JK Subaru - New Ground-up Dealership in Nederland, TX

JK Subaru - New Ground-up Dealership is a completed 22,233 sq ft new construction project located at 1800 US 69 in Nederland, Texas. The facility was built on private land by Nederland Land Company, LP, with an estimated cost of $2,000,000. This ground-up build represents a significant addition to the commercial landscape in Jefferson County, distinct from the typical additions or renovations seen in the area.

Construction Scope and Cost

The project involved the complete ground-up construction of a dealership facility. With a total square footage of 22,233 sq ft, the estimated cost of $2,000,000 translates to approximately $90 per square foot. This cost per square foot is below the county median of $145 for similar new construction filings, while the total project cost is above the county median of $750,000. The scale of this build is considerably larger than the median new construction size of 7,350 sq ft recorded in Jefferson County.

LAY Construction, LLC. served as the design firm of record for this project. The company has been involved in three other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including Wagner Cadillac in Tyler and Classic Toyota of Tyler. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing was James Chesley Fancher. The project was privately funded and constructed for private use, adhering to state accessibility standards throughout the build process.

Timeline and Regulatory Status

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in July 2022, with plan review completed in the same month. Construction began in October 2022, and the filing indicated a scheduled completion date of March 2025. The final inspection passed in May 2026, confirming that the structure met all required codes. Consequently, TDLR closed the project file in September 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

Jefferson County has seen 111 new construction projects registered in the last 24 months, with a median scheduled build window of 242 days. The JK Subaru project had a scheduled build window of 912 days, which is longer than the county median. This extended timeline reflects the complexity of a full ground-up dealership build compared to smaller commercial projects. The area profile for ZIP code 77627 indicates a population of about 21,951, with a median household income of $75,778 according to U.S. Census estimates.