City-Wide Development Report
2015
The following is a guide to new and upcoming development in the City of North Richland
Hills. Sections include updates on transportation projects, new commercial additions,
and the growth of our residential community and offerings.
Questions? Contact the Economic Development Department at 817-427-6090.
Last Update: 3/11/2015
City Snapshot
A brief overview of North Richland Hills, its demographics, and recent development climate.
Development
Trends
The City of North Richland Hills has
seen steady growth in recent years
and expects that this positive
trend will continue. NRH maintains
focus on both new development
on available land and redevelopment of current commercial and
residential properties. Now that
the North Tarrant Expressway project is complete, the city forsees an
increase in business along the NTE
corridor and an overall increase in
business city-wide with this new
transportation amenity.
North Richland Hills Quick Facts
Population: 65,000
Median Age: 38.5
Avg Household Size: 2.5
Avg Household Income: $81,000
Avg Home Value: $225,600 (ESRI)
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Transportation Development Overview
2015
The transportation development overview details all current and upcoming roadway and
rail projects within the city of North Richland Hills. In this section, you’ll learn about the
ways that we’re working to make moving throughout our city and region easier and
more convenient for you.
Questions? Contact the Economic Development Department at 817-427-6090.
Last Update: 3/11/2015
Upcoming Transportation Projects
The map below shows the location of all current and future transportation projects, both
roadway and rail.
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North Tarrant Express
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Rufe Snow Widening
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Davis at Mid Cities
Intersection Expansion
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5
3
4
Davis at Smithfield
Intersection
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TEX Rail: Iron Horse
and Smithfield Stops
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5
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North Tarrant Express
This 13.5 miles project, which began in October of 2010, doubles the lane capacity of
Loop 820 and Airport Freeway and will include dynamic tolling in separated TEXPRESS
lanes. All ramps, bridges, and passes have been temporarily closed during 2013 and
2014. This project is now completed and expects use by over 250,000 motorists daily
by 2030.
Rufe Snow Widening
This project includes 1.25 miles of Rufe Snow Drive between Mid Cities Boulevard and
Hightower Boulevard, taking the road from 5 lanes undivided to 7 lanes undivided.
Other improvements include: asphalt to concrete, sidewalks/crosswalks, traffic signal
modifications, and utility adjustments, burial at intersections. Construction will begin in
early 2015 and end mid-2016.
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Davis at Mid Cities Intersection
Intersection expansion to begin in May of 2015 and end in January of 2016. Expansion
includes dual left turn lanes from single turn, dedicated right turn lane, from
shared, and raised medians on Davis.
Davis at Smithfield Intersection
This project will shift the intersection of Smithfield and Davis Boulevard and add
signalization as needed. The shift will connect Smithfield to Bridge Street, create a
dedicated northbound turn lane for better queuing, and add sidewalks and street lights
on Smithfield.
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TEX Rail
This commuter rail, spanning, 27 miles, will take passengers from Fort Worth to DFW
airport and is expected to see 15,000 daily riders by 2035. The first TEX Rail stops are
scheduled to open in 2018 with 10 total stations planned over the course of
construction. NRH will receive two stops, both of which are scheduled to open in 2022.
Iron Horse Stop
Smithfield Stop
Located on Loop 820 at Iron Horse Blvd.
Located near Davis and Mid Cities
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2,200 estimated riders per day
Origin and destination stop
Primarily undeveloped (greenfield)
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2,400 estimated riders per day
Origin stop
Primarily developed/redeveloped
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Commercial Development Overview
2015
The Commercial Development Overview is a brief overview of the new business
developments in our city. We hope that exciting commercial additions further enhance
your life in North Richland Hills.
Questions? Contact the Economic Development Department at 817-427-6090.
Last Update: 3/11/2015
New Commercial Developments
The map below shows the location of all current and future commercial projects
throughout the city. These projects will bring new businesses to currently undeveloped
areas and redevelop key locations in our city. These developments are each at different
stages of progression, but will all bring new and exciting businesses, amenities, and
opportunities for our residents and neighboring communities.
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City Point
2
Smithfield TOD
3
Rufe Snow at Loop 820
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Precinct Line at North
Tarrant Parkway
4
2
3
5
Davis at Precinct Line
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City Point
This 74 acre planned development is zoned for retail, office, hospitality, and multifamily uses and already has selected areas under contract. This development will also
be home to the new NRH municipal complex.
Smithfield TOD
This development is currently in the developer solicitation process. Currently, the City
owns this grouping of 13 acres west of Davis Boulevard and north of Mid Cities
Boulevard. This mixed use development is only 700 feet from a future rail stop.
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NE Corner of Rufe Snow at 820
Redevelopment north of Loop 820 includes the addition of four new retailers: Floor and
Décor (late 2013), WinCo Foods (late 2014), Chipotle (early 2015), and Dairy Queen
(early 2015).
SE Corner of Rufe Snow at 820
Redevelopment south of Loop 820 includes the addition of a new fast casual
restaurant, Taco Cabana, and the listing of approximately 9 acres of for additional
restaurant and hospitality developments.
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SW Corner of Precinct Line at
North Tarrant Parkway
This 26 acre development will include a Kroger Marketplace, LA Fitness, Chick-fil-a,
Whataburger, Wendy’s, and CVS with room for further development on additional pad
sites.
SE Corner of Davis at Precinct Line
This 10 acre development includes our newest grocery store, Aldi Food Market, a
CapitalOne Bank, and will be home to Jason’s Deli Express, AT&T, McDonald’s, and
AutoZone. Two additional pad sites are available in this development.
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Residential Development Overview
2015
The following Residential Development Overview is a guide to the progression of
residential growth in the City of North Richland Hills, including announcements of
upcoming neighborhoods and additions, measures of activity by neighborhood, and the
average price per square foot for both the city as a whole and selected neighborhoods.
Questions? Contact the Economic Development Department at 817-427-6090.
Last Update: 3/11/2015
Residential Development Analysis
The graphs and charts in this section use information gathered from our Development
Services departments. These visual aids aim to illustrate the expansion of our residential
sector over the past four years. In this section, you will find information about
residential lot width and area and the most active neighborhoods in the city of North
Richland Hills.
Most Active Neighborhoods
This graph shows the most active neighborhoods between 2011 and the present. For the
purposes of this graph, activity is measured by the number of residential building permits
issued in each neighborhood.
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Overall Average Lot Width
This graph shows the average lot width for each of the most active neighborhoods between
2011 and the present. Woodland Estates South has the largest average lot width of 82 feet.
Overall Average Lot Area
This graph shows the average lot area for each of the most active neighborhoods between
2011 and the present. Thornbridge East has the largest average lot area at 11,641 square feet.
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Most Active Neighborhoods: 2013
This graph shows the most active neighborhoods in 2013. West Hightower Place continued
to grow with 33 new homes permitted. Brynwyck also saw a large amount of activity with
26 new permits.
Most Active Neighborhoods: 2014
This graph shows the most active neighborhoods in the first half of 2014. This year’s
development has continued previous years’ trends of growth with West Hightower Place
again topping the list with 22 newly permitted homes.
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Single Family Residential
The City has seen over 415 single family residential starts since 2012 with an average entry
of approximately $300,000 per home. This residential lot growth rate ranks second in
Northeast Tarrant County.
Currently Developed Lots
166 Total Lots
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1
5
1 Thornbridge West
2 Saddlebrook
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6
3
3 Home Town
4 Steward Estates
5 Stonybrooke Villas
6 Briar Pointe Villas
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Thornbridge West
This residential development will include 37 lots currently developed
along the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Shadywood Lane. Homes
will be priced between $350,000 and $450,000.
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Saddlebrook
This residential development will include 30 currently developed lots along Saddlebrook Drive west of
the intersection of North Tarrant Parkway and Davis Boulevard. Homes will be priced between $350,000
and $450,000
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3
Home Town
This residential development will include 37 currently developed lots in
the Home Town neighborhood near the intersection of Davis and Mid
Cities Boulevards. Homes will be priced between $350,000 and $450,000.
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Steward Estates
This residential development will include 15 lots under development near
the intersection of Amundson Drive and Crane Road. Homes will be priced
at $350,000 and above.
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5
StonyBrooke Villas
This residential development will include 30 currently developed lots at
the intersection of Davis Boulevard and Hightower Drive. Homes will be
priced between $350,000 and $450,000
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Briar Pointe Villas
This residential development will include 17 3-bedroom townhome lots at
the intersection of Amundson Drive and Main Street. Homes will be priced
between $250,000 and $265,000.
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Single Family Residential
The City has seen over 415 single family residential starts since 2012 with an average entry
of approximately $300,000 per home. This residential lot growth rate ranks second in
Northeast Tarrant County.
Lots Under Development
388 Total Lots
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2
5
1 Harmon Farms
3
1
2 Thornbridge East
3 Graham Ranch
4
4 Cambridge
5 The Reserve at Forest Glen
Developer TBD
6 Smith Farm Addition
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Harmon Farms
This residential development will include 28 lots under development off of Eden Drive and Rumfield Road.
Homes will be priced in the $400,000 range.
2
Thornbridge East
This residential development will include 41 lots under development along
Precinct Line Road and Belshire Drive. Homes will be priced between
$350,000 and $450,000.
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3
Graham Ranch
This residential development will include 32 lots under development near
Rufe Snow Drive between Hightower and Chapman Drives. Homes will be
priced between $350,000 and $450,000.
4
Cambridge
This residential development will include 192 lots under development along
Iron Horse Boulevard and southwest of the intersection of Rufe Dnow Drive
and Mid Cities Boulevard. Homes will be priced between $200,000 and
$400,000.
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5
The Reserve at Forest Glenn
This 29 acre residential development will include 74 single family lots recently platted on the northeast
corner of Bursey Road and Smithfield. Homes are estimated to be priced at $400,000 and above.
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Smith Farm Addition
This residential development will include 21 single family lots recently re-platted along Douglas Lane
near Cross Timbers Park. Currently, there is no estimated home pricing for this brand new development.
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Home Town Mixed Use Development
This development includes a variety of housing types both rented and owner-occupied with
immediate access to many commercial and municipal amenities.
Multi-Family
Town Homes
1 Enclave at Home Town
3 Home Town Canal District
2 Dolce Living
Single Family
4 Home Town Canal District
5 Villas at Home Town
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3
4
5
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Enclave at Home Town
This multi-family community includes 260 rental units priced at $1.28 per square foot with one, two,
three bedroom apartments and four bedroom townhomes available. Community amenities include a
swimming pool, fitness center, door-to-door trash pick up, and direct access to the Walker Creek Trail.
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Dolce Living
300 rental units priced at $1.30 per square foot with one, two, three bedroom apartments available.
Commercial space available on lower level of buildings facing Grand Avenue. Community amenities include
a swimming pool and spa, community park, fitness center, and on-site pet park.
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Home Town Canal District
This residential development will include 76 lots for single family detached homes as well as townhouses
located east of Home Town Lake and south of Mid Cities Boulevard. Currently, there is no estimated
home pricing for this brand new development.
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Villas at Home Town
This residential development will include 37 lots for single family detached homes located east of Home
Town Lake and north of Boulevard 26. Currently, there is no estimated home pricing for this brand new
development.
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