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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
313 Belcher St Garage in Gainesville, TX
313 Belcher St, Gainesville, TX, 76240
313 Belcher St Garage is a new construction project at 313 Belcher St, Gainesville, in Cooke County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $155K across about 2,548 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $155K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,548 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $61/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 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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10 days after the preceding date shown.
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77 days after the preceding date shown.
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108 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About 313 Belcher St Garage
Alvarez Private Garage is a new 2,548 sq ft structure located at 313 Belcher St in Gainesville, Texas. This project involves the development of a minimalist private garage built with an engineered steel building shell and dividing walls to satisfy Group U accessibility requirements. The total estimated cost for this private construction is $155,000, resulting in a build cost of $61 per square foot.
The owner and developer of record is Ivan Alvarez, with LMD Architecture Studio serving as the design firm. Jeffrey A Gutknecht is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. This privately funded development takes place on private land for private use.
TDLR completed plan review in August 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work starting October 2026. The TDLR status is marked as Review Complete. The scheduled build window of 108 days is shorter than the county median of 212 days for similar new construction filings in Cooke County.
Cost and Size Context
The estimated cost of $155,000 is below the county median for new construction in Cooke County, which stands at $750,000. This project’s size of 2,548 sq ft is also below the county median of 7,900 sq ft. The $61 per square foot cost is below the county median of $118 per square foot. These figures place this project in the bottom quarter of estimated costs for its type in the area.
Gainesville, located in Cooke County, has a population of about 29,271 people according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 76240. The median household income in this area is $67,056, and the median owner-occupied home value is $207,600. Housing in this ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with 12,412 housing units. The Cooke County unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
Project Specifications
The scope of work includes the development of a minimalist private garage. The structure consists of an engineered steel building shell and dividing walls. These elements are designed to comply with Group U accessibility standards. The project is a one-off new construction effort registered with TDLR in August 2026. No other details regarding interior finishes, specific materials beyond the steel shell, or additional amenities are provided in the filing.
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313 Belcher St Garage is a New Construction project located at 313 Belcher St, Gainesville, TX 76240 in Gainesville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $155K covering 2,548 sq ft. Ivan Alvarez is the property owner and LMD Architecture Studio is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 4, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the owner of this garage project?
Ivan Alvarez is listed as the owner and developer of record for this specific private construction project in Gainesville, Texas.
What is the total square footage?
The project covers a total area of 2,548 sq ft, which is below the county median size for similar new construction filings.
Who is the design firm?
LMD Architecture Studio is the design firm of record for this project, working with the registered accessibility specialist Jeffrey A Gutknecht.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost for this project is $61 per square foot, which is below the county median of $118 per square foot for Cooke County.
What is 313 Belcher St Garage?
313 Belcher St Garage is a new construction project at 313 Belcher St in Gainesville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Development of minimalist private garage, consisting of engineered steel bldg shell and dividing walls in order to comply with group U
Is 313 Belcher St Garage open in Gainesville?
313 Belcher St Garage is still under construction in Gainesville, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is 313 Belcher St Garage located?
313 Belcher St Garage is located at 313 Belcher St, Gainesville, TX, 76240, in Cooke County.
Who is the owner or developer of 313 Belcher St Garage?
Ivan Alvarez is the property owner/developer of record for 313 Belcher St Garage, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for 313 Belcher St Garage?
LMD Architecture Studio is the design firm of record for 313 Belcher St Garage, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does 313 Belcher St Garage cost and how big is it?
313 Belcher St Garage has an estimated construction value of $155K and approximately 2,548 square feet (about $61/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Development of minimalist private garage, consisting of engineered steel bldg shell and dividing walls in order to comply with group U
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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313 Belcher St, Gainesville, TX, 76240
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