Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center in Waxahachie, TX
300 Brookside Road, Waxahachie, TX, 75165
Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center is a new construction project at 300 Brookside Road, Waxahachie, in Ellis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2027. The project has an estimated value of $12.0M across about 12,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $12.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 12,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.00K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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10 days after the preceding date shown.
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103 days after the preceding date shown.
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381 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center
The Kemp Ranch Welcome Center is a 12,000-square-foot new construction project located at 300 Brookside Road in Waxahachie, Texas. This facility serves as the entry point for the Kemp Ranch development, with a total estimated cost of $12,000,000. The scope of work includes the main building and surrounding site improvements. The project is privately funded and built on private land for private use.
Construction Status and Timeline
TDLR completed the plan review process in September 2026, marking the regulatory clearance for the build. Construction is scheduled to start in December 2026 and is scheduled to finish in December 2027. This timeline represents a 381-day build window, which is longer than the 244-day median for similar new construction filings in Ellis County. The project is in the pre-construction phase, with all regulatory reviews complete.
The owner of record is Minto KR, LLC, and the design firm is DTJ Design. DTJ Design has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including a leasing office in Georgetown and amenity buildings in Cypress. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is James J Heilman.
Local Context and Economics
The estimated cost of $12,000,000 places this project in the top quarter of new construction filings in Ellis County. The median estimated cost for comparable projects is $900,000, with a median size of 7,500 square feet. The cost per square foot for the Kemp Ranch Welcome Center is $1,000, significantly above the county median of $148. This reflects the specialized nature of a high-end community welcome center compared to standard commercial or residential builds in the area.
Waxahachie is part of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, with a ZIP code 75165 population of approximately 51,203 residents. The median household income in this area is $84,780, and the median owner-occupied home value is $308,100. Ellis County unemployment was 4.5 percent in July 2026, slightly higher than the previous year. The project aligns with the region's ongoing development trends, providing a modern facility for residents and visitors to the Kemp Ranch community.
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Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center is a New Construction project located at 300 Brookside Road, Waxahachie, TX 75165 in Waxahachie, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $12.0M covering 12,000 sq ft. Minto KR, LLC is the property owner and DTJ Design is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 24, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Kemp Ranch Welcome Center open to the public?
No, the facility is under construction. TDLR records show plan review completed in September 2026, and the building is scheduled to finish in December 2027. It is not operating.
Who is the developer of the Kemp Ranch Welcome Center?
The owner of record is Minto KR, LLC. The design firm is DTJ Design, and the registered accessibility specialist is James J Heilman.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $12,000,000. This is above the median cost for new construction in Ellis County, which is $900,000.
When is construction scheduled to be completed?
Construction is scheduled to start in December 2026 and is scheduled to finish in December 2027. The total build window is 381 days.
What is Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center?
Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center is a new construction project at 300 Brookside Road in Waxahachie, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 12,000 sf welcome center building with surrounding site improvements
Is Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center open in Waxahachie?
Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center is still under construction in Waxahachie, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center located?
Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center is located at 300 Brookside Road, Waxahachie, TX, 75165, in Ellis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center?
Minto KR, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center?
DTJ Design is the design firm of record for Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center cost and how big is it?
Kemp Ranch - Welcome Center has an estimated construction value of $12.0M and approximately 12,000 square feet (about $1.00K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
12,000 sf welcome center building with surrounding site improvements
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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300 Brookside Road, Waxahachie, TX, 75165
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