Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B in San Antonio, TX
4503-4511 Walzem, San Antonio, TX, 78218
Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B is a renovation/alteration project at 4503-4511 Walzem, San Antonio, in Bexar County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Dec 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $90K across about 36,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $90K
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- Reported floor area
- 36,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $3/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 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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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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62 days after the preceding date shown.
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183 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B
The Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B is a 36,000 sq ft shell renovation located at 4503-4511 Walzem in San Antonio. The project is registered with TDLR as a renovation/alteration filed in April 2025. The estimated cost is $90,000, which works out to $2 per square foot. This figure is below the Bexar County median for similar renovation filings, which stands at $85 per square foot.
The owner of record is VBM Equity Properties IV, LLC. Open Studio is the design firm listed on the filing. Arthur J Morgan is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The work is described as a shell renovation on private land for private use. The funding source is private, and the project is not publicly funded.
Construction Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in April 2025. Construction was scheduled to start in July 2025 and finish in December 2025. The scheduled build window is 183 days, which is longer than the county median of 103 days for renovation projects. Although the completion date on the filing has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Open Studio has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,740,000. These include the Ranchland LOT 4 Retail Building and Gass Road Retail Phase 2 in San Antonio. They also include the Hot Pot Restaurant in Live Oak and Barker Cypress Marketplace in Houston. All of these projects have completed review or are closed. The Walzem project is one of several registered in the area, including new construction on Spring Dawn Street and Goodhue to Lanark.
Local Context
The project is located in ZIP code 78218. Census estimates for this area show a population of about 38,291. The median household income is $56,833, and there are 15,462 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is $183,900. Housing in this ZIP code is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied. Bexar County unemployment was 4.6 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 4503-4511 Walzem, San Antonio, TX 78218 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $90K covering 36,000 sq ft. VBM Equity Properties IV, LLC is the property owner and Open Studio is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 30, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Walzem renovation complete?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. The scheduled completion date of December 2025 has passed, but the public record does not confirm the site's current operational state.
Who owns the building at 4503-4511 Walzem?
VBM Equity Properties IV, LLC is the owner of record for this project. The work is being done on private land for private use.
How much does the renovation cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $90,000 for 36,000 sq ft. This equals $2 per square foot, which is below the Bexar County median of $85 for similar projects.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Open Studio is the design firm of record. They have six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,740,000 in San Antonio, Live Oak, and Houston.
What is Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B?
Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B is a renovation/alteration project at 4503-4511 Walzem in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Shell renovation
Is Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B open in San Antonio?
Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B was scheduled to finish construction in Dec 2025 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 Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B located?
Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B is located at 4503-4511 Walzem, San Antonio, TX, 78218, in Bexar County.
Who is the owner or developer of Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B?
VBM Equity Properties IV, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B?
Open Studio is the design firm of record for Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B cost and how big is it?
Walzem Renovation - Building 2A & 2B has an estimated construction value of $90K and approximately 36,000 square feet (about $3/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Shell renovation
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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4503-4511 Walzem, San Antonio, TX, 78218
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