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Adams Historic Renovation
440 Austin Ave, Port Arthur, TX, 77640
Adams Historic Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 440 Austin Ave, Port Arthur, in Jefferson County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Sep 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $60.0M across about 90,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $60.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 90,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $667/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 2mo
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📰About Adams Historic Renovation
The Adams Building at 440 Austin Ave in Port Arthur is the site of a 90,000 sq ft interior renovation filed with TDLR under the name Adams Historic Renovation. The project involves structural repair, new MEP systems, and masonry repair on an existing seven-story historic structure. Motiva Enterprises, LLC is the owner of record, and Haddon + Cowan Architects serves as the design firm.
The estimated cost for this renovation is $60,000,000, which computes to $667 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $88 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings in Jefferson County. The scheduled build window of 427 days is longer than the county median of 104 days, reflecting the complexity of working within a historic building.
Construction start was listed as July 2025, with a target completion date of September 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. However, no plan review or inspection has been recorded since registration, so whether the work proceeded as scheduled is not confirmed in the public record. The TDLR status remains Project Registered.
Haddon + Cowan Architects has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $44,695,180, including the BSW Round Rock Cancer Center and Buen Retiro in Austin. This firm’s portfolio demonstrates experience with large-scale commercial and institutional renovations. The Adams Building project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Local media has covered the project’s history and progress. A KFDm report noted that Motiva provided an update on the work during a Port Arthur City Council meeting. Other sources describe the building as a former city landmark from 1926 that has undergone periods of abandonment and restoration efforts. These third-party accounts provide context on the building’s significance but do not alter the TDLR filing details.
For residents and businesses in ZIP code 77640, the project represents a significant investment in downtown Port Arthur. Census data for the area indicates a median household income of $50,832 and a median owner-occupied home value of $97,200. The renovation aims to repurpose the historic structure for modern use, aligning with broader redevelopment trends in the region.
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Adams Historic Renovation is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 440 Austin Ave, Port Arthur, TX 77640 in Port Arthur, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $60.0M covering 90,000 sq ft. Motiva Enterprises, LLC is the property owner and Haddon + Cowan Architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 22, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Adams Building open for business?
The TDLR record does not confirm the building is open. A KFDm report stated Motiva provided an update on the project, but no plan review or inspection has been recorded to verify completion or occupancy.
Who is renovating the Adams Building?
Motiva Enterprises, LLC is the owner of record. Haddon + Cowan Architects is the design firm. The project is a privately funded renovation of a historic seven-story building.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost is $60,000,000. This is above the Jefferson County median for renovation projects, with a cost per square foot of $667 compared to the county median of $88.
When is the project expected to finish?
The filing listed a target completion date of September 2026. However, no plan review or inspection has been recorded, so the actual status is unconfirmed in the public record.
What is the scope of work?
The scope includes 90,000 sq ft of interior renovation, structural repair, new MEP systems, and masonry repair on the existing seven-story historic building.
What is Adams Historic Renovation?
Adams Historic Renovation is a renovation/alteration project at 440 Austin Ave in Port Arthur, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 90,000 sf of interior renovation of an existing 7 story historic building to include structural repair, new MEP systems and masonry repair
Is Adams Historic Renovation open in Port Arthur?
Adams Historic Renovation was scheduled to finish construction in Sep 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Adams Historic Renovation located?
Adams Historic Renovation is located at 440 Austin Ave, Port Arthur, TX, 77640, in Jefferson County.
Who is the owner or developer of Adams Historic Renovation?
Motiva Enterprises, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Adams Historic Renovation, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Adams Historic Renovation?
Haddon + Cowan Architects is the design firm of record for Adams Historic Renovation, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Adams Historic Renovation cost and how big is it?
Adams Historic Renovation has an estimated construction value of $60.0M and approximately 90,000 square feet (about $667/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
90,000 sf of interior renovation of an existing 7 story historic building to include structural repair, new MEP systems and masonry repair
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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440 Austin Ave, Port Arthur, TX, 77640
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