Athens

Construction & Development Activity

169
Total Projects
$183.6M
Total Investment
76
New Construction
93
Renovations
1.5M
Total Sq Ft
$1.1M
Avg. Value

Austin Metro Economy

Driving Athens construction Β· FRED

Unemployment:3.8%↑
Construction Jobs:166K-2.6%
Median Home:$479K

Construction & Development in Athens, Texas

Athens is experiencing significant construction and development activity with 169 registered projects valued at $183.6M. The city's development portfolio includes 76 new construction projects and 93 renovation projects, representing 1,544,697 square feet of built space across commercial, residential, and mixed-use developments.

πŸ—οΈDevelopment Activity

  • 76 new construction projects (45%)
  • 93 renovation/remodel projects (55%)
  • Average project value: $1.1M
  • 4 new projects in last 6 months

πŸ‘₯Key Players

Athens's construction market features 5 major property owners and 5 active design firms driving development across the city.

Leading developers include City of Athens and CITY OF ATHENS, working with architecture firms such as Frentress Engineering, LLC and PBK ARCHITECTS INC..

Our database tracks all TDLR-registered construction projects in Athens. Projects span Henderson and Dallas and Anderson counties, providing comprehensive coverage of commercial construction, residential development, and infrastructure improvements throughout Athens and the surrounding area.

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4 New Projects
Registered in the last 6 months

All Projects

169 TDLR Β· 0 Site Plans
Registered
$843K

Access Road Fire Lane, Sidewalks, and Parking Lot - Softball Field - Phase 2

622 South Prairieville

125,630 sqftNov 5, 2025
Registered
$330K

Oncor Athens

611 E Tyler Street

4,550 sqftOct 21, 2025
Review Complete
$800K

Athens Steel Building Corp. - Plant addition

900 NE Loop 7

28,500 sqftAug 15, 2025
Registered
$8.6M

Hampton Inn Suites

NE Corner Coleman & E Corsicana

51,524 sqftJul 9, 2025
Inspection Complete
$250K

Kiwanis Park Playground

S Prairieville Street

2,000 sqftJun 4, 2025
Closed
$250K

Merrill Jensen

2680 Hwy 31 W

7,800 sqftFeb 28, 2025
Review Complete
$762K

Casey's General Store # 5024

State Highway 31

4,570 sqftFeb 26, 2025
Review Complete
$300K

Roost Chicken Salad & Deli

220 Crestway St. #116

5,000 sqftFeb 10, 2025
Review Complete
$10.3M

Athens Trails

414 West College Street, Athens, TX 75751

57,592 sqftDec 2, 2024
Review Complete
$1.0M

Sand Springs Church

300 Northwest Loop 7, Athens, TX 75752

11,000 sqftOct 9, 2024
Inspection Complete
$1.1M

Henderson County Texas A&M Agri-Life Extension Office

3344 TX-31 E., Athens, TX 75752

3,616 sqftAug 1, 2024
Inspection Complete
$800K

Henderson County Senior Citizens Center Remodel

3344 TX-31 E., Athens, TX 75752

8,342 sqftAug 1, 2024
Closed
$115K

WALMART 412 Special

1405 E Tyler St, Athens, TX 75751

160 sqftJul 17, 2024
Registered
$75K

Athens MOB Suite Remodel

177 Medical Circle, Athens, TX 75751

2,500 sqftJun 25, 2024
Review Complete
$250K

Countryside Senior Living of Athens - 2024 Renovation

213 W Cayuga Dr., Athens, TX 75751

1,325 sqftJun 20, 2024
Review Complete
$2.2M

TIA JUANITAS FISH CAMP

1900 E SH 31, Athens, TX 75751

9,200 sqftJun 3, 2024
Review Complete
$350K

Proposed Parking Lot and Event Center

302 North Prairieville St, Athens, TX 75751

53,806 sqftMay 29, 2024
Review Complete
$1.5M

O'Reilly Auto Parts Store - Athens, TX #2

E. Tyler St., Athens, TX 75751

7,500 sqftMay 9, 2024
Inspection Complete
$95K

Stage Notes

224 N. Prairieville, Athens, TX 75751

4,000 sqftApr 26, 2024
Review Complete
$250K

Athens Remodel

705 N. Palestine St., Athens, TX 75751

6,500 sqftApr 9, 2024