Huffines Serenade Amenity Center in Celina, TX

The Huffines Serenade Amenity Center is a new construction project located at 3300 LF Preston Road and Marilee Road in Celina, Texas. Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in November 2026, this facility is designed to serve the private needs of the Serenade community. The project involves the construction of a 5,974 square foot amenity building on private land, with an estimated total cost of $2,500,000.

Serenade Property LLC is the owner and developer of record for this development in Collin County. Cross Architects serves as the design firm, while Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist ensuring compliance with state standards. The project is privately funded and intended for private use within the residential development.

When compared to other new construction filings in Collin County, this project stands out for its scale and cost efficiency. The median estimated cost for new construction in the county is $800,000, with a middle half range of $250,000 to $2,500,000. This amenity center sits at the upper end of that range. The median size for such projects is 7,095 square feet, making this facility slightly smaller than average. However, the cost per square foot is significantly higher at $418, compared to the county median of $121.

The scheduled build window for the Serenade Amenity Center is 301 days, which is longer than the county median of 212 days. Construction is targeted for November 2027, following a start date in January 2027. Plan review is pending, and the project remains in the registered phase with TDLR. This timeline reflects the complexity of the scope and the specific requirements for accessibility and structural integrity.

In the broader context of the area, ZIP code 75009 has a population of approximately 30,257 residents. The median household income in this region is $166,064, and the median owner-occupied home value is $471,300. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, suggesting a stable and established community. The unemployment rate in Collin County was 4.1 percent in September 2026, indicating a steady labor market for construction activities.

Cross Architects has a history of working on various projects in Texas, including six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,233,400. These include the Cielo Ventana Clubhouse in Corsicana, Liberty Hill Retail Buildings 2 and 3, and several other structures in Flower Mound and Celina. Most of these projects have completed plan review, providing a track record of professional engagement in the region.