Opening ~Sep 2027Project Registered New Construction This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

The Drake

256 E. Beltway South, Abilene, TX 79602, Abilene, TX, 79602

The Drake is a new construction project at 256 E. Beltway South, Abilene, in Taylor County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2027. The project has an estimated value of $17.0M across about 1,494 sq ft.

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Project Metrics

TDLR #TABS2026029183
$17.0M
Project Value
1,494
Square Feet
$11.36K/sqft
Cost/SqFt
11 months
Duration
Registered:Aug 31, 2026
Start:Oct 1, 2026
Target:Sep 1, 2027
Remaining:365 days

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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase

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The Drake is a New Construction project located at 256 E. Beltway South, Abilene, TX 79602 in Abilene, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $17.0M covering 1,494 sq ft. Drake Abilene, LLC is the property owner and Clear Fork Civil Engineering is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 31, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Drake?

The Drake is a new construction project at 256 E. Beltway South in Abilene, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Leasing Office

Is The Drake open in Abilene?

The Drake is still under construction in Abilene, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is The Drake located?

The Drake is located at 256 E. Beltway South, Abilene, TX, 79602, in Taylor County.

Who is the owner or developer of The Drake?

Drake Abilene, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for The Drake, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for The Drake?

Clear Fork Civil Engineering is the design firm of record for The Drake, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does The Drake cost and how big is it?

The Drake has an estimated construction value of $17.0M and approximately 1,494 square feet (about $11.36K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Leasing Office

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.

Compliance Timeline

Project Registered
August 31, 2026
Construction Start
October 1, 2026
Expected Completion
September 1, 2027

Project Timeline

Filed

Aug 31, 2026

Review Complete

Inspection Complete

Closed

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TDLR ID: TABS2026029183

Property Owner

Drake Abilene, LLC
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P.O. Box 65, Stephenville, Texas 76401

Design Firm

Clear Fork Civil Engineering
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801 Cherry Street, Suite 900, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Registered Accessibility Specialist

BELINDA S,KOESTLE
RAS #1339
353 LOCKWOOD LN, WEATHERFORD, TX 76087

Taylor County Economy

4.0%
Unemployment
$337K
Median Listing
1,057
Bldg Permits/yr
150K
Population
288
Active Listings
$64K
Median Income
Source: FRED Β· Updated Jun 2026
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