Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building
9003 North Freeway, Houston, TX, 77037
Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building is a new construction project at 9003 North Freeway, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jun 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.6M across about 25,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.6M
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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
- 25,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $64/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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170 days after the preceding date shown.
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212 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building
The Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building is a new single-story development at 9003 North Freeway in Houston. The 25,000 sq ft structure includes a deli inside the gas station shell. This private construction project is located in Harris County and was registered with TDLR in May 2026. The estimated cost is $1,600,000, with construction scheduled to start in November 2026. Completion is targeted for June 2027.
The site serves the 77037 ZIP code area. U.S. Census estimates for this ZIP code indicate a population of about 17,806 and a median household income of $46,176. There are approximately 5,312 housing units in the area, which is predominantly owner-occupied. The median value for owner-occupied homes in this ZIP code is $160,500. These figures provide context for the local community where the new facility will be built.
Design and Financials
Makmo Design, LLC is the design firm of record for the Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building. Sayani Salim Karim is the owner of record, and David S Drepaul serves as the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded. The $1,600,000 estimated cost is above the Harris County median of $750,000 for new construction filings. However, the $64 cost per square foot is below the county median of $88 per square foot.
Makmo Design, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $10,550,000. These include gas stations and c-stores in Grand Prairie, Willis, and Needville. The scheduled build window for this Houston project is 212 days, which is close to the county median of 219 days. The project status is Project Registered with TDLR, and plan review is pending.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building is a New Construction project located at 9003 North Freeway, Houston, TX 77037 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.6M covering 25,000 sq ft. Sayani Salim Karim is the property owner and Makmo Design, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on May 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the gas station open?
The project is not open. It is in the planning and construction phase, with completion targeted for June 2027. It was registered with TDLR in May 2026.
Who is the owner of the project?
Sayani Salim Karim is the owner of record for the Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building at 9003 North Freeway.
What is the estimated cost of construction?
The estimated cost is $1,600,000 for the 25,000 sq ft building. This amount is above the Harris County median for new construction filings.
Who is the design firm?
Makmo Design, LLC is the design firm of record. They have six other registered projects in the region, including gas stations in Grand Prairie and Willis.
When is construction scheduled to start?
Construction is scheduled to begin in November 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in May 2026, and plan review is pending.
What is Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building?
Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building is a new construction project at 9003 North Freeway in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Construction of a single story gas station building with proposed deli inside.
Is Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building open in Houston?
Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Jun 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building located?
Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building is located at 9003 North Freeway, Houston, TX, 77037, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building?
Sayani Salim Karim is the property owner/developer of record for Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building?
Makmo Design, LLC is the design firm of record for Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building cost and how big is it?
Proposed I-45 & West Gulf C-Store & Gas Station Building has an estimated construction value of $1.6M and approximately 25,000 square feet (about $64/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Construction of a single story gas station building with proposed deli inside.
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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9003 North Freeway, Houston, TX, 77037
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