Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
The Springs
19714 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos, TX, 78666
The Springs is a new construction project at 19714 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2026). The project has an estimated value of $1.3M across about 13,486 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.3M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 13,486 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $96/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 5mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
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99 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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878 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
155 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About The Springs
The Springs is a completed multifamily residential development located at 19714 Aquarena Springs Dr. in San Marcos, Texas. The project consists of five three-story wood-frame apartment buildings and one four-story structure, totaling 13,486 sq ft of new construction. The complex includes a one-story facility for club, leasing, and fitness amenities, along with a site pool. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, confirming that the construction phase is complete.
Steinberg Dickey Collaborative, LLP served as the design firm of record for this project. The owner is SMHA Operating Public Facility Corporation. The estimated cost for the development was $1,300,000, which calculates to $96 per square foot. This cost per square foot is below the county median of $115 for similar new construction filings in Hays County, although the total estimated cost is above the county median of $950,000.
Construction Timeline and Scope
According to the TDLR registration filed in August 2023, plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in December 2023. The filing listed a completion date of May 2026, a scheduled build window of 878 days. This duration is longer than the county median scheduled build window of 274 days for new construction projects in the area.
The scope of work describes a garden density style apartment complex. The registration identifies Jeromy G Murphy as the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. Local coverage from MySA reported that the apartment complex was expected to begin in December 2023 at this specific address.
The Springs is situated in San Marcos, a city in Hays County with a population of approximately 87,775 residents according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median household income in the 78666 ZIP code is $55,478. Nearby businesses include Motel 6, Liberty Tax, and the Texas Department of Public Safety. The Hays County unemployment rate was 4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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The Springs is a New Construction project located at 19714 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos, TX 78666 in San Marcos, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 13,486 sq ft. SMHA Operating Public Facility Corporation is the property owner and Steinberg Dickey Collaborative, LLP is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 28, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Springs apartment complex open for leasing?
The TDLR record confirms the final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in October 2026, indicating construction is complete. However, the record does not specify if leasing offices are open or if units are available for immediate occupancy.
Who designed The Springs in San Marcos?
Steinberg Dickey Collaborative, LLP is listed as the design firm of record. They have registered six other TDLR projects, including The Berkley House in San Marcos and The Mae in Cypress.
How many units does The Springs have?
The filing describes five three-story buildings and one four-story building. It does not specify the total number of individual apartment units, only the total square footage of 13,486 sq ft and the building count.
What amenities are included at The Springs?
The scope of work lists a one-story club, leasing, and fitness facility located in building 1. The site also includes one pool as an amenity.
When did construction finish at The Springs?
The final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in October 2026. The original filing projected a completion date of May 2026, but the inspection date marks the official end of the construction phase.
What is The Springs?
The Springs is a new construction project at 19714 Aquarena Springs Dr. in San Marcos, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 5-three story wood frame multifamily garden density style apartment building structure with a one-story club/leasing/fitness facility in building 1. 1-four story wood frame multifamily building garden density building structure. Site ame…
Is The Springs open in San Marcos?
Construction on The Springs is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is The Springs located?
The Springs is located at 19714 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos, TX, 78666, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of The Springs?
SMHA Operating Public Facility Corporation is the property owner/developer of record for The Springs, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for The Springs?
Steinberg Dickey Collaborative, LLP is the design firm of record for The Springs, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does The Springs cost and how big is it?
The Springs has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 13,486 square feet (about $96/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
5-three story wood frame multifamily garden density style apartment building structure with a one-story club/leasing/fitness facility in building 1. 1-four story wood frame multifamily building garden density building structure. Site amenities 1 pool
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.
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19714 Aquarena Springs Dr., San Marcos, TX, 78666
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