New Campus

Norris Bible Baptist Seminary is constructing a new 25,276 sq ft campus at Chapel Creek Blvd in Fort Worth, Texas. The project, filed as "New Campus," represents a significant expansion for the institution, which is committed to the training of preachers, pastors, missionaries, and youth directors according to a Facebook post by the seminary. This new construction effort is privately funded and located on private land for private use within Tarrant County.

The total estimated cost for this development is $3,500,000, which equates to $138 per square foot. This cost per square foot is close to the county median of $120 for similar new construction filings. However, the total project value is above the county median for its type, placing it in the top quarter of recent Tarrant County registrations. The scale of this investment reflects the specialized nature of the facility being built.

Design and Construction Timeline

Martsolf Architecture is the design firm of record for this project. The firm has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, with a combined value of $21,266,965. Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist ensuring the new campus meets state standards. Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2025, following the completion of plan review in January 2026. The entire build window is expected to last 711 days, which is longer than the county median of 214 days for comparable new construction projects.

The project was registered with TDLR in October 2025 and has achieved a status of Review Complete. This means the plans have been fully evaluated and approved for construction. The timeline indicates that the seminary is scheduled to finish in October 2027. This extended duration accounts for the complexity of building a specialized educational facility from the ground up, including all necessary infrastructure and accessibility features required by Texas law.

Located in the 76108 ZIP code, the new campus will join a community with a median household income of $78,471 and a median owner-occupied home value of $238,800, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, providing a stable residential context for the seminary's operations. This new campus will serve as a dedicated space for theological education, distinct from the previous location referenced in local coverage for Spring 2023 semester activities.