Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
FOREST COVE APARTMENTS
1600 W. ENNIS AVENUE, Ennis, TX, 75119
FOREST COVE APARTMENTS is a new construction project at 1600 W. ENNIS AVENUE, Ennis, in Ellis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2028. The project has an estimated value of $450K across about 5,843 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $450K
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- Reported floor area
- 5,843 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $77/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 years
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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18 days after the preceding date shown.
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176 days after the preceding date shown.
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731 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About FOREST COVE APARTMENTS
Forest Cove Apartments is a new construction development in Ennis, Texas, comprising six distinct structures and five carports. The project includes one standalone clubhouse and five four-story residential buildings containing a total of 256 units. Located at 1600 W. Ennis Avenue, the development is registered with TDLR under the name Forest Cove Apartments, LLC.
The estimated cost for this project is $450,000, covering a total area of 5,843 square feet. This results in a cost of $77 per square foot. The funding source is private, with the project situated on private land for private use. Cross Architects, PLLC is the design firm of record for the project.
TDLR plan review was completed in April 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2028, with work starting in October 2026. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Jeffrey A Gutknecht. The TDLR status is listed as Review Complete.
In comparison to other new construction filings in Ellis County, this project's estimated cost is below the county median of $900,000. The scheduled build window of 731 days is longer than the county median of 244 days. The cost per square foot of $77 is below the county median of $148.
Project Context
Cross Architects, PLLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,635,000. These include Lantana Apartments in Hidalgo, Mandalay Apartments in Palmview, a Clubhouse in Tyler, NorthPark Apartment Homes Clubhouse in Gainesville, and a Clubhouse in Celina. The area profile for ZIP 75119 shows a population of about 30,809 and a median household income of $76,983, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
Third-party web mentions include a Facebook post by hardinvalley that references holding the owners of Forest Cove Apartments accountable. This comment is from a third party and is not part of the TDLR record. The Ellis County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier, according to FRED data.
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FOREST COVE APARTMENTS is a New Construction project located at 1600 W. ENNIS AVENUE, Ennis, TX 75119 in Ennis, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $450K covering 5,843 sq ft. FOREST COVE APARTMENTS, LLC is the property owner and CROSS ARCHITECTS, PLLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 25, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Forest Cove Apartments open for residents?
The project is under construction. The TDLR record shows construction is scheduled to finish in October 2028, so it is not yet operating.
Who is the developer of Forest Cove Apartments?
The owner and developer of record is Forest Cove Apartments, LLC, as registered with TDLR.
How many units are in the new buildings?
The project includes five four-story residential buildings with a total of 256 units, along with one standalone clubhouse.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $450,000 for a total of 5,843 square feet, which is below the Ellis County median for similar filings.
When does construction start and end?
Construction is scheduled to start in October 2026 and finish in October 2028, according to the TDLR filing.
What is FOREST COVE APARTMENTS?
FOREST COVE APARTMENTS is a new construction project at 1600 W. ENNIS AVENUE in Ennis, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The work will include 6 buildings consisting of one stand alone clubhouse, 5 four-story residential buildings with 256 units, and 5 carports.
Is FOREST COVE APARTMENTS open in Ennis?
FOREST COVE APARTMENTS is still under construction in Ennis, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is FOREST COVE APARTMENTS located?
FOREST COVE APARTMENTS is located at 1600 W. ENNIS AVENUE, Ennis, TX, 75119, in Ellis County.
Who is the owner or developer of FOREST COVE APARTMENTS?
FOREST COVE APARTMENTS, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for FOREST COVE APARTMENTS, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for FOREST COVE APARTMENTS?
CROSS ARCHITECTS, PLLC is the design firm of record for FOREST COVE APARTMENTS, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does FOREST COVE APARTMENTS cost and how big is it?
FOREST COVE APARTMENTS has an estimated construction value of $450K and approximately 5,843 square feet (about $77/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The work will include 6 buildings consisting of one stand alone clubhouse, 5 four-story residential buildings with 256 units, and 5 carports.
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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1600 W. ENNIS AVENUE, Ennis, TX, 75119
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