Frito Lay Finish-Out

EastGroup Properties, LP completed the interior finish-out of a 5,126 sq ft office space at Stonefield 35, Building 3, located at I-35 & Hillside Terrace in Buda, Texas. The project, identified in the filing as Frito Lay Finish-Out, involved new construction work specifically for interior finishes within the existing structure. The total estimated cost for this specific scope of work was $512,600.

The construction timeline was concise, with the filing indicating a start date in April 2023 and a scheduled completion in August 2023. This 152-day build window was shorter than the median scheduled build window of 274 days for similar new construction projects in Hays County. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in March 2023 to ensure compliance with accessibility standards during the renovation process.

Project Specifications and Cost Analysis

Pross Design Group, Inc. served as the design firm of record for the project. Jeffery L Kelley was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for reviewing the plans. The estimated cost of $100 per square foot was close to the county median of $115 per square foot for comparable filings. The total project cost was below the median estimated cost of $950,000 for new construction projects in Hays County, reflecting the focused scope of the interior work rather than a full building construction.

EastGroup Properties, LP has a history of similar projects in the region, including other buildings at the Stonefield 35 complex in Buda. The firm also manages properties in Houston, Katy, and Fort Worth. Pross Design Group, Inc. has been involved in larger scale developments in Garland, Rockwall, and Fort Worth, indicating a broad portfolio of commercial and industrial projects across Texas.

The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The TDLR record indicates that the agency closed the project file in August 2023. This status confirms that the accessibility review process for this specific construction phase has concluded. The filing does not indicate any ongoing construction activity or open violations associated with this specific finish-out scope.

The location is in Buda, within Hays County. The surrounding area, ZIP code 78610, has a population of about 46,685 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this area is $110,417, and the median owner-occupied home value is $379,300. These figures provide context for the economic environment in which this commercial office space was developed.

The completion of this project adds to the inventory of finished commercial space in the Buda area. The specific focus on interior finish-out suggests a tenant-specific customization or a final preparation step for occupancy. The rapid timeline and efficient cost structure align with the broader trends of streamlined commercial development in the region.