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Valvoline Instant Oil Change in Brownsville, TX
4500 Expressway 77 N, Brownsville, TX, 78526
Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a new construction project at 4500 Expressway 77 N, Brownsville, in Cameron 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 $1.4M across about 2,673 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.4M
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- Reported floor area
- 2,673 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $542/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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154 days after the preceding date shown.
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182 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Valvoline Instant Oil Change
A new Valvoline Instant Oil Change facility is under construction at 4500 Expressway 77 N in Brownsville, Texas. The project involves the new construction of a 2,673 sq ft service center that includes a dedicated lube pit for vehicle maintenance. The estimated cost for this build is $1,449,000, which equates to $542 per square foot.
The owner of record is KIMCO Brownsville, L.P., and the design firm is HFA-AE, Ltd. Landy Perkins is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The filing indicates that the project is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed the plan review in December 2024, and construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025 with a target completion date of December 2025.
Construction Status and Costs
While 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 estimated cost of $1,449,000 places this project above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Cameron County, which is $500,000. Additionally, the $542 per square foot cost is significantly above the county median of $98 per square foot for similar filings.
HFA-AE, Ltd has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including Valvoline locations in San Antonio, Austin, and Fort Worth, as well as a Lamb's Tire & Auto Service in Manor. These projects collectively total $8,694,000. The scheduled build window for the Brownsville project is 182 days, which is shorter than the county median build window of 252 days for new construction projects.
Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 78526, an area with a population of about 59,719 and a median household income of $68,143 according to U.S. Census estimates. Nearby businesses include Back To Action Physical Therapy, Central Bolt & Industrial Supply, and the Eddie Treviño Law Firm. The Cameron County unemployment rate was 6.5 percent in August 2026, which is lower than a year earlier. This new facility will join other registered projects in the area, such as Palm Village and RGV Wound Care Group, contributing to the local construction activity in Cameron County.
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Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a New Construction project located at 4500 Expressway 77 N, Brownsville, TX 78526 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.4M covering 2,673 sq ft. KIMCO Brownsville, L.P. is the property owner and HFA-AE, Ltd is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 30, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Valvoline in Brownsville open?
The TDLR record shows that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the public record does not confirm that the business is open or operating.
What is the size of the new Valvoline building?
The new construction project is 2,673 sq ft. This size is smaller than the median size of 6,300 sq ft for new construction filings in Cameron County.
Who is the developer of the Brownsville Valvoline?
The owner of record is KIMCO Brownsville, L.P. The design firm of record is HFA-AE, Ltd, which has worked on several other auto service projects in Texas.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in December 2024. Plan review was completed in the same month, and construction was scheduled to start in June 2025.
How does the cost compare to other projects in Cameron County?
The estimated cost of $1,449,000 is above the county median of $500,000. The cost per square foot of $542 is also above the county median of $98.
What is Valvoline Instant Oil Change?
Valvoline Instant Oil Change is a new construction project at 4500 Expressway 77 N in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction 2673 sq ft Valvoline with Lube Pit
Is Valvoline Instant Oil Change open in Brownsville?
Valvoline Instant Oil Change 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 Valvoline Instant Oil Change located?
Valvoline Instant Oil Change is located at 4500 Expressway 77 N, Brownsville, TX, 78526, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Valvoline Instant Oil Change?
KIMCO Brownsville, L.P. is the property owner/developer of record for Valvoline Instant Oil Change, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Valvoline Instant Oil Change?
HFA-AE, Ltd is the design firm of record for Valvoline Instant Oil Change, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Valvoline Instant Oil Change cost and how big is it?
Valvoline Instant Oil Change has an estimated construction value of $1.4M and approximately 2,673 square feet (about $542/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Construction 2673 sq ft Valvoline with Lube Pit
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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4500 Expressway 77 N, Brownsville, TX, 78526
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