Julep Commercial Park – East

Limestone 290 Industrial, LLC is constructing a new 50,375 sq ft speculative industrial shell building at 14174 W US 290, Austin, TX 78737. The project, known as Julep Commercial Park – East, is a new construction effort located in Hays County. Work began in July 2026, and the build is scheduled to finish in July 2027. The total estimated cost for this development is $2,800,000, which calculates to approximately $56 per square foot.

Project Scope and Location

The site is situated in ZIP code 78737, an area with a population of about 26,413 residents according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $164,066, and the median owner-occupied home value is $689,200. The project is privately funded and built on private land for private use.

The construction timeline spans 365 days from start to scheduled completion. This duration is longer than the 274-day median scheduled build window for similar new construction filings in Hays County. The estimated cost of $2,800,000 is above the county median of $950,000 for new construction projects in the same category. However, the cost per square foot of $56 is below the county median of $115 per square foot.

Regulatory Status and Oversight

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in July 2026. TDLR completed plan review in August 2026, and the status is listed as Review Complete. Mark S Robinson is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027, aligning with the one-year build window stated in the registration documents.

Hays County’s unemployment rate was 4 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data, which is higher than the rate from a year earlier. The project represents a significant industrial addition to the Austin area, contributing to the local infrastructure with a large-scale shell building designed for speculative use. The specific scope involves the erection of a 50,375 sq ft structure, intended for future tenant occupancy rather than immediate retail or office use.