Kalahari Resorts
1.2M sf resort with 912 rooms, indoor/outdoor waterpark, 165K sf convention center
$950M
2025-2030
Incentives Approved Feb 2025
Kalahari Resorts (Nelson Family)
Project Timeline
Incentives approved
Analyst Commentary
Property Values: Homes within 3 miles of the resort site could see 8-15% appreciation above baseline once construction begins visibly. The 121 corridor is already hot, and a destination resort adds legitimacy.
Traffic Reality: Expect significant congestion on US 75 and SH 121 during peak seasons. Weekend traffic patterns will shift dramatically. If you commute south, factor in 15-20 extra minutes during resort events.
Lifestyle Perks: A 1.2M SF waterpark resort means year-round entertainment without driving to Grapevine or Galveston. Date nights, birthday parties, staycations—all walkable for nearby residents.
Buy near, not next to. Properties 1-3 miles from the site get the appreciation without the noise and traffic. The sweet spot is established neighborhoods in east Allen or west Fairview—close enough to benefit, far enough to avoid resort spillover. Don't overpay for 'future Kalahari views' until shovels are actually in the ground. The 2030 timeline is optimistic; plan for 2031-2032 realistically.
Analysis generated December 25, 2025