began in December 2020, following the project's registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in August 2020. The scheduled build window spanned 1,308 days, a duration significantly longer than the 219-day median for new construction filings in the county. This extended timeline reflects the scale of the facility, which includes four stories of residential units and associated common areas.

Design and Development

Brownstone Architects & Planners, Inc. served as the design firm of record for this project. The firm has a history of working on similar senior living developments in Texas, including projects in Mission, Laredo, and San Antonio. Jeromy G Murphy was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for ensuring the design met state standards. The project involved the use of public funds or land, a detail noted in the TDLR filing.

The estimated cost of $96 per square foot is close to the county median of $88 per square foot for new construction. However, the total project value places it in the top quarter of costs among the 22,028 new construction filings in Harris County. This financial scale aligns with the comprehensive scope of the work, which included full structural and interior finishes for a large-scale residential community.

TDLR closed the project file in July 2024, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This status indicates that the regulatory compliance phase associated with the building's accessibility features has been completed according to state records. Third-party listings on sites like apartments.com and after55.com describe the community as a premier 55+ apartment option, highlighting its proximity to local institutions such as Houston Christian University.

The surrounding ZIP code 77057 has a population of approximately 45,394 people, with a median household income of $66,200. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied, making this new senior living facility a notable shift in the local housing mix. The project's completion adds to the existing 25,231 housing units in the area, providing a newer option for residents seeking senior-specific amenities and community living.