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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
ACU Student Housing in Abilene, TX
ACU Drive Addition Block A, Lot 207, Abilene, TX, 79601
ACU Student Housing is a new construction project at ACU Drive Addition Block A, Lot 207, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Aug 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.1M across about 7,165 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.1M
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- Reported floor area
- 7,165 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $150/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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32 days after the preceding date shown.
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20 days after the preceding date shown.
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375 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About ACU Student Housing
North Apartments, filed under the name ACU Student Housing, is a new construction project located at ACU Drive Addition Block A, Lot 207 in Abilene, Texas. The development is owned by Abilene Christian University and designed by HEDK Architects. The project encompasses 7,165 square feet of space intended for leasing and club amenity areas, with an estimated cost of $1,075,000.
The TDLR registration for this project was completed in June 2026. Plan review finished in August 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in August 2027. Work is set to begin in August 2026, establishing a build window of 395 days. This timeline is longer than the county median of 245 days for similar new construction filings in Taylor County.
Project Context and Cost
The estimated cost of $1,075,000 places this project above the median estimated cost of $850,000 for new construction in Taylor County. The cost per square foot is $150, which is close to the county median of $175. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. Christopher F Schexnayder is the registered accessibility specialist of record.
Abilene Christian University has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including The Lofts at Allen Ridge Phase II and the ACU Apartment, totaling over $34 million. HEDK Architects has worked on six other registered projects, including Leasing Facility in Bee Cave and Lenox Alpha in Farmers Branch. The North Apartments project is part of a broader pattern of development by the university and its design partner in the state.
Local Market and Area Profile
The project is situated in ZIP code 79601, a area with a population of about 26,917 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $54,515, and the median owner-occupied home value is $182,900. Housing in this area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. The Taylor County unemployment rate was 4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier.
Third-party listings mention various apartments in Abilene, such as Summit at Abilene North Apartments, which offers affordable housing options. These listings describe different properties and are not directly related to the TDLR-registered North Apartments project. The TDLR record specifically covers the new construction of leasing and club amenity spaces for Abilene Christian University.
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ACU Student Housing is a New Construction project located at ACU Drive Addition Block A, Lot 207, Abilene, TX 79601 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.1M covering 7,165 sq ft. Abilene Christian University is the property owner and HEDK Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 30, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will North Apartments in Abilene be finished?
Construction is scheduled to finish in August 2027. Work is set to begin in August 2026, following the completion of plan review in August 2026.
Who owns the North Apartments project?
The owner of record is Abilene Christian University. The project is filed under the name ACU Student Housing and is located on private land.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $1,075,000. This is above the median estimated cost for new construction in Taylor County, which is $850,000.
Who is the design firm for North Apartments?
HEDK Architects is the design firm of record for this project. They have worked on several other TDLR-registered projects in Texas.
Is the North Apartments building open for business?
The TDLR record indicates the project is under construction and scheduled to finish in August 2027. It is not yet open for business.
What is ACU Student Housing?
ACU Student Housing is a new construction project at ACU Drive Addition Block A, Lot 207 in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Leasing / Club amenity area spaces
Is ACU Student Housing open in Abilene?
ACU Student Housing is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Aug 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is ACU Student Housing located?
ACU Student Housing is located at ACU Drive Addition Block A, Lot 207, Abilene, TX, 79601, in Taylor County.
Who is the owner or developer of ACU Student Housing?
Abilene Christian University is the property owner/developer of record for ACU Student Housing, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for ACU Student Housing?
HEDK Architects is the design firm of record for ACU Student Housing, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does ACU Student Housing cost and how big is it?
ACU Student Housing has an estimated construction value of $1.1M and approximately 7,165 square feet (about $150/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Leasing / Club amenity area spaces
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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ACU Drive Addition Block A, Lot 207, Abilene, TX, 79601
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