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Opening ~May 2028๐Ÿ“Review Complete๐Ÿ—๏ธ New Construction๐Ÿ’ต This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

500 James Avenue Student Housing

500 James Street, Waco, TX 76706, Waco, TX, 76706

500 James Avenue Student Housing is a new construction project at 500 James Street, Waco, in McLennan County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2028. The project has an estimated value of $59.0M across about 508,493 sq ft.

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๐Ÿ“ŠProject Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026011103
$59.0M
Project Value
508,493
Square Feet
$116/sqft
Cost/SqFt
2y 1mo
Duration
Registered:Jan 28, 2026
Start:May 4, 2026
Target:May 26, 2028
Remaining:703 days
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Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

500 James Avenue Student Housing is a New Construction project located at 500 James Street, Waco, TX 76706 in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $59.0M covering 508,493 sq ft. SEVENTH & JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH is the property owner and BOKA Powell is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 28, 2026.

โ“Frequently Asked Questions

What is 500 James Avenue Student Housing?

500 James Avenue Student Housing is a new construction project at 500 James Street in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The scope of this project includes the new construction of a 7-story student housing project with 264 units, garage parking, and resident amenities. Total 508,493sf

Is 500 James Avenue Student Housing open in Waco?

500 James Avenue Student Housing is still under construction in Waco, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2028 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is 500 James Avenue Student Housing located?

500 James Avenue Student Housing is located at 500 James Street, Waco, TX, 76706, in McLennan County.

Who is the owner or developer of 500 James Avenue Student Housing?

SEVENTH & JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH is the property owner/developer of record for 500 James Avenue Student Housing, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for 500 James Avenue Student Housing?

BOKA Powell is the design firm of record for 500 James Avenue Student Housing, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does 500 James Avenue Student Housing cost and how big is it?

500 James Avenue Student Housing has an estimated construction value of $59.0M and approximately 508,493 square feet (about $116/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

๐Ÿ“‹Scope of Work

The scope of this project includes the new construction of a 7-story student housing project with 264 units, garage parking, and resident amenities. Total 508,493sf

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.

๐Ÿ“…Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
+93d
January 28, 2026
Review Complete
May 1, 2026
Construction Start
May 4, 2026
Expected Completion
May 26, 2028

๐Ÿ“…Project Timeline

Filed

Jan 28, 2026

Review Complete

May 1, 2026

Inspection Complete

Closed

93d

Review duration

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TDLR ID: TABS2026011103

Property Owner

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SEVENTH & JAMES BAPTIST CHURCH
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602 James Avenue, Waco, Texas 76706
407-947-9138

Design Firm

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BOKA Powell
4 projects ยท $1.1M
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8080 Park Lane #800, Dallas, Texas 75231
(214) 701-9000

Registered Accessibility Specialist

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KIMBERLY J,GOSS
RAS #51
12720 HILLCREST ROAD STE 1040, DALLAS, TX 75230
(214) 348-7758

Tenant

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Sam Newman
(512) 745-3007

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