Centerpoint Santa Fe Service Center

The Centerpoint Santa Fe Service Center is a new 41,522-square-foot office and warehouse facility located at 3400 F.M. 646 in Sante Fe, Texas. This privately funded project, developed by Centerpoint Energy, passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that construction is complete. The facility serves local Centerpoint service needs within Galveston County.

With an estimated cost of $25,000,000, the project represents a significant investment in local infrastructure. This figure places the construction cost in the top quarter of new construction filings in Galveston County over the recent period, where the median estimated cost for similar projects is $700,000. The high cost per square foot of $602 also exceeds the county median of $116, reflecting the specialized nature of the service center and warehouse functions.

Design and Construction Details

Kirksey served as the design firm of record for this project, which was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in November 2022. Plan review was completed in the same month, and construction began in November 2023. The scheduled build window of 335 days was longer than the county median of 214 days for new construction projects. Janel Carona Bloom is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.

Centerpoint Energy has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $65,045,535, including facilities in Longview, Marshall, and Houston. The company’s portfolio includes gas service centers and training facilities, indicating a broader regional presence. Kirksey has also designed other projects, such as the TC Energy Center in Houston and the Fort Bend ISD Aquatic Practice Facility in Fresno, demonstrating a consistent involvement in large-scale commercial and institutional construction.

The site is located in ZIP code 77510, where the U.S. Census Bureau estimates a population of about 13,938. The median household income in this area is $96,284, and the median owner-occupied home value is $281,200. This location provides a stable foundation for the facility, which is intended for private use on private land.