Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
The Ware District Shell Building A & B in Mcallen, TX
3700 Lark Avenue, Mcallen, TX, 78504
The Ware District Shell Building A & B is a new construction project at 3700 Lark Avenue, Mcallen, in Hidalgo County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.8M across about 23,520 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.8M
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- Reported floor area
- 23,520 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $120/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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31 days after the preceding date shown.
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5 days after the preceding date shown.
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298 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About The Ware District Shell Building A & B
The Ware District is a new construction project at 3700 Lark Avenue in McAllen, Texas, comprising two shell buildings for retail lease space. The total project size is 23,520 sq ft, with an estimated cost of $2,822,000. This development is privately funded on private land for private use, and the owner of record is Carmen M. Gonzalez LLC.
Each of the two buildings contains 11,760 sq ft of shell space intended for future tenants to finish out. The design firm of record is Sam Garcia Architect, who has registered six other projects in the region totaling $6,390,400. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Felipe Guerrero.
Construction Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. Plan review was completed in August 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027. Work is set to start in August 2026, creating a scheduled build window of 303 days. This duration is longer than the county median of 212 days for similar new construction filings in Hidalgo County.
The estimated cost of $2,822,000 places this project in the top quarter of estimated costs among 2,694 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Hidalgo County. The median estimated cost for this type of project in the county is $660,256. The cost per square foot is $120, which is above the county median of $100 per square foot.
McAllen, located in Hidalgo County, has a population of about 61,816 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78504. The median household income in this area is $77,627, and the median owner-occupied home value is $203,900. The area is characterized by mostly owner-occupied housing.
The project status is Review Complete. The TDLR record confirms the registration details and the scheduled completion date, providing a clear timeline for the development of this retail space in McAllen.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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The Ware District Shell Building A & B is a New Construction project located at 3700 Lark Avenue, Mcallen, TX 78504 in Mcallen, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.8M covering 23,520 sq ft. Carmen M. Gonzalez LLC is the property owner and Sam Garcia Architect is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the address of The Ware District?
The Ware District is located at 3700 Lark Avenue, McAllen, TX 78504.
How big are the buildings?
The total project is 23,520 sq ft, consisting of two shell buildings each measuring 11,760 sq ft.
Is the business open?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in May 2027, so the business is not yet open.
What is The Ware District Shell Building A & B?
The Ware District Shell Building A & B is a new construction project at 3700 Lark Avenue in Mcallen, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The Ware District is composed of two shell buildings for retail lease space. Each building is composed of 11,760 sf to be finished out by future tenants. Total project is 23,520 sf
Is The Ware District Shell Building A & B open in Mcallen?
The Ware District Shell Building A & B is still under construction in Mcallen, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is The Ware District Shell Building A & B located?
The Ware District Shell Building A & B is located at 3700 Lark Avenue, Mcallen, TX, 78504, in Hidalgo County.
Who is the owner or developer of The Ware District Shell Building A & B?
Carmen M. Gonzalez LLC is the property owner/developer of record for The Ware District Shell Building A & B, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for The Ware District Shell Building A & B?
Sam Garcia Architect is the design firm of record for The Ware District Shell Building A & B, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does The Ware District Shell Building A & B cost and how big is it?
The Ware District Shell Building A & B has an estimated construction value of $2.8M and approximately 23,520 square feet (about $120/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The Ware District is composed of two shell buildings for retail lease space. Each building is composed of 11,760 sf to be finished out by future tenants. Total project is 23,520 sf
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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3700 Lark Avenue, Mcallen, TX, 78504
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