Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
North Central Ford Shop Expansion
1819 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX, 75080
North Central Ford Shop Expansion is a additions to existing building project at 1819 N Central Expy, Richardson, in Dallas County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Apr 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M across about 4,678 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 4,678 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $428/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 6 months
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22 days after the preceding date shown.
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63 days after the preceding date shown.
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174 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About North Central Ford Shop Expansion
Sonic Automotive is expanding the service facility for North Central Ford at 1819 N Central Expy in Richardson, Texas. The project, filed as the North Central Ford Shop Expansion, adds 4,678 square feet of new construction to the existing building. This addition is designed to increase the dealership's service capacity by providing six new vehicle lifts for technicians.
The new space is strictly for employee and vehicle technician use. It is not customer-facing, meaning the general public will not access this specific portion of the facility.
Construction Status and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review for this project in August 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in October 2026 and is scheduled to finish in April 2027. The total estimated cost for the project is $2,000,000. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost for similar additions in Dallas County, which is $632,000. The cost per square foot is $428, which is also above the county median of $160 per square foot for this type of work.
Project Details and Context
Praxis3 is the design firm of record for this expansion. Sonic Automotive is the owner of record and has six other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, with a combined value of $36,650,000. Praxis3 has also designed six other registered projects totaling $41,929,524. The project is privately funded on private land. The scheduled build window is 174 days, which is close to the county median of 182 days for similar projects.
The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Ernest G Taylor. The site is located in ZIP code 75080, where the U.S. Census estimates the population at about 52,746. The median household income in this area is $89,773, and the median owner-occupied home value is $420,000. Dallas County's unemployment rate was 3.3 percent in July 2026.
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North Central Ford Shop Expansion is a Additions to Existing Building project located at 1819 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX 75080 in Richardson, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M covering 4,678 sq ft. Sonic Automotive is the property owner and PRAXIS3 is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 5, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the North Central Ford expansion located?
The expansion is located at 1819 N Central Expy in Richardson, Texas, within Dallas County.
What is the purpose of the new addition?
The 4,678 sq ft addition provides six new vehicle lifts to increase service capacity. It is for employee and technician use only, not customer-facing.
When is construction scheduled to finish?
Construction is scheduled to finish in April 2027, with work starting in October 2026.
Who is the owner of the project?
Sonic Automotive is the owner of record for the North Central Ford Shop Expansion.
Is the business open to the public?
The TDLR record covers construction status only. The new addition is not customer-facing, but the existing dealership status is not specified in the filing.
What is North Central Ford Shop Expansion?
North Central Ford Shop Expansion is a additions to existing building project at 1819 N Central Expy in Richardson, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Scope of work includes a new 4,678 SF add. to the existing service shop, providing 6 new vehicle lifts to increase the service capacity of the dealership. New addition will not be customer facing and will be used by employees and vehicle…
Is North Central Ford Shop Expansion open in Richardson?
North Central Ford Shop Expansion is still under construction in Richardson, TX, with an estimated completion of Apr 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is North Central Ford Shop Expansion located?
North Central Ford Shop Expansion is located at 1819 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX, 75080, in Dallas County.
Who is the owner or developer of North Central Ford Shop Expansion?
Sonic Automotive is the property owner/developer of record for North Central Ford Shop Expansion, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for North Central Ford Shop Expansion?
PRAXIS3 is the design firm of record for North Central Ford Shop Expansion, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does North Central Ford Shop Expansion cost and how big is it?
North Central Ford Shop Expansion has an estimated construction value of $2.0M and approximately 4,678 square feet (about $428/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Scope of work includes a new 4,678 SF add. to the existing service shop, providing 6 new vehicle lifts to increase the service capacity of the dealership. New addition will not be customer facing and will be used by employees and vehicle tech only.
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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1819 N Central Expy, Richardson, TX, 75080
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