New Student Housing Coming to Fayetteville: The Juniper Project

Cameron Torabi, Principal Broker — Mason Capital Group

Student housing projects in Fayetteville

TL;DR: The $115.41 million Juniper student housing development at 77-95 S. Duncan Ave. in Fayetteville, AR, will add 294 units and 1,009 beds to the market ahead of fall 2028 classes (Endeavor Real Estate Group project announcement, checked Aug 2026).

Endeavor Real Estate Group Enters Fayetteville Market

Endeavor Real Estate Group, an Austin, Texas-based firm, has announced Juniper, a student housing development located at 77-95 S. Duncan Ave. in Fayetteville, AR. The property sits southeast of the Sam M. Walton College of Business and adjacent to Harmon Field, a project from Endeavor Real Estate Group (Endeavor Real Estate Group; FaverGray press release, checked Aug 2026). FaverGray is serving as the general contractor for the venture (Endeavor Real Estate Group; FaverGray press release, checked Aug 2026). This marks the developer's first project in Arkansas (Endeavor Real Estate Group; FaverGray press release, checked Aug 2026). For investors and occupants, the arrival of a major Texas-based developer signals a continued institutional commitment to the local student housing sector. The specific location near the Walton College of Business and Harmon Field offers immediate proximity to academic and recreational resources.

Endeavor Real Estate Group’s expansion into Northwest Arkansas highlights the region's sustained appeal for multifamily development. The firm’s decision to enter the Fayetteville market, supported by FaverGray’s construction services, adds a new layer of competition and quality to the local inventory. Discover Fayetteville, Arkansas as a destination for both development and residence. This new development contributes to the evolving landscape of the city's housing options.

Juniper Student Housing Project Details

The Juniper project consists of a seven-story residential building and a seven-story precast parking garage, totaling 649,751 square feet on a 4-acre site, according to the Endeavor Real Estate Group project announcement checked in August 2026. This development will contain 294 units with 1,009 beds, and the project carries a cost of $115.41 million, as noted in the same August 2026 announcement. The scale of this development provides a significant inventory of rental housing for the area.

The seven-story precast parking garage is combined with the residential structure on the same 4-acre site. Mason Capital Group's featured listings reflect current inventory in the broader Fayetteville market.

Juniper Project Construction Timeline and Amenities

The development schedule for Juniper begins in January 2026, with a scheduled opening in summer 2028, ahead of fall classes, according to a FaverGray press release and Endeavor Real Estate Group, checked Aug 2026. This timeline positions the property to accommodate the academic calendar immediately upon completion. The design concept is described by the developer as 'Ozark Zen,' integrating amenities such as a rooftop pool, sky lounge, sauna, cold plunge, cabanas, and grilling areas, a fitness center, yoga and pilates studios, a golf simulator, bicycle storage, and private courtyards, as noted in the Endeavor Real Estate Group project announcement, checked Aug 2026.

Ground-floor retail space totals roughly 3,000 square feet, providing immediate access to conveniences for residents, per the same Endeavor Real Estate Group project announcement, checked Aug 2026. These facilities are intended to support an active lifestyle within the community. The project is being developed by Endeavor Real Estate Group in collaboration with FaverGray, with information verified in August 2026.

What This Means for Fayetteville Buyers

The University of Arkansas Fall 2025 official enrollment was 34,161 students (University of Arkansas Office of Strategic Analytics & Insights, checked Aug 2026).

Juniper is one specific, named project now under construction near campus, with the scope, cost, and timeline described above. Anyone evaluating the Fayetteville student housing market may want to track its progress toward the scheduled summer 2028 opening alongside other new supply entering the area.

Working With Mason Capital Group in Fayetteville

Mason Capital Group has managed $2.4B+ in cumulative transaction activity over 30+ years in Northwest Arkansas, a track record that provides a stable foundation for navigating the local market. We approach every transaction with the discipline of a portfolio manager, ensuring that the strategic value of assets like the Juniper student housing Fayetteville is preserved through rigorous analysis. Our office is located at 609 SW 8th Street, 6th Floor, Bentonville, AR 72712, and we can be reached directly at 479-925-3333.

We do not speculate on market trends; we rely on the concrete data and historical performance that define the Northwest Arkansas real estate landscape.

What is the Juniper student housing project in Fayetteville?

Juniper is a student housing development located at 77-95 S. Duncan Ave., southeast of the Sam M. Walton College of Business and adjacent to Harmon Field (Endeavor Real Estate Group project announcement; FaverGray press release, checked Aug 2026).

Who is developing Juniper and what is the total cost?

The developer is Endeavor Real Estate Group, an Austin, Texas-based firm, marking its first project in Arkansas, and the project carries a cost of $115.41 million (Endeavor Real Estate Group project announcement, checked Aug 2026).

How many beds and square feet does Juniper include?

Juniper will include 294 units containing 1,009 beds within a seven-story residential building wrapped around a seven-story precast parking garage, totaling 649,751 square feet on a 4-acre site (Endeavor Real Estate Group project announcement, checked Aug 2026).

When is Juniper scheduled to open and how many students are at the University of Arkansas?

Construction began in January 2026 with a scheduled opening in summer 2028, ahead of fall classes, and the University of Arkansas Fall 2025 official enrollment was 34,161 students (FaverGray press release; Endeavor Real Estate Group, checked Aug 2026; University of Arkansas Office of Strategic Analytics & Insights, checked Aug 2026).