Pivotal Residential Broke Ground on Sorella Complex

Construction on the 348-unit market-rate apartment project in Fort Worth began in June 2026.

Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in Apartments

Bold vector editorial illustration of stacked steel beams and lumber on a dirt lot, representing a new housing development project. — Pivotal Residential broke ground in June 2026 on Sorella, a 348-unit market-rate apartment complex located on Hemphill Street in south Fort Worth. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Pivotal Residential officially broke ground on its new apartment development, Sorella, located at 3320 Hemphill St. in Fort Worth in June 2026. The project will introduce 348 market-rate units to the Hemphill corridor.

Why it matters

The development represents a significant addition to the local housing stock in south Fort Worth. The project moves forward following years of local discussion regarding zoning changes along the Hemphill corridor.

The Sorella project features 348 total apartment units. The developers have confirmed they will not seek tax breaks for this construction.

The players

Pivotal Residential

This real estate firm is the developer responsible for the Sorella apartment project in Fort Worth.

The details

Designed to reflect the aesthetic character of south Fort Worth, the complex occupies the site purchased by Pivotal Residential in 2025. The builder confirmed that LIV Developments is not involved in the project, which remains independent of previous site proposals.

2023: Residents debated a zoning change for Hemphill Street.
2025: Pivotal Residential purchased the land at 3320 Hemphill St.
June 2026: Groundbreaking for the Sorella project occurred.
Late 2027: Apartments are expected to be available to rent.

Roadmap

This project follows the momentum created by the 2023 Hemphill Street zoning change debate. It reflects a broader trend of densification as developers target established corridors to meet housing demand in the city.

Prospective renters in the area can expect units to become available starting in late 2027. The project will also bring new residential density to the Hemphill corridor, likely changing the daily foot traffic and demand for local services in the neighborhood.

The takeaway

The Sorella project underscores the continued redevelopment of the Hemphill corridor into a high-density residential area. Residents interested in the new units should track development updates as the late 2027 leasing timeline approaches.