The Seaman Building in Mineral Wells, TX

The Seaman Building at 200 W Hubbard St in Mineral Wells has completed a $2,000,000 renovation. This 20,000 sq ft project in Palo Pinto County passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in July 2024, confirming that construction is complete. The work involved a comprehensive restoration of the historic structure, including new mechanical, electrical, plumbing, fire protection, elevator, stairs, and additional restrooms.

NSC Opportunity Fund LLC is the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. Hopkins Architects served as the design firm, overseeing the restoration of the roof, windows, doors, and interior finishes. The project was registered with TDLR in April 2023, with construction starting in June 2023 and concluding with the inspection in July 2024.

Project Scale and Scope

The estimated cost of $2,000,000 places this renovation above the median cost for similar projects in Palo Pinto County. The median estimated cost for renovation or alteration filings in the county is $250,000, with a middle half ranging from $140,000 to $750,000. The Seaman Building’s cost per square foot is $100, which is above the county median of $58 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 382 days is longer than the county median of 150 days.

Hopkins Architects has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,000,000 in the region. These include a Dairy Queen in Mineral Wells, First United Methodist Church in Stephenville, the Palo Pinto County Annex in Mineral Wells, and Tolar High School in Tolar. All of these projects are closed. The Seaman Building is one of several renovation projects registered in the area, alongside Mix Art Studio, Russell Feed & Supply, The Artisan Table, Oncor Mineral Wells, and Purely Nature Honey.

The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE, which is designated as a floodway. This designation is part of the federal flood insurance map and indicates the area’s susceptibility to flooding. The building is situated in a commercial district with businesses such as Dollar General, Awards & More Embroidery & Engraving, and Baum-Carlock-Bumgardner Funeral Home nearby. The ZIP code 76067 has a population of about 20,906, with a median household income of $59,670 and a median owner-occupied home value of $156,000.

Local coverage from the City of Mineral Wells noted that the first phase of the project, the Seaman Building parking lot, is already complete, adding more spaces to the lot. A Facebook post by the business described the historic Seaman Building as under restoration and planned for future use. Another post by amysuesouthern highlighted the building’s location in the heart of downtown Mineral Wells at 200 West Hubbard Street. These third-party mentions provide context on the project’s progress and community interest, but the TDLR record confirms the construction is finished.