Walmart 00458-1004 in Aransas Pass, TX

Walmart 00458 is undergoing a significant renovation at 2501 W. Wheeler Ave. in Aransas Pass, Texas. The project involves a 6,000-square-foot alteration of the existing store facility located in San Patricio County. The work is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name Walmart 00458-1004 Aransas Pass. TDLR completed plan review in February 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting July 2026.

Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this renovation is $1,100,000. This figure places the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for similar renovation and alteration filings in San Patricio County over the last 24 months. The county median estimated cost for such projects is $250,000, with the middle half ranging from $150,000 to $616,000. At 6,000 square feet, the project size is slightly above the county median of 5,000 square feet.

The scope of work includes installing new ground-mounted CO2 skids and glycol skids. It also covers a new rack enclosure extension, end-of-line case replacement, and a raised bulkhead at the new cases. These updates focus on the store’s refrigeration systems and layout modifications. The estimated cost per square foot is $183, which is above the county median of $70 per square foot for comparable filings.

Location and Context

The site is located in Aransas Pass, a city with an estimated population of about 12,146 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78336. The median household income in this area is $58,536, and the median owner-occupied home value is $204,200. The area is mostly owner-occupied, with 6,577 housing units. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project, as noted in the filing.

The site coordinates place it inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE. This designation is relevant for construction planning and compliance with flood regulations. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Landy Perkins. The owner of record is Wal-Mart Real Estate Business. The scheduled build window is 102 days, which is close to the county median of 105 days for similar projects.

San Patricio County’s unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This economic context may influence local labor availability for the construction phase. The project status is Review Complete, indicating that all necessary plan reviews have been finalized before construction begins.