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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
LAIBA'S JEWELERS in Corpus Christi, TX
5488 S Padre Island Dr Suite 1396, Corpus Christi, TX, 87411
LAIBA'S JEWELERS is a renovation/alteration project at 5488 S Padre Island Dr Suite 1396, Corpus Christi, in Nueces County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Mar 2025). The project has an estimated value of $55K across about 2,825 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $55K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,825 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $19/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 2mo
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423 days after the preceding date shown.
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111 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About LAIBA'S JEWELERS
Laiba's Jewelers is the registered tenant for a 2,825 sq ft renovation at Suite 1396 of La Palmera Mall in Corpus Christi. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in March 2025, involved a tenant finish-out of a previously occupied retail space. The work included interior design updates and the installation of new lighting systems within the suite.
The estimated cost for this alteration was $55,000, which calculates to $19 per square foot. This figure is below the Nueces County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation filings. The scheduled build window was 423 days, a duration longer than the county median of 114 days for projects of this type.
Project Details and Ownership
Trademark Property Company is the owner of record for the property. Frausto Designs served as the design firm for the project. Jeffery L Kelley was the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The construction start date listed on the filing was September 2023, with a completion date of November 2024.
The site is located in the South Side neighborhood of Corpus Christi, within Nueces County. The address is 5488 S Padre Island Dr Suite 1396. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
TDLR closed the project file in March 2025, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The status is listed as Project Closed. Trademark Property Company has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,583,000, including locations in Cypress, Dallas, and Fort Worth. Frausto Designs has six other registered projects totaling $2,290,000, primarily in San Antonio and Spring Branch.
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LAIBA'S JEWELERS is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 5488 S Padre Island Dr Suite 1396, Corpus Christi, TX 87411 in Corpus Christi, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $55K covering 2,825 sq ft. Trademark Property Company is the property owner and Frausto Designs is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 3, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns the property where Laiba's Jewelers was renovated?
Trademark Property Company is the owner of record for the La Palmera Mall property at 5488 S Padre Island Dr. The project was privately funded and located on private land.
What was the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost was $55,000. This amounts to $19 per square foot for the 2,825 sq ft suite, which is below the Nueces County median for similar renovation filings.
Is the construction project complete?
Yes, TDLR closed the project file in March 2025. The filing lists a completion date of November 2024 and the status is marked as Project Closed.
Who designed the interior of the suite?
Frausto Designs is the design firm of record. They were responsible for the interior design and new lighting installation as part of the tenant finish-out scope.
What is LAIBA'S JEWELERS?
LAIBA'S JEWELERS is a renovation/alteration project at 5488 S Padre Island Dr Suite 1396 in Corpus Christi, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Tenant finish out for a retail facility in a previously occupied lease space. Includes interior design and new lighting.
Is LAIBA'S JEWELERS open in Corpus Christi?
Construction on LAIBA'S JEWELERS is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Mar 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is LAIBA'S JEWELERS located?
LAIBA'S JEWELERS is located at 5488 S Padre Island Dr Suite 1396, Corpus Christi, TX, 87411, in Nueces County.
Who is the owner or developer of LAIBA'S JEWELERS?
Trademark Property Company is the property owner/developer of record for LAIBA'S JEWELERS, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for LAIBA'S JEWELERS?
Frausto Designs is the design firm of record for LAIBA'S JEWELERS, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does LAIBA'S JEWELERS cost and how big is it?
LAIBA'S JEWELERS has an estimated construction value of $55K and approximately 2,825 square feet (about $19/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Tenant finish out for a retail facility in a previously occupied lease space. Includes interior design and new lighting.
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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5488 S Padre Island Dr Suite 1396, Corpus Christi, TX, 87411
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