Tower Road Apartments in Manor, TX

Tower Road Apartments is constructing a new 4,461-square-foot leasing office and community center at 12100 Tower Road in Manor, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in September 2024, is a new construction effort with an estimated cost of $1,000,000. Work is scheduled to begin in November 2024 and is scheduled to finish in February 2027.

The facility will serve as the primary point of contact for residents, featuring amenities within the community building. The scope of public accommodation is limited to the leasing office, an accessible route to the office, restrooms, and associated parking. This specific design ensures that the areas open to the public meet accessibility standards while the broader residential units remain separate from this filing.

Project Cost and Size Context

The estimated cost of $1,000,000 places this project close to the county median for new construction filings in Travis County, which stands at $1,000,000. However, the size of 4,461 square feet is significantly smaller than the median of 12,000 square feet for similar filings. Consequently, the cost per square foot is $224, which is above the county median of $125 per square foot. This higher per-unit cost reflects the specialized nature of a community amenity and leasing hub compared to larger, bulkier construction projects.

The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Jeffrey Dean Piatt. TDLR completed the plan review in September 2024, marking the project as Review Complete. The owner of record is Manor Leased Housing Development I, LLC. The project involves public funds or public land, which often necessitates stricter adherence to accessibility guidelines and public record transparency.

Manor is located in Travis County, a region with a robust housing market. Census estimates for ZIP code 78653 indicate a population of about 35,417 and a median household income of $92,799. The area features 12,498 housing units, with housing predominantly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $328,400. This project adds a new residential component to a neighborhood that already includes other registered construction efforts, such as the Monarch Ranch Amenity Center and Manor Mini Storage.

The scheduled build window of 840 days is longer than the county median of 304 days for new construction. This extended timeline allows for the detailed installation of community amenities and the completion of accessible routes and restrooms. The project is part of a broader development effort in the Manor area, contributing to the local housing stock and community infrastructure.