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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring in Waco, TX
9401 China Spring, Waco, TX, 76708
Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring is a new construction project at 9401 China Spring, Waco, in McLennan County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jun 2025). The project has an estimated value of $750K across about 2,325 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
- 2,325 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
- $323/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
- 7 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 registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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56 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordProject closed · TDLR filing
The project record was closed in TDLR.
195 days after the preceding date shown.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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📰About Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring
Sensato, LLC completed the construction of a 2,325 sq ft wood-frame shell building at 9401 China Spring in Waco, Texas. The TDLR record for this project, filed under the name Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring, closed the project file in June 2025. This marks the end of the accessibility review process for the new quick-service coffee shop located in the North Lake Waco area of McLennan County.
The structure is a one-story facility estimated at $750,000, which works out to $323 per square foot. The filing specifies a new construction scope for a quick-service coffee shop. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2024, with construction scheduled to begin in December 2024 and finish by June 2025.
Project Context and Comparisons
Among 910 TDLR-registered new construction filings in McLennan County, this project’s estimated cost is below the county median of $977,500. The median size for similar filings is 7,617 sq ft, while this building is significantly smaller at 2,325 sq ft. The cost per square foot of $323 is above the county median of $145. The scheduled build window of 195 days is close to the county median of 245 days.
Sensato, LLC has two other TDLR-registered projects in the region, both for Starbucks locations in Salado. One is a $250,000 project with inspection complete, and the other is a $750,000 project that is closed. The Waco site is part of a broader development corridor in North Lake Waco, where other registered projects include O-So Clean Carwash, Sud Daddeez Car Wash, and China Spring Park.
The surrounding area, within ZIP code 76708, has a population of about 27,679 and a median household income of $66,764 according to U.S. Census Bureau estimates. The median owner-occupied home value in this area is $204,600. Nearby businesses include CEFCO Convenience Store, Sunoco, Stripes, and an existing Starbucks Coffee Company location. The McLennan County unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring is a New Construction project located at 9401 China Spring, Waco, TX 76708 in Waco, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $750K covering 2,325 sq ft. Sensato, LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on October 7, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Starbucks at 9401 China Spring open?
The TDLR record shows the construction project closed the project file in June 2025. This confirms the completion of the accessibility review and construction phase, but it does not confirm that the business has officially opened for public service.
Who is the developer for this Waco project?
The owner of record listed in the TDLR filing is Sensato, LLC. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is James A Gee.
What is the size and cost of the building?
The building is a one-story structure with 2,325 sq ft of space. The estimated construction cost is $750,000, resulting in a cost of $323 per square foot.
When was the construction completed?
The filing scheduled completion for June 2025. The TDLR status indicates the project file was closed in June 2025, marking the end of the regulatory process.
Is this project in a flood zone?
The FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer designates the site as zone X.
What is Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring?
Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring is a new construction project at 9401 China Spring in Waco, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: One story 2,325 sf wood construction shell building for a quick service coffee shop
Is Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring open in Waco?
Construction on Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jun 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring located?
Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring is located at 9401 China Spring, Waco, TX, 76708, in McLennan County.
Who is the owner or developer of Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring?
Sensato, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring cost and how big is it?
Starbucks Shell Bldg - China Spring has an estimated construction value of $750K and approximately 2,325 square feet (about $323/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
One story 2,325 sf wood construction shell building for a quick service coffee shop
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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9401 China Spring, Waco, TX, 76708
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