Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2025000683New Construction
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Two Step Farm in Montgomery, TX

11730 Howdy Drive, Montgomery, TX, 77316

Target date passed (Oct 2025)Review Complete

Two Step Farm is a new construction project at 11730 Howdy Drive, Montgomery, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M across about 8,715 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$3.0M
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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
8,715 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
$344/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.

Scheduled duration
1 year
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Project timeline

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Sep 11, 2024385 days across supplied datesOct 1, 2025

4 timeline dates shown.

  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    Source: TDLR filing

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  2. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    14 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    371 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Two Step Farm

A new 8,715 sq ft community gathering amenity facility is under construction at 11730 Howdy Drive in Montgomery, Texas. The project, filed under the name Two Step Farm, is a private development owned by JEN Texas 35, LLC. The estimated cost for this new construction is $3,000,000.

The design firm of record is Lrk, INC., which also designed the nearby Farm Shop + Co-Op project. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Blair Baker. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2024. Plan review was completed in the same month, and construction was scheduled to begin immediately.

Construction Status and Cost

The scheduled completion date on the filing is October 2025. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The estimated cost of $3,000,000 places this project above the county median for new construction. The cost per square foot is $344, which is higher than the county median of $100.

The scheduled build window of 371 days is longer than the county median of 213 days. This project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The surrounding area includes other registered projects such as the Farm Shop + Co-Op and the Montgomery County ESD 3 additions. Local businesses near the site include Perry Homes at Two-Step Farm and Two Step Farms - Farm Shop.

Area Context

U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 77316 show a population of about 31,917. The median household income in this area is $129,418. There are approximately 11,879 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $396,500. Housing in this ZIP code is predominantly owner-occupied. Montgomery County unemployment rate (FRED, August 2026) was 4.6 percent, lower than a year earlier.

Third-party sources have described the development as a fun destination. A Facebook post by joyfullygreenco introduced Two Step Farms in Montgomery, Texas, highlighting features like a Texas-style dance hall and a gathering space. A listing on dsldhomes.com mentions the Dance Hall as an amenity at Two Step Farm. These descriptions provide context for the project's intended use as a community amenity facility.

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Two Step Farm is a New Construction project located at 11730 Howdy Drive, Montgomery, TX 77316 in Montgomery, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.0M covering 8,715 sq ft. JEN Texas 35, LLC is the property owner and LRK, INC. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 11, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dance Hall open for business?

TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. The construction status is separate from business operations. Third-party posts describe the intended amenities, but the public record does not confirm if the facility is open to the public.

Who is the developer of the Dance Hall?

The owner/developer of record is JEN Texas 35, LLC. This entity also holds a TDLR registration for the Farm Shop + Co-Op project in Montgomery. The design firm is Lrk, INC.

What is the estimated cost of the project?

The estimated cost is $3,000,000. This figure is above the county median for new construction filings in Montgomery County. The cost per square foot is calculated at $344.

When was the project registered with TDLR?

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2024. Plan review was completed in September 2024. Construction was scheduled to start in September 2024 and finish in October 2025.

Is the site in a flood zone?

FEMA classifies this location as zone X, indicating it is not within the designated flood hazard area.

What is Two Step Farm?

Two Step Farm is a new construction project at 11730 Howdy Drive in Montgomery, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Community gathering amenity facility

Is Two Step Farm open in Montgomery?

Two Step Farm was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2025 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.

Where is Two Step Farm located?

Two Step Farm is located at 11730 Howdy Drive, Montgomery, TX, 77316, in Montgomery County.

Who is the owner or developer of Two Step Farm?

JEN Texas 35, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Two Step Farm, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Two Step Farm?

LRK, INC. is the design firm of record for Two Step Farm, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Two Step Farm cost and how big is it?

Two Step Farm has an estimated construction value of $3.0M and approximately 8,715 square feet (about $344/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Community gathering amenity facility

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.

Location & views

11730 Howdy Drive, Montgomery, TX, 77316

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