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Core Scientific in Denton, TX
8171 Jim Christal Road, Denton, TX, 76207
Core Scientific is a renovation/alteration project at 8171 Jim Christal Road, Denton, in Denton County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $635.0M across about 478,685 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $635.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 478,685 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.33K/sqft
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- 1y 2mo
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📰About Core Scientific
Core Scientific is converting existing bitcoin mining structures into a data center facility at 8171 Jim Christal Road in Denton. The project also includes the construction of a new office building. This renovation and alteration spans 478,685 square feet of space within Denton County.
The estimated cost for this scope of work is $635,000,000. This figure places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for similar renovation and alteration filings in the county. The cost per square foot is $1,327, which is significantly above the county median of $80 per square foot for comparable projects. The scheduled build window of 423 days is longer than the county median of 92 days.
Project Details and Registration
Core Scientific is the owner and developer of record for this facility. The design firm listed on the filing is Ci Design Inc. Kimberly J Goss is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR registered this project in November 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month.
Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2024 with a completion date listed as December 2025. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The area is near other data center operations, including a facility identified as Denton Data Center.
Context and Third-Party Information
Third-party sources have described this location as part of a larger campus. LinkedIn and YouTube content describe the campus as having approximately 260 MW of billable AI-ready capacity. More Than Just Parks describes the facility as a data center in Denton. These descriptions come from external sources and are not part of the TDLR registration record.
The ZIP code 76207 has a population of about 18,252 people according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $91,026. Denton County’s unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project represents a significant commercial development in the local area, distinct from residential housing trends.
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Core Scientific is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 8171 Jim Christal Road, Denton, TX 76207 in Denton, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $635.0M covering 478,685 sq ft. Core Scientific is the property owner and Ci Design Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 15, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Core Scientific data center in Denton open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. Third-party posts describe it as operational, but this is not verified by the construction filing.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the renovation and new office building is $635,000,000. This amount is in the top quarter for similar projects in Denton County.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Ci Design Inc. is the design firm of record for the Core Scientific Data Center renovation and alteration project.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in November 2024. Plan review was also completed in November 2024.
What is the scope of work?
The scope includes converting bitcoin mining buildings into data centers and constructing a new office building.
What is Core Scientific?
Core Scientific is a renovation/alteration project at 8171 Jim Christal Road in Denton, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Convert bitcoin mining buildings into data centers - construct new office building.
Is Core Scientific open in Denton?
Core Scientific was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 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 Core Scientific located?
Core Scientific is located at 8171 Jim Christal Road, Denton, TX, 76207, in Denton County.
Who is the owner or developer of Core Scientific?
Core Scientific is the property owner/developer of record for Core Scientific, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Core Scientific?
Ci Design Inc. is the design firm of record for Core Scientific, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Core Scientific cost and how big is it?
Core Scientific has an estimated construction value of $635.0M and approximately 478,685 square feet (about $1.33K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Convert bitcoin mining buildings into data centers - construct new office building.
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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8171 Jim Christal Road, Denton, TX, 76207
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