Poco Loco Super Market (Round Rock)

A 19,250-square-foot renovation at 1604 N. I-35 Suite 305 in Round Rock is transforming a former church facility into Poco Loco Super Market. The project, registered under the facility name Renaissance Square, involves a full remodel of the existing structure to accommodate grocery retail operations. Emerald Management is the owner of record for this Williamson County development, which is privately funded on private land.

The construction timeline was aggressive for its scope. Plan review with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) completed in February 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in March 2025. The filing indicated a completion date of July 2025. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project status remains listed as Review Complete, but the absence of a final inspection means the renovation’s physical completion is not verified by the state agency.

Cost and Design Details

The estimated cost for this renovation is $160,000, which translates to approximately $8 per square foot. This figure is below the county median estimated cost of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings in Williamson County. While the total cost is lower than the median, the scheduled build window of 130 days is longer than the county median of 92 days for comparable projects. The low cost-per-square-foot ratio suggests a focused interior remodel rather than a major structural expansion.

Paulin Design, LLC served as the design firm of record for this project. The firm is responsible for other TDLR-registered projects in the region, including developments in Bellmead, Temple, Copperas Cove, Burleson, and Little River Academy. David M Mcmillan is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.

Round Rock’s ZIP code 78664 has a population of about 62,272 people, with a median household income of $85,919. The housing market includes 24,259 units, with an even mix of owner-occupied and renter-occupied homes. The median owner-occupied home value is estimated at $317,400. These demographic and economic factors provide context for the retail demand in the area where the new grocery store is being established.