Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
St. John South
800 E. St Johns Ave, Austin, TX, 78752
St. John South is a new construction project at 800 E. St Johns Ave, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Mar 2028. The project has an estimated value of $22.1M across about 208,136 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $22.1M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 208,136 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $106/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 10mo
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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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10 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
21 days after the preceding date shown.
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648 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About St. John South
St. John South is a new multifamily development at 800 E. St Johns Ave in Austin, comprising two buildings with a total of 201 residential units. The project spans 208,136 sq ft and carries an estimated construction cost of $22,130,022. Greystar Development Cental, LLC is the tenant of record, while the City of Austin is listed as the owner of the land. The facility is identified as Building 1 in the filing documents.
Construction on this new build is scheduled to finish in March 2028, with work beginning in June 2026. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) completed the plan review process in June 2026, marking the project status as Review Complete. This timeline represents a scheduled build window of 669 days, which is longer than the median of 304 days for similar new construction filings in Travis County.
Design and Cost Context
Meeks + Partners Co serves as the design firm of record for the project. The registered accessibility specialist is Jeromy G Murphy. The estimated cost per square foot is $106, a figure that falls below the county median of $125 for new construction. However, the total estimated cost places the project in the top quarter of filings in Travis County, significantly above the median estimated cost of $1,000,000 for the region.
The site is located in ZIP code 78752, an area with a population of approximately 22,261 and a median household income of $66,404. Census estimates indicate the housing stock in this zip code is predominantly renter-occupied. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, despite the City of Austin being the owner of record. This project is one of several large-scale developments associated with Meeks + Partners Co, which has other registered projects in Austin and Leander.
City of Austin permit records show at least 25 permits on file at this specific street address, issued between December 2025 and August 2026. These include building, plumbing, electrical, and mechanical permits. Recent permit descriptions at this address mention work related to Greystar HACA mixed-use development components, such as detached garages and electrical upgrades.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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St. John South is a New Construction project located at 800 E. St Johns Ave, Austin, TX 78752 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $22.1M covering 208,136 sq ft. City of Austin is the property owner and Meeks + Partners Co is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 22, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will St. John South be finished?
Construction is scheduled to finish in March 2028. Work started in June 2026, following the completion of TDLR plan review in the same month.
Who is developing the St. John South apartments?
Greystar Development Cental, LLC is the tenant of record. The City of Austin is the owner of the land, and Meeks + Partners Co is the design firm.
How many units are in this project?
The development includes two buildings with a total of 201 residential units. The total floor area is 208,136 sq ft.
Is the St. John South site in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X according to FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer data.
What is the estimated cost of construction?
The estimated cost is $22,130,022. This works out to approximately $106 per square foot, which is below the Travis County median for new construction.
What is St. John South?
St. John South is a new construction project at 800 E. St Johns Ave in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Multifamily development - 2 buildings with 201 residential units.
Is St. John South open in Austin?
St. John South is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Mar 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is St. John South located?
St. John South is located at 800 E. St Johns Ave, Austin, TX, 78752, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of St. John South?
City of Austin is the property owner/developer of record for St. John South, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for St. John South?
Meeks + Partners Co is the design firm of record for St. John South, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does St. John South cost and how big is it?
St. John South has an estimated construction value of $22.1M and approximately 208,136 square feet (about $106/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Multifamily development - 2 buildings with 201 residential units.
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.
Location & views
800 E. St Johns Ave, Austin, TX, 78752
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Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
Replacement of complete existing central heat and air system with or without duct work
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