Sherbrooke PH 1 Landscape Improvements in Magnolia, TX

Sherbrooke PH 1 Landscape Improvements is a new construction project in Magnolia, Texas, covering 145,000 square feet of site improvements. Located at the intersection of Old Hockley Rd and Sherbrooke Forest Dr, the work involves creating the external physical environment for a residential development. The project is registered with TDLR and is scheduled to finish in February 2027.

The scope of work is extensive, focusing on hardscape and softscape elements. Contractors will install sidewalks, site furniture, a monument, fencing, and decorative columns. Additional components include lighting systems, planting, irrigation, fine grade adjustments, and hydromulch. This comprehensive approach ensures the site is fully landscaped and functional upon completion.

Old Hockley Venture, LLC is the owner and developer of record for this $984,000 project. KGA Deforest Design serves as the design firm of record. Robert W Green is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the filing. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, which necessitates specific regulatory oversight.

TDLR completed plan review in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026. The total estimated build window is 123 days, which is shorter than the county median of 213 days for similar new construction filings in Montgomery County. The status is Review Complete.

The site is located within a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE). This designation is relevant for construction planning and drainage considerations. The project's cost per square foot is $7, which is below the county median of $100 per square foot for new construction. This lower cost per square foot is typical for landscape and site improvement projects compared to structural building work.

Magnolia is a rapidly growing community in Montgomery County. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 77355, the population is about 31,727. The median household income is $101,270, and the median owner-occupied home value is $329,700. The housing market is predominantly owner-occupied, reflecting a stable residential base for this type of development.

Project Context

KGA Deforest Design has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,474,993. These include projects in Waller, Huffman, Richmond, and Katy. The firm’s portfolio indicates experience with various site improvement scales across the region. This project fits within that pattern of specialized landscape and site work.

Montgomery County’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The construction labor market is active, with this project contributing to local economic activity. The specific scope of work, from fencing to irrigation, requires a diverse set of trades and specialized labor.