Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Family Dollar - Vanilla Box
Ejido Avenue & Wormser Road, Laredo, TX, 78046
Family Dollar - Vanilla Box is a new construction project at Ejido Avenue & Wormser Road, Laredo, in Webb County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Feb 2020). The project has an estimated value of $650K across about 9,290 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $650K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 9,290 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $70/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project timeline
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
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26 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
153 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Family Dollar - Vanilla Box
A new Family Dollar retail store stands at the intersection of Ejido Avenue and Wormser Road in Laredo, Texas. This ground-up construction project covers 9,290 square feet of space on private land in Webb County. The building is fully constructed and ready for use, having passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in February 2020.
The development was registered with TDLR in August 2019, with construction starting the following month. The estimated cost for the project was $650,000, which calculates to $70 per square foot. This figure is below the county median of $95 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Webb County. The scheduled build window of 153 days was also shorter than the county median of 239 days for comparable projects.
Development and Design
7B Building and Development is the owner of record for this project. The firm has registered five other projects with TDLR, including Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations in Laredo, Monahans, Odessa, and Midland. These projects collectively totaled $3,400,000 in estimated costs. The design firm of record is C.L. Helt, Architect INC., which also designed the Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash in Laredo.
The site is located in ZIP code 78046, an area with a population of approximately 71,965 residents according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $53,601. Nearby businesses include Bobs gadget fix, Romo Contractors, and Carrillo & Associates Inc. The project is privately funded and built for private use, distinct from public infrastructure developments in the region.
Other new construction projects registered in the same area include Saltillo Apartments, Trevinos Beauty and Barber Shop, and Stripes 42813 Laredo, TX. The Family Dollar project fits within a broader pattern of commercial development in Laredo. The construction process was completed within the scheduled timeframe, and the final inspection confirmed compliance with accessibility standards.
Inspection Complete
Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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Family Dollar - Vanilla Box is a New Construction project located at Ejido Avenue & Wormser Road, Laredo, TX 78046 in Laredo, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $650K covering 9,290 sq ft. 7B Building and Development is the property owner and C.L. HELT, ARCHITECT INC. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 6, 2019.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Family Dollar store open for business?
The construction is complete and the building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in February 2020. However, the TDLR record only confirms the construction status and does not indicate when the business officially opened to the public.
Who owns the Family Dollar project in Laredo?
The owner of record is 7B Building and Development. This firm has registered other retail projects in Texas, including Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations in Laredo, Monahans, Odessa, and Midland.
How much did it cost to build this store?
The estimated cost for the new construction was $650,000. This amounts to $70 per square foot for the 9,290-square-foot building, which is below the county median of $95 per square foot for similar filings.
When was the construction finished?
Construction started in September 2019 and was scheduled for completion in February 2020. The final TDLR accessibility inspection was passed in February 2020, confirming that the construction phase is complete.
Who designed the building?
C.L. Helt, Architect INC. is the design firm of record. They are also responsible for the design of the Dale Shine Xpress Car Wash in Laredo, another project registered with TDLR.
What is Family Dollar - Vanilla Box?
Family Dollar - Vanilla Box is a new construction project at Ejido Avenue & Wormser Road in Laredo, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: new construction, ground up retail store
Is Family Dollar - Vanilla Box open in Laredo?
Construction on Family Dollar - Vanilla Box is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Feb 2020. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Family Dollar - Vanilla Box located?
Family Dollar - Vanilla Box is located at Ejido Avenue & Wormser Road, Laredo, TX, 78046, in Webb County.
Who is the owner or developer of Family Dollar - Vanilla Box?
7B Building and Development is the property owner/developer of record for Family Dollar - Vanilla Box, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Family Dollar - Vanilla Box?
C.L. HELT, ARCHITECT INC. is the design firm of record for Family Dollar - Vanilla Box, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Family Dollar - Vanilla Box cost and how big is it?
Family Dollar - Vanilla Box has an estimated construction value of $650K and approximately 9,290 square feet (about $70/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
new construction, ground up retail store
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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Ejido Avenue & Wormser Road, Laredo, TX, 78046
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