The Highlands - Adult Pool Pavilion in Porter, TX

A new single-story adult pool pavilion is under construction at 21889 Zion Drive in Porter, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in February 2026, involves the new construction of a 2,425 square foot facility designed for the community homes development known as The Highlands. The estimated cost for this build is $443,000, which translates to a cost of $183 per square foot. The project is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting in April 2026 following the completion of plan review in March 2026.

The owner of record is CC SCOA III, L.P., acting on behalf of Highlands CAI. This entity is also responsible for another TDLR-registered project in Porter, The Highlands Fitness Center, which has an estimated value of $3,000,000 and has completed its review phase. The design firm of record for the pool pavilion is INsite Architecture. This firm has three other registered projects in the state, including Cadence Creek at Mission Ranch in College Station and Urban Square in Houston, with a combined value of $34,500,000. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing is Tim Mullins.

Project Scope and Location

The scope of work is defined as a single-story adult pool pavilion. The site is located in Montgomery County, specifically in the area of ZIP code 77365. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2023 five-year estimates, this ZIP code has a population of about 43,025 and a median household income of $96,093. The housing stock in this area consists of approximately 15,442 units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $261,200.

This privately funded project is on private land for private use. The estimated cost of $443,000 is below the county median for new construction filings, which stands at $800,000. However, the cost per square foot of $183 is above the county median of $100. The scheduled build window of 245 days is close to the county median of 213 days. INsite Architecture’s portfolio includes larger developments, such as the $30,000,000 Cadence Creek at Mission Ranch project, indicating a range of project scales within their recent filings.

The TDLR status for this project is Review Complete. The registration was filed in February 2026, and the plan review was finalized in March 2026. Construction is set to begin in April 2026. The project aims to provide a dedicated recreational space for the residents of the Highlands community homes development. The specific design and layout are handled by INsite Architecture, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards under the supervision of the registered specialist.