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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas

144 County Road 3000, Lott, TX, 76656

Construction complete · Jul 2023Project Closed

New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas is a new construction project at 144 County Road 3000, Lott, in Falls County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jul 2023). The project has an estimated value of $4.0M across about 8,784 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$4.0M
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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
8,784 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$455/sqft
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Scheduled duration
2y 10mo
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Aug 10, 20201,055 days across supplied datesJul 1, 2023

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    35 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Project closed · TDLR filing

    The project record was closed in TDLR.

    1,020 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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📰About New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas

The new Church of the Visitation in Lott, Texas, is a completed single-story structure with a mezzanine level and two bell towers. This 8,784 sq ft building was constructed on County Road 3000 to replace a previous facility lost to fire. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2020, and the agency closed the project file in July 2023. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for the construction.

Construction Details and Scope

The Catholic Diocese of Austin owned the project, which was privately funded on private land. K4 Construction served as the design firm of record. The total estimated cost was $4,000,000, resulting in a cost of $455 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $312 per square foot for new construction projects in Falls County. The scheduled build window was 1,020 days, which is longer than the county median of 334 days.

The building includes code-required upgrades and is fully sprinkled. Accessibility features include a wheelchair lift for the mezzanine level. Tim A Fleming was the registered accessibility specialist. The project started in September 2020 and was scheduled for completion in July 2023. TDLR closed the project file in July 2023, confirming the end of the review period.

Regional Context and Ownership

The Catholic Diocese of Austin has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $26,270,000. These include St. Martin de Porres New Church in Dripping Springs and St. Paul Chong Hasang Catholic Church in Harker Heights. K4 Construction has worked on six other projects, including St. Jerome Catholic Church in Waco and Texell Credit Union locations in Georgetown and Cedar Park. The total value of these other K4 projects is $7,130,000.

Lott is located in Falls County, with a population of about 2,478 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76656. The median household income is $74,286, and the median owner-occupied home value is $118,300. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied. The Falls County unemployment rate was 4.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.

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New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas is a New Construction project located at 144 County Road 3000, Lott, TX 76656 in Lott, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.0M covering 8,784 sq ft. Catholic Diocese of Austin is the property owner and K4 Construction is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 10, 2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Church of the Visitation construction finished?

Yes, the construction is finished. TDLR closed the project file in July 2023, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Who owns the new church in Lott?

The Catholic Diocese of Austin is the owner of record for the new Church of the Visitation in Lott, Texas.

What is the square footage of the building?

The new church building is 8,784 sq ft, including a single-story main level and a mezzanine.

How much did the project cost?

The estimated cost for the new Church of the Visitation was $4,000,000.

What is New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas?

New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas is a new construction project at 144 County Road 3000 in Lott, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: This church is a re-build of one that was lost to fire, with code required upgrades. The church is single story with a mezzanine level and 2 bell towers. The mezzanine level is accessible by wheel chair lift; the building shall be fully…

Is New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas open in Lott?

Construction on New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jul 2023. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas located?

New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas is located at 144 County Road 3000, Lott, TX, 76656, in Falls County.

Who is the owner or developer of New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas?

Catholic Diocese of Austin is the property owner/developer of record for New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas?

K4 Construction is the design firm of record for New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas cost and how big is it?

New Church for: Church of the Visitation, Westphalia, Texas has an estimated construction value of $4.0M and approximately 8,784 square feet (about $455/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

This church is a re-build of one that was lost to fire, with code required upgrades. The church is single story with a mezzanine level and 2 bell towers. The mezzanine level is accessible by wheel chair lift; the building shall be fully sprinkled.

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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144 County Road 3000, Lott, TX, 76656

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