Cottonwood Creek Brewery & Smokehouse Finish-Out in Hutto, TX

Cottonwood Creek Brewery & Smokehouse completed its interior finish-out at 610 W. US Highway 79 in Hutto. The TDLR record confirms the building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in December 2024, marking the end of the construction phase for this new 6,500-square-foot facility. This project was registered as a new construction filing with an estimated cost of $600,000, equating to $92 per square foot, a figure below the median for similar new construction projects in Williamson County.

Hippo 79, LLC is listed as the owner of record for this development. The entity has a history of developing food and beverage venues in the area, including two other TDLR-registered projects for Hanson's Corner Smokehouse and Brewery in Hutto. Enviroplan Architects served as the design firm, a practice that has handled multiple commercial projects across Williamson County, including retail and childcare facilities in nearby Leander, Kyle, and Cedar Park.

The construction timeline was tight and efficient. Filing dates indicate a start in May 2024 and a scheduled completion in December 2024. This 216-day build window is close to the county median of 245 days for new construction. The project was privately funded on private land, and the site is located in FEMA Zone X, which is outside the 1-percent annual-chance floodplain. This placement avoids specific flood-related construction requirements that might apply to sites in higher-risk zones.

Local economic conditions provide context for this development. The Hutto area, within ZIP code 78634, has a median household income of $111,227 and a median owner-occupied home value of $334,200, according to U.S. Census estimates. The Williamson County unemployment rate stood at 4.1 percent in July 2026, slightly higher than the year prior. These figures suggest a stable labor market and consumer base in the region where this new commercial space is now established.

The project is one of several registered construction efforts in the immediate vicinity. Nearby filings include renovations for AR Machining and the Hutto Retail Center, as well as new construction for an Amenity Center. The completion of the Cottonwood Creek project adds to the commercial infrastructure along US Highway 79, a major corridor in Williamson County. The TDLR status of "Inspection Complete" verifies that the structural and accessibility standards for the finished building have been met.