Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Cielo Vista Apartments
Boca Chica Blvd and Russell Avenue, Brownsville, TX, 78520
Cielo Vista Apartments is a new construction project at Boca Chica Blvd and Russell Avenue, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Nov 2023). The project has an estimated value of $650K across about 12,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $650K
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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
- 12,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $54/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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105 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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📰About Cielo Vista Apartments
Cielo Vista Apartments in Brownsville completed its new ground-up construction phase in November 2023. The project involves a 12,000 square foot facility located at the intersection of Boca Chica Blvd and Russell Avenue. This development includes a leasing center, clubhouse, and maintenance buildings for a multifamily apartment complex. The total estimated cost for this work was $650,000.
7B Building and Development served as the owner and developer of record for this project. Helt Design was the registered design firm responsible for the architectural plans. Landy Perkins was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The construction began in November 2022, following the initial registration with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in July 2022.
Project Scope and Costs
The scope of work covered the new construction of a clubhouse and leasing center building, along with a maintenance shed. The estimated cost of $650,000 places this project above the median estimated cost for similar new construction filings in Cameron County, which is $500,000. However, the cost per square foot was $54, which is below the county median of $97 per square foot for comparable projects.
The scheduled build window for this project was 365 days. This duration is longer than the median scheduled build window of 249 days for new construction projects in Cameron County. The project was privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR closed the project file in November 2023, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.
Developer and Design Firm History
7B Building and Development has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $3,400,000. These include Dollar Tree and Family Dollar locations in Laredo, Monahans, Odessa, and Midland. Helt Design has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $16,811,075. These include AutoZone locations in Kingwood, Midland, and Corpus Christi, as well as projects in Plainview and San Antonio.
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Cielo Vista Apartments is a New Construction project located at Boca Chica Blvd and Russell Avenue, Brownsville, TX 78520 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $650K covering 12,000 sq ft. 7B Building and Development is the property owner and Helt Design is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 19, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the Cielo Vista Apartments construction?
TDLR closed the project file in November 2023. This indicates the accessibility review process for the construction was completed at that time.
Who is the developer for this Brownsville project?
7B Building and Development is the owner and developer of record. Helt Design was the registered design firm for the project.
How large is the Cielo Vista Apartments facility?
The facility is 12,000 square feet. It includes a leasing center, clubhouse, and maintenance buildings for the apartment complex.
What was the estimated cost of the construction?
The estimated cost was $650,000. This amounts to $54 per square foot for the 12,000 square foot project.
Is the Cielo Vista Apartments leasing center open?
The TDLR record confirms the construction file was closed in November 2023. It does not provide information on whether the business is open for operations.
What is Cielo Vista Apartments?
Cielo Vista Apartments is a new construction project at Boca Chica Blvd and Russell Avenue in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New ground up construction for a clubhouse / leasing center building and maintenance shed for a multifamily apartment complex.
Is Cielo Vista Apartments open in Brownsville?
Construction on Cielo Vista Apartments is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Nov 2023. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Cielo Vista Apartments located?
Cielo Vista Apartments is located at Boca Chica Blvd and Russell Avenue, Brownsville, TX, 78520, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Cielo Vista Apartments?
7B Building and Development is the property owner/developer of record for Cielo Vista Apartments, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Cielo Vista Apartments?
Helt Design is the design firm of record for Cielo Vista Apartments, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Cielo Vista Apartments cost and how big is it?
Cielo Vista Apartments has an estimated construction value of $650K and approximately 12,000 square feet (about $54/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New ground up construction for a clubhouse / leasing center building and maintenance shed for a multifamily apartment complex.
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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Boca Chica Blvd and Russell Avenue, Brownsville, TX, 78520
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