Boot Barn White Box at Fairhaven Crossing

A 15,000-square-foot renovation is underway at 2636 S. I-69C in Edinburg, transforming a section of the Fairhaven Crossing complex into a new retail space. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name Boot Barn White Box at Fairhaven Crossing, involves a significant alteration of an existing structure to create a dedicated unit for the outdoor apparel retailer. The work is privately funded on private land, with construction starting in July 2026 and scheduled to finish in April 2027.

The scope of work focuses on dividing a larger existing space into three distinct units. Contractors will construct demising walls to separate the new Boot Barn area from its neighbors. The build-out includes the construction of two restrooms and a janitor's closet, ensuring the facility meets accessibility standards. Additionally, the project requires a complete retrofit of the existing mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems to support the new tenant's operational needs.

Project Scale and Cost

The estimated cost for this renovation is $160,000, which translates to an estimated $11 per square foot. This figure is notably below the median estimated cost of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings in Hidalgo County over the past 24 months. The median size for similar projects in the county is 3,900 square feet, making this 15,000-square-foot unit substantially larger than the typical local filing. The scheduled build window of 274 days is longer than the county median of 92 days, reflecting the complexity of dividing a large existing space and retrofitting core building systems.

Fairhaven Crossings, LTD is the owner of record for the project. Isaac Ochoa is the registered accessibility specialist responsible for ensuring the design complies with state requirements. The TDLR completed its plan review in August 2026, clearing the way for construction to proceed according to the approved plans. The status of the filing is Review Complete, indicating that the regulatory hurdles for design approval have been satisfied.

Edinburg, located in Hidalgo County, serves as the anchor for this development. According to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 78542, the area has a population of about 86,111 residents. The median household income in this ZIP code is $52,962, and the median owner-occupied home value is $123,500. The housing stock in this area is predominantly owner-occupied, with approximately 25,198 housing units recorded. The local labor market shows a Hidalgo County unemployment rate of 7 percent which is higher than a year earlier.