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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Elley Lane Retail Center in New Braunfels, TX
Elley Lane & HWY. 46, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
Elley Lane Retail Center is a new construction project at Elley Lane & HWY. 46, New Braunfels, in Guadalupe County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2027. The project has an estimated value of $4.5M across about 28,143 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $4.5M
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- Reported floor area
- 28,143 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $160/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 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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7 days after the preceding date shown.
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70 days after the preceding date shown.
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245 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Elley Lane Retail Center
Elley Lane Retail Center is a new 28,143 sq ft commercial development located at the intersection of Elley Lane and HWY. 46 in New Braunfels, TX 78130. The project is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with construction work set to begin in November 2026. The TDLR plan review was completed in August 2026, clearing the way for the upcoming build phase.
The scope of work involves two steel-framed buildings and two tilt-wall concrete structures. These fully sprinklered retail building shells will feature concrete tilt-up wall panels and steel structural elements. Associated site work is included in the filing, creating a comprehensive retail environment on private land in Guadalupe County.
Project Scale and Cost
The estimated cost for the Elley Lane Retail Center is $4,502,880. At 28,143 sq ft, the project calculates to $160 per square foot. This cost positioning is above the county median for new construction filings in Guadalupe County, placing it in the top quarter of recent projects. The scheduled build window of 245 days is close to the county median of 240 days for similar new construction types.
NB Criest Investments, LLC is the owner and developer of record for this venture. Open Studio Architecture serves as the design firm of record, which has registered six other projects totaling $11,380,446 in the TDLR database. Doug W Martine is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.
The site is situated in ZIP code 78130, where the U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates indicate a population of about 95,787. The median household income in this area is $84,426, and there are approximately 40,810 housing units. Housing in this region is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $296,300. Guadalupe County’s unemployment rate was 4.5 percent in July 2026, a figure higher than the rate recorded a year earlier.
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Elley Lane Retail Center is a New Construction project located at Elley Lane & HWY. 46, New Braunfels, TX 78130 in New Braunfels, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $4.5M covering 28,143 sq ft. NB Criest Investments, LLC is the property owner and Open Studio Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Elley Lane Retail Center open?
No, the project is under construction. TDLR records show the plan review was completed in August 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027. The business is not operating.
Who is building the Elley Lane Retail Center?
NB Criest Investments, LLC is the developer of record. Open Studio Architecture is the design firm, and Doug W Martine is the registered accessibility specialist listed on the TDLR filing.
How large is the new retail center?
The total square footage is 28,143 sq ft. The development consists of four buildings, including two steel-framed structures and two tilt-wall concrete buildings, all fully sprinklered.
When does construction start?
Construction is scheduled to start in November 2026. The TDLR plan review was completed in August 2026, establishing the timeline for the upcoming build phase.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost is $4,502,880. This amounts to $160 per square foot, which is above the median cost per square foot for new construction in Guadalupe County.
What is Elley Lane Retail Center?
Elley Lane Retail Center is a new construction project at Elley Lane & HWY. 46 in New Braunfels, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Two steel framed and two tilt-wall concrete buildings, fully sprinklered concrete tilt-up wall panel retail building shells with steel structure and associated site work
Is Elley Lane Retail Center open in New Braunfels?
Elley Lane Retail Center is still under construction in New Braunfels, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Elley Lane Retail Center located?
Elley Lane Retail Center is located at Elley Lane & HWY. 46, New Braunfels, TX, 78130, in Guadalupe County.
Who is the owner or developer of Elley Lane Retail Center?
NB Criest Investments, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Elley Lane Retail Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Elley Lane Retail Center?
Open Studio Architecture is the design firm of record for Elley Lane Retail Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Elley Lane Retail Center cost and how big is it?
Elley Lane Retail Center has an estimated construction value of $4.5M and approximately 28,143 square feet (about $160/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Two steel framed and two tilt-wall concrete buildings, fully sprinklered concrete tilt-up wall panel retail building shells with steel structure and associated site work
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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Elley Lane & HWY. 46, New Braunfels, TX, 78130
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