Somerville ISD - Phase 2

Somerville ISD is constructing a new ag barn, halftime building, and concession facilities at 570 8th St in Somerville, Texas. The project, filed as Somerville ISD - Phase 2, involves new construction totaling 9,845 square feet. The estimated cost is $6,900,000, which calculates to $701 per square foot. Work is scheduled to finish in August 2027, with construction starting in August 2026.

The scope of work specifically includes a new ag barn, a new halftime building, new softball concessions, and a new baseball concession. This development utilizes public funds and public land, reflecting the district's investment in local athletic infrastructure.

Project Details and Administration

SZS Architecture serves as the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Eddie Hare. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) completed plan review in August 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026, and the current status is Review Complete. The scheduled build window is 364 days, which is longer than the county median of 182 days for similar new construction filings.

Financially, this project is in the top quarter of estimated costs for new construction in Burleson County, where the median is $750,000. The cost per square foot of $701 is significantly above the county median of $167. Somerville ISD has one other TDLR-registered project, the High School and Gymnasium, with an estimated cost of $30,000,000. SZS Architecture has six other registered projects, including facilities in College Station and Bryan, totaling $10,965,000.

The local area, ZIP code 77879, has a population of about 4,775 and a median household income of $70,808. The median owner-occupied home value is $142,200, with housing predominantly owner-occupied. These Census estimates provide context for the community served by the new athletic and concession facilities. The project represents a significant addition to the local built environment in Somerville.