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Anderson High School Modernization in Austin, TX
8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX, 78759
Anderson High School Modernization is a additions to existing building project at 8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $24.2M across about 44,629 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $24.2M
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- Reported floor area
- 44,629 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $542/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 5mo
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164 days after the preceding date shown.
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518 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Anderson High School Modernization
Austin Independent School District is constructing a new competition gym and locker rooms addition at Anderson High School, located at 8403 Mesa Dr in the Westover Hills neighborhood of Austin. The project, filed as Anderson High School Modernization, adds 44,629 sq ft to the existing facility at an estimated cost of $24,206,556. This scope of work represents a significant expansion of the school's athletic infrastructure.
TDLR completed plan review in January 2025, and construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting July 2025. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Mark S Robinson. The filing indicates that the project involves public funds and public land, consistent with its status as a district-owned educational facility.
PBK Architects serves as the design firm of record. The estimated cost per square foot is $542, which is above the Travis County median of $171 for similar additions to existing buildings. The scheduled build window of 518 days is longer than the county median of 183 days for this project type. These figures place the project in the top quarter of cost estimates among 713 registered additions in the county.
Regional Construction Context
Austin Independent School District has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,112,002, including the Noack Sports Complex and Burger Baseball Stadium. PBK Architects has six other registered projects totaling $118,327,737, including the Royal STEM Academy in Brookshire and the Paul Scherer Memorial Stadium in Richmond. City of Austin permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this street address, with the 25 most recent issued between May 2024 and May 2026. Declared valuations on those permits total $24,251,557.
The surrounding area includes businesses such as Torchy's Tacos, Randalls, and Austin Kolache Pizza & Koffee. U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78759 indicate a population of about 44,882 and a median household income of $102,799. The median owner-occupied home value in the area is $634,400. Travis County unemployment rate (FRED, August 2026) is 3.9 percent.
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Anderson High School Modernization is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX 78759 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $24.2M covering 44,629 sq ft. Austin Independent School District is the property owner and PBK Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 31, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated cost of the Anderson High School addition?
The estimated cost for the new competition gym and locker rooms addition is $24,206,556. This figure includes the construction of 44,629 sq ft of new space.
Who is the design firm for this project?
PBK Architects is the design firm of record for the Anderson High School Modernization project.
When is construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. Work is expected to start in July 2025.
Is the project open to the public?
The project is under construction. TDLR records show the status as Review Complete, with construction scheduled to finish in December 2026.
What type of work is being performed?
The scope of work is an addition to an existing building, specifically a new competition gym and locker rooms.
What is Anderson High School Modernization?
Anderson High School Modernization is a additions to existing building project at 8403 Mesa Dr in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New competition gym and locker rooms addition
Is Anderson High School Modernization open in Austin?
Anderson High School Modernization is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Anderson High School Modernization located?
Anderson High School Modernization is located at 8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX, 78759, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Anderson High School Modernization?
Austin Independent School District is the property owner/developer of record for Anderson High School Modernization, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Anderson High School Modernization?
PBK Architects is the design firm of record for Anderson High School Modernization, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Anderson High School Modernization cost and how big is it?
Anderson High School Modernization has an estimated construction value of $24.2M and approximately 44,629 square feet (about $542/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New competition gym and locker rooms addition
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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8403 Mesa Dr, Austin, TX, 78759
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