The Line Drive in Houston, TX

The Line Drive is a new 11,830-square-foot indoor baseball training facility located at 1475 Ernestine Street in Houston’s East End. The project, owned by Christonia LLC, is designed to provide a dedicated space for practice rather than spectator events. The facility includes a Little League-sized field with no seating and batting cages for player development. This new construction project is estimated to cost $3,000,000, which works out to $254 per square foot.

Construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, with work starting in August 2026. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) completed the plan review process in August 2026. The project was registered with the agency in May 2026. The design firm of record is Tramonte Design Studio, which has handled several other commercial projects in the Houston area. Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist for this build.

Project Scale and Context

The estimated cost of $3,000,000 places this project above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Harris County. The scheduled build window of 291 days is longer than the county median of 219 days. The cost per square foot is also above the county median of $88. These figures reflect the specialized nature of the indoor sports facility and the specific requirements for a private training environment.

Local coverage has described the project as a luxury indoor baseball practice facility. A post by BizJournals noted the nearly 12,000-square-foot size and the specific location on Ernestine Street. The facility is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The area around the project is part of ZIP code 77023, which has a median household income of $50,018 according to U.S. Census estimates. The housing stock in this area is mostly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $279,300.

The project represents a significant investment in local sports infrastructure. The Line Drive will offer air conditioning and a full infield setup, allowing for year-round practice regardless of weather conditions. The design focuses on coaching and practice rather than public games. The facility is expected to serve players from the surrounding community who need access to professional-grade training equipment and space.