Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Family Dollar in Brownsville, TX
7747 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX, 78521
Family Dollar is a new construction project at 7747 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jul 2022). The project has an estimated value of $800K across about 9,180 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $800K
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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
- 9,180 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
- $87/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
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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70 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
166 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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📰About Family Dollar
The Family Dollar Brownsville project at 7747 Boca Chica Blvd is a new construction completed in July 2022. The site covers 9,180 square feet and was built by Hankins Development for an estimated cost of $800,000. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost of $500,000 for similar new construction filings in Cameron County. The construction window was 166 days, which is shorter than the county median of 249 days for comparable projects.
Project Details and Location
Located in Cameron County, the store was designed by Oakline Studio. The registered accessibility specialist for the Family Dollar Brownsville project was David Clark Teel. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. This reduces the risk of flooding during construction and future operations.
Hankins Development has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $3,500,000. These include Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations in Brownwood, Monte Alto, Rio Hondo, and Odessa. Oakline Studio has designed three other projects for the same developer, including locations in Rio Hondo and Odessa. This pattern suggests a recurring partnership between the developer and design firm for retail construction in Texas.
The project was registered with TDLR in December 2021. Construction began in February 2022. TDLR closed the project file in July 2022, marking the end of the accessibility review process. The estimated cost per square foot was $87, which is close to the county median of $97. This indicates a standard cost structure for new retail construction in the region.
Local Context and Market Data
Brownsville is part of Cameron County, which had an unemployment rate of 7 percent in July 2026. The ZIP code 78521 has a population of about 87,860 people. The median household income is $41,276, and the median owner-occupied home value is $90,500. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with 29,576 housing units. These Census estimates provide context for the local market where the store is located.
Third-party sources like Yelp and DoorDash list Family Dollar locations in Brownsville, but these do not confirm the specific status of the Boca Chica Blvd store. A listing on Diffie Retail Team describes a Family Dollar property in Brownsville with a price of $1,313,394 and a cap rate of 6.75 percent. However, this listing may refer to a different location or a subsequent sale, as the TDLR record only covers the construction phase.
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Family Dollar is a New Construction project located at 7747 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78521 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $800K covering 9,180 sq ft. Hankins Development is the property owner and Oakline Studio is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 7, 2021.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Family Dollar store at 7747 Boca Chica Blvd open?
The TDLR record shows the construction project closed in July 2022. It does not confirm if the business is open or operating. Third-party listings mention other Family Dollar stores in Brownsville but do not specify the status of this exact address.
Who built the Family Dollar store in Brownsville?
Hankins Development is the owner and developer of record. Oakline Studio is the design firm. David Clark Teel was the registered accessibility specialist. The project was privately funded and built on private land.
How much did it cost to build the store?
The estimated cost was $800,000. This is above the median cost of $500,000 for new construction in Cameron County. The cost per square foot was $87, which is close to the county median of $97.
When was the construction completed?
Construction started in February 2022. TDLR closed the project file in July 2022. This marks the end of the accessibility review process for the construction. The total build window was 166 days.
Is the store in a flood zone?
No, the site is in FEMA Zone X. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use in Cameron County.
What is Family Dollar?
Family Dollar is a new construction project at 7747 Boca Chica Blvd in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New family dollar store
Is Family Dollar open in Brownsville?
Construction on Family Dollar is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jul 2022. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Family Dollar located?
Family Dollar is located at 7747 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX, 78521, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Family Dollar?
Hankins Development is the property owner/developer of record for Family Dollar, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Family Dollar?
Oakline Studio is the design firm of record for Family Dollar, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Family Dollar cost and how big is it?
Family Dollar has an estimated construction value of $800K and approximately 9,180 square feet (about $87/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New family dollar 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.
Location & views
7747 Boca Chica Blvd, Brownsville, TX, 78521
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