Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Austin, TX
2938 East 13th St., Austin, TX, 78702
Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a additions to existing building project at 2938 East 13th St., Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $3.9M across about 9,835 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.9M
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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
- 9,835 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $397/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 11 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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52 days after the preceding date shown.
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333 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Mt. Zion Baptist Church
A new steel-framed gymnasium addition is being built at 2938 East 13th St. in Austin's Rosewood neighborhood. The project, filed under the name Mt. Zion Baptist Church Family Life Center, adds 9,835 square feet to the existing church structure. The estimated cost for this construction is $3,900,000, which works out to $397 per square foot.
Project Scope and Design
H+UO Architects is the design firm of record for this build. The scope includes the new gymnasium, associated infrastructure, and site work improvements. The facility is privately funded and located on private land for private use. Andrea P Lacour is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. This project is one of several TDLR-registered additions in Travis County, with a scheduled build window of 333 days, which is longer than the county median of 183 days for similar work.
TDLR completed plan review in November 2024, and construction was scheduled to finish in December 2025. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project is registered in the Rosewood area, near other registered developments including Atlassian East and various renovation projects along East 13th Street.
City of Austin permit records show six permits on file at this street address, issued between September 2016 and October 2025. These include two building permits, one each for mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work, and one for driveway or sidewalks. The declared valuations on these permits total $8,969,137. The most recent permits are described as additions to create accessory use for the church.
The site is located in Travis County, which has a July 2026 unemployment rate of 3.9 percent. The surrounding ZIP code 78702 has a population of about 26,495 and a median household income of $101,304. The area is characterized by a mix of residential and commercial uses, with nearby businesses including Greater Texas Credit Union and Verde Builders Custom Homes.
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Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 2938 East 13th St., Austin, TX 78702 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.9M covering 9,835 sq ft. Mt. Zion Baptist Church Family Life Center is the property owner and H+UO Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 29, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the project status?
TDLR completed plan review in November 2024, and construction was scheduled to finish in December 2025. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
What is the cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $3,900,000 for 9,835 square feet, which is $397 per square foot.
Who is the owner?
The owner of record is Mt. Zion Baptist Church Family Life Center.
What is Mt. Zion Baptist Church?
Mt. Zion Baptist Church is a additions to existing building project at 2938 East 13th St. in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New steel framed gymnasium addtion to existing steel framed church and associated infrastructure and site work improvements (9,835 SF)
Is Mt. Zion Baptist Church open in Austin?
Mt. Zion Baptist Church was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 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 Mt. Zion Baptist Church located?
Mt. Zion Baptist Church is located at 2938 East 13th St., Austin, TX, 78702, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Mt. Zion Baptist Church?
Mt. Zion Baptist Church Family Life Center is the property owner/developer of record for Mt. Zion Baptist Church, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Mt. Zion Baptist Church?
H+UO Architects is the design firm of record for Mt. Zion Baptist Church, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Mt. Zion Baptist Church cost and how big is it?
Mt. Zion Baptist Church has an estimated construction value of $3.9M and approximately 9,835 square feet (about $397/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New steel framed gymnasium addtion to existing steel framed church and associated infrastructure and site work improvements (9,835 SF)
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
2938 East 13th St., Austin, TX, 78702
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ADDITON TO CREATE ACCESSORY USE FOR CHURCH
Express: Replace sheetrock replace HVAC replace all of the electrical wiring replace plumbing and drainage system new roof new paint
ADDITON TO CREATE ACCESSORY USE FOR CHURCH
ADDITON TO CREATE ACCESSORY USE FOR CHURCH
ADDITON TO CREATE ACCESSORY USE FOR CHURCH
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