Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall in Friendswood, TX
18440 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX, 77546
Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall is a new construction project at 18440 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Feb 2022 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $750K across about 5,381 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $750K
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- Reported floor area
- 5,381 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $139/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 4mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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73 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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484 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall
Mister Car Wash filed a TDLR registration for a new car wash facility at 18440 Gulf Freeway in Friendswood, Texas. The project, identified on the filing as Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall, involves the construction of a new car wash tunnel, required equipment, and associated business areas. The owner of record is Mister CAR Wash, and the design firm of record is A23 Studios. The estimated cost for this new construction is $750,000, covering a total of 5,381 square feet. This results in a computed cost of $139 per square foot. The site is located in the Clear Lake area of Harris County, specifically outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone X).
Construction for this project was scheduled to begin in November 2020, with a planned completion date of February 2022. TDLR completed the plan review in August 2020. The filing indicates that the project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. While the scheduled build window of 484 days is longer than the county median of 224 days, the total estimated cost of $750,000 is close to the county median for new construction filings in Harris County. The cost per square foot of $139 is above the county median of $88.
The TDLR status for this registration is listed as Review Complete. However, the record shows that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, despite the completion date on the filing having passed. The project is one of several TDLR-registered filings for Mister CAR Wash, which includes other locations in Katy, Houston, and El Paso. A23 Studios also has other registered projects, including MCW Sunbowl in El Paso.
Other registered projects in the same area include Beamer Road Business Park, Baybrook Passage, Baybrook Mall, Activate Friendswood, and Citizen of Clear Lake. Businesses already near this site include David's Bridal, Texas Roadhouse, Sam's Club, CAR•TOYS, Bassett Furniture, and Golf Galaxy. The ZIP code 77546 has a population of about 54,082, with a median household income of $121,914. Harris County unemployment rate (FRED, September 2026) was 4.6 percent, lower than a year earlier.
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Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall is a New Construction project located at 18440 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX 77546 in Friendswood, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 5,381 sq ft. MISTER CAR WASH is the property owner and A23 STUDIOS is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 20, 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mister Car Wash in Friendswood open?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the operational status is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is the owner of the Mister Car Wash project in Friendswood?
The owner and developer of record for this project is Mister CAR Wash. The design firm of record is A23 Studios.
What is the estimated cost of the Mister Car Wash construction?
The estimated cost for the new construction is $750,000. This covers 5,381 square feet, resulting in a cost of $139 per square foot.
When was the plan review completed for this project?
TDLR completed the plan review for this project in August 2020. Construction was scheduled to start in November 2020.
Is the site in a flood zone?
The site is located outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone X).
What is Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall?
Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall is a new construction project at 18440 Gulf Freeway in Friendswood, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: NEW CAR WASH TUNNEL AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND BUSINESS AREAS
Is Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall open in Friendswood?
Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall was scheduled to finish construction in Feb 2022 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall located?
Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall is located at 18440 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX, 77546, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall?
MISTER CAR WASH is the property owner/developer of record for Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall?
A23 STUDIOS is the design firm of record for Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall cost and how big is it?
Mister Car Wash - Baybrook Mall has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 5,381 square feet (about $139/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
NEW CAR WASH TUNNEL AND REQUIRED EQUIPMENT AND BUSINESS AREAS
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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18440 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX, 77546
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