Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
DD's Discount in San Juan, TX
E EXPRESSWAY 83 & N. CESAR CHAVEZ, San Juan, TX, 78589
DD's Discount is a new construction project at E EXPRESSWAY 83 & N. CESAR CHAVEZ, San Juan, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M across about 20,071 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 20,071 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $125/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 7mo
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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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91 days after the preceding date shown.
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579 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About DD's Discount
Merit Commercial Real Estate is developing a new 20,071 square foot DD's Discount store at the Shops at Chavez in San Juan. The project is located at the intersection of E Expressway 83 and N. Cesar Chavez in Hidalgo County. This new construction effort is scheduled to finish in January 2027, with physical work commencing in July 2025 following the completion of plan review in April 2025.
The estimated cost for this build is $2,500,000, resulting in a cost of $125 per square foot. This figure is above the median of $100 per square foot for new construction filings in Hidalgo County. The total investment is also above the county median estimated cost of $664,320, placing the project in the top quarter of recent filings. The scheduled build window of 579 days is longer than the county median of 212 days for similar projects.
Tamim El Haje is listed as the design firm of record for the project. Anthony Covacevich serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR registration was completed in April 2025, and the current status is Review Complete. The scope of work strictly covers the new construction of the retail space within the existing Shops at Chavez facility.
Merit Commercial Real Estate has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, totaling $16,259,750. These include other locations at Shops at Mercedes and Shops at Chavez. Recent filings in the same area include renovations for North Park Lexus RGV and Dreams Party Place. The ZIP code 78589 has a population of about 39,958, with a median household income of $51,662 according to U.S. Census estimates. The area has 12,393 housing units and a median owner-occupied home value of $112,400.
Hidalgo County unemployment rate was 6.3 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. The project represents a significant addition to the local retail infrastructure. The specific focus is on the construction of the store interior and exterior as defined in the filing. No other details regarding staffing, hours, or specific merchandise are part of the construction record. The timeline is fixed by the registration dates provided in the official filing documents.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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DD's Discount is a New Construction project located at E EXPRESSWAY 83 & N. CESAR CHAVEZ, San Juan, TX 78589 in San Juan, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.5M covering 20,071 sq ft. Merit Commercial Real Estate is the property owner and Tamim El Haje is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 1, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the DD's Discount store in San Juan scheduled to finish construction?
The project is scheduled to finish in January 2027. Construction work is set to start in July 2025 after plan review was completed in April 2025.
Who is the owner of the new DD's Discount store in San Juan?
Merit Commercial Real Estate is the owner and developer of record for this project. They are developing the store within the Shops at Chavez facility.
How much does the new DD's Discount store in San Juan cost?
The estimated cost of the project is $2,500,000. This works out to $125 per square foot for the 20,071 square foot building.
Is the DD's Discount store in San Juan open for business?
The TDLR record indicates the project is in the construction phase. It is scheduled to finish in January 2027, so it is not yet open.
Where is the new DD's Discount store located in San Juan?
The store is located at the Shops at Chavez. The address is E Expressway 83 & N. Cesar Chavez, San Juan, TX 78589.
What is DD's Discount?
DD's Discount is a new construction project at E EXPRESSWAY 83 & N. CESAR CHAVEZ in San Juan, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of a DD's Discount store (20,071 sq.ft) located at Shops at Chavez.
Is DD's Discount open in San Juan?
DD's Discount is still under construction in San Juan, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is DD's Discount located?
DD's Discount is located at E EXPRESSWAY 83 & N. CESAR CHAVEZ, San Juan, TX, 78589, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of DD's Discount?
Merit Commercial Real Estate is the property owner/developer of record for DD's Discount, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for DD's Discount?
Tamim El Haje is the design firm of record for DD's Discount, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does DD's Discount cost and how big is it?
DD's Discount has an estimated construction value of $2.5M and approximately 20,071 square feet (about $125/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of a DD's Discount store (20,071 sq.ft) located at Shops at Chavez.
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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E EXPRESSWAY 83 & N. CESAR CHAVEZ, San Juan, TX, 78589
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