Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE
1280 CHEERS STREET, Brownsville, TX, 78521
BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE is a new construction project at 1280 CHEERS STREET, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M across about 15,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.0M
About this figure
Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 15,000 ft²
About this figure
Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $67/sqft
About this figure
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
- 5 months
About this figure
The interval between the filed start and completion dates. These dates describe the proposed schedule and do not measure actual construction progress.
The project record
Project timeline
Explore filed milestones and scheduled dates. Open a milestone for its source.
3 timeline dates shown.
Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled construction start · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
15 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
153 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
View source record
📰About BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE
A new 15,000 sq ft warehouse building is under construction at 1280 Cheers Street in Brownsville, Cameron County. The project, registered with TDLR in July 2026, is a private development intended for storage use. The filing specifies the scope as a 15,000 sq ft warehouse for storage, with an estimated cost of $1,000,000.
The owner of record is Felipe Lopez, and the registered accessibility specialist is Valeriana Flores. The project is privately funded on private land. This location is within ZIP code 78521, an area with a population of about 87,860 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
Construction Timeline and Status
The construction start date listed in the TDLR filing is July 2026. Plan review is pending, and the completion date is targeted for December 2026. The scheduled build window is 153 days, which is shorter than the county median of 250 days for similar new construction filings in Cameron County. The TDLR status is Project Registered.
Cost and Market Context
The estimated cost per square foot is $67, which is below the county median of $98 per square foot for new construction projects. The total estimated cost of $1,000,000 is above the county median of $500,000. These figures are derived from 1,447 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Cameron County, with 265 registered in the last 24 months. The median size for these projects is 6,330 sq ft, making this 15,000 sq ft project larger than the typical filing in the county.
Third-party sources, such as Clutch and Yelp, list Border Customs Service at this address, describing it as offering logistical services including customs clearance and warehousing. However, the TDLR record specifically tracks the construction of the facility. The Cameron County unemployment rate was 7 percent in July 2026, according to FRED data.
Project Registered
Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
Follow this project
Get an email when the status changes — permits pulled, construction started, work finished. Free, and nothing else.
Or watch all projects in 78521 (Brownsville)
One email per change. Unsubscribe in one click. Privacy.
BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE is a New Construction project located at 1280 CHEERS STREET, Brownsville, TX 78521 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.0M covering 15,000 sq ft. FELIPE LOPEZ is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on July 15, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Border Customs Service warehouse open?
The TDLR record indicates the project is under construction with a completion date targeted for December 2026. Plan review is pending. Third-party listings describe the business as offering logistical services, but the construction status is the primary fact in the TDLR filing.
Where is the new warehouse located?
The facility is at 1280 Cheers Street, Brownsville, TX 78521, in Cameron County.
Who owns the project?
Felipe Lopez is the owner/developer of record. Valeriana Flores is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded.
How much does the project cost?
The estimated cost is $1,000,000, which works out to $67 per square foot. This is below the Cameron County median of $98 per square foot for new construction.
When will construction be finished?
The filing lists a completion date targeted for December 2026. Construction started in July 2026, with a scheduled build window of 153 days.
What is BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE?
BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE is a new construction project at 1280 CHEERS STREET in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 15,000 SQ.FT. WAREHOUSE FOR STORAGE
Is BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE open in Brownsville?
BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE is still under construction in Brownsville, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE located?
BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE is located at 1280 CHEERS STREET, Brownsville, TX, 78521, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE?
FELIPE LOPEZ is the property owner/developer of record for BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE cost and how big is it?
BORDER CUSTOMS SERVICE has an estimated construction value of $1.0M and approximately 15,000 square feet (about $67/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
15,000 SQ.FT. WAREHOUSE FOR STORAGE
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.
Location & views
1280 CHEERS STREET, Brownsville, TX, 78521
Related Projects
Nearby Projects
Within 1 kmWatch all construction in 78521 (Brownsville)
A short email when anything new is filed in this ZIP. One ZIP free, weekly.
Unsubscribe in one click. Privacy.
Keep exploring
What else is changing in Brownsville?
See the surrounding filings, compare the reported schedules, and follow the places that matter to you.