AnnouncedShopping

Target Fate

Not announced (state filing: construction Feb 2027–Feb 2028)

Fate Royse City Rockwall

Site location

Target is coming to Fate. The city announced a store of about 147,000 square feet in August 2026, at the northwest corner of I-30 and FM 551 in the Lafayette Crossing development. A state filing from October 2026 lists construction from February 2027 to February 2028. Target has not announced an opening date.

Why it mattersFate's first Target; the nearest one today is about 6 miles away in Rockwall.
Status
Announced
Expected
Not announced (state filing: construction Feb 2027–Feb 2028)
Category
Shopping
Last checked
Nov 10, 2026
When it opensNot announced. A state filing lists construction from Feb. 1, 2027 to Feb. 2, 2028, which points to an opening in 2028 if that schedule holds.3,7
Where4551 E. Interstate 30, Fate, TX 75189 · Northwest corner of I-30 and FM 551 (William E. Crawford Ave.), in Lafayette Crossing1,3
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146,862sq ftStore size in the state filing3
$17MEstimated construction cost in the filing3
Feb 2027Filed construction start3
Feb 2028Filed construction finish3
5pad sitesSmaller sites planned around the store2

Key dates

What's planned

Target plans a full-size store in Fate. The City of Fate announced it on Aug. 10, 2026, describing a store of about 147,000 square feet at the northwest corner of I-30 and FM 551 (Crawford Road).

The state filing gives the size as 146,862 square feet and describes the work as a new retail building and site, with an estimated construction cost of $17 million. Five smaller pad sites for other shops and restaurants are planned around the store.

The city says the store will carry groceries, clothing, home goods and household basics. Target's own list of upcoming stores shows the Fate location at the same address.

When it could open, and how sure we are

Target has not announced an opening date. Its list of future stores shows Fate without one.

The best clue is the state filing registered on Oct. 19, 2026. It lists a construction start of Feb. 1, 2027 and a finish of Feb. 2, 2028. Filed dates are estimates and often move, and stores usually need a few more weeks after construction to stock shelves and hire.

That schedule is later than the city's earlier plan. City documents for this part of Lafayette Crossing, called Project Cactus, expected both anchor stores to open by the end of 2027. Neither Target nor the city has said the date slipped, so we treat an opening in 2028 as likely but not confirmed.

Target Fate: key steps

  1. 1
    City announces Target1
  2. 2
    State construction filing registered3
  3. 3
    Construction start (filed estimate)3
  4. 4
    Construction finish (filed estimate)3
  5. 5
    Opening date (not announced)7

Where it is

The address is 4551 E. Interstate 30, on the north side of I-30 just west of FM 551. FM 551 is signed as William E. Crawford Avenue and Memorial Parkway.

The store sits in Lafayette Crossing, a 267-acre development the city describes as bounded by I-30 on the south, the railroad on the north, FM 551 on the east and South Ben Payne Road on the west. The city expects it to build out over 15 to 20 years.

Kroger is building a Marketplace store in the same development at 735 S. William E. Crawford Ave. Kroger held its groundbreaking in March 2026 and says that store opens in 2027.

North side of I-30, just west of FM 551 (William E. Crawford Ave.), in Lafayette Crossing. Streets: U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line. Site pin is approximate.

The city's deal for this corner

Target and Kroger are the two anchors of Project Cactus, about 80 acres at the northwest corner of I-30 between Woodcreek Boulevard and FM 551. The city's plan calls for about 400,000 square feet of stores and restaurants there, with two anchors of at least 100,000 square feet each.

Under the incentive agreement, the city will reimburse the developer for public roads and utilities, up to $15 million or the actual cost if lower. The money comes from half of the city's sales tax collected from the project, over 10 years from 2028 through 2037.

The city projects more than $140 million in new property value and about $2.8 million a year in sales tax once the project is complete. Those are projections, not results.

Why it matters for Fate

Fate has no Target today. The closest one is in Rockwall, about 6 miles away, according to the Dallas Morning News.

The city has grown fast. Its population rose more than 60% between April 2020 and July 2025, to about 29,000, the newspaper reported from Census figures.

With Kroger and Target both on the way, shoppers in Fate and Royse City would have two large new stores at one I-30 exit.

Nearest big stores today and planned

  • FRESH by Brookshire's, 5100 E. I-30, Fate0.4 mi
  • H-E-B Rockwall, 1600 E. I-302.9 mi
  • Target Rockwall, 850 Steger Towne Rd.5.3 mi

Straight-line miles from the site. Driving distances are longer.

What happens next

The city's timeline calls for roads and utilities for this corner to be finished by mid-2027. Watch for site work on the Target lot after the filed start date of Feb. 1, 2027, and for Target to add an opening season to its store list.

Tenants for the five pad sites have not been announced.

Project facts

Address4551 E. Interstate 30, Fate, TX 751893
CornerNorthwest corner of I-30 and FM 551 (Crawford Road)1
Store size146,862 sq ft in the state filing; about 147,000 sq ft per the city1,3
Estimated construction cost$17 million (state filing)3
Filed construction datesFeb. 1, 2027 to Feb. 2, 20283
State filingTABS2027003955, registered Oct. 19, 2026; status Review Complete3
Scope of workNew retail building and site3
Pad sitesFive additional retail and commercial pad sites around the store2
DevelopmentLafayette Crossing, 267 acres along I-301,5
Project CactusAbout 80 acres and about 400,000 sq ft of retail and restaurants, with two anchors of at least 100,000 sq ft each5
City incentiveReimbursement of public infrastructure up to $15 million, from half of the city's sales tax from the project, 2028 to 20375
City projectionsMore than $140 million in new property value; about $2.8 million a year in sales tax5
Other anchorKroger Marketplace, 735 S. William E. Crawford Ave. (opens 2027, per Kroger)6,8
CountyRockwall3

Features at a glance

  • Groceries, clothing, home goods and household basics1
  • Five surrounding pad sites for more shops and restaurants2

The area around it

This projectPlanned or under constructionStores open todayRings at 1, 3 and 5 miles, straight line. Locations are approximate.
Nearest Target todayRockwall, about 6 miles away4
Fate populationAbout 29,000 in July 2025, up more than 60% since April 20204
Same developmentKroger Marketplace (about 100,000 sq ft), under construction6,8
Earlier city timelineBoth anchors open by end of 2027; roads and utilities done by mid-20275

Full timeline

  1. Construction finish (filed). Estimated completion date in the state filing.3
  2. Construction start (filed). Estimated start date in the state filing.3
  3. State filing registered. Target registers a $17 million, 146,862-sq-ft new store with the state.3
  4. Target announced. The City of Fate announces Target as an anchor of Lafayette Crossing.1
  5. Kroger groundbreaking. Kroger breaks ground on its Fate store and says it opens in 2027.8
  6. Kroger announced. Kroger Marketplace named as the first anchor.5
  7. Zoning approved. City Council approves the Lafayette Crossing zoning.6
  8. Zoning application filed. Formal Planned Development application submitted.5
  9. First workshop. Developer, Planning and Zoning Commission and City Council hold an initial workshop on Lafayette Crossing.5

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Project Facts card for Target in Fate, TX: Status: Announced; Opens: Not announced; 146,862 sq ft at 4551 E. Interstate 30; filed construction dates Feb 2027 to Feb 2028.
Project Facts: Target Fate Status, timing and key numbers for Target Fate, as of Nov. 10, 2026.
Street map showing where Target is planned in Fate, TX: north side of I-30, just west of FM 551 (William E. Crawford Ave.), in Lafayette Crossing.
Site map: Target Fate North side of I-30, just west of FM 551 (William E. Crawford Ave.), in Lafayette Crossing.
Timeline chart for Target Fate from 2022 to 2028: Lafayette Crossing planning and zoning, city agreements, Target announced August 2026, construction filed for February 2027 to February 2028.
Timeline: Target Fate Key dates for Target Fate. Dashed bars are planned or estimated.

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Frequently asked questions

When will Target open in Fate?

Target has not announced a date. A state filing lists construction from Feb. 1, 2027 to Feb. 2, 2028, which points to an opening in 2028 if the schedule holds.

Where is the Fate Target going?

At 4551 E. Interstate 30, the northwest corner of I-30 and FM 551 (William E. Crawford Ave.), in the Lafayette Crossing development.

How big will it be?

About 147,000 square feet. The state filing lists 146,862 square feet.

Has construction started?

Not as of Nov. 10, 2026. The filed start date is Feb. 1, 2027.

Will it sell groceries?

Yes. The city says the store will carry groceries along with clothing, home goods and household items.

Is it next to the new Kroger?

Yes, both are in Lafayette Crossing. Kroger's Marketplace store at 735 S. William E. Crawford Ave. is under construction and Kroger says it opens in 2027.

Where is the nearest Target now?

In Rockwall, about 6 miles away.

Is the city paying for it?

Not directly. The city agreed to reimburse the developer for public roads and utilities at this corner, up to $15 million, out of sales tax the project generates from 2028 through 2037.

Not confirmed yet

  • Target's actual opening date.
  • Whether the store will open later than the city's original end-of-2027 goal.
  • Which businesses will take the five pad sites.
  • Store details such as Drive Up lanes, a pharmacy or a cafe.

Sources

  1. City of Fate news release, via Blue Ribbon News: City of Fate Announces Target as New Anchor Retailer for Lafayette Crossing Development (Aug. 10, 2026)
  2. Royse City Herald-Banner: Target to anchor 267-acre Lafayette Crossing in Fate (Aug. 2026)
  3. TDLR TABS2027003955: Target Fate TX T3066, 4551 East Interstate 30 (registered Oct. 19, 2026)
  4. Dallas Morning News (via Yahoo): A growing city in east D-FW is getting a Target (Oct. 2026)
  5. City of Fate: Lafayette Crossing (project page, Project Cactus FAQs and timeline)
  6. Texas Construction Media: Target Plans New $17M Store in Fate (Oct. 2026)
  7. Suburbs 101: New Target Stores Opening, upcoming locations by state (updated Nov. 4, 2026)
  8. CultureMap Dallas: Kroger to debut new Marketplace store in the Dallas suburb of Fate (March 2026)

Researched and written by Realust from public records and news reports, checked November 10, 2026. Plans and dates change; dates are targets, not promises. Projects don't affect any city's Realust Score. See something out of date? Tell us.