Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Murphy Retail Center in Stafford, TX
439 Murphy Rd, Stafford, TX, 77477
Murphy Retail Center is a new construction project at 439 Murphy Rd, Stafford, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2024 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.1M across about 8,757 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.1M
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- Reported floor area
- 8,757 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $125/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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91 days after the preceding date shown.
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146 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Murphy Retail Center
The Murphy Retail Center is a new construction project located at 439 Murphy Rd in Stafford, Harris County. The filing lists the total estimated cost at $1,096,857 for a building of 8,757 sq ft. This equates to a cost of $125 per square foot, a figure that sits above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in March 2024, with a construction start date of December 2023 and a target completion date of July 2024.
SOT LLC is listed as the owner and developer of record for this privately funded initiative on private land. Trimcos LLC serves as the design firm of record. This firm has six other TDLR-registered projects in the region, with a combined value of $8,496,495. These include the Enson Grocery Store in Allen and The Spot Business Park in Houston. The Murphy Retail Center’s scheduled build window of 237 days is close to the county median of 219 days for new construction projects.
Project Status and Local Context
The TDLR status for this project is Project Registered. However, no plan review or inspection has been recorded since the registration, so whether the construction proceeded as scheduled is not confirmed in the public record. This geographic placement may influence local infrastructure planning and utility access in the Stafford area.
Stafford, Texas, is served by ZIP code 77477. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for this ZIP code, the population is about 32,722 residents. The median household income is $73,290, and the median owner-occupied home value is $241,200. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied, with a total of 13,888 housing units. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
A Community Impact post mentioned the Murphy Retail Center alongside other registered projects in Stafford. It listed the project as a new retail center with an estimated cost of $1,096,857. The post did not provide an opening date or confirm operational status. The TDLR record remains the primary source for construction milestones, and the absence of recorded inspections means the final state of the building is not verified in the public filing.
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Murphy Retail Center is a New Construction project located at 439 Murphy Rd, Stafford, TX 77477 in Stafford, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.1M covering 8,757 sq ft. SOT LLC is the property owner and TRIMCOS LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on March 1, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Murphy Retail Center open for business?
The TDLR record shows the project was registered with a target completion of July 2024, but no plan review or inspection has been recorded. Therefore, the public record does not confirm if the business is open or operating.
Who is the developer and design firm for this project?
SOT LLC is the owner and developer of record. Trimcos LLC is the design firm of record. Trimcos has six other registered projects in the region, including locations in Houston and Allen.
What is the estimated cost and size of the building?
The estimated cost is $1,096,857 for a total area of 8,757 sq ft. This results in a cost of $125 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot.
What is the current status of the TDLR registration?
The TDLR status is Project Registered. The filing indicates a construction start in December 2023 and a target completion in July 2024, but no inspections have been recorded since registration.
Is the site located in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Murphy Retail Center?
Murphy Retail Center is a new construction project at 439 Murphy Rd in Stafford, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction
Is Murphy Retail Center open in Stafford?
Murphy Retail Center was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 2024 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Murphy Retail Center located?
Murphy Retail Center is located at 439 Murphy Rd, Stafford, TX, 77477, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Murphy Retail Center?
SOT LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Murphy Retail Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Murphy Retail Center?
TRIMCOS LLC is the design firm of record for Murphy Retail Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Murphy Retail Center cost and how big is it?
Murphy Retail Center has an estimated construction value of $1.1M and approximately 8,757 square feet (about $125/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Construction
Note: This project is registered under the Texas Accessibility Standards (TAS) program. TDLR registration is required for commercial and public facility construction to ensure compliance with accessibility requirements under Texas Government Code Chapter 469.
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439 Murphy Rd, Stafford, TX, 77477
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