Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
iShine Carwash in Mcallen, TX
US 83, Mcallen, TX, 78501
iShine Carwash is a new construction project at US 83, Mcallen, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $2.7M across about 6,600 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.7M
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- Reported floor area
- 6,600 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $409/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 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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31 days after the preceding date shown.
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243 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About iShine Carwash
IShine Express Car Wash & Detail is a new construction project located at US 83 in McAllen, Texas. The filing specifies a total building size of 6,600 sq ft, with an estimated cost of $2,700,000. This investment equates to $409 per square foot, a figure that sits above the county median for similar new construction filings in Hidalgo County.
The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use. Thomas Vuong is listed as the owner and developer of record. The scope of work includes the complete new construction of the carwash facility. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Isaac Ochoa.
Construction Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in October 2024, and plan review was completed that same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2024, with a planned completion date of July 2025. The scheduled build window spanned 243 days, which is close to the median build window for comparable projects in the county.
Although the scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status remains Review Complete.
Thomas Vuong has one other TDLR-registered project in the region: Weslaco iShine Express & Detail in Weslaco, which totals $500,000 and is closed. This McAllen project is significantly larger in both cost and square footage compared to that previous filing.
The location is in ZIP code 78501, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 59,095. The median household income in this area is $49,451, and the median owner-occupied home value is $149,000. The housing market in this ZIP code is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units.
Hidalgo County’s unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This labor market context surrounds the construction activity in the region. The project’s cost is in the top quarter of estimated costs for new construction filings in Hidalgo County over the last 24 months.
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iShine Carwash is a New Construction project located at US 83, Mcallen, TX 78501 in Mcallen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.7M covering 6,600 sq ft. Thomas Vuong is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on October 18, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is iShine Express Car Wash open in McAllen?
The TDLR record shows construction was scheduled to finish in July 2025, but TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. The public record does not confirm the business is open or operating.
Who owns the iShine Carwash project in McAllen?
Thomas Vuong is the owner and developer of record for this project. He is also the owner of a similar project in Weslaco.
How big is the new carwash building?
The filing states the square footage is 6,600 sq ft. This is larger than the median size of 6,000 sq ft for comparable new construction in Hidalgo County.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $2,700,000. This places the project in the top quarter of costs for new construction filings in Hidalgo County.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in October 2024. Plan review was also completed in October 2024.
What is iShine Carwash?
iShine Carwash is a new construction project at US 83 in Mcallen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Square footage: 6,597 sq ft. Scope of work includes new construction of carwash
Is iShine Carwash open in Mcallen?
iShine Carwash was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 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 iShine Carwash located?
iShine Carwash is located at US 83, Mcallen, TX, 78501, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of iShine Carwash?
Thomas Vuong is the property owner/developer of record for iShine Carwash, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does iShine Carwash cost and how big is it?
iShine Carwash has an estimated construction value of $2.7M and approximately 6,600 square feet (about $409/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Square footage: 6,597 sq ft. Scope of work includes new construction of carwash
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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US 83, Mcallen, TX, 78501
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