Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Sonrisa Village Apartments
5000 Bowie Road, Brownsville, TX, 78521
Sonrisa Village Apartments is a new construction project at 5000 Bowie Road, Brownsville, in Cameron County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2028. The project has an estimated value of $39.0M across about 376,174 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $39.0M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 376,174 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $104/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 7mo
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88 days after the preceding date shown.
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584 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Sonrisa Village Apartments
Sonrisa Village Apartments is a new construction apartment complex rising at 5000 Bowie Road in Brownsville, Cameron County. The project spans 376,174 sq ft and carries an estimated cost of $39,050,000. This development represents a significant addition to the local housing stock in the 78521 ZIP code area.
Project Scope and Cost
The filing identifies the work as new construction for a private apartment complex. Luis Torres is listed as the owner and developer of record. The design firm of record is Fielder& Associates Inc. The estimated cost per square foot is $104. This figure is close to the Cameron County median of $97 per square foot for similar new construction filings.
Financially, this project exceeds the median estimated cost for new construction in Cameron County. The county median for this work type is $500,000, with the middle half of filings ranging from $200,750 to $1,250,000. Sonrisa Village Apartments sits in the top quarter of this cost range. The scheduled build window is 584 days, which is longer than the county median of 249 days.
Timeline and Status
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026. The completion date on the filing is targeted for July 2028. The current TDLR status is Project Registered, and plan review is pending. Courtney Lawren Chapman is the registered accessibility specialist for this project.
The project is privately funded and sits on private land for private use. These details confirm the project is a private residential development rather than a public infrastructure work.
For context, the 78521 ZIP code has a population of about 87,860 people. The median household income is $41,276, and there are 29,576 housing units. The median owner-occupied home value is $90,500. Housing in this area is mostly owner-occupied. This new apartment complex adds to the existing housing inventory in this specific geographic area.
Project Registered
Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Sonrisa Village Apartments is a New Construction project located at 5000 Bowie Road, Brownsville, TX 78521 in Brownsville, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $39.0M covering 376,174 sq ft. Luis Torres is the property owner and Fielder& Associates Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 14, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the estimated cost of Sonrisa Village Apartments?
The estimated cost is $39,050,000. This places the project in the top quarter of new construction costs in Cameron County, which has a median of $500,000.
When is construction expected to be finished?
The completion date on the filing is targeted for July 2028. Construction is scheduled to start in December 2026, following registration in September 2026.
Who is the developer of Sonrisa Village Apartments?
Luis Torres is the owner and developer of record. Fielder& Associates Inc is the design firm of record for the project.
What is the square footage of the project?
The project has a total square footage of 376,174 sq ft. The estimated cost per square foot is $104.
What is Sonrisa Village Apartments?
Sonrisa Village Apartments is a new construction project at 5000 Bowie Road in Brownsville, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction apartment complex
Is Sonrisa Village Apartments open in Brownsville?
Sonrisa Village Apartments is still under construction in Brownsville, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Sonrisa Village Apartments located?
Sonrisa Village Apartments is located at 5000 Bowie Road, Brownsville, TX, 78521, in Cameron County.
Who is the owner or developer of Sonrisa Village Apartments?
Luis Torres is the property owner/developer of record for Sonrisa Village Apartments, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Sonrisa Village Apartments?
Fielder& Associates Inc is the design firm of record for Sonrisa Village Apartments, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Sonrisa Village Apartments cost and how big is it?
Sonrisa Village Apartments has an estimated construction value of $39.0M and approximately 376,174 square feet (about $104/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction apartment complex
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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5000 Bowie Road, Brownsville, TX, 78521
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