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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD in San Marcos, TX
296 WONDER WORLD DRIVE, San Marcos, TX, 78666
SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD is a new construction project at 296 WONDER WORLD DRIVE, San Marcos, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jun 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $634K across about 5,280 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $634K
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- Reported floor area
- 5,280 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $120/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 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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113 days after the preceding date shown.
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180 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD
Shops at Wonder World is a new 5,280 sq ft retail shell building located at 296 Wonder World Drive in San Marcos. The project involves the design and construction of a conventional free-standing structure, including new building systems and site work. Ponderosa Land Development serves as the owner of record for this privately funded development in Hays County.
Mb&B Architects and Engineers is the design firm of record for the project. The estimated cost of the construction is $633,600, which equates to $120 per square foot. This cost is below the median estimated cost of $950,000 for new construction filings in Hays County. The scheduled build window of 180 days is shorter than the county median of 274 days.
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2024, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in January 2025, with a completion date listed on the filing for June 2025. Although this scheduled 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.
Project Context and Local Presence
Ponderosa Land Development has three other TDLR-registered projects, including a shell building in Houston and a project in College Station, all of which are closed. Mb&B Architects and Engineers has six other registered projects, primarily in the Conroe area.
Local coverage reported that a Houston-based developer planned to break ground on this new retail project in San Marcos. Third-party sources described Shops at Wonder World as a significant retail project in the pipeline for the area. The site is near existing businesses such as a CVS drugstore, an Anytime Fitness gym, and the Hays County District Judge courthouse.
According to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 78666, the population is about 87,775, with a median household income of $55,478. The area has 36,354 housing units, and housing is mostly renter-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $271,900. These figures provide context for the local market where the new retail shell is being constructed.
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SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD is a New Construction project located at 296 WONDER WORLD DRIVE, San Marcos, TX 78666 in San Marcos, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $634K covering 5,280 sq ft. PONDEROSA LAND DEVELOPMENT is the property owner and MB&B ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 10, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shops at Wonder World open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. While local coverage reported plans to break ground, the public record does not confirm that the business is open or operating.
Who is building the Shops at Wonder World?
Ponderosa Land Development is the owner of record. Mb&B Architects and Engineers is the design firm of record. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $633,600. This equates to $120 per square foot for the 5,280 sq ft building. This cost is below the median estimated cost for new construction in Hays County.
When was construction scheduled to finish?
The filing listed a completion date of June 2025. Construction was scheduled to start in January 2025. TDLR completed plan review in September 2024.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at 296 Wonder World Drive in San Marcos, Texas. It is in Hays County and is situated in a FEMA moderate-risk flood zone.
What is SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD?
SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD is a new construction project at 296 WONDER WORLD DRIVE in San Marcos, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: THE SCOPE OF THIS PROJECT IS THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CONVENTIONAL FREE STANDING RETAIL SHELL BUILDING. THE SCOPE OF WORK IS COMPOSED BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEW STRUCTURE, SITEWORK, AND NEW BUILDING SYSTEMS.
Is SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD open in San Marcos?
SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD was scheduled to finish construction in Jun 2025 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 SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD located?
SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD is located at 296 WONDER WORLD DRIVE, San Marcos, TX, 78666, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD?
PONDEROSA LAND DEVELOPMENT is the property owner/developer of record for SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD?
MB&B ARCHITECTS AND ENGINEERS is the design firm of record for SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD cost and how big is it?
SHOPS AT WONDER WORLD has an estimated construction value of $634K and approximately 5,280 square feet (about $120/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
THE SCOPE OF THIS PROJECT IS THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF A CONVENTIONAL FREE STANDING RETAIL SHELL BUILDING. THE SCOPE OF WORK IS COMPOSED BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEW STRUCTURE, SITEWORK, AND NEW BUILDING SYSTEMS.
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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296 WONDER WORLD DRIVE, San Marcos, TX, 78666
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