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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

White Water Express

7303 Garth Road, Baytown, TX, 77521

Construction complete · Oct 2024Project Closed

White Water Express is a new construction project at 7303 Garth Road, Baytown, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2024). The project has an estimated value of $1.7M across about 4,816 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.7M
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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
4,816 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$353/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.

Scheduled duration
1y 1mo
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Jun 8, 2023481 days across supplied datesOct 1, 2024

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    92 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Project closed · TDLR filing

    The project record was closed in TDLR.

    389 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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📰About White Water Express

A new 4,816 sq ft Valvoline Instant Oil Change facility at 7303 Garth Road in Baytown has completed its construction review. The project, registered under the name White Water Express, was filed as a new construction project with an estimated cost of $1,700,000. This places the build cost at $353 per square foot, a figure above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings.

The construction process began in September 2023, following the initial TDLR registration in June 2023. The scheduled build window extended to October 2024, which is longer than the county median of 219 days for comparable projects. HFA-AE, Ltd served as the design firm of record, with Landy Perkins acting as the registered accessibility specialist.

White Water Express is the owner and developer of record for this Baytown site. The company has registered six other TDLR projects across Texas, including locations in Belton, Dallas, Elgin, Gatesville, and Hewitt. These additional projects total $9,650,000 and are all marked as complete or closed in the state records. The design firm, HFA-AE, Ltd, also has a portfolio of six other registered projects, several of which are for Valvoline locations in Austin, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 77521, has a population of approximately 65,920 and a median household income of $76,012, according to U.S. Census estimates. Other commercial projects in the immediate vicinity include a Texas Roadhouse and a Bubba's 33, indicating a growing commercial corridor in the Baytown area.

TDLR closed the project file in October 2024, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The record confirms that the physical construction phase has concluded and the project is no longer under active state review.

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White Water Express is a New Construction project located at 7303 Garth Road, Baytown, TX 77521 in Baytown, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.7M covering 4,816 sq ft. White Water Express is the property owner and HFA-AE, Ltd is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 8, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Baytown Valvoline open?

The TDLR record indicates the construction project is closed, meaning the building process is finished. It does not confirm the business is open for service. A web mention from whitewatercw.com lists the address and phone number, suggesting a presence, but does not state operating status.

Who built the White Water Express in Baytown?

White Water Express is the owner and developer of record. HFA-AE, Ltd served as the design firm, and Landy Perkins was the registered accessibility specialist. The project was privately funded on private land.

How much did the Baytown project cost?

The estimated cost for the new construction was $1,700,000. This works out to $353 per square foot for the 4,816 sq ft facility, which is above the Harris County median cost per square foot.

When was the Baytown construction completed?

The filing listed a completion date of October 2024. TDLR closed the project file in October 2024, marking the end of the accessibility review process for the construction.

What is White Water Express?

White Water Express is a new construction project at 7303 Garth Road in Baytown, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction 4816 sq ft Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

Is White Water Express open in Baytown?

Construction on White Water Express is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2024. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is White Water Express located?

White Water Express is located at 7303 Garth Road, Baytown, TX, 77521, in Harris County.

Who is the owner or developer of White Water Express?

White Water Express is the property owner/developer of record for White Water Express, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for White Water Express?

HFA-AE, Ltd is the design firm of record for White Water Express, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does White Water Express cost and how big is it?

White Water Express has an estimated construction value of $1.7M and approximately 4,816 square feet (about $353/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New Construction 4816 sq ft Valvoline Instant Oil Change.

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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