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Construction complete ยท Mar 2024๐ŸProject Closed๐Ÿ—๏ธ New Construction๐Ÿ’ต This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

The Merle

2500 Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78701, Austin, TX, 78701

The Merle is a new construction project at 2500 Howard Lane, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Mar 2024). The project has an estimated value of $55.0M across about 532,821 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2022024756
$55.0M
Project Value
532,821
Square Feet
$103/sqft
Cost/SqFt
1y 1mo
Duration
Registered:Jul 27, 2022
Start:Mar 15, 2023
Target:Mar 31, 2024
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Project Closed

Project has been completed and closed

The Merle is a New Construction project located at 2500 Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78701 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $55.0M covering 532,821 sq ft. HS USCP Howard Lane Land JV, LLC is the property owner and Meeks + Partners is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 27, 2022.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Merle?

The Merle is a new construction project at 2500 Howard Lane in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 444 unit garden style multi-family project with clubhouse and dog park.

Is The Merle open in Austin?

Construction on The Merle is complete โ€” TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Mar 2024. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is The Merle located?

The Merle is located at 2500 Howard Lane, Austin, TX, 78701, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of The Merle?

HS USCP Howard Lane Land JV, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for The Merle, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for The Merle?

Meeks + Partners is the design firm of record for The Merle, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does The Merle cost and how big is it?

The Merle has an estimated construction value of $55.0M and approximately 532,821 square feet (about $103/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

444 unit garden style multi-family project with clubhouse and dog park.

Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
July 27, 2022
Project Closed
March 31, 2024
Construction Start
March 15, 2023
Expected Completion
March 31, 2024

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Jul 27, 2022

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

Mar 31, 2024

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๐Ÿ“„Related City Permits

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2500 W WILLIAM CANNON DR BLDG 1 UNIT 102

Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work

ActiveMechanical PermitChange OutJun 2026
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2026-053090 MP
๐Ÿ”งTexas Comfort Air
2500 W WILLIAM CANNON DR BLDG 2 UNIT 204

Interior non-structural demolition

ActiveBuilding PermitInterior Demo Non-StructuralJun 2026
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2026-079146 BP
๐Ÿ”งHelmke + Associates, LLC
2500 SPRING CREEK DR

ePlan: Residential Expedited Review - New construction of a 2-Story Single Family Res. [5bed 5bath] with Attached Garage.

ActiveElectrical PermitNewJun 2026
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2026-056508 EP
๐Ÿ”งIn Charge Electrical Services
2500 GIVENS AVE

Spa 8x10ft with a gas heater and autofil. 90 sq ft of concrete decking and 24 sq ft of concrete pad for equipment

ActiveElectrical PermitNewJun 2026
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2026-072585 EP
๐Ÿ”งWillie Rivera Elec
2500 SHIRE RIDGE DR

*** ETJ - per contractor email is a disconnect / reconnect no meter work *** Remove and replace existing 150 amp MCB load center with new 225 amp MCB load center whole house surge protection additional grounding . (existing meter to remain as it is 200R)

FinalElectrical PermitRepairJun 2026
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2026-062070 EP
๐Ÿ”งMAGPIE ELECTRICAL SERVICES, LLC

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TDLR ID: TABS2022024756

Property Owner

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HS USCP Howard Lane Land JV, LLC
Contact: Kristin Brooke
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500 W. 2nd Street, Suite 1400, Austin, Texas 78701
(512) 482-5513

Design Firm

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Meeks + Partners
149 projects ยท $9.19B
View company profile
16000 Memorial Dr. Suite 100, Houston, Texas 77079
(281) 558-8787

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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ROBERT,RONSON
RAS #16
107 MEADOW WOODS DR, KYLE, TX 78640
(512) 787-3687

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