Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Kia of Central in Austin, TX
7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Dr. / 7616 N I35, Austin, TX, 78752
Kia of Central is a new construction project at 7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Dr. / 7616 N I35, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2028. The project has an estimated value of $36.0M across about 206,601 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $36.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 206,601 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $174/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 7mo
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172 days after the preceding date shown.
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579 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Kia of Central
Kia of Central Austin is a new retail automotive dealership planned for the intersection of Chevy Chase Drive and Interstate 35 in Austin. The project covers 206,601 square feet of building space, a scale that places it well above the typical construction filing in the area. The estimated cost for this build is $36,000,000, which works out to $174 per square foot.
The owner of record is CILP Austin II LLC, and MBL Architecture serves as the design firm. The site is located at 7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Dr. and 7616 N I35, in ZIP code 78752. This area is part of Travis County, where the unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026.
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Plan review is pending, and the construction timeline is targeted for September 2028. The scheduled build window is 579 days, which is longer than the county median of 304 days for similar new construction filings. The cost per square foot is above the county median of $125, and the total estimated cost is in the top quarter of comparable projects in Travis County.
Design and Regional Context
MBL Architecture has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $51,750,000. These include facilities in Fort Worth, Laredo, Dallas, and Arlington. The Kia of Central Austin project is privately funded on private land for private use. David C Deming is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.
The surrounding area, ZIP 78752, has a population of about 22,261 people according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $66,404, and the median owner-occupied home value is $361,200. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, with 10,929 housing units recorded.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Kia of Central is a New Construction project located at 7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Dr. / 7616 N I35, Austin, TX 78752 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $36.0M covering 206,601 sq ft. CILP Austin II LLC is the property owner and MBL Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 10, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Kia of Central Austin scheduled to be complete?
The project is targeted for September 2028, with a scheduled build window of 579 days starting in March 2027.
Who is the owner of the Kia of Central Austin project?
CILP Austin II LLC is the owner of record for this new construction project.
What is the estimated cost of the dealership?
The estimated cost is $36,000,000, which is above the county median for similar new construction filings.
Is the dealership open for business?
The project is in the planning and registration phase. It is targeted for September 2028, so it is not yet open.
Who is the design firm for this project?
MBL Architecture is the design firm of record for Kia of Central Austin.
What is Kia of Central?
Kia of Central is a new construction project at 7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Dr. / 7616 N I35 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Retail Automotive Dealership - 206,601 SF
Is Kia of Central open in Austin?
Kia of Central is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Kia of Central located?
Kia of Central is located at 7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Dr. / 7616 N I35, Austin, TX, 78752, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Kia of Central?
CILP Austin II LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Kia of Central, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Kia of Central?
MBL Architecture is the design firm of record for Kia of Central, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Kia of Central cost and how big is it?
Kia of Central has an estimated construction value of $36.0M and approximately 206,601 square feet (about $174/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Retail Automotive Dealership - 206,601 SF
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.
Location & views
7715 & 7745 Chevy Chase Dr. / 7616 N I35, Austin, TX, 78752
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