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Tri Pointe Homes Will Build 410 Units at Pearson Ranch

The residential development at West Parmer Lane and Hwy 45 will begin in 2027.

Updated on Oct. 9, 2026 in Construction

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Tri Pointe Homes plans to construct 410 residential units at the Pearson Ranch site in North Austin, marking a pivot from the location's original commercial office park design. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Homebuyers will see new housing options at the Pearson Ranch site, where Tri Pointe Homes plans to build 410 single-family and row townhomes. This project expands the residential presence at the site, which was originally pitched in 2022 as a corporate office park.

Why it matters

The development shifts the site's focus from office space to housing, adding to the growing inventory of units in the North Austin area. Residents can monitor how the transition from a commercial-heavy plan to a residential project alters the site's footprint.

Tri Pointe Homes is developing 86 of the 156 acres at Pearson Ranch, with 42 acres still reserved for future use. The broader project currently includes the 306-unit Eden apartments and the upcoming 342-unit Jefferson Pearson Ranch complex.

The players

Tri Pointe Homes

A residential homebuilder based in Incline Village, Nevada.

JPI

The developer behind the Jefferson Pearson Ranch apartment project.

The details

Tri Pointe Homes will begin site development in 2027, with vertical construction of the 410 units slated for the fourth quarter. The site, situated at the intersection of West Parmer Lane and Hwy 45, replaces earlier designs that emphasized a 600,000-square-foot office park. The Jefferson Pearson Ranch apartment complex, a $90 million project by JPI, is also expected to deliver units by 2028.

Timeline

  1. 2022: The Pearson Ranch project was initially pitched.

  2. 2027: Tri Pointe will begin home development.

  3. Q4 2027: Vertical construction starts on 410 homes.

  4. 2028: Delivery of Jefferson Pearson Ranch is expected.

The Texas Context

This project follows the broader trend of converting land originally planned for commercial office space into residential housing in North Austin. The move mirrors a shift seen across the region where developers are increasingly prioritizing housing inventory over office density.

Neighbors near West Parmer Lane and Hwy 45 should anticipate construction activity starting on the site in 2027. Future buyers can watch for local sales announcements as the project moves toward its late 2027 construction phase.

The takeaway

The transformation of the Pearson Ranch site into a dense residential hub continues to reshape the North Austin landscape. Residents should keep an eye on the 2027 start date to understand how traffic patterns near the Hwy 45 intersection might change.

Further reading

You can follow the latest progress on major residential projects across the region in our Construction section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by The Real Deal New York.

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