Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Ross Store #2709 in San Juan, TX
Expressway 83 & N Cesar Chavez Rd, San Juan, TX, 78589
Ross Store #2709 is a new construction project at Expressway 83 & N Cesar Chavez Rd, San Juan, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Feb 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $3.9M across about 24,983 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.9M
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- Reported floor area
- 24,983 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $155/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 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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126 days after the preceding date shown.
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117 days after the preceding date shown.
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6 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Ross Store #2709
Ross Store #2709 is a new construction project for a 24,983 sq ft retail facility located at Expressway 83 & N Cesar Chavez Rd in San Juan, Texas. The project, filed under the facility name Shops at Chavez, involves the ground-up development of a Ross Dress for Less store within Hidalgo County. The estimated cost for this build is $3,875,000, translating to $155 per square foot. This figure sits above the county median of $100 per square foot for similar new construction filings, placing the project in the top quarter of estimated costs among 2,697 registered projects in the area.
Project Scope and Ownership
Merit Commercial Real Estate is the owner and developer of record for this project. The design firm of record is CDA Architects, a firm with a portfolio that includes other commercial projects in the region such as Kroger Food Stores in Houston and the Market at Town Center in Sugar Land. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Anthony Covacevich. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, with no public funding indicated in the TDLR records. The scope is strictly defined as the new construction of the Ross Store, with no mention of existing structures being renovated or expanded.
Timeline and Regulatory Status
The project was registered with TDLR in May 2025. Plan review was completed in January 2026. According to the filing, construction was scheduled to begin in October 2025, with a completion date of February 2026. The scheduled build window of 123 days is shorter than the county median of 212 days for new construction projects. Although the completion date on the filing has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. This means the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and the project is listed with a status of Review Complete rather than Inspection Complete.
The location is in ZIP code 78589, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 39,958 and a median household income of $51,662. The area has 12,393 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $112,400. Housing in this ZIP code is predominantly owner-occupied. The project fits within a broader pattern of commercial development in Hidalgo County, where Merit Commercial Real Estate has registered six other projects totaling $14,884,750, including locations in Mercedes and other San Juan sites.
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Ross Store #2709 is a New Construction project located at Expressway 83 & N Cesar Chavez Rd, San Juan, TX 78589 in San Juan, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.9M covering 24,983 sq ft. Merit Commercial Real Estate is the property owner and CDA Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 28, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ross Store #2709 open for business?
The TDLR record does not confirm the store is open. The status is Review Complete, and the final inspection has not yet been recorded, so the operational status is not verified in the public file.
Who is the developer for this project?
Merit Commercial Real Estate is the owner and developer of record. CDA Architects is the design firm of record, and Anthony Covacevich is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the estimated cost of construction?
The estimated cost is $3,875,000. This amounts to $155 per square foot for the 24,983 sq ft facility, which is above the county median of $100 per square foot.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in May 2025. Plan review was completed in January 2026, and construction was scheduled to finish in February 2026.
Where is the store located?
The store is located at Expressway 83 & N Cesar Chavez Rd in San Juan, Texas, within Hidalgo County. The facility name on the filing is Shops at Chavez.
What is Ross Store #2709?
Ross Store #2709 is a new construction project at Expressway 83 & N Cesar Chavez Rd in San Juan, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of a Ross Store of 24,983 sqft located in San Juan, Texas.
Is Ross Store #2709 open in San Juan?
Ross Store #2709 was scheduled to finish construction in Feb 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 Ross Store #2709 located?
Ross Store #2709 is located at Expressway 83 & N Cesar Chavez Rd, San Juan, TX, 78589, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of Ross Store #2709?
Merit Commercial Real Estate is the property owner/developer of record for Ross Store #2709, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Ross Store #2709?
CDA Architects is the design firm of record for Ross Store #2709, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Ross Store #2709 cost and how big is it?
Ross Store #2709 has an estimated construction value of $3.9M and approximately 24,983 square feet (about $155/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of a Ross Store of 24,983 sqft located in San Juan, 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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Expressway 83 & N Cesar Chavez Rd, San Juan, TX, 78589
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