Austin Point, located at 4805 North Star Trail in Richmond, celebrated the grand opening of its community center Saturday, inviting prospective residents to tour 12 model homes and explore what’s finished, according to a Facebook post advertising the event.
So far, 20 families have moved into the community, with 67 total home sales, according to the Houston Chronicle, which originally reported the news of Austin Point’s growth. Approximately 120 homes of the 421-home first phase have been built, in addition to the community center known as The 1824.
The 1824 is a 2.5-acre social hub anchored by a 2,800-square-foot building with Tomball-based Honor Society Coffee Co. as an exclusive food-and-beverage partner.
“This is where residents can meet for concerts, coffee dates, impromptu playdates, happy hour, or just to catch their breath,” reads the Austin Point website.
Once complete, the massive development is expected to feature 14,000 residences, 3,600 acres of mixed-use entertainment and corporate relocation space, and 1,000 acres of parks, trails and open space, according to developer Signorelli Company. The community has room to house roughly 50,000 residents, with homes priced between $200K and $900K.
The development will be the largest master-planned community in Fort Bend County in more than 40 years. Signorelli Company and Austin Point did not immediately respond to Chron’s request for comment.
The master-planned community is among several in Fort Bend County embracing a neighborhood design centered on walkability and community connection. Indigo, a 250-acre master-planned community in Richmond, was also nearing delivery on its first phase in late February. Developers of Indigo have similarly emphasized car-lite living and a community-oriented business district.