Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East
18711 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX, 77598
Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East is a new construction project at 18711 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion May 2027. The project has an estimated value of $3.3M across about 2,400 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.3M
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- Reported floor area
- 2,400 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $1.35K/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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62 days after the preceding date shown.
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200 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East
Fifth Third Bank is constructing a new ground-up retail branch at 18711 Gulf Freeway in Friendswood, Texas. The single-level building covers approximately 2,400 square feet and includes a two-lane drive-thru and a trash enclosure. The project is registered with TDLR in Harris County, with construction scheduled to begin in November 2026 and completion targeted for May 2027.
The estimated cost for this new construction is $3,250,000, resulting in a cost of $1,354 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar filings. The scheduled build window of 200 days is close to the county median of 219 days for new construction projects in the area.
Design and Ownership
BHDP Architecture serves as the design firm of record for this development. Fifth Third Bank is the owner and developer, holding a portfolio of five TDLR-registered projects in the region, including locations in Houston, Richmond, Katy, and Fulshear. The total value of the bank's registered projects is $12,550,000. The accessibility specialist registered for this specific project is Barbara Arendt Padilla.
The site is located in Friendswood, a community in Harris County with a population of approximately 26,638 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in the 77598 ZIP code is $59,758, and the median owner-occupied home value is $228,700. The housing stock in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, with 13,337 housing units recorded.
Funding for the Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East project is private, situated on private land for private use. The project status is Project Registered, with plan review pending. This branch will be part of a broader expansion strategy by the bank in the Houston metropolitan area.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East is a New Construction project located at 18711 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX 77598 in Friendswood, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.3M covering 2,400 sq ft. Fifth Third Bank is the property owner and BHDP Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 8, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Fifth Third Bank in Friendswood open?
The building is under construction. The TDLR record indicates construction starts in November 2026 and completion is targeted for May 2027. It is not yet open for business.
Who is the architect for the new Friendswood branch?
BHDP Architecture is the design firm of record for this project. They have designed several other Fifth Third Bank locations and other commercial buildings in Texas.
What is the size of the new bank building?
The new ground-up retail bank is a one-level building with approximately 2,400 square feet of space. It includes a two-lane drive-thru and a trash enclosure.
Where is the construction site located?
The project is located at 18711 Gulf Freeway in Friendswood, Texas 77598. It is in Harris County, outside the FEMA floodplain zone X.
How much does the project cost?
The estimated cost is $3,250,000. This breaks down to approximately $1,354 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median for new construction filings.
What is Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East?
Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East is a new construction project at 18711 Gulf Freeway in Friendswood, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New ground up retail bank: one level building, approx. 2400 SF, including a two-lane drive-thru and trash enclosure.
Is Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East open in Friendswood?
Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East is still under construction in Friendswood, TX, with an estimated completion of May 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East located?
Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East is located at 18711 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX, 77598, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East?
Fifth Third Bank is the property owner/developer of record for Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East?
BHDP Architecture is the design firm of record for Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East cost and how big is it?
Fifth Third Bank - Baybrook East has an estimated construction value of $3.3M and approximately 2,400 square feet (about $1.35K/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New ground up retail bank: one level building, approx. 2400 SF, including a two-lane drive-thru and trash enclosure.
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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18711 Gulf Freeway, Friendswood, TX, 77598
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