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Woodland Cottages in Waxahachie, TX
John Arden Drive, Waxahachie, TX, 75165
Woodland Cottages is a new construction project at John Arden Drive, Waxahachie, in Ellis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $16.0M across about 139,643 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $16.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 139,643 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $115/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 2mo
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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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23 days after the preceding date shown.
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426 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Woodland Cottages
Woodland Cottages Waxahachie is a new construction project on John Arden Drive in Waxahachie, Ellis County. The development comprises a 75-unit residential complex with a free-standing clubhouse. The total building area is 139,643 sq ft. The estimated cost for the project is $16,000,000.
Scope and Design
The filing describes the scope as a 75-unit development and free-standing clubhouse with leasing offices, community spaces, fitness area, and outdoor pool. The Carbon Companies is the owner and developer of record. GSR Andrade Architects is the design firm of record. Marcela Abadi Rhoads is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
The project is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in May 2025. Construction was scheduled to start in June 2025. The completion date on the filing is August 2026. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Context and Comparisons
This project's cost is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of Ellis County new construction filings. The scheduled build window of 426 days is longer than the county median of 244 days. The cost per square foot is $115, which is below the county median of $148 per sq ft.
The Carbon Companies has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $184,146,966. These include Woodland Cottages Sherman, The Links on PGA PKWY Phase 4, The Links on PGA PKWY Phase 3, Woodland Cottages Belton, and The Greyson. GSR Andrade Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $14,784,512, including multiple buildings in Prosper Flex Park.
The site is located in ZIP code 75165. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this ZIP code show a population of about 51,203. The median household income is $84,780. There are 18,940 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $308,100. The area is mostly owner-occupied. The Ellis County unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Woodland Cottages is a New Construction project located at John Arden Drive in Waxahachie, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $16.0M covering 139,643 sq ft. The Carbon Companies is the property owner and GSR Andrade Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 9, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total square footage of Woodland Cottages Waxahachie?
The project totals 139,643 sq ft. This includes the 75-unit development and the free-standing clubhouse with leasing offices, community spaces, fitness area, and outdoor pool.
Who is the developer for this project?
The Carbon Companies is the owner and developer of record. GSR Andrade Architects is the design firm of record for the development.
Has the project been inspected?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Plan review was completed in May 2025, but the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $16,000,000. This translates to $115 per square foot, which is below the Ellis County median of $148 per square foot for new construction.
Where is the project located?
The project is located on John Arden Drive in Waxahachie, Ellis County.
What is Woodland Cottages?
Woodland Cottages is a new construction project at John Arden Drive in Waxahachie, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 75 Unit development and free-standing clubhouse with leasing offices, community spaces, fitness area, and outdoor pool. Total SF= 139,643
Is Woodland Cottages open in Waxahachie?
Woodland Cottages was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 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 Woodland Cottages located?
Woodland Cottages is located at John Arden Drive, Waxahachie, TX, 75165, in Ellis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Woodland Cottages?
The Carbon Companies is the property owner/developer of record for Woodland Cottages, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Woodland Cottages?
GSR Andrade Architects is the design firm of record for Woodland Cottages, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Woodland Cottages cost and how big is it?
Woodland Cottages has an estimated construction value of $16.0M and approximately 139,643 square feet (about $115/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
75 Unit development and free-standing clubhouse with leasing offices, community spaces, fitness area, and outdoor pool. Total SF= 139,643
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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John Arden Drive, Waxahachie, TX, 75165
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