Sunset Ridge Apartments in Burnet, TX

Sunset Ridge Apartments is a new construction project located at 310 East Third Street in Burnet, Texas. The filing describes the scope as apartments for rent, with a total building size of 43,000 square feet. The estimated cost for this development is $200,000, which calculates to $5 per square foot. J&V Hoover LTD is listed as the owner and developer of record, while Cross Architects serves as the design firm. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

Project Status and Timeline

TDLR completed plan review in March 2025 and construction was scheduled to finish in May 2026; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The project was registered with TDLR in March 2025, with construction start indicated for May 2025. The scheduled build window is 368 days, which is longer than the county median of 272 days for similar new construction filings in Burnet County.

Local coverage provides additional context regarding the nature of the development. A post by lakelinetx.com described the project as a 36-unit affordable housing complex located at 310 E. Third St, Burnet, TX 78611. Another report from dailytrib.com noted that Burnet approved EDC funds for an affordable housing project, tagging Sunset Ridge Apartments in the context. These third-party descriptions align with the TDLR filing scope of apartments for rent, though the official record does not specify unit counts or affordability status beyond the general description.

Regional Context and Comparisons

The project's estimated cost of $200,000 is below the county median for new construction filings in Burnet County, placing it in the bottom quarter of reported costs. The median estimated cost for comparable projects in the area is $800,000. Similarly, the $5 per square foot cost is below the county median of $121 per square foot. Cross Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,233,400, including retail buildings in Liberty Hill and projects in Celina and Flower Mound.

The surrounding area includes several established businesses and landmarks, such as Northgate Apartments, Garden Gate Apartments, and Burnet High School. The ZIP code 78611 has a population of about 14,463, with a median household income of $78,243 according to U.S. Census estimates. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $291,400. Burnet County unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in July 2026. The project stands out for its large square footage relative to the low estimated cost, a characteristic distinct from many other new construction filings in the region.