Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
minimax #8
1701 E Howard Lane, Austin, TX, 78754
minimax #8 is a new construction project at 1701 E Howard Lane, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M across about 110,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.0M
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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
- 110,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $18/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 9 months
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104 days after the preceding date shown.
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258 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About minimax #8
Exten LLC is constructing a new convenience store and car wash on vacant land at 1701 E Howard Lane in Austin. The project, identified in filings as minimax #8, is scheduled for completion targeted for September 2027. The development encompasses 110,000 square feet of new construction on private land in Travis County.
Project Scope and Design
The facility name on the filing is Howard Dessau retail Center, though the scope of work specifies a new c store and car wash. KO Design Group LLC serves as the design firm of record for this development. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Joshua T Ronson.
The estimated cost for the project is $2,000,000. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost of $1,000,000 for similar new construction filings in Travis County. However, the cost per square foot is calculated at $18, which is below the county median of $125 per square foot. The scheduled build window of 258 days is close to the county median of 304 days for comparable projects.
Timeline and Registration Status
The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026. According to the filing, plan review is pending. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027. The TDLR status is listed as Project Registered. The project is privately funded and intended for private use. KO Design Group LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $7,190,000, including locations in Fulshear, Bastrop, and Austin.
The site is located in ZIP code 78754. U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this area indicate a population of about 31,410 and a median household income of $92,964. The housing stock in the area consists of 13,195 units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $318,900. The Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026.
Project Registered
Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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minimax #8 is a New Construction project located at 1701 E Howard Lane, Austin, TX 78754 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M covering 110,000 sq ft. Exten LLC is the property owner and KO Design Group LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 3, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is minimax #8 open for business?
No. The TDLR record shows the project is registered with plan review pending. Construction is scheduled to start in January 2027, and completion is targeted for September 2027. The facility is not yet operating.
Who is building the new convenience store?
Exten LLC is the owner and developer of record. KO Design Group LLC is the design firm of record, and Joshua T Ronson is the registered accessibility specialist.
What is the total size of the project?
The new construction includes 110,000 square feet. The scope of work includes a new convenience store and a car wash on vacant land.
When is the project expected to be finished?
The filing indicates a completion date of September 2027. Construction is scheduled to begin in January 2027, following the October 2026 registration with TDLR.
What is the estimated cost of construction?
The estimated cost is $2,000,000. This is above the Travis County median for new construction filings, but the cost per square foot of $18 is below the county median.
What is minimax #8?
minimax #8 is a new construction project at 1701 E Howard Lane in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New c store and car wash on vacant land
Is minimax #8 open in Austin?
minimax #8 is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is minimax #8 located?
minimax #8 is located at 1701 E Howard Lane, Austin, TX, 78754, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of minimax #8?
Exten LLC is the property owner/developer of record for minimax #8, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for minimax #8?
KO Design Group LLC is the design firm of record for minimax #8, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does minimax #8 cost and how big is it?
minimax #8 has an estimated construction value of $2.0M and approximately 110,000 square feet (about $18/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New c store and car wash on vacant land
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
1701 E Howard Lane, Austin, TX, 78754
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