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Guard Dog Self Storage in San Marcos, TX
3021 N. IH 35, San Marcos, TX, 78209
Guard Dog Self Storage is a new construction project at 3021 N. IH 35, San Marcos, in Hays County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jun 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 75,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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- Reported floor area
- 75,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $7/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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80 days after the preceding date shown.
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316 days after the preceding date shown.
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29 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Guard Dog Self Storage
Guard Dog Self Storage - Phase 2 is a new construction project located at 3021 N. IH 35 in San Marcos, Texas. The filing describes a 75,000 square foot, three-story conditioned self-storage facility. The owner of record is SM Gateway Storage, LLC, and the project is registered with TDLR. The estimated cost for the build is $500,000, which computes to $7 per square foot.
TDLR completed plan review in May 2026. Construction was scheduled to begin in June 2025 and finish in June 2026. Because the scheduled completion date has passed and TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Robert Ronson. The facility is part of a broader storage network, with web mentions referencing a location at 250 Riverwalk Drive in San Marcos, though the specific address for this filing is 3021 N. IH 35.
Project Context and Comparison
Compared to 1,848 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Hays County, this project’s estimated cost is below the county median of $950,000. The median size for these filings is 8,800 square feet, making this 75,000 square foot facility significantly larger. The median cost per square foot in the county is $115, whereas this project is listed at $7 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 345 days is longer than the county median of 274 days.
The surrounding area includes other registered projects such as Opportunity Plaza and Tesla - Logistics Building. Local businesses near the site include Austin Retina Associates and Avelyn San Marcos. Census data for ZIP code 78209 indicates a population of about 43,363 and a median household income of $84,180. The median owner-occupied home value in this area is $497,500. Hays County unemployment was 4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Guard Dog Self Storage is a New Construction project located at 3021 N. IH 35, San Marcos, TX 78209 in San Marcos, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 75,000 sq ft. SM Gateway Storage, LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on April 2, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guard Dog Self Storage - Phase 2 open?
The TDLR record shows plan review was completed in May 2026 and construction was scheduled to finish in June 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the public record does not confirm the facility is open or operational.
Where is the Guard Dog Self Storage Phase 2 project located?
The project is located at 3021 N. IH 35 in San Marcos, Texas 78209. It is in Hays County and situated in a FEMA moderate-risk flood zone (Zone X).
How large is the new self-storage facility?
The filing describes the project as a new 75,000 square foot, three-story conditioned self-storage facility. This is significantly larger than the median new construction size in Hays County, which is 8,800 square feet.
Who owns and developed this project?
The owner and developer of record is SM Gateway Storage, LLC. The registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing is Robert Ronson.
What is the estimated cost of the construction?
The estimated cost for the project is $500,000. This computes to $7 per square foot, which is below the county median of $115 per square foot for similar filings.
What is Guard Dog Self Storage?
Guard Dog Self Storage is a new construction project at 3021 N. IH 35 in San Marcos, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New 75,000 s.f. 3 story conditioned self-storage facility located in San Marcos, Texas.
Is Guard Dog Self Storage open in San Marcos?
Guard Dog Self Storage was scheduled to finish construction in Jun 2026 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 Guard Dog Self Storage located?
Guard Dog Self Storage is located at 3021 N. IH 35, San Marcos, TX, 78209, in Hays County.
Who is the owner or developer of Guard Dog Self Storage?
SM Gateway Storage, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Guard Dog Self Storage, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Guard Dog Self Storage cost and how big is it?
Guard Dog Self Storage has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 75,000 square feet (about $7/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New 75,000 s.f. 3 story conditioned self-storage facility located in San Marcos, Texas.
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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3021 N. IH 35, San Marcos, TX, 78209
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