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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Playa Bowls in Austin, TX
500 W MLK Blvd. Ste. B, Austin, TX, 78705
Playa Bowls is a renovation/alteration project at 500 W MLK Blvd. Ste. B, Austin, in Travis 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 $185K across about 1,095 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $185K
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- Reported floor area
- 1,095 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $169/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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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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67 days after the preceding date shown.
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122 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Playa Bowls
A 1,095 sq ft renovation at 500 W MLK Blvd. Ste. B, Austin, TX 78705, is registered under the name Playa Bowls, with St. Austin Catholic Church listed as the owner of record. The project involves the remodel of an existing space for tenant fit-out, with an estimated cost of $185,000. This places the project below the median estimated cost of $299,550 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Travis County.
The site is located in the University of Texas at Austin area within Travis County. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Peter F Grojean. The filing indicates the work is privately funded on private land for private use. St. Austin Catholic Church has one other TDLR-registered project, the St. Austin Catholic Parish Garage, which is closed and valued at $150,000.
Project Scope and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review in June 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in August 2025 with a completion date of December 2025. The scheduled build window of 122 days is close to the county median of 98 days for similar projects. The estimated cost per square foot is $169, which is above the county median of $103 per square foot for renovation and alteration filings.
Despite the scheduled completion date having passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status is listed as Review Complete, but this does not indicate that construction is finished or that the space is operational.
Local Context
The site is situated near several prominent institutions and businesses in the 78705 ZIP code. Nearby landmarks include the Bullock Texas State History Museum, the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center, and Scholz Garten. The U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this ZIP code indicate a population of about 32,937 and a median household income of $30,336. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $627,900.
Other registered renovation projects in the immediate area include the Physics, Math, & Astronomy Building (PMA), The Grove, ARC Medical Park Tower Orthopedics, and Castilian. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026, according to FRED data. This project is part of the broader construction activity in the region, though its specific status remains pending final inspection records.
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Playa Bowls is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 500 W MLK Blvd. Ste. B, Austin, TX 78705 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $185K covering 1,095 sq ft. St. Austin Catholic Church is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on June 9, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Playa Bowls open for business?
The TDLR record shows the project has not yet recorded a final inspection. The public record does not confirm whether the business is open or operating. Construction status and business opening are separate matters, and no opening date is provided in the filing.
Who is the owner of this project?
St. Austin Catholic Church is the owner of record for the project at 500 W MLK Blvd. Ste. B. The filing lists Playa Bowls as the project name, but the ownership remains with the church entity according to the TDLR registration.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost for the 1,095 sq ft renovation is $185,000. This figure is below the median estimated cost of $299,550 for similar renovation and alteration projects in Travis County, though the cost per square foot is above the county median.
When was the construction scheduled to finish?
The filing scheduled construction to finish in December 2025. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the actual completion status is not confirmed in the public record. The scheduled build window was 122 days.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist?
Peter F Grojean is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. He is listed in the TDLR filing as the professional responsible for ensuring the renovation meets accessibility standards.
What is Playa Bowls?
Playa Bowls is a renovation/alteration project at 500 W MLK Blvd. Ste. B in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Remodel of existing space. Tenant F/O
Is Playa Bowls open in Austin?
Playa Bowls 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 Playa Bowls located?
Playa Bowls is located at 500 W MLK Blvd. Ste. B, Austin, TX, 78705, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Playa Bowls?
St. Austin Catholic Church is the property owner/developer of record for Playa Bowls, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Playa Bowls cost and how big is it?
Playa Bowls has an estimated construction value of $185K and approximately 1,095 square feet (about $169/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Remodel of existing space. Tenant F/O
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.
Location & views
500 W MLK Blvd. Ste. B, Austin, TX, 78705
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