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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Retail at Moran Ranch
12000 Interstate 45 N, Willis, TX, 77378
Retail at Moran Ranch is a new construction project at 12000 Interstate 45 N, Willis, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Mar 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M across about 22,324 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.5M
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 22,324 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $157/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 8 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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139 days after the preceding date shown.
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245 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Retail at Moran Ranch
Retail at Moran Ranch is a new construction shell building located at 12000 Interstate 45 N in Willis, Texas. The project encompasses 22,324 sq ft of space, designed as a load-bearing tilt-wall structure with a concrete foundation. The front facade features stud framing with storefronts and canopies, topped by a structural metal deck bitumen roof. Associated site improvements are part of the scope.
The owner and developer of record is Moran Retail LTD. Heights Venture Architecture serves as the design firm of record. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The total estimated cost is $3,500,000, which calculates to $157 per square foot. This cost is above the Harris County median for new construction filings, placing the project in the top quarter of estimated costs for this type of work.
Timeline and Status
The project registered with TDLR in February 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2025, with a completion date of March 2026. Although this scheduled completion date has passed, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Heights Venture Architecture has designed six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $17,154,000. These include the Shops at Baybrook in Webster and the Rymco USA Warehouse in Houston, both of which are closed. Other registered projects in the Willis area include Longhorn Steakhouse and Market At Willis, Academy. The area profile for ZIP 77378 shows a population of about 17,576 and a median household income of $68,595, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates.
The scheduled build window for this project was 245 days, which is close to the Harris County median of 219 days for similar new construction filings. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. No further details regarding specific tenants or opening dates are present in the public filing record.
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Retail at Moran Ranch is a New Construction project located at 12000 Interstate 45 N, Willis, TX 77378 in Willis, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.5M covering 22,324 sq ft. Moran Retail LTD is the property owner and Heights Venture Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 25, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the size and cost of the Retail at Moran Ranch building?
The building is 22,324 sq ft with an estimated cost of $3,500,000. This equates to $157 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median for new construction.
Who is the developer and architect for this project?
Moran Retail LTD is the owner and developer of record. Heights Venture Architecture is the design firm of record for the project.
Is the construction finished and has the final inspection occurred?
The scheduled completion date was March 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
What type of construction is being performed?
This is a new construction shell building. It features a load-bearing tilt-wall structure with a concrete foundation and a structural metal deck bitumen roof.
What is Retail at Moran Ranch?
Retail at Moran Ranch is a new construction project at 12000 Interstate 45 N in Willis, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction shell building that's 22,324 SF. Load bearing tilt wall with concrete foundation. Front facade will be stud framed with storefront and canopies, with structural met deck bitumen roof. With associated site improvements.
Is Retail at Moran Ranch open in Willis?
Retail at Moran Ranch was scheduled to finish construction in Mar 2026 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 Retail at Moran Ranch located?
Retail at Moran Ranch is located at 12000 Interstate 45 N, Willis, TX, 77378, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Retail at Moran Ranch?
Moran Retail LTD is the property owner/developer of record for Retail at Moran Ranch, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Retail at Moran Ranch?
Heights Venture Architecture is the design firm of record for Retail at Moran Ranch, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Retail at Moran Ranch cost and how big is it?
Retail at Moran Ranch has an estimated construction value of $3.5M and approximately 22,324 square feet (about $157/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction shell building that's 22,324 SF. Load bearing tilt wall with concrete foundation. Front facade will be stud framed with storefront and canopies, with structural met deck bitumen roof. With associated site improvements.
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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12000 Interstate 45 N, Willis, TX, 77378
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