Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
DFW III-III Building 6
500 Austin Bvld, Red Oak, TX, 75154
DFW III-III Building 6 is a new construction project at 500 Austin Bvld, Red Oak, in Ellis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $100.0M across about 251,815 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $100.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 251,815 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $397/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 9mo
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161 days after the preceding date shown.
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833 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About DFW III-III Building 6
Compass Datacenters is constructing DFW III-III Building 6, a new 251,815 sq ft data center facility at 500 Austin Bvld in Red Oak, Ellis County. The project represents a $100,000,000 investment in new construction on private land. Construction began in April 2024 and is scheduled to finish in December 2026.
The TDLR record shows plan review was completed in September 2024. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Jeffery L Kelley. The project is privately funded for private use. The estimated cost of $100,000,000 places this project above the county median for new construction filings in Ellis County. The cost per square foot is $397, which is above the county median of $148 per square foot.
Project Context and Scale
This facility is part of a broader data center campus in Red Oak. Compass Datacenters has six other TDLR-registered projects in the area, totaling $471,000,000. These include DFW III-II Building 3, DFW III-II Building 4, Building 7, Building 5, and DFW III-II Building 2. Most of these adjacent structures are in Red Oak and have reached various stages of completion or review. The scheduled build window for this specific project is 994 days, which is longer than the county median of 244 days for similar new construction filings.
Third-party project intelligence from pource.com identifies DFW III-III Building 6 as part of the Compass Datacenters Red Oak campus. The source describes the project as energized and notes its association with the existing campus infrastructure. The facility is situated in ZIP code 75154, which has a population of about 50,178 people. The median household income in this area is $96,150, and the median owner-occupied home value is $296,000, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
The Ellis County unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project is one of 21 new construction registrations in Ellis County in the last 24 months. The total estimated cost for these 21 projects is not provided, but the median estimated cost for new construction in the county is $900,000. This project’s size and cost are significantly larger than the median, reflecting the specialized nature of data center infrastructure compared to typical commercial or residential construction in the region.
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DFW III-III Building 6 is a New Construction project located at 500 Austin Bvld, Red Oak, TX 75154 in Red Oak, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $100.0M covering 251,815 sq ft. Compass Datacenters is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on September 10, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DFW III-III Building 6 open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. There is no indication in the filing that the facility is open or operating. The status is strictly related to construction completion.
What is the address of the project?
The project is located at 500 Austin Bvld, Red Oak, TX 75154. It is situated in Ellis County, Texas, on private land for private use.
Who is the developer of record?
Compass Datacenters is the owner and developer of record for DFW III-III Building 6. They have six other TDLR-registered projects in the Red Oak area.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the new construction of DFW III-III Building 6 is $100,000,000. This is above the county median for new construction filings in Ellis County.
When did construction start?
Construction started in April 2024, according to the TDLR filing. Plan review was completed in September 2024, and the project is scheduled to finish in December 2026.
What is DFW III-III Building 6?
DFW III-III Building 6 is a new construction project at 500 Austin Bvld in Red Oak, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of a new data center on a datacenter campus.
Is DFW III-III Building 6 open in Red Oak?
DFW III-III Building 6 is still under construction in Red Oak, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is DFW III-III Building 6 located?
DFW III-III Building 6 is located at 500 Austin Bvld, Red Oak, TX, 75154, in Ellis County.
Who is the owner or developer of DFW III-III Building 6?
Compass Datacenters is the property owner/developer of record for DFW III-III Building 6, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does DFW III-III Building 6 cost and how big is it?
DFW III-III Building 6 has an estimated construction value of $100.0M and approximately 251,815 square feet (about $397/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of a new data center on a datacenter campus.
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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500 Austin Bvld, Red Oak, TX, 75154
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