TEXAS STATE STUDENT HOUSING RENOVATION in San Marcos, TX

The Junction clubhouse renovation in San Marcos is complete. The project, filed with TDLR under the name Texas State Student Housing Renovation, involved alterations to a 5,466 sq ft building at 109 West Avenue. The work was registered in October 2024 and finished in February 2025.

Campus Realty Advisors served as the owner of record for this privately funded renovation. The project took place on private land for private use. Powers Brown Architecture was the design firm of record, responsible for the plans that guided the construction.

The estimated cost for the renovation was $275,000. This figure places the project close to the median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Hays County. The project size of 5,466 sq ft is larger than the county median of 3,278 sq ft for this type of work.

Construction began in December 2024 according to the filing. The scheduled build window was 75 days, which is close to the county median of 92 days for comparable projects. The final inspection passed in February 2025, confirming the completion of the accessibility review process.

TDLR closed the project file in May 2026. This action marks the end of the administrative process for this specific construction project. The record reflects a standard renovation cycle with no reported delays or additional phases beyond the initial filing.

Project Details

The scope of work was specifically for the clubhouse building renovation. The cost per square foot was calculated at $50, which is below the county median of $95 per square foot for similar filings. This efficiency in cost per unit area distinguishes the project from the broader median trends in Hays County.

Powers Brown Architecture has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects. These include work in Houston, Leander, and Baytown. The total value of these other projects is $15,254,000. The Junction renovation is one of several projects handled by this firm across different Texas locations.

The location is in ZIP code 78666. Census estimates for this area show a population of about 87,775. The median household income is $55,478. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $271,900. These demographic details provide context for the local market where the renovation took place.

The Hays County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026. This rate was lower than a year earlier. The labor market conditions during the construction period were stable. The project contributed to local activity through the renovation of existing commercial space.

The TDLR status for this project is Project Closed. The file was closed after the final inspection passed. There are no pending reviews or open issues associated with this filing. The record is complete and reflects the final state of the construction project.