Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Sunny Sands Automotive
5060 N. Desert Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79912
Sunny Sands Automotive is a new construction project at 5060 N. Desert Blvd., El Paso, in El Paso County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2026. The project has an estimated value of $875K across about 6,265 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $875K
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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
- 6,265 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $140/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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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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33 days after the preceding date shown.
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350 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Sunny Sands Automotive
Sunny Sands Automotive LLC is building a new 6,265 sq ft automotive repair garage at 5060 N. Desert Blvd. in El Paso. The privately funded project has an estimated cost of $875,000, which works out to $140 per square foot. TDLR completed plan review in September 2025 and construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting October 2025.
The scope of work filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation describes the structure specifically as an automotive repair garage. New Republic Architects serves as the design firm of record for this build. Rogelio Valdemar Gonzalez-cavazos is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the filing. The project is located in El Paso County on private land for private use.
Project Context and Comparisons
This garage’s estimated cost sits close to the county median for new construction filings, which is $800,000. However, the $140 per square foot cost is above the county median of $111. The scheduled build window of 350 days is longer than the county median of 214 days. The size of 6,265 sq ft is below the median size of 8,062 sq ft for similar new construction projects in the area.
New Republic Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects in El Paso totaling $3,945,000. These include The Hospitals of Providence Sierra Campus, Peyton Medical Plaza, and Viva KIA. Nearby registered projects include Sam's Club #8153 Fuel and Skintuition Wax and Facial Spa. The surrounding ZIP code 79912 has a population of about 79,126 and a median household income of $72,290 according to U.S. Census estimates.
El Paso County’s unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026. This project is one of 357 new construction registrations in El Paso County in the last 24 months. The TDLR status is Review Complete, confirming that the plan review phase ended in September 2025. Construction is expected to proceed from October 2025 through the scheduled completion date.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Sunny Sands Automotive is a New Construction project located at 5060 N. Desert Blvd., El Paso, TX 79912 in El Paso, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $875K covering 6,265 sq ft. Sunny Sands Automotive LLC is the property owner and New Republic Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 17, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sunny Sands Automotive open for business?
The TDLR record tracks construction status only. The project is scheduled to finish in October 2026. The filing does not indicate that the business is open or operating.
Who is the owner of the new garage?
Sunny Sands Automotive LLC is the owner and developer of record for this project located at 5060 N. Desert Blvd. in El Paso.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $875,000. This equates to $140 per square foot for the 6,265 sq ft structure.
When is construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. Work started in October 2025 following plan review completion in September 2025.
Who designed the building?
New Republic Architects is the design firm of record. Rogelio Valdemar Gonzalez-cavazos is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is Sunny Sands Automotive?
Sunny Sands Automotive is a new construction project at 5060 N. Desert Blvd. in El Paso, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: An Automotive Repair Garage with a square footage of 6,265 Sq,Ft.
Is Sunny Sands Automotive open in El Paso?
Sunny Sands Automotive is still under construction in El Paso, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Sunny Sands Automotive located?
Sunny Sands Automotive is located at 5060 N. Desert Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79912, in El Paso County.
Who is the owner or developer of Sunny Sands Automotive?
Sunny Sands Automotive LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Sunny Sands Automotive, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Sunny Sands Automotive?
New Republic Architects is the design firm of record for Sunny Sands Automotive, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Sunny Sands Automotive cost and how big is it?
Sunny Sands Automotive has an estimated construction value of $875K and approximately 6,265 square feet (about $140/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
An Automotive Repair Garage with a square footage of 6,265 Sq,Ft.
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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5060 N. Desert Blvd., El Paso, TX, 79912
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