Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse
10100 FM 1489, Wallis, TX, 77485
Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse is a new construction project at 10100 FM 1489, Wallis, in Fort Bend County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jan 2023). The project has an estimated value of $430K across about 2,861 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $430K
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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
- 2,861 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
- $150/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
- 9 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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186 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
272 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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📰About Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse
Guardhouse/SF Residential at 10100 FM 1489 in Wallis, Texas, is a new construction project that combined a ground-floor guardhouse with a single-family residence on the upper level. The building totals 2,861 square feet. The filing lists the project name as Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse, identifying the owner of record as Twinwood (US) Inc. The estimated cost for this build was $430,000.
The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2021. Construction started in May 2022. The scheduled completion date on the filing was January 2023. TDLR closed the project file in January 2023, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
Project Scope and Cost
The scope of work described in the filing is a guardhouse on the first floor with single family residential above. The estimated cost of $430,000 translates to $150 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the county median of $100 for similar new construction filings in Fort Bend County. The total estimated cost is below the county median of $700,000.
The scheduled build window for this project was 272 days. This duration is longer than the county median of 201 days for comparable new construction projects. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. Tim Mullins is the registered accessibility specialist associated with this filing.
Location and Area Context
The ZIP code 77485 has a population of about 3,865 people. The median household income in this area is $45,667. There are approximately 1,831 housing units in the ZIP code, with a median owner-occupied home value of $198,000. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied.
Fort Bend County unemployment rate was 5 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project represents a specific development within the local real estate market. The TDLR record confirms the construction timeline and the final status of the accessibility review. The facts provided describe the physical structure and the administrative history of the build.
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Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse is a New Construction project located at 10100 FM 1489, Wallis, TX 77485 in Wallis, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $430K covering 2,861 sq ft. Twinwood (US) Inc. is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on October 29, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the building finished?
The TDLR project file was closed in January 2023. This indicates the completion date listed in the filing has passed and the accessibility review process is complete.
Who owns the property?
The owner of record listed in the TDLR filing is Twinwood (US) Inc. The project is privately funded and located on private land.
What is the square footage?
The building is 2,861 square feet. The scope includes a guardhouse on the first floor and single-family residential space above.
How much did it cost to build?
The estimated cost was $430,000. This works out to $150 per square foot, which is above the county median of $100 per square foot.
What is Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse?
Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse is a new construction project at 10100 FM 1489 in Wallis, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Guardhouse on first floor with single family residential above
Is Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse open in Wallis?
Construction on Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jan 2023. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse located?
Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse is located at 10100 FM 1489, Wallis, TX, 77485, in Fort Bend County.
Who is the owner or developer of Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse?
Twinwood (US) Inc. is the property owner/developer of record for Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse cost and how big is it?
Twinwood - Orchid Estate Guardhouse has an estimated construction value of $430K and approximately 2,861 square feet (about $150/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Guardhouse on first floor with single family residential above
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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10100 FM 1489, Wallis, TX, 77485
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