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McDonald's W. Columbia in West Columbia, TX
808 S. Columbia Drive, West Columbia, TX, 77486
McDonald's W. Columbia is a renovation/alteration project at 808 S. Columbia Drive, West Columbia, in Brazoria County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2023 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $65K across about 224 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $65K
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- Reported floor area
- 224 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $290/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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34 days after the preceding date shown.
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31 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About McDonald's W. Columbia
McDonald's USA filed a TDLR-registered renovation for its West Columbia location at 808 S. Columbia Drive, West Columbia, TX 77486. The project, identified on the filing as McDonald's W. Columbia, involves a 224 sq ft alteration with an estimated cost of $65,000. This specific work order is categorized as a Renovation/Alteration within Brazoria County. The scope of work includes creating a new customer service area, relocating existing kitchen equipment, and moving the self-service order kiosk.
The project was registered with TDLR in June 2023, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2023 and finish in August 2023. Although the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The filing indicates that the project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.
Project Context and Comparisons
Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for this renovation. The estimated cost of $65,000 places this project below the county median for its type in Brazoria County. The scheduled build window of 31 days is shorter than the county median of 95 days for similar filings. However, the computed cost of $290 per square foot is above the county median of $89 per square foot. McDonald's USA has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $4,500,000, while Castles Design Group has six other registered projects totaling $16,250,000.
According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 77486, the area has a population of about 7,330 and a median household income of $85,182. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $221,600. Brazoria County unemployment rate (FRED, July 2026) is 5.4 percent, higher than a year earlier.
Third-party listings, such as a TripAdvisor entry, list the address as 808 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486. A MealDeals app listing also identifies the location as McDonald's USA on S Columbia Dr. These external sources confirm the physical address but do not provide construction status details beyond what is found in the TDLR public record.
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McDonald's W. Columbia is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 808 S. Columbia Drive, West Columbia, TX 77486 in West Columbia, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $65K covering 224 sq ft. McDonald's USA is the property owner and Castles Design Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 20, 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the McDonald's in West Columbia open?
The TDLR record does not confirm business operations. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. Third-party listings show the address but do not verify current opening status.
What work is being done at 808 S. Columbia Drive?
The filing lists a new customer service area, relocated existing kitchen equipment, and a relocated self-service order kiosk. The total square footage for this renovation is 224 sq ft with an estimated cost of $65,000.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for this McDonald's renovation in West Columbia. They are also the design firm for several other TDLR-registered projects in Texas.
What is the status of the TDLR plan review?
TDLR completed plan review in June 2023. The status is Review Complete, but TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, meaning the project's completion is not verified in the public record.
Is the project in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is McDonald's W. Columbia?
McDonald's W. Columbia is a renovation/alteration project at 808 S. Columbia Drive in West Columbia, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New customer service area, relocated existing kitchen equipment and relocated self service order Kiosk
Is McDonald's W. Columbia open in West Columbia?
McDonald's W. Columbia was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 2023 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is McDonald's W. Columbia located?
McDonald's W. Columbia is located at 808 S. Columbia Drive, West Columbia, TX, 77486, in Brazoria County.
Who is the owner or developer of McDonald's W. Columbia?
McDonald's USA is the property owner/developer of record for McDonald's W. Columbia, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for McDonald's W. Columbia?
Castles Design Group is the design firm of record for McDonald's W. Columbia, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does McDonald's W. Columbia cost and how big is it?
McDonald's W. Columbia has an estimated construction value of $65K and approximately 224 square feet (about $290/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New customer service area, relocated existing kitchen equipment and relocated self service order Kiosk
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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808 S. Columbia Drive, West Columbia, TX, 77486
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