Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Building 'N' Shell in Willis, TX
12254 Interstate 45 N, Willis, TX, 77378
Building 'N' Shell is a new construction project at 12254 Interstate 45 N, Willis, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish May 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $950K across about 10,800 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $950K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 10,800 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $88/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
130 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
212 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Building 'N' Shell
Market @ Willis is a new retail shell project located at 12254 Interstate 45 N in Willis, Texas. The filing, registered with TDLR in May 2025, identifies the work as Building 'N' Shell, a 10,800 sq ft structure intended for retail use. The estimated cost for this new construction is $950,000, which calculates to $88 per square foot.
The project is privately funded and situated on private land in Montgomery County. M@W Retail Associates, LLC is the owner of record, while LA Architects, LLC serves as the design firm. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Brian Gary Stanton.
Construction Timeline and Status
Plan review was completed in May 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in October 2025. The filing lists a completion date of May 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window of 212 days is close to the county median of 213 days for similar new construction projects.
In Montgomery County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $800,000, with a median size of 9,500 sq ft. This project’s cost is above the county median, while its size and cost per square foot align closely with regional averages. M@W Retail Associates, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $8,016,150, including other Market @ Willis locations and the Academy in Willis. LA Architects, LLC has designed six other projects totaling $33,457,930, including Grand Imperial Marketplace in Spring and Shops at Tech Ridge in Austin.
The surrounding area includes existing businesses such as Love's Truck Care, CAT Scale, and Northwest Fence Willis Texas. The ZIP code 77378 has a population of approximately 17,576, with a median household income of $68,595 and a median owner-occupied home value of $177,900. These Census estimates provide context for the local market where this retail shell is being built.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Building 'N' Shell is a New Construction project located at 12254 Interstate 45 N in Willis, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $950K covering 10,800 sq ft. M@W Retail Associates, LLC is the property owner and LA Architects, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Market @ Willis open for business?
The TDLR record shows construction was scheduled to finish in May 2026, but TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the project's operational status is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is the owner of the Market @ Willis project?
M@W Retail Associates, LLC is the owner of record for this project. The design firm is LA Architects, LLC, and the registered accessibility specialist is Brian Gary Stanton.
What is the size and cost of the building?
The building is 10,800 sq ft with an estimated cost of $950,000. This results in a cost of $88 per square foot, which is close to the Montgomery County median of $100 per square foot.
Where is the project located?
The project is located at 12254 Interstate 45 N in Willis, Texas, within Montgomery County.
Has the construction been completed?
The filing lists a completion date of May 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, meaning the completion status is not officially confirmed in the public record.
What is Building 'N' Shell?
Building 'N' Shell is a new construction project at 12254 Interstate 45 N in Willis, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Retail Shell & Associated Sitework
Is Building 'N' Shell open in Willis?
Building 'N' Shell was scheduled to finish construction in May 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 Building 'N' Shell located?
Building 'N' Shell is located at 12254 Interstate 45 N, Willis, TX, 77378, in Montgomery County.
Who is the owner or developer of Building 'N' Shell?
M@W Retail Associates, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Building 'N' Shell, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Building 'N' Shell?
LA Architects, LLC is the design firm of record for Building 'N' Shell, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Building 'N' Shell cost and how big is it?
Building 'N' Shell has an estimated construction value of $950K and approximately 10,800 square feet (about $88/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Retail Shell & Associated Sitework
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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12254 Interstate 45 N, Willis, TX, 77378
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