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The Grove Hotel in San Antonio, TX
1210 East Elmira Street, San Antonio, TX, 78212
The Grove Hotel is a new construction project at 1210 East Elmira Street, San Antonio, in Bexar County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jun 2027. The project has an estimated value of $60.0M across about 183,352 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $60.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 183,352 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $327/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2y 3mo
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85 days after the preceding date shown.
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820 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About The Grove Hotel
The Grove Hotel is a new 9-story hotel under construction at 1210 East Elmira Street in the Tobin Hill neighborhood of San Antonio. The project encompasses 183,352 square feet of building area and associated sitework, with an estimated cost of $60,000,000. Oxbow Real Estate, LLC is the owner of record, and Kirksey Architecture is the design firm responsible for the project.
TDLR completed plan review in January 2025 and construction is scheduled to finish in June 2027, with work starting April 2025. The filing specifies that there is no new parking associated with this development. Catherine P Garcia is the registered accessibility specialist for the project, which is privately funded on private land for private use.
Project Scale and Local Context
At $60,000,000, the estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of new construction filings in Bexar County, which has a median estimated cost of $600,000. The size of 183,352 square feet significantly exceeds the county median of 6,358 square feet. The cost per square foot is $327, compared to the county median of $115. The scheduled build window of 820 days is longer than the county median of 206 days.
Oxbow Real Estate, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $123,150,000, including The Mira and Isleta in San Antonio. Kirksey Architecture has six other registered projects totaling $9,934,013, with locations in San Antonio, Houston, and Arlington. Local coverage by MySanAntonio.com noted that the hotel will be a new build, differentiating it from existing options in the area.
Site and Neighborhood Details
The site is located in ZIP code 78212, where Census estimates indicate a population of about 26,670 and a median household income of $60,222. The area contains 13,399 housing units, with an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied homes. Nearby businesses include Methodist Hospital Metropolitan and several medical practices. City of San Antonio permit records show seven permits on file at this street address, issued between May 2025 and June 2026, with declared valuations totaling $584,000.
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The Grove Hotel is a New Construction project located at 1210 East Elmira Street, San Antonio, TX 78212 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $60.0M covering 183,352 sq ft. Oxbow Real Estate, LLC is the property owner and Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 6, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Grove Hotel open?
No, the hotel is under construction. TDLR records show plan review completed in January 2025 and construction scheduled to finish in June 2027.
Who is developing The Grove Hotel?
Oxbow Real Estate, LLC is the owner and developer of record for the project at 1210 East Elmira Street.
When does construction end?
Construction is scheduled to finish in June 2027, having started in April 2025.
What is The Grove Hotel?
The Grove Hotel is a new construction project at 1210 East Elmira Street in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 9-story Hotel and associated sitework. There is no new parking associated with this project.
Is The Grove Hotel open in San Antonio?
The Grove Hotel is still under construction in San Antonio, TX, with an estimated completion of Jun 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is The Grove Hotel located?
The Grove Hotel is located at 1210 East Elmira Street, San Antonio, TX, 78212, in Bexar County.
Who is the owner or developer of The Grove Hotel?
Oxbow Real Estate, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for The Grove Hotel, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for The Grove Hotel?
Kirksey Architecture is the design firm of record for The Grove Hotel, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does The Grove Hotel cost and how big is it?
The Grove Hotel has an estimated construction value of $60.0M and approximately 183,352 square feet (about $327/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
9-story Hotel and associated sitework. There is no new parking associated with this project.
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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1210 East Elmira Street, San Antonio, TX, 78212
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