Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Administrative Center - FUMC in Portland, TX
4545 Wildcat Drive 4545 Wildcat Drive, Portland, TX, 78374
Administrative Center - FUMC is a new construction project at 4545 Wildcat Drive 4545 Wildcat Drive, Portland, in San Patricio County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $925K across about 2,200 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $925K
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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
- 2,200 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $420/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 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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63 days after the preceding date shown.
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303 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Administrative Center - FUMC
First United Methodist Church is constructing a new 2,200 sq ft Administrative Center at 4545 Wildcat Drive in Portland, San Patricio County. The project involves new building construction for offices, a conference room, restrooms, storage, and a mechanical room. The estimated cost for this work is $925,000, which calculates to $420 per square foot.
The scope includes significant sitework, specifically the demolition of existing accessible parking and its replacement with an expanded accessible parking area and route. This ensures the new facility meets accessibility standards from the outset. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, registered with TDLR in June 2025.
Project Status and Design
David E. Lewis, Architect, is the design firm of record for this new construction. Timothy D Westphal serves as the registered accessibility specialist. TDLR completed plan review in June 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in September 2025, with a completion date listed on the filing for July 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 303 days is close to the county median of 243 days for similar new construction filings. While the total estimated cost is below the San Patricio County median of $1,100,000 for new construction, the cost per square foot is above the county median of $200. This suggests a focus on specialized features or high-quality finishes relative to the building's size.
First United Methodist Church has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $18,160,096, including large developments in Georgetown and Marshall. The design firm, David E. Lewis, Architect, has worked on six other registered projects totaling $2,002,150, including the Dallas Street Plaza in Portland.
Local Context
Portland is home to approximately 20,152 residents according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78374. The median household income in this area is $81,580, and the median owner-occupied home value is $225,800. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied. Other registered projects in the nearby area include new construction for East Cliff Elementary and Gregory-Portland High School, as well as renovations for a UPS store and Food & Nutrition Services facilities.
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Administrative Center - FUMC is a New Construction project located at 4545 Wildcat Drive 4545 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $925K covering 2,200 sq ft. First United Methodist Church is the property owner and David E. Lewis, Architect is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on June 30, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Administrative Center open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. Construction was scheduled to finish in July 2026, but completion is not verified.
Who is designing the building?
David E. Lewis, Architect, is the design firm of record. Timothy D Westphal is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the TDLR filing.
What is included in the scope of work?
The scope includes new construction for offices, a conference room, restrooms, storage, and a mechanical room. It also includes sitework to replace existing accessible parking with an expanded area and route.
How does the cost compare to other local projects?
The $925,000 estimated cost is below the San Patricio County median of $1,100,000 for new construction. However, the $420 per square foot cost is above the county median of $200.
What is Administrative Center - FUMC?
Administrative Center - FUMC is a new construction project at 4545 Wildcat Drive 4545 Wildcat Drive in Portland, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Building construction for new Administrative Center including offices, conference room, restrooms, storage & mechanical room. Sitework to include demolition of existing accessible parking and replacement with expanded accessible parking…
Is Administrative Center - FUMC open in Portland?
Administrative Center - FUMC was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 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 Administrative Center - FUMC located?
Administrative Center - FUMC is located at 4545 Wildcat Drive 4545 Wildcat Drive, Portland, TX, 78374, in San Patricio County.
Who is the owner or developer of Administrative Center - FUMC?
First United Methodist Church is the property owner/developer of record for Administrative Center - FUMC, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Administrative Center - FUMC?
David E. Lewis, Architect is the design firm of record for Administrative Center - FUMC, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Administrative Center - FUMC cost and how big is it?
Administrative Center - FUMC has an estimated construction value of $925K and approximately 2,200 square feet (about $420/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Building construction for new Administrative Center including offices, conference room, restrooms, storage & mechanical room. Sitework to include demolition of existing accessible parking and replacement with expanded accessible parking and route.
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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4545 Wildcat Drive 4545 Wildcat Drive, Portland, TX, 78374
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