A big new apartment play is lining up in Cordova, where permits have been filed for the Levee Apartments, a 10-building complex spread across about 16 acres and loaded with on-site amenities like pickleball courts and a pool. The project is the latest residential piece of the larger Amherst planned development, and the developer says residents could start moving in as soon as 2028. If it advances as proposed, it would be one of the biggest new multifamily projects to hit southeast Memphis in recent years.
Permits and project details
According to Memphis Business Journal, the permits cover 10 buildings on roughly 16 acres under the Levee Apartments banner, with shared amenities that include a pool and pickleball courts. MBJ reports that Grant & Co. is handling the residential buildout within the 101-acre Amherst Planned Development and that the company is eyeing 2028 for initial move-ins, depending on how the process plays out. The project surfaced in MBJ’s Crane Watch roundup on July 22, 2026.
Where it sits and background
The Levee site is tucked inside the Amherst planned development at the northwest corner of Walnut Grove Road and North Houston Levee Road, part of a 101-acre tract highlighted in earlier coverage. The Daily Memphian has mapped out the Amherst footprint and noted its proximity to key Cordova corridors and nearby retail hubs. The new apartment permits represent the latest move to convert slices of the Amherst land into housing and retail.
Timeline and local context
MBJ’s reporting points to a 2028 target for move-ins, though that timeline will hinge on how quickly permits, approvals and construction line up. If it is built as planned, the Levee would add a sizable block of market-rate rental homes to Cordova, joining other recent multifamily projects popping up along Houston Levee and Walnut Grove. City infrastructure work and sign-offs will do a lot to determine how fast the project moves from paperwork to people actually hauling in furniture.
What to watch next
Next up, watch for detailed public permit filings and phasing plans that spell out unit counts, parking layouts and construction timing. Those documents typically show up in city planning records and local news coverage. We will also be keeping an eye on any Land Use Control Board or City Council items tied to the Amherst development, where schedules can shift and neighbors get a formal chance to weigh in.
