LIQUOR STORE

A new 2,375 sq ft liquor store is under construction at 5960 Fairmont Pkwy #110 in Pasadena, Texas. The project, registered with TDLR in August 2024, involves the new construction of an 8,750 sq ft shell building that includes the retail space. The estimated cost for this specific retail unit is $250,000, which calculates to $105 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings, while the total project cost remains below the county median of $750,000.

Project Scope and Design

Ventures LLC is the owner of record for this privately funded development on private land. TN Associates INC serves as the design firm, a company that has registered six other TDLR projects totaling $5,135,000, including retail and convenience store builds in Houston and Frisco. The scope of work explicitly details the new construction of the shell building and the internal liquor store space. The scheduled build window from October 2025 to May 2026 is 182 days, which is close to the Harris County median build window of 219 days for new construction projects.

This classification indicates the site is outside the high-hazard floodplain, which may influence the foundation and drainage requirements for the new structure. The surrounding ZIP code 77505 has a population of about 23,686, with a median household income of $94,643 according to U.S. Census estimates. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $276,100.

TDLR completed plan review in August 2024 and construction was scheduled to finish in May 2026; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The status is listed as Review Complete, meaning the plans were approved, but the final occupancy or completion certificate has not been filed. This distinction is important for understanding the current physical status of the building versus its regulatory approval status.

Local online directories list various liquor stores in Pasadena, including Spec's Wines, Spirits & Finer Foods and Cheri's Liquor Store, but these are separate entities. The specific project at 5960 Fairmont Pkwy is a new build by Ventures LLC. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier, providing context for the local labor market during this construction period.