Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2025004751New Construction
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies

22118 Market Place Drive, New Caney, TX, 77357

Construction complete · Nov 2024Project Closed

Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies is a new construction project at 22118 Market Place Drive, New Caney, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Nov 2024). The project has an estimated value of $195K across about 1,666 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$195K
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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
1,666 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
$117/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
10 months
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Project timeline

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Feb 1, 2024288 days across supplied datesNov 15, 2024

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  1. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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  2. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

    277 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Project closed · TDLR filing

    The project record was closed in TDLR.

    11 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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📰About Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies

The Valley Ranch project at 22118 Market Place Drive in New Caney is a new construction build-out for a 1,666 sq ft ice cream shop. The filing identifies the business as Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies. This interior build-out was estimated at $195,000, which calculates to a cost of $117 per square foot. The project is located in Montgomery County, within a FEMA moderate-risk flood zone (Zone X).

The owner of record is VR Town Center IV, LLC, which also holds a closed TDLR registration for the Valley Ranch Town Center in New Caney, valued at $1,000,000. The registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing is Amelia Y C Lee. The work was privately funded on private land for private use, distinct from the public infrastructure projects nearby such as the New Caney ISD Pine Valley Middle School renovation.

Construction Timeline and Status

Construction began in February 2024, with a scheduled completion date of November 2024. The TDLR file was registered in November 2024, and the agency closed the project file in November 2024. This closure marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The scheduled build window of 288 days is longer than the county median of 213 days for similar new construction filings in Montgomery County.

Comparisons from 3022 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Montgomery County show this project’s estimated cost is below the county median of $800,000. Specifically, the $195,000 estimate falls in the bottom quarter of costs for this type of work. The median size for these projects is 9,374 sq ft, making this 1,666 sq ft shop significantly smaller than the typical filing. The cost per square foot of $117 is above the county median of $100 per square foot.

The site is part of a larger mixed-use community. Third-party descriptions from Valley Ranch Town Center highlight the location as a dynamic community center at the intersection of the Grand Parkway and I-69. Nearby businesses include Academy Sports + Outdoors, Chili’s Grill & Bar, PetSmart, and T.J. Maxx. The area profile for ZIP 77357 indicates a population of about 34,770, with a median household income of $73,773 and a median owner-occupied home value of $218,800.

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Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies is a New Construction project located at 22118 Market Place Drive, New Caney, TX 77357 in New Caney, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $195K covering 1,666 sq ft. VR Town Center IV, LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on November 4, 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Marble Slab Creamery at Valley Ranch open?

The TDLR record shows the project file was closed in November 2024, indicating the construction review is complete. However, the filing does not confirm the business is operating or open to the public.

Who owns the Valley Ranch ice cream shop project?

The owner of record listed in the TDLR filing is VR Town Center IV, LLC. This entity is also listed as the owner for the Valley Ranch Town Center project in New Caney.

What is the estimated cost of the Valley Ranch build-out?

The estimated cost for the 1,666 sq ft interior build-out is $195,000. This figure is below the median estimated cost of $800,000 for new construction projects in Montgomery County.

When did construction start and finish for this project?

Construction began in February 2024. The completion date on the filing is November 2024, and the TDLR closed the project file in that same month.

What is Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies?

Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies is a new construction project at 22118 Market Place Drive in New Caney, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior build out for a 1666 sf ice cream shop

Is Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies open in New Caney?

Construction on Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Nov 2024. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies located?

Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies is located at 22118 Market Place Drive, New Caney, TX, 77357, in Montgomery County.

Who is the owner or developer of Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies?

VR Town Center IV, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies, per its TDLR project registration.

How much does Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies cost and how big is it?

Marble Slab Creamery & Great American Cookies has an estimated construction value of $195K and approximately 1,666 square feet (about $117/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Interior build out for a 1666 sf ice cream 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.

Location & views

22118 Market Place Drive, New Caney, TX, 77357

30.13155, -95.23808

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