Pickleball Facility in Corsicana, TX

Advance Childcare Inc is transforming a 13,024 sq ft property at 3900 FM 744 in Corsicana into a dedicated pickleball facility. The project involves the demolition of 80 percent of an existing church structure to construct five new courts. This renovation/alteration work is scheduled to finish in September 2026, following a start date of June 2026 as recorded in the filing.

The estimated cost for this construction effort is $130,000. This figure places the project in the bottom quarter of estimated costs for similar renovation and alteration filings in Navarro County. The median estimated cost for comparable projects in the county is $250,000, with a range of $137,500 to $600,000 for the middle half of projects. The cost per square foot for this pickleball facility is $10, which is below the county median of $67 per square foot.

Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this project. The work was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in June 2026. Plan review was completed in August 2026. The TDLR status for the project is listed as Review Complete. The construction window is 92 days, which is close to the county median of 122 days for similar projects.

Project Context and Location

The site is located in Corsicana, within Navarro County. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population of ZIP code 75110 to be about 31,003. The median household income in this area is estimated at $53,053. There are approximately 11,980 housing units, with housing mostly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $169,200. These figures provide context for the local economic environment where the new pickleball facility is being built.

The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. The scope of work is specific: removing the majority of the existing church structure to make way for the five pickleball courts. The total square footage of the site is 13,024 sq ft. The owner of record is Advance Childcare Inc. The project does not involve new construction of the entire building but rather a significant alteration of the existing footprint to serve a new recreational purpose.

Navarro County’s unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data, which is higher than a year earlier. The project represents a specific investment in recreational infrastructure within the community. The registration with TDLR ensures that the renovation meets state accessibility standards. The completion date of September 2026 marks the end of the construction phase for this specific project.