Memphis Ave Apartment Complex

The Memphis Ave Apartment Complex is a new construction project located at 1103 N Memphis Ave in Lubbock, Texas. This privately funded development is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with construction work beginning in March 2026. The project involves the construction of an apartment complex that includes a dedicated maintenance shop and a clubhouse for residents.

Project Scale and Cost

With an estimated cost of $27,992,400, this development represents a significant investment in the local housing market. The total square footage is 173,946 sq ft, resulting in a cost of $161 per square foot. This price point is close to the county median of $175 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Lubbock County. The project’s estimated cost is above the county median, placing it in the top quarter of new construction filings by value in the area.

The registered owner and developer of record is 5G Memphis LLC. JDMA Architects serves as the design firm of record for the project. Stephen D Macphie is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in February 2026, and plan review was completed in March 2026. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.

Location and Context

This geographic detail indicates that the site is not within the area of special flood hazard. Local coverage from everythinglubbock.com noted this nearly $28 million project in their list of new permits filed in the first quarter of 2026, citing the July 2027 completion estimate. Another source, bldup.com, listed the project under official review prior to the completion of plan review.

For context, the ZIP code 79415 has a population of about 16,765 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this area is $37,101, and there are 7,225 housing units. The housing stock is mostly renter-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is $94,000. These figures provide a snapshot of the economic and demographic landscape surrounding the new apartment complex.

JDMA Architects has other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including the Monterey Villas Apartments in Lubbock, which has an estimated cost of $14,985,100. The firm also designed the Ropes High School in Ropesville and the Lubbock Children's Health Clinic. The scheduled build window for the Memphis Ave project is 487 days, which is longer than the county median of 244 days for similar projects. This extended timeline reflects the scale and complexity of the multi-unit residential development.