Vanilla Finish Out Unit 1 & 2 in Laredo, TX

Vanilla Finish Out Unit 1 & 2 is a new construction project located at 1901 Chihuahua St in Laredo, Webb County. The filing describes the scope of work as finishing for offices, covering a total area of 1,684 sq ft. The estimated cost for this private development is $137,784, which calculates to $82 per square foot. The project is registered with TDLR under the name Finish Out Unit 1 & 2 and is targeted for December 2026.

Project Details and Ownership

Reynaldo Gutierrez Jr is listed as the owner and developer of record for this privately funded project on private land. Diagon Home Design serves as the design firm of record, while Alejandro Arreguin is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The construction start date per the filing is October 2026, aligning with the registration date. This is a one-off office finish-out rather than a large-scale commercial build, reflected in its modest size and cost relative to other new construction filings in the area.

The site is located in ZIP code 78043, which has a population of about 44,044 and a median household income of $54,280 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The area contains 14,263 housing units with a median owner-occupied home value of $151,400. Housing in this ZIP code is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied.

Comparison to County Standards

In Webb County, the median estimated cost for new construction filings is $900,000, with a median size of 9,862 sq ft. This project’s cost is below the county median for its type, placing it in the bottom quarter of recent filings. The scheduled build window of 59 days is shorter than the county median of 240 days, suggesting a rapid timeline for completion. The $82 per square foot cost is close to the county median of $96 per square foot, indicating standard pricing for the level of finish work described. The project remains in the registration phase with plan review pending, and the TDLR status is Project Registered.