Carillon Amenity Center

The Carillon Amenity Center in Manor, Texas, is a 2,680 sq ft conditioned building that has completed its final TDLR accessibility inspection. Located at Old Kimbro Road and Hwy 290, this new construction project was developed by Forestar and designed by Urban Foundry Architecture. The structure serves as a community hub for the Carillon subdivision, featuring a fitness area, small office, community room, and kitchen facilities.

Construction began in January 2022 and concluded in November 2022, a 307-day build window that aligns closely with the 304-day median for new construction projects in Travis County. The estimated cost of $2,500,000 results in a cost per square foot of $933. This figure is above the county median of $125 per square foot for similar filings, reflecting the specialized nature of amenity spaces compared to standard commercial buildings.

Scope and Design

The building includes restroom facilities and a dedicated fitness area, designed to support resident lifestyle needs. Adjacent to the main structure, the site features a pool and patio area equipped with outside showers and an equipment yard. This layout separates active recreation from indoor community functions, providing distinct spaces for social gatherings and personal wellness.

Forestar has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $4,102,618, including the Avery Centre Amenity Center in Round Rock. Urban Foundry Architecture, the design firm of record, has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $33,050,100, ranging from housing authority projects to commercial buildings in Austin and Taylor. This project is privately funded on private land for private use, distinct from public municipal developments.

The Carillon Amenity Center is situated in ZIP code 78653, where U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 35,417 and a median household income of $92,799. The area contains approximately 12,498 housing units, with housing predominantly owner-occupied and a median owner-occupied home value of $328,400. These Census estimates for the ZIP code provide context for the community served by this new facility.

Project Status

The TDLR record shows the project status as Inspection Complete. The final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in November 2022, confirming that the construction phase is finished. Third-party listings, such as a Yelp entry, describe the location as being along Old Kimbro Road in the Carillon subdivision, while a DR Horton page references the resort-style pool at the amenity center. These external descriptions align with the scope of work filed with the state, which details the pool, patio, and indoor amenities.