Target Plans Massive New Megastore on San Antonio’s Far West Side

Is a giant new Target coming to San Antonio’s booming Far West Side?

It looks like it. According to a recent filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR), Target is preparing for its first new San Antonio superstore in more than a decade. If approved, the project will bring a 148,356-square-foot megastore to the corner of Marbach Road and TX-1604, making it one of the largest Targets in the country.

A Big Box in an Age of Small Stores

At more than 23,000 square feet larger than the average Target, this Far West Side location bucks the national trend. Across the U.S., Target has been experimenting with smaller-format stores in dense urban neighborhoods and near college campuses, some measuring as little as 20,000 square feet.

This proposed San Antonio megastore, however, looks more like a return to the retailer’s roots — a sprawling one-stop shop with everything from groceries and home goods to clothing, electronics, and signature brands like Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Hearth & Hand collection.

What We Know About the Project

• Size: 148,356 square feet

• Investment: $21 million

• Location: Southwest corner of Marbach Road and TX-1604

• Projected completion: March 2027 (per TDLR filing)

Though Target’s spokesperson declined to confirm the new store outright, they acknowledged the company is “continually evaluating potential store locations.” Retail insiders note that filings like this usually signal serious plans, even if the official announcement is still months away.

Why the Far West Side?

The Far West Side is one of San Antonio’s fastest-growing regions, attracting large-scale residential and commercial development. Projects like Portico at Schaenfield Ranch are already reshaping the area into a major hub.

By anchoring a new development at Marbach and 1604, Target would not only tap into a booming population base but also secure a prime spot along a heavily trafficked corridor.

Target in San Antonio Today

The retail giant currently operates 14 stores in San Antonio, but this will be its first new build since 2012. Over the past decade, two San Antonio Targets have closed, reflecting shifting strategies as consumer habits changed.

If completed, this new megastore will mark Target’s recommitment to growth in San Antonio, bringing both jobs and expanded shopping options to the west side of the city.

The Takeaway

While official confirmation may take time, all signs point to a massive new Target coming to San Antonio’s Far West Side. At nearly 150,000 square feet, the store would be one of the city’s largest big-box additions in years — and a major convenience boost for nearby residents.

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