PPS Cottage Addition in Port Aransas, TX

Paradise Pointe Storage in Port Aransas is undergoing a specific addition to its existing facility, registered with TDLR as the PPS Cottage Addition. The project involves adding a bathroom and a coffee bar to the structure, expanding the total footprint by 128 square feet. This work is privately funded on private land for private use, with an estimated cost of $50,000.

The filing lists SVC 23 Barns, LLC as the owner and developer of record. Emily Rozypal is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the project. The site is located at PO Box 1243, Port Aransas, TX 78373, within Nueces County. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026, with construction scheduled to begin in November 2026 and completion targeted for March 2027.

Project Scale and Cost Comparison

In the context of similar filings in Nueces County, this project is notably small and inexpensive compared to the median. Among 255 registered additions to existing buildings in the county, the median estimated cost is $350,000, with a median size of 3,027 square feet. Paradise Pointe Storage’s $50,000 estimate places it below the county median, specifically in the bottom quarter of costs for this work type. The median size for comparable projects is significantly larger than the 128 square feet added here.

The cost efficiency is reflected in the per-square-foot calculation. At $391 per square foot, this project exceeds the county median of $167 per square foot for additions. However, the scheduled build window of 149 days is close to the county median of 182 days. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE, which is a standard designation for coastal properties in Port Aransas.

Port Aransas is a small community with a population of about 3,314 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 78373. The median household income is $90,000, and the median owner-occupied home value is $518,500. Housing in the area is predominantly owner-occupied, with 5,614 total housing units recorded. The Nueces County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.

Status and Registration Details

The TDLR status for this project is listed as Project Registered. Plan review is pending, and the timeline indicates a start in November 2026. The completion date on the filing is March 2027. This project is distinct from general renovations; it is a specific addition of amenities to an existing storage facility. The registration confirms the scope is limited to the bathroom and coffee bar, with no mention of structural changes to the main storage units.