Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Cotton Gateway in San Marcos, TX
End of Tokyo Dr. and Lima Dr., San Marcos, TX, 78656
Cotton Gateway is a new construction project at End of Tokyo Dr. and Lima Dr., San Marcos, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $600K across about 71,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $600K
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- Reported floor area
- 71,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $8/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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272 days after the preceding date shown.
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270 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Cotton Gateway
Cotton Gateway in San Marcos is a new construction project for a private amenity center, registered with TDLR in April 2025. The facility, listed on the filing as an Amenity Center, is located at the end of Tokyo Drive and Lima Drive in Hays County. The project is privately funded and developed by Lennar, with a scheduled completion date targeted for October 2026.
The scope of work defines a 71,000 sq ft site that includes a parking lot with concrete walks connecting to site walks. The design incorporates specialty pavement leading up to a pool fence, a stabilized decomposed granite area featuring seating and outdoor games, and a playground equipped with all-age equipment. The estimated cost for this development is $600,000, which translates to $8 per square foot.
Project Context and Comparisons
This project's estimated cost is below the county median for new construction filings in Hays County, where the median is $950,000. The scheduled build window of 270 days is close to the county median of 274 days. The cost per square foot of $8 is significantly below the county median of $115, reflecting the nature of the outdoor amenities and infrastructure rather than enclosed building space.
Lennar has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $14,567,343, including phases at Providence Village and a project in Kyle. The design firm, Hitchcock Design Group, has six other registered projects totaling $11,008,000, including amenity centers in San Antonio and a pocket park in Elgin. These records indicate a pattern of similar community-focused developments across the region.
Plan review is pending for this project. The TDLR status is listed as Project Registered. The construction start date per the filing is January 2026. The project is situated in ZIP code 78656, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates report a population of about 2,953 and a median household income of $78,058. The area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $194,900.
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Cotton Gateway is a New Construction project located at End of Tokyo Dr. and Lima Dr., San Marcos, TX 78656 in San Marcos, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $600K covering 71,000 sq ft. Lennar is the property owner and Hitchcock Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 15, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cotton Gateway open?
The project is under construction and not yet open. The TDLR record shows the project is registered, with a scheduled completion date targeted for October 2026. Plan review is still pending.
Who is developing the Cotton Gateway project?
Lennar is the owner and developer of record for this project. The design firm of record is Hitchcock Design Group. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
What amenities are included in the scope of work?
The scope includes a parking lot, concrete walks, specialty pavement to a pool fence, a decomposed granite area with seating and games, and a playground with all-age equipment.
How much does the Cotton Gateway project cost?
The estimated cost is $600,000. This figure is below the Hays County median for new construction, which is $950,000. The cost per square foot is $8.
When is construction expected to be complete?
The filing lists a construction start date of January 2026. The completion date is targeted for October 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025.
What is Cotton Gateway?
Cotton Gateway is a new construction project at End of Tokyo Dr. and Lima Dr. in San Marcos, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Parking lot with concrete walks connecting to site walks. Specialty pavement up to pool fence. Stabilized decomposed granite area with seating and outdoor games. Playground with all-age equipment.
Is Cotton Gateway open in San Marcos?
Cotton Gateway was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2026 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 Cotton Gateway located?
Cotton Gateway is located at End of Tokyo Dr. and Lima Dr., San Marcos, TX, 78656, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of Cotton Gateway?
Lennar is the property owner/developer of record for Cotton Gateway, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Cotton Gateway?
Hitchcock Design Group is the design firm of record for Cotton Gateway, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Cotton Gateway cost and how big is it?
Cotton Gateway has an estimated construction value of $600K and approximately 71,000 square feet (about $8/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Parking lot with concrete walks connecting to site walks. Specialty pavement up to pool fence. Stabilized decomposed granite area with seating and outdoor games. Playground with all-age equipment.
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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End of Tokyo Dr. and Lima Dr., San Marcos, TX, 78656
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