The site of a former Conroe immigration facility for unaccompanied children in the United States without legal permission is being redeveloped into a 408-unit apartment community.
The new development is unrelated to the former immigration facility, which closed in 2019.
Beckett West Fork at 10485 League Line Road is being developed by Mill Creek Residential.
The community will feature 408 apartment homes in 14 buildings. The apartments will average about 1,027 square feet.
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“This site off League Line was formerly Southwest Keys, the facility that housed children and youth in the country illegally as they were processed,” said Nancy Mikeska, assistant city administrator and director of community development. “Though some may view more apartments as concerning, in this case, the re-development of this old unpopular facility is welcome.”
The Southwest Keys facility opened in Conroe around 2005.
During its operation, the location housed hundreds of detainees. Most were deported or released under supervision while their cases were decided. Primarily federally funded, the facility closed in 2019, citing an “unexpected loss of federal funding for the program.”
Community amenities include a 5,000-square-foot resident clubhouse, swimming pool, grilling area, outdoor kitchen, fitness center, landscaped courtyards, onsite pet park and dog run and rentable private garages.
“Beckett West Fork will offer the best of both worlds in that residents will experience a small-town vibe while remaining within commuting distance of the area’s key employment and entertainment centers,” said Lucas Sandidge, vice president of development for Mill Creek Residential. “The community will provide a nature-centric living experience at a much more reasonable price point than many of the surrounding suburban locales. We’re eager to join the neighborhood.”
First move-ins are anticipated for November 2024.
“Conroe’s growth continues as more people choose to call Conroe home,” Mikeska said. “Whether it is Conroe’s geographic location, the schools, the trees, the lake, the friendly attitude, or another reason, it is clear; people want to live in Conroe.”
