Chisholm Trail Ranch, Phase 2 in Fort Worth, TX

Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC registered a new construction project for Chisholm Trail Ranch, Phase 2, with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in January 2023. The site is located approximately 500 feet southwest of the intersection of McPherson Blvd and Brewer Blvd in Fort Worth, Texas 76123. The filing describes the work as street paving, grading, storm drainage, and water and sanitary sewer improvements for a single-family residential development. The total estimated cost for this phase is $57,455, covering a scope of 2,990 sq ft of infrastructure.

LJA Engineering, Inc. served as the design firm of record for this project. Jeffery L Kelley was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the TDLR registration. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. Construction began in July 2023 according to the filing. The scheduled completion date was January 2025. TDLR closed the project file in January 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Project Context and Comparisons

This project’s estimated cost is below the county median for new construction filings in Tarrant County. The median estimated cost for similar filings is $800,000, while the median size is 8,184 sq ft. The cost per square foot for this project is $19, which is below the county median of $120 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 550 days is longer than the county median of 214 days. Meritage Homes of Texas, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $36,380,000 across various locations in Texas. LJA Engineering, Inc. has six other registered projects totaling $18,800,546.

The area surrounding the site includes several established businesses. A post on agentsofliberty.com described Tesoro at Chisholm Trail Ranch, Phase 2, Section 3, as an enchanting subdivision in Fort Worth. Another listing on texasdreamhouse.com referred to the community as charming and vibrant. tonyadangerfieldhometeam.com also described the subdivision as vibrant and inviting. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population of ZIP code 76123 at approximately 42,777, with a median household income of $98,618. There are about 14,095 housing units in the area, and housing is predominantly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $278,600.

Other registered projects in the immediate vicinity include Shell Building, Crowley ISD Transportation Annex, McPherson Crossing, Longhorn Estates, and MCD Mcpherson & Chisolm TRL. These projects vary in type, including new construction and renovation. The TDLR status for Chisholm Trail Ranch, Phase 2 is listed as Project Closed. The record does not indicate any further accessibility reviews pending for this specific phase. The infrastructure improvements support the residential development described in the filing. The project is complete according to the TDLR file closure date.