DK Fuel Station Development in Caldwell, TX

Raptor Investments, LLC completed a $1,800,000 renovation of the DK Fuel Station at 255 State Hwy 36 in Caldwell, Texas. The project, filed as DK Fuel Station Development, involved altering the existing fuel station and installing new site work across a 3,500-square-foot footprint. This specific scope of work was categorized as a renovation and alteration, distinct from new construction, focusing on updating the existing infrastructure while expanding the site improvements.

The work was registered with TDLR in December 2023, with plan review finished the same month. Construction began in February 2024. The filing scheduled completion for February 2025, but the final inspection was not passed until February 2026. TDLR closed the project file in October 2026, marking the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. This timeline indicates a build window of 373 days, which is longer than the county median of 153 days for similar projects.

KC Custom Construction served as the design firm of record. The registered accessibility specialist for the project was Kam-hung Kenneth Woo. The project is privately funded on private land for private use, ensuring that the development aligns with local zoning and private ownership standards.

Cost and Scale Context

At $514 per square foot, this project’s cost is above the county median of $97 for renovation and alteration filings. The estimated total cost is also above the Burleson County median of $500,000 for this work type. These figures are derived from 44 TDLR-registered filings in the county, placing this project in the top quarter for cost within its category. The higher per-square-foot cost reflects the specialized nature of fuel station renovations and the inclusion of new site work.

Census estimates for ZIP code 77836 place the local population at about 12,469, with a median household income of $79,567. The area has approximately 5,990 housing units, predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $199,000. Burleson County’s unemployment rate was 4.1 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, providing context for the local economic environment during the project's execution.