SAT82 Data Center

18844 FM 1957 Castroville, Castroville, TX, 78009

Opening ~Feb 2028Review Complete

SAT82 Data Center is a new construction project at 18844 FM 1957 Castroville, Castroville, in Medina County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2028. The project has an estimated value of $482.6M across about 244,676 sq ft.

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Jul 25, 20241,293 days across supplied datesFeb 8, 2028

Project registeredJul 25, 2024 · TDLR filing
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Review completeJul 25, 2024 · TDLR filing
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Scheduled construction startApr 11, 2026 · Scheduled date
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625 days after the preceding date shown.
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Scheduled completionFeb 8, 2028 · Scheduled date
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668 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About SAT82 Data Center

Microsoft Corporation is developing the SAT82 Data Center at 18844 FM 1957 in Castroville, Texas. This new construction project involves a one-story building with a gross area of 244,676 sq ft. The facility is designed to house five colocation halls, creating a significant infrastructure footprint in Medina County.

The estimated cost for this development is $482,600,000. This figure places the project in the top quarter of new construction filings in the county, which has a median estimated cost of $1,264,275. The cost per square foot is $1,972, substantially above the county median of $200 per square foot for similar registered projects.

Construction Timeline and Status

TDLR completed plan review in July 2024 and construction is scheduled to finish in February 2028, with work starting April 2026. The total scheduled build window is 668 days, which is longer than the county median of 291 days for new construction filings. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

WSP USA, Inc. is the design firm of record for the SAT82 Data Center. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Jesus E Lardizabal. Microsoft Corporation has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $796,600,000, including the SAT89/90 Data Center in Castroville, which is also in review complete status.

Local Context and Third-Party Information

The project is located in ZIP code 78009, where the U.S. Census Bureau estimates the population at about 9,494 and the median household income at $102,724. The housing stock is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $335,200. Third-party sources, such as blackridgeresearch.com, have discussed the expected construction start of the facility, while datacenter.fyi describes it as a proposed hyperscale data center developed by Microsoft.

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SAT82 Data Center is a New Construction project located at 18844 FM 1957 Castroville, Castroville, TX 78009 in Castroville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $482.6M covering 244,676 sq ft. Microsoft Corporation is the property owner and WSP USA, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 25, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the SAT82 Data Center scheduled to finish?

Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2028, with work starting in April 2026. TDLR completed plan review in July 2024.

Who is the owner of the SAT82 Data Center?

Microsoft Corporation is the owner and developer of record for the SAT82 Data Center in Castroville, Texas.

What is the estimated cost of the project?

The estimated cost is $482,600,000. This is above the county median for new construction filings in Medina County.

Is the SAT82 Data Center open for business?

The project is in the construction planning phase. TDLR status is Review Complete, and construction is scheduled to start in April 2026.

Who is the design firm for this project?

WSP USA, Inc. is the design firm of record for the SAT82 Data Center project in Castroville.

What is SAT82 Data Center?

SAT82 Data Center is a new construction project at 18844 FM 1957 Castroville in Castroville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of one story building with 5 colos for a Data Center. Approximate 244,676 square foot of gross building area

Is SAT82 Data Center open in Castroville?

SAT82 Data Center is still under construction in Castroville, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2028 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is SAT82 Data Center located?

SAT82 Data Center is located at 18844 FM 1957 Castroville, Castroville, TX, 78009, in Medina County.

Who is the owner or developer of SAT82 Data Center?

Microsoft Corporation is the property owner/developer of record for SAT82 Data Center, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for SAT82 Data Center?

WSP USA, Inc. is the design firm of record for SAT82 Data Center, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does SAT82 Data Center cost and how big is it?

SAT82 Data Center has an estimated construction value of $482.6M and approximately 244,676 square feet (about $1.97K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Construction of one story building with 5 colos for a Data Center. Approximate 244,676 square foot of gross building area

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.