Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Shell Building in Brownsville, TX
2055 US Hwy 281, Brownsville, TX, 78586
Shell Building is a new construction project at 2055 US Hwy 281, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Oct 2026). The project has an estimated value of $750K across about 2,308 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $750K
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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
- 2,308 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $325/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
- 9 months
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The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.
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Project timeline
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordReview complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility review.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
43 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
272 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordInspection complete · TDLR filing
The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
435 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Shell Building
The Shell Building at 2055 US Hwy 281 in Brownsville is a new 2,308 sq ft structure. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, confirming that construction is complete.
Project Scope and Design
S SI Alton Gloor No 1 LLC owns the property, with Franz Architects serving as the design firm of record. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Landy Perkins. The filing describes the work as the construction of a new building shell. The estimated cost for this construction was $750,000, which calculates to $325 per square foot.
The build timeline began in November 2024, following plan review completion in September 2024. The scheduled build window was 272 days, a duration close to the county median of 254 days for similar new construction filings. While the filing listed a completion date of July 2025, the final inspection occurred in October 2026.
Context and Comparison
This project’s cost is above the county median of $500,000 for new construction in Cameron County. The $325 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $98 per square foot. Franz Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $6,862,530, including work in San Angelo, Haltom City, Fort Worth, and San Antonio.
The surrounding area, ZIP 78586, has a population of about 49,103 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income is $44,158, and the median owner-occupied home value is $83,200. Housing in this area is predominantly owner-occupied. Cameron County’s unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
Inspection Complete
Final inspection completed, awaiting project closure
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Shell Building is a New Construction project located at 2055 US Hwy 281, Brownsville, TX 78586 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 2,308 sq ft. S SI Alton Gloor No 1 LLC is the property owner and Franz Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 19, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Shell Building in Brownsville open for business?
The TDLR record confirms construction completion and a passed final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026. It does not state whether the business inside is open or operating.
Who designed the Shell Building?
Franz Architects is the design firm of record. Landy Perkins served as the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
What is the address of the Shell Building?
The building is located at 2055 US Hwy 281, Brownsville, TX 78586.
How much did the Shell Building cost to build?
The estimated cost was $750,000. This equates to $325 per square foot for the 2,308 sq ft structure.
What is Shell Building?
Shell Building is a new construction project at 2055 US Hwy 281 in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of new 2,308 sq ft building shell.
Is Shell Building open in Brownsville?
Construction on Shell Building is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Oct 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Shell Building located?
Shell Building is located at 2055 US Hwy 281, Brownsville, TX, 78586, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Shell Building?
S SI Alton Gloor No 1 LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Shell Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Shell Building?
Franz Architects is the design firm of record for Shell Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Shell Building cost and how big is it?
Shell Building has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 2,308 square feet (about $325/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of new 2,308 sq ft building shell.
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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2055 US Hwy 281, Brownsville, TX, 78586
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