Bell Southshore District - Phase 3

Bell Partners Inc. completed a $910,000 renovation of the amenity space at 1414 Shore District Dr in Austin, transforming it into a business center lounge with private meeting rooms. The project, filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as Bell Southshore District - Phase 3, covered 900 square feet of interior alteration work. TDLR closed the project file in November 2023, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction.

The scope of work focused specifically on renovating the existing amenity area to function as a dedicated business center. This included the installation of private meeting rooms, a shift in usage from general leisure to professional workspace. The project was privately funded on private land for private use, with no public funds involved in the construction or alteration costs.

Project Specifications and Cost Analysis

Severin Group served as the design firm of record for this renovation. The estimated cost of $910,000 places the project above the median estimated cost for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County, which stands at $296,998. The project’s $1,011 per square foot cost is significantly higher than the county median of $103 per square foot for similar work, reflecting the specialized nature of the business center fit-out.

The scheduled build window for this project was 153 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days for comparable renovation filings. Construction began in June 2023, and the project was registered with TDLR in April 2023.

Local Context and Permit Records

City of Austin permit records show two permits on file at this street address, issued in January 2024. These included one mechanical permit and one electrical permit, both with a final status. The most recent permit description referenced renovating a fitness clubroom and business center, aligning with the scope of the TDLR-registered work.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 78741, has a population of about 45,274 residents according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $66,434, and the median owner-occupied home value is $376,500. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, with 24,763 housing units recorded. The project’s completion in November 2023 indicates that the accessibility review and construction phases were finalized within the scheduled timeframe.