Life Storage #285 Addition in Austin, TX

Life Storage #285 Addition stands as a 27,296 sq ft new construction project located at 9717 E US-290 in Austin, Texas. The structure is a single-story facility built with a slab-on-grade foundation, utilizing metal stud construction and metal wall panels. The scope of work encompassed the full installation of foundation, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. This private development was completed in March 2022, with the final inspection passed that same month.

Sovran Acquisition LP served as the owner of record for this expansion. The design was handled by Dallenbach Cole Architecture, a firm with a broader portfolio of commercial and industrial projects across Texas. Jessica Trevino Hamm was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the TDLR filing. The project was registered in March 2021, with construction commencing in June 2021. The estimated cost for the work was $1,300,000, resulting in a computed cost of $48 per square foot.

Project Context and Local Records

In Travis County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $1,000,000, and the median size is 12,000 sq ft. This project’s cost is above that county median, while its size is significantly larger than the median. The $48 per square foot cost is below the county median of $125. The scheduled build window of 273 days is close to the county median of 304 days. Sovran Acquisition LP has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $10,600,000, including locations in Spring, Haltom City, Austin, and Cypress. Dallenbach Cole Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $16,309,256 across San Antonio, Austin, and Odessa.

City of Austin permit records show four permits on file at this street address, issued between February 2025 and July 2026. These are primarily electrical permits, with the most recent involving a 101.75 kW solar system installation. The TDLR record indicates the project was privately funded on private land. TDLR closed the project file in March 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The neighborhood in ZIP code 78724 has a population of about 29,326 people. The median household income is $76,906, and the median owner-occupied home value is $295,400. Housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied. Travis County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026. These census and labor data points provide context for the local economic environment where the facility is situated.