OFF THE RAILS ICE HOUSE

OFF the Rails ICE House is a new 12,836 sq ft restaurant under development at 1413 Sunset Blvd. in Celina, Texas. The project is registered with TDLR as a new construction effort with an estimated cost of $3,000,000. This translates to a construction cost of $234 per square foot, a figure that sits above the Collin County median of $120 per square foot for similar new construction filings.

Project Scope and Design

The filing describes the scope as a new restaurant featuring outdoor seating and a covered patio. Tucker Covington is listed as the owner and developer of record, while Form Studios serves as the design firm. Form Studios has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, with a combined estimated value of $10,385,565. These include the Spanish World School in Dallas and the McKinney Neighborhood Hub, indicating a portfolio focused on substantial commercial and institutional builds.

Local media outlets have described the venue as a Texas-style bar and grill situated in the Celina Entertainment District. A post by the Celina Chamber of Commerce noted that the design is inspired by Celina’s railroad roots, aiming to provide a laid-back atmosphere for gathering and relaxing. Star Local Media reported that the planned facility will include a large covered patio equipped with televisions, fans, and misters to accommodate year-round outdoor dining.

Construction Status and Timeline

The project was registered with TDLR in September 2024, with a scheduled construction start date of March 2025. The filing lists a target completion date of March 2026. However, no plan review or inspection has been recorded in the public record since registration. Consequently, it is not confirmed in the official state record whether construction has proceeded to completion or if the timeline has shifted.

This flood zone classification indicates a lower risk of significant flooding compared to areas within designated floodways. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, with James J Heilman serving as the registered accessibility specialist.

Compared to the 7,247 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Collin County, this project’s estimated cost is in the top quarter. The scheduled build window of 379 days is longer than the county median of 212 days. These metrics reflect a larger scale of development than the typical commercial build in the region, consistent with the project’s status as an anchor tenant for the local entertainment district.