Heavy equipment is rumbling just south of Waller High School, where crews have begun clearing and grading roughly 28 acres for a mixed-use project set to bring apartments, high-density single-family homes and street-front retail to town. The Waller-based development is one of the largest new residential pushes near downtown Waller in years and is poised to reshape the block immediately south of the school.
As reported by KHOU, Finishes Solutions LLC has kicked off site work on a project identified in coverage as Gracious Gardens. According to that reporting, the master plan spans about 28 acres and calls for apartments, high-density single-family lots and retail space right next to the high school.
What the developer is building
On its project page, the company promotes a community branded as Green Gardens, with the multifamily portion already advertised for pre-leasing on the Finishes Solutions website. The firm bills itself as a fully integrated real-estate operator. Company founder Chuck Cates launched a specialty wall-finishes business in 2001, according to his LinkedIn profile, and the operation has since expanded into development and property management.
Where this fits locally
Waller has been seeing a steady trickle of land deals and smaller projects as growth continues along the U.S. 290 corridor, with industry reporting on brokered land sales suggesting ongoing demand for housing and retail. Connect CRE has documented recent land transactions in Waller involving local brokers and buyers. The planned site sits immediately south of Waller High School at 31213 Waller Spring Creek Rd, according to the district’s Waller ISD school directory.
What to watch next
For now, locals can expect more grading, utility work and a wave of permit filings over the coming months. KHOU's report did not include a construction timeline or projected completion date, so county permit records will be the best place to track the next milestones as homes and retail space begin to take shape on the site.
