Drive through Schertz right now and it is easy to notice how many places seem to have something happening.

There is construction around I-35. New restaurants have opened at Schertz Station. A large Home Depot is taking shape nearby. Industrial buildings are going up farther north. Road construction continues along I-35 and FM 1518. Other pieces of land have been rezoned, platted, or approved for projects that may take considerably longer to become visible.

The challenge is that all of those situations can look like “new development” from the road, even though they may be at very different stages.

That distinction is especially useful for homeowners and buyers.

A zoning request is not the same as an approved project. An approved development plan does not mean construction has started. A state construction filing does not guarantee an opening date. A cleared tract of land may eventually become something very different from what someone heard on social media.

This Schertz Development Tracker looks at several of the larger projects and growth areas we are watching as of September 2026, along with the information that can be useful when evaluating a home nearby.

The larger backdrop is continued population growth. The U.S. Census Bureau estimates Schertz had 45,978 residents on July 1, 2025, up 9.1% from its 2020 population estimate base.

Schertz development at a glance

Project schedules can change. The status above reflects publicly available information reviewed for this article and should not be treated as a guarantee of completion or opening.

What is being built at Schertz Station?

Schertz Station remains the most visible commercial development story in Schertz.

The 72-acre master-planned project sits at I-35 and Cibolo Valley Drive. Merit Commercial Real Estate lists Home Depot, EVO Entertainment, Portillo's, Hopdoddy, CAVA, and Panera among key tenants, along with multi-tenant retail space and remaining I-35 frontage pad sites.

Several businesses are no longer simply “coming soon.”

Panera opened in October 2025. Dave's Hot Chicken and Chipotle followed in January 2026. CAVA held its ribbon cutting in February, and Portillo's followed in June.

That is an important distinction for anyone following local development. Parts of Schertz Station are operating today while other portions are still being built or leased.

The Home Depot project is one of the largest pieces still developing at Schertz Station.

A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing describes a 107,519-square-foot store plus a 28,113-square-foot garden center, for a total of 135,632 square feet. The filing listed an August 1, 2026 construction completion date and an estimated project cost of $13 million. Its current state record is marked “Review Complete.”

That August construction date should not be confused with an opening date. More recent July reporting said the store was nearing completion and was expected to open to the public in early 2027.

This is a good example of why development research needs more than one data point.

What else may be coming to Schertz Station?

Several newer state filings provide a look at additional activity.

A filing for Wonder at 18406 Station Road describes a nearly 4,000-square-foot restaurant finish-out with construction dates listed from July through October 2026.

Fork to Fit Kitchen has a separate filing for a 1,209-square-foot food-preparation tenant finish-out at Schertz Station, with work listed from August through November 2026.

Crunch Fitness also has a Schertz filing for a 40,131-square-foot fitness-center finish-out at 5536 Station Road. Its state filing currently lists an October 2026 start and September 2027 completion.

Those filings are meaningful evidence of planned investment, although a TDLR registration should not be interpreted as a guaranteed business opening or guaranteed schedule.

Schertz Station also includes residential development

The project is not exclusively retail.

Collection Schertz Station at 18508 Ripps-Kreusler Road currently shows one-, two-, and three-bedroom rental townhomes available, confirming that the residential component of the mixed-use area is already leasing.

That combination of housing, restaurants, services, entertainment, and highway access makes Schertz Station different from a traditional strip-center development.

What is being built in North Schertz near FM 3009?

The northern part of Schertz deserves just as much attention as the restaurant openings near Cibolo Valley Drive.

The development here is more heavily weighted toward industrial and distribution space.

EastGroup Properties currently lists Schertz Summit Park 1 & 2 on Sunrise Way as two buildings totaling approximately 202,000 square feet. In its second-quarter 2026 financial results, EastGroup listed the project among developments underway, with a projected total cost of $27.7 million and an anticipated conversion date in July 2028.

A corresponding Texas filing for one of the buildings at 18039 Sunrise Way describes a 101,173-square-foot concrete tilt-wall industrial shell and lists construction beginning in May 2026.

Schertz Station 3009 could become much larger

The two current buildings appear to be only part of EastGroup's longer-term plans for the area.

EastGroup acquired approximately 78 acres identified as Schertz Station 3009 Land in late 2025. The company says the property could ultimately accommodate eight buildings totaling approximately 900,000 square feet.

The word “could” is important.

The 900,000-square-foot figure represents future development capacity described by the property owner. It does not mean 900,000 square feet is currently under construction.

That is exactly the kind of distinction worth making when you are considering a home near undeveloped acreage.

Titan Industrial Park: Schertz 312 is another long-term project to watch

Titan Development currently lists Titan Industrial Park: Schertz 312 as “In Development.”

Its master plan encompasses approximately 1.8 million square feet and nine building sites. The property is in North Schertz within roughly one mile of I-35 and near major existing industrial users.

This is better viewed as part of the area's longer-term industrial pipeline than as 1.8 million square feet of buildings already rising from the ground.

The Schertz Economic Development Corporation itself says approximately 3 million square feet of industrial space is expected to come online over the next couple of years, giving some indication of the scale of industrial investment the city is anticipating.

For buyers considering the northern edge of Schertz or areas approaching Garden Ridge and New Braunfels, future land use can be just as relevant as today's neighboring buildings.

What new residential development is planned in Schertz?

One project worth watching is the Live Oak Hills Subdivision master development plan, within the Heritage Oaks Planned Development District.

City Planning and Zoning records show an administratively approved master development plan for approximately 66.23 acres west of the intersection of Schertz Parkway and Wiederstein Road. The proposal calls for 214 single-family homes.

There is an important limitation to that information.

The source confirms approval of the master development plan. It does not establish that all 214 homes are currently under construction.

This is another situation where a buyer should avoid jumping from “approved” to “being built right now.”

For someone considering an existing home near Wiederstein Road or Schertz Parkway, the useful questions include what land has been approved for, what remains vacant, what roads will provide access, and whether later plats, site work, utilities, or construction permits have been issued.

What major road projects are affecting Schertz?

Commercial and residential construction get most of the attention, but some of the most consequential development around Schertz involves transportation.

I-35 NEX Central

The I-35 NEX Central project extends 9.5 miles from I-410 North to FM 3009 and passes through Northeast San Antonio, Live Oak, Selma, and Schertz.

TxDOT lists the design-build cost at $1.5 billion. Construction began in June 2022, with estimated completion in late 2027. The project includes two elevated general-purpose lanes and one elevated HOV lane in each direction, along with new connections and ramp changes.

For Schertz residents and buyers, that makes I-35 development more than an abstract regional transportation project. Construction conditions, entrance and exit configurations, and future commute patterns are part of everyday property research for homes that depend heavily on I-35.

FM 1518 from FM 78 to I-10

TxDOT is also expanding 5.6 miles of FM 1518 between FM 78 and I-10.

The $73 million project will expand the roadway to two lanes in each direction with a raised median, a shared-use path, and a sidewalk. Construction began in spring 2024 and is expected to continue through 2028.

That project is particularly relevant to southern Schertz, Randolph-area commuters, and anyone regularly moving between FM 78 and I-10.

Long construction timelines also reinforce an important point for homebuyers. A route that feels difficult today may eventually look different, while a proposed improvement years away should not be treated as though it already exists.

Schertz is also investing in parks and public infrastructure

Not every construction site is commercial or residential.

The City of Schertz reports that construction has started on the 14-acre Homestead portion of the Hilltop/Homestead Park project. The current phase includes an accessible loop trail around the pond, fishing pier, parking, and utility connections for a future restroom.

The city's Capital Improvement Project Dashboard is also useful because it tracks active and upcoming projects involving streets, water, wastewater, parks, and public facilities. The city says the dashboard provides project locations, timelines, budgets, and progress information.

Those infrastructure projects matter when researching a property because private development is only one part of how an area changes.

How can you tell whether a Schertz project is really being built?

This may be the most useful part of any development tracker.

Development generally moves through several steps, and the terminology matters.

1. Zoning request

Someone is requesting permission for a particular type of land use. Approval has not necessarily occurred.

2. Approved zoning, plat, or development plan

A project has cleared an important entitlement step, but construction may still be months or years away.

3. Permit or state construction filing

There is stronger evidence that a project is moving forward, although schedules, tenants, designs, and opening dates may still change.

4. Active construction

Site or building work is physically underway.

5. Certificate of occupancy or opening

The building has moved beyond construction toward lawful occupancy and actual operation.

Schertz explains that zoning controls which uses are permitted on a tract, while the city's current GIS gives residents a way to check zoning.

This is one reason we are cautious about calling every announced or approved project “coming soon.”

What should buyers look at when development is near a home?

New development is not automatically good or bad for a particular property.

Retail may improve access to shopping and services. Road improvements may eventually change travel patterns. Commercial and industrial projects can expand the local employment base. Parks and trails may add public amenities.

The same projects can also bring temporary construction, changing traffic patterns, lighting, truck activity, new entrances, or a land use that feels different from what exists today.

When considering a property near an active growth area, research the exact location rather than relying on a broad statement that “Schertz is growing.”

Useful items to review include:

• Current zoning next to and behind the property
• Comprehensive future land-use information
• Approved plats and development plans
• Nearby vacant acreage
• Road and intersection projects
• Construction access and future entrances
• Drainage and flood information
• Utility or easement locations when relevant
• Current property taxes and assessments
• School-district and attendance-zone information when it is part of the buyer's decision
• Actual drive times during the hours the buyer expects to travel

The City of Schertz maintains a public interactive GIS with current zoning and other reference maps. The city cautions that GIS information is approximate and is not a substitute for a survey or legal determination.

What does Schertz development mean for Garden Ridge and Cibolo?

Development does not stop being relevant at a city-limit sign.

Garden Ridge residents who use FM 3009 and I-35 can feel the effect of Schertz road work, commercial growth, and employment development even though Garden Ridge is a separate municipality.

Cibolo is even more closely connected to some of the activity around Cibolo Valley Drive and I-35. Shopping patterns, commute routes, and regional traffic can overlap even though zoning, taxes, municipal services, and development approvals remain jurisdiction-specific.

This is one reason we approach Northeast San Antonio, Schertz, Cibolo, Garden Ridge, Selma, and the I-35 corridor as interconnected for real estate research without treating them as though they are the same market.

Does all this development mean Schertz home values will rise?

There is no reliable formula that says a new retailer, warehouse, road project, or subdivision automatically increases the value of nearby homes.

Real estate remains property-specific.

Recent comparable sales, inventory, interest rates, property condition, lot characteristics, taxes, insurance, competing new construction, location, and buyer demand all play a role.

Proximity can also cut both ways. One buyer may place a premium on quick access to retail or I-35. Another may prefer additional distance from commercial traffic or industrial land.

For sellers, the better question is how the property's actual location compares with competing homes in today's market.

For buyers, it is whether the current surroundings and reasonably documented future development fit the way they expect to use the property.

Where can residents track Schertz development themselves?

The best place to start is with original sources rather than social-media rumors.

The City of Schertz maintains development, zoning, GIS, and capital-project resources. TxDOT maintains dedicated project pages for I-35 and FM 1518. Texas TDLR construction filings can also provide useful clues about larger private projects.

Each source answers a different question.

A zoning map tells you what may be permitted. A development approval tells you what has cleared a planning step. A TDLR filing can show a project's stated construction scope. A construction site tells you work has actually begun. None of them alone tells the entire story.

The takeaway for Schertz homeowners and buyers

Schertz is not growing in only one direction or with only one type of development.

The I-35 and Cibolo Valley Drive area continues to add retail, dining, services, and housing. North Schertz is seeing significant industrial investment. Additional residential development is moving through the approval process. Major transportation projects continue along I-35 and FM 1518, while the city is also investing in parks and infrastructure.

The useful question is not simply whether Schertz is growing.

It is what is planned near a particular property, how certain that plan actually is, how far along it has progressed, and whether it fits your own priorities.

That information is far more useful than a rumor about what might be going on the vacant tract down the street.

How Correa Realty Group Can Help

When development is part of a real estate decision, we can help you look beyond the headline announcement and research the property itself.

Correa Realty Group can help buyers and homeowners review nearby zoning, available development records, major road projects, current property information, school attendance-zone resources, commute considerations, and comparable real estate activity. We can also help separate a proposed project from one that has actually been approved or entered construction.

We serve Garden Ridge, San Antonio, New Braunfels, Schertz, Cibolo, and surrounding communities throughout the Northeast San Antonio and Hill Country area.

If you are considering a home near one of these Schertz development areas, or you own a property and want to understand what may be changing around it, reach out to Correa Realty Group. We are happy to help you research the details and make an informed decision.

FAQs

What is being built in Schertz in 2026?

Schertz has a mix of retail, industrial, residential, roadway, and public projects underway or progressing through development. Schertz Station continues expanding near I-35 and Cibolo Valley Drive, industrial buildings are under construction near Sunrise Way, I-35 NEX and FM 1518 remain active transportation projects, and the city is also working on parks and infrastructure. Some residential projects have received approvals but are not necessarily under active construction.

What is being built at Schertz Station?

Schertz Station is a 72-acre mixed-use development at I-35 and Cibolo Valley Drive with restaurants, retail, services, rental housing, and additional sites still being developed. Panera, Dave's Hot Chicken, Chipotle, CAVA, and Portillo's are among businesses that have already opened. Home Depot is a major project still progressing, while state filings also show activity involving Wonder, Fork to Fit Kitchen, and Crunch Fitness.

Is the new Home Depot in Schertz open yet?

The new Schertz Station Home Depot is not being treated as open in this tracker. Its state construction filing listed an August 1, 2026 completion date, but that refers to the project's construction schedule rather than a public grand opening. July 2026 reporting said the approximately 135,600-square-foot store was nearing completion and expected to open in early 2027.

Where is the new industrial development in Schertz?

A significant share of new industrial development is occurring in North Schertz near I-35 and the FM 3009 area. EastGroup's Schertz Summit Park 1 & 2 totals approximately 202,000 square feet and is under construction. EastGroup also owns a larger 78-acre Schertz Station 3009 tract that it says could eventually support eight buildings totaling about 900,000 square feet.

What new housing is planned near Schertz Parkway and Wiederstein Road?

The City of Schertz approved a master development plan for a proposed 66.23-acre single-family development west of Schertz Parkway and Wiederstein Road. The Live Oak Hills plan, within the Heritage Oaks Planned Development District, calls for 214 homes. The approval confirms the development plan, but the city record reviewed for this article does not establish that all 214 homes are currently under construction.

How could Schertz development affect Garden Ridge?

Schertz development can influence Garden Ridge residents through regional traffic, shopping access, employment locations, and the FM 3009/I-35 commute even though the two cities remain separate jurisdictions. Development approved by Schertz does not automatically change Garden Ridge zoning or property taxes. For a Garden Ridge property near major corridors, the most useful approach is to review the exact location and nearby transportation projects rather than relying on citywide assumptions.

What major road construction is affecting Schertz and Northeast San Antonio?

Two major projects are I-35 NEX Central and the FM 1518 expansion. I-35 NEX Central extends from I-410 North to FM 3009 and is scheduled toward late 2027 completion. FM 1518 is being expanded for 5.6 miles between FM 78 and I-10, with construction expected through 2028. Both can affect current commute conditions and future access.

Does new development automatically increase Schertz home values?

No. A new commercial project, roadway, subdivision, or employment center does not automatically increase the value of every nearby property. Home values depend on comparable sales, inventory, condition, lot characteristics, interest rates, taxes, insurance, competing construction, location, and buyer demand. Proximity to development can be attractive to some buyers and less desirable to others, so the effect should be evaluated at the property level.

When should I research nearby development before buying a home in Schertz?

Research nearby development before making the purchase decision, particularly when a home borders vacant acreage, a commercial corridor, a major road, or land that appears to be changing. Reviewing available zoning and development information before an offer can help shape your questions. The option and due-diligence period may provide another opportunity to investigate information that is important to your decision, depending on the contract and circumstances.

When can a REALTOR® help me evaluate development near a Schertz home?

A REALTOR® can be especially helpful when you need to connect development information to a specific property. Correa Realty Group can help locate public zoning maps, planning records, road projects, attendance-zone resources, property information, and comparable sales. We can help identify questions worth asking, while government agencies, engineers, surveyors, title professionals, school districts, and other appropriate authorities remain the final sources for matters within their expertise.