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Castro Colonies Visitor Center in Castroville, TX
309 Paris St, Castroville, TX, 78009
Castro Colonies Visitor Center is a new construction project at 309 Paris St, Castroville, in Medina County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 3,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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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
- 3,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $167/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 years
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94 days after the preceding date shown.
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730 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Castro Colonies Visitor Center
The Castro Colonies Visitor Center is a new 3,000 sq ft facility located at 309 Paris St in Castroville, Medina County. This project involves the construction of a new visitor center and limited site work, with an estimated cost of $500,000. The building is scheduled to finish in May 2027, following a construction start date of May 2025.
The owner of record is the Castroville Colonies Heritage Association. LPA, Inc. is the design firm of record for this project. Jessica Trevino Hamm is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, as noted in the registration details.
TDLR completed plan review in January 2025. The status is listed as Review Complete. The project was registered with TDLR in January 2025. The construction window is scheduled to last until May 2027, which is a period of 730 days. This is longer than the median scheduled build window of 288 days for similar new construction projects in Medina County.
The estimated cost of $500,000 is below the county median of $1,250,000 for new construction filings in Medina County. The cost per square foot is $167, which is below the county median of $200 per square foot.
LPA, Inc. has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $112,941,779. These include the Blanco High School in Blanco, the Skilled Trades Center / Energy Center in Tyler, and the Stage in Pflugerville. Other registered projects in the Castroville area include the Quality Urgent Care Castroville renovation and the Castroville Tenant Building new construction.
U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78009 show a population of about 9,494. The median household income is $102,724. There are 3,470 housing units in the area. The median owner-occupied home value is $335,200. Housing in this ZIP code is predominantly owner-occupied. Medina County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Castro Colonies Visitor Center is a New Construction project located at 309 Paris St in Castroville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 3,000 sq ft. Castroville Colonies Heritage Association is the property owner and LPA, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on January 27, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Castro Colonies Visitor Center be finished?
The project is scheduled to finish in May 2027. Construction is set to start in May 2025, with plan review completed in January 2025.
Who is building the visitor center?
The owner of record is the Castroville Colonies Heritage Association. LPA, Inc. is the design firm, and Jessica Trevino Hamm is the registered accessibility specialist.
How much does the project cost?
The estimated cost is $500,000. This equates to $167 per square foot for the 3,000 sq ft building, which is below the Medina County median.
Is the visitor center open to the public?
No, the project is under construction. The record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, so it is not yet operating.
What is Castro Colonies Visitor Center?
Castro Colonies Visitor Center is a new construction project at 309 Paris St in Castroville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Visitor Center and limited site work
Is Castro Colonies Visitor Center open in Castroville?
Castro Colonies Visitor Center is still under construction in Castroville, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Castro Colonies Visitor Center located?
Castro Colonies Visitor Center is located at 309 Paris St, Castroville, TX, 78009, in Medina County.
Who is the owner or developer of Castro Colonies Visitor Center?
Castroville Colonies Heritage Association is the property owner/developer of record for Castro Colonies Visitor Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Castro Colonies Visitor Center?
LPA, Inc. is the design firm of record for Castro Colonies Visitor Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Castro Colonies Visitor Center cost and how big is it?
Castro Colonies Visitor Center has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 3,000 square feet (about $167/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Visitor Center and limited site work
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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309 Paris St, Castroville, TX, 78009
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