Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville
4017 N Expressway 83, Brownsville, TX, 78520
Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville is a new construction project at 4017 N Expressway 83, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Sep 2026). The project has an estimated value of $4.0M across about 21,327 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $4.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 21,327 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $188/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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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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8 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
380 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
1,070 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville
Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville is a completed new construction project located at 4017 N Expressway 83 in Brownsville, Texas. The facility covers 21,327 square feet and was built with an estimated cost of $4,000,000. This retail automotive facility was designed for the sales and service of vehicles, serving the Cameron County market.
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2022, with construction starting in the same month. Goree Architects, Inc. served as the design firm of record. The filing indicated a completion date of September 2023. The final inspection passed in September 2023, confirming the structural and accessibility requirements were met according to the filing.
In September 2026, TDLR closed the project file. This action marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The owner of record is Payne Motors INC.
Project Scale and Context
The estimated cost of $4,000,000 places this project above the county median for new construction filings in Cameron County. The median estimated cost for similar filings is $500,000. The size of 21,327 square feet is also larger than the median size of 6,357 square feet for the region. The cost per square foot is $188, which is above the county median of $97 per square foot.
The scheduled build window for this project was 380 days. This is longer than the median scheduled build window of 249 days for new construction projects in the county. Goree Architects, Inc. has worked on six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $42,582,000. These include facilities in Corpus Christi, Fort Worth, and Houston.
Local Area Profile
The project is situated in ZIP code 78520. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this area show a population of about 63,337. The median household income is estimated at $47,331. There are approximately 22,543 housing units in the area. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $129,200. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied.
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Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville is a New Construction project located at 4017 N Expressway 83, Brownsville, TX 78520 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.0M covering 21,327 sq ft. PAYNE MOTORS INC is the property owner and Goree Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 7, 2022.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current status of the Payne Volkswagen construction project?
TDLR closed the project file in September 2026. The final inspection passed in September 2023, and the construction phase is complete according to the registration record.
How large is the new facility at 4017 N Expressway 83?
The new retail automotive facility covers 21,327 square feet. The estimated cost for this construction was $4,000,000, resulting in a cost of $188 per square foot.
Who designed and owned the Payne Volkswagen project?
Payne Motors INC is the owner of record. Goree Architects, Inc. was the design firm of record for this new construction project in Brownsville.
When did construction start and finish?
Construction started in September 2022. The filing listed a completion date of September 2023, and the final inspection passed in that same month.
Is the business open for sales and service?
The TDLR record confirms the construction is complete and the file is closed. It does not provide information on business operating hours or official opening dates.
What is Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville?
Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville is a new construction project at 4017 N Expressway 83 in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: A new retail automotive facility for the sales and service of vehicles.
Is Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville open in Brownsville?
Construction on Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Sep 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville located?
Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville is located at 4017 N Expressway 83, Brownsville, TX, 78520, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville?
PAYNE MOTORS INC is the property owner/developer of record for Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville?
Goree Architects, Inc. is the design firm of record for Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville cost and how big is it?
Payne Volkswagen of Brownsville has an estimated construction value of $4.0M and approximately 21,327 square feet (about $188/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
A new retail automotive facility for the sales and service of vehicles.
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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4017 N Expressway 83, Brownsville, TX, 78520
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