BEAUMONT, Texas — The largest current development of residential homes in Beaumont is slated for the city’s north end with more than 100 lots planned.
Trees have been cleared from 26.5 acres east of the end of Dowlen Rd off Garner Rd where Beaumont developer Tom Cockerill of DRC Homes has plans for 119 single-family residential homes according to documents filed with the city.
The land for phases two through five of Kingswood Place is bordered on the east by the railroad tracks along Helbig Rd.
Currently, the city lists 21 residential developments planned between 2019 and now with all but two of them west of U.S. 69.
Development has started, and realtor Michael Fischer said it's coming at a great time. “I think it's always a good time to build new houses you know, have less problems and they sell quicker,” Fischer said. “And if the builder does a good job, then it's good for a long, long time. Houses can stand for a long time.”
Kingswood Place, at 119 Homes, is by far the largest development currently listed by the City of Beaumont.
“It’s done to city specifications. Our engineers and inspectors will inspect it throughout the process make sure all the streets,” Interim City Manager Chris Boone explained. “The drainage, the water is done according to specification and if everything is OK, then we, the city, will accept the water, streets as public property.”
With new developments, it helps to bring new business opportunities to the area and put money back into those areas
“I think growth is important in general for our city... new constructions and new businesses. It's just going to help the economy as a whole, and in that area, it's needed. It's always good to have new things and have money flow in that direction,” Fischer said.
The majority of the potential developments listed by the city are planned for about 20 homes with some up to 30 to 40 homes.
Right now there are 38 lots with 31 homes in Kingswood Place which now consists of Kingswood Dr, just off Garner Rd., as well as Brittni Ct and Curtis Ct.
There are five lots in the first phase left available for purchase according to the DRC Homes website.
The plans for phases two through five call for the extension of Kingswood Drive along with the addition of several more streets and courts to fill out the proposed neighborhood.
Construction is expected to continue for the next few months.
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