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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Barnes & Noble in Austin, TX
9600 S IH 35 SVRD SB BLDG 4, Austin, TX, 78748
Barnes & Noble is a renovation/alteration project at 9600 S IH 35 SVRD SB BLDG 4, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Apr 2025). The project has an estimated value of $397K across about 20,005 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $397K
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- Reported floor area
- 20,005 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $20/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.
Same day as the preceding date shown.
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59 days after the preceding date shown.
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102 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Barnes & Noble
The Barnes & Noble store at Southpark Meadows in Austin is a completed renovation project. The filing identifies the work as an interior tenant fit-out within an existing building at 9600 S IH 35 SVRD SB BLDG 4. The project covered 20,005 square feet of space and was privately funded by BVA SPM SPE LLC.
Construction began in June 2025 and was scheduled for completion by September 2025. The TDLR record indicates that the building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2025, confirming that the construction phase is complete. The status is listed as Inspection Complete, meaning the physical work described in the filing has concluded.
The scope of work was limited to the interior. The filing specifies that there was no change to the building's use or occupancy, and no exterior work was performed. Existing electrical and phone services remained in place. This approach focused on updating the tenant space within the existing structural and utility framework of the shopping center.
Project Scale and Cost
The estimated cost for this renovation was $396,750. This translates to approximately $20 per square foot. In comparison to 15,067 other renovation and alteration filings in Travis County, this project's cost is above the county median of $299,975. However, the cost per square foot is below the county median of $103. The scheduled build window of 102 days was close to the county median of 98 days.
BVA SPM SPE LLC is the owner of record for this project. The same entity has five other TDLR-registered projects in Austin, including other spaces within Southpark Meadows and a Starbucks location. These additional projects have a combined value of $2,525,000. The site is located in a busy retail area near other major stores such as Hobby Lobby, Best Buy, and JCPenney.
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Barnes & Noble is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 9600 S IH 35 SVRD SB BLDG 4, Austin, TX 78748 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $397K covering 20,005 sq ft. BVA SPM SPE LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on April 4, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Barnes & Noble renovation at Southpark Meadows complete?
Yes, the TDLR record shows the project status as Inspection Complete. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in April 2025, indicating the construction work described in the filing is finished.
What was the scope of the Barnes & Noble project?
The work was an interior tenant fit-out. The filing states there was no change to building use or occupancy, no exterior work, and existing electrical and phone services remained.
How large is the Barnes & Noble space in Southpark Meadows?
The project covers 20,005 square feet of interior space within the existing building at 9600 S IH 35 SVRD SB BLDG 4 in Austin.
Who owns the Barnes & Noble project at Southpark Meadows?
The owner of record is BVA SPM SPE LLC. This entity also has five other TDLR-registered projects in Austin, including other retail spaces in the same shopping center.
What is Barnes & Noble?
Barnes & Noble is a renovation/alteration project at 9600 S IH 35 SVRD SB BLDG 4 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior tenant fit-out within an existing space in an existing building. No change to use or occupancy. No exterior work. Existing electrical & phone service to remain.
Is Barnes & Noble open in Austin?
Construction on Barnes & Noble is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Apr 2025. The building is finished and very likely open.
Where is Barnes & Noble located?
Barnes & Noble is located at 9600 S IH 35 SVRD SB BLDG 4, Austin, TX, 78748, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Barnes & Noble?
BVA SPM SPE LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Barnes & Noble, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Barnes & Noble cost and how big is it?
Barnes & Noble has an estimated construction value of $397K and approximately 20,005 square feet (about $20/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior tenant fit-out within an existing space in an existing building. No change to use or occupancy. No exterior work. Existing electrical & phone service to remain.
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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9600 S IH 35 SVRD SB BLDG 4, Austin, TX, 78748
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