Simone Biles has conquered Olympic pressure, but building her dream home in Texas required a different kind of endurance.
The gymnastics superstar and her husband, NFL safety Jonathan Owens, spent roughly five years creating their custom lakefront mansion, navigating construction delays and a demanding approval process before finally completing the property in November 2025.
Simone Biles breaks down in tears as she says goodbye to the home that stood by her for six years
The couple began designing their home in 2020, with Biles revealing that the planning stage alone took more than a year. Construction officially began in February 2022, but the project continued long after the couple might have hoped.
In September 2025, Biles shared photos of unfinished interiors, exposed wiring and workers completing final tasks, jokingly describing the work as “minor aesthetic adjustments.”
The finished property features an infinity pool and spa, a home theater, game room, wet bar and dedicated space for their dogs.
Two sets of washers and dryers also ensure the couple can tackle laundry simultaneously without competing for machines.
Strict HOA rules reportedly leave other homeowners waiting
Biles’ experience echoes frustrations reported by other residents of Benders Landing Estates, an upscale community in Spring, north of Houston.
Realtor Somer Padilla told the New York Post that architectural reviews can take six months or longer as homeowners and builders navigate design changes, revisions and approval requirements.
In one reported case, a homeowner spent approximately 18 months seeking permission to build a house resembling one she’d previously owned.
According to Padilla, the architectural committee considered the proposed style outdated and provided guidance on its preferred appearance.
The process reportedly stalled further when the homeowner travelled overseas and the committee declined to communicate directly with her builder.
Another builder ultimately abandoned a planned project after repeatedly encountering difficulties securing approval, Padilla said.
Despite revising the design to meet a requested difference from previously submitted plans, the builder reportedly struggled to satisfy the committee.
Government permits eventually expired during the drawn-out process, forcing the builder to take the project elsewhere.
Realtor.com data cited in the report placed median monthly homeowners association fees across the wider Benders Landing area at $125 in 2026.
Meanwhile, Biles has experienced another emotional property milestone. She recently shared a tearful farewell to the nearly 4,000-square-foot Texas home where she and Owens spent six years together.
Listed for $1.275 million, the four-bedroom property reportedly went under contract within five days and subsequently closed in October.
In a TikTok video, Biles explained that the house held countless memories and helped her mature into adulthood. She admitted she hadn’t expected to become so emotional, but wished the future owners as much happiness in the property as she’d experienced.
"I was here for six years, and I feel like there were just so many good memories, so many bad memories," she said.
"But I feel like I grew up in this house. It's made me a real adult, so I'm gonna miss it. Ugh, I didn't think I'd be emotional about a house.
“Whoever buys this house, I hope it brings you as much joy as it did for me.”