Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Walden Pond Amenity Center in Forney, TX
900 Highgate Rd, Forney, TX, 75126
Walden Pond Amenity Center is a new construction project at 900 Highgate Rd, Forney, in Kaufman County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Feb 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $980K across about 164,210 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $980K
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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
- 164,210 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $6/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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6 days after the preceding date shown.
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84 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Walden Pond Amenity Center
The Walden Pond Amenity Center is a new construction project located at 900 Highgate Rd, Forney, TX 75126. The filing describes the scope of work to include an amenity center building, a pool, hardscape, landscape, and irrigation systems. The estimated cost for this development is $980,000, which is below the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Kaufman County. The total square footage listed in the record is 164,210 sq ft, resulting in a computed cost of $6 per square foot.
Project Details and Ownership
MM Walden Pond, LLC is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Studio 13 is the design firm of record, a practice that has registered six other projects totaling over $13.5 million, including amenity centers in Denison, Terrell, and Dallas. Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.
TDLR completed plan review in November 2024, and construction was scheduled to begin in the same month. The filing indicated a completion date of February 2025. Although this date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status remains Review Complete rather than closed, reflecting the lack of a final inspection entry in the system.
Local Context and Comparisons
The project is situated in a ZIP code area with a population of about 77,116 and a median household income of $104,001, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. Nearby registered projects in Forney include the Frost Bank Financial Center and the Village at Gateway. The scheduled build window for this project was 84 days, which is shorter than the county median of 242 days for similar new construction filings. The cost per square foot is significantly below the county median of $146 per square foot for new construction projects in Kaufman County.
DRB Homes Walden Pond is listed as a general contractor in the area, and the site is near Rise and Bloom Sourdough Co. The project is part of the broader Walden Pond development. Kaufman County unemployment was 4.7 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. The specific scope of the amenity center, including the pool and landscape features, distinguishes this filing from other commercial constructions in the immediate vicinity.
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Walden Pond Amenity Center is a New Construction project located at 900 Highgate Rd, Forney, TX 75126 in Forney, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $980K covering 164,210 sq ft. MM Walden Pond, LLC is the property owner and Studio 13 is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 5, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Walden Pond Amenity Center open?
The TDLR record does not confirm business operations. It states that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, meaning the construction completion status is not verified in the public record.
Who is the developer of this project?
MM Walden Pond, LLC is listed as the owner/developer of record. Studio 13 is the design firm, and Jeffery L Kelley is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $980,000. This figure is below the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Kaufman County, which is $1,200,000.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in November 2024. Plan review was also completed in November 2024, with construction scheduled to start in the same month.
Is the site in a flood zone?
It is located in zone X, which indicates it is outside the designated flood hazard area.
What is Walden Pond Amenity Center?
Walden Pond Amenity Center is a new construction project at 900 Highgate Rd in Forney, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Amenity Center Building, Pool, Hardscape, Landscape, Irrigation
Is Walden Pond Amenity Center open in Forney?
Walden Pond Amenity Center was scheduled to finish construction in Feb 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 Walden Pond Amenity Center located?
Walden Pond Amenity Center is located at 900 Highgate Rd, Forney, TX, 75126, in Kaufman County.
Who is the owner or developer of Walden Pond Amenity Center?
MM Walden Pond, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Walden Pond Amenity Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Walden Pond Amenity Center?
Studio 13 is the design firm of record for Walden Pond Amenity Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Walden Pond Amenity Center cost and how big is it?
Walden Pond Amenity Center has an estimated construction value of $980K and approximately 164,210 square feet (about $6/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Amenity Center Building, Pool, Hardscape, Landscape, Irrigation
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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900 Highgate Rd, Forney, TX, 75126
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