The Surner ADE in Marfa, TX

The Surner ADE is a 7,900 sq ft tenant improvement project located at 804 N. Mesa in Marfa, Texas. This renovation of an existing warehouse is privately funded and registered with TDLR. The work is scheduled to finish in December 2026, following a start date of May 2026.

Mark Johnson is listed as the owner and developer of record for this project. The estimated cost for the renovation is $600,000, which calculates to $76 per square foot. This figure is close to the county median for similar renovation and alteration filings in Presidio County, where the median cost is also $600,000. The scheduled build window of 241 days is also close to the county median of 214 days for comparable projects.

Scope and Location

The scope of work involves altering an existing warehouse structure to accommodate new tenant improvements. The project is situated in Presidio County, a region with a population of about 2,578 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 79843. The local housing market in this ZIP code is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $228,300. The median household income in this area is estimated at $39,423.

Carmen Elizabeth Byers serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. TDLR completed the plan review in April 2026, establishing the regulatory clearance for construction to begin. The status of the project is marked as Review Complete, indicating that the necessary inspections and approvals have been processed by the state. This registration ensures that the renovation meets specific accessibility standards required for commercial spaces in Texas.

Mark Johnson has another TDLR-registered project, Powertech in Grand Prairie, with an estimated cost of $3,000,000. That project is also noted as having review complete. The Surner ADE project represents a focused investment in the Marfa commercial sector, adding to the local inventory of renovated commercial spaces. The private nature of the funding and land use distinguishes this project from public works initiatives in the area.

Construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, marking the end of the active build phase. The project remains a private development on private land, intended for private use. With the plan review completed in April 2026 and construction starting in May 2026, the timeline aligns with standard renovation durations for buildings of this size in Presidio County. The specific details of the interior fit-out are not disclosed in the public filing, but the overall scale and cost reflect a moderate commercial upgrade.