Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2025014894Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

USDA in Wharton, TX

1105 N Fulton, Wharton, TX, 77488

Construction complete · Jan 2026Project Closed

USDA is a renovation/alteration project at 1105 N Fulton, Wharton, in Wharton County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Construction complete (TDLR inspection passed Jan 2026). The project has an estimated value of $550K across about 6,400 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$550K
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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
6,400 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$86/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.

Scheduled duration
6 months
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The project record

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Mar 24, 2025289 days across supplied datesJan 7, 2026

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Inspection complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility inspection.

    Same day as the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    8 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

    A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.

    182 days after the preceding date shown.

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  5. Project closed · TDLR filing

    The project record was closed in TDLR.

    99 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About USDA

The Usda renovation at the RS Office Building, 1105 N Fulton in Wharton, is complete. TDLR closed the project file in January 2026, which marks the end of the accessibility review process for this construction. The project involved a $550,000 alteration of a 6,400 sq ft steel building shell, registered with TDLR in March 2025. The work was classified as a renovation and alteration of an existing facility.

RS Real Estate LLC acted as the owner of record for this privately funded project on private land. The scope of work focused on creating a new interior floor plan within the existing structure. This included new exterior framed openings to coordinate with the interior layout and the installation of a new concrete ramp on the back of the building to ensure proper access. The renovation also added new men's and women's restrooms and a breakroom to the facility.

Cost and Schedule Details

The estimated cost of $550,000 places the project above the county median for similar renovation filings in Wharton County, which is $265,000. The cost per square foot was $86, a figure close to the county median of $88 for renovation and alteration projects. Construction was scheduled to begin in April 2025, with a planned completion date of September 2025. The scheduled build window was 182 days, a period longer than the county median of 122 days for comparable projects.

Tim Mullins served as the registered accessibility specialist for the filing. The final inspection was passed in March 2025. The project is situated in Wharton, Texas, a community with a population of about 14,129 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP 77488. Other nearby registered projects include renovations at Popeyes and the Former Hopper Elementary School and Campus.

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USDA is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1105 N Fulton, Wharton, TX 77488 in Wharton, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $550K covering 6,400 sq ft. RS Real Estate LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on March 24, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Usda renovation finished?

Yes, TDLR closed the project file in January 2026. The final inspection was passed in March 2025, confirming the completion of the accessibility review process for the construction work at 1105 N Fulton.

What was the total cost of the Wharton office renovation?

The estimated cost for the 6,400 sq ft renovation was $550,000. This amount is above the median estimated cost for renovation filings in Wharton County, which stands at $265,000.

What specific changes were made to the building?

The work included a new interior floor plan, exterior framed openings, a new concrete ramp on the back, and the addition of new restrooms and a breakroom.

Who owns the RS Office Building in Wharton?

RS Real Estate LLC is listed as the owner or developer of record for the project. The facility is privately funded and located on private land for private use.

Is the building in a flood zone?

The site is in a FEMA moderate-risk area, designated as zone X.

What is USDA?

USDA is a renovation/alteration project at 1105 N Fulton in Wharton, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Create new interior floor plan to an existing steel building shell. New exterior framed openings to coordinate with new interior layout, includes new concrete ramp on back of building. New men, women restrooms, and breakroom.

Is USDA open in Wharton?

Construction on USDA is complete — TDLR records show the project passed its required accessibility inspection in Jan 2026. The building is finished and very likely open.

Where is USDA located?

USDA is located at 1105 N Fulton, Wharton, TX, 77488, in Wharton County.

Who is the owner or developer of USDA?

RS Real Estate LLC is the property owner/developer of record for USDA, per its TDLR project registration.

How much does USDA cost and how big is it?

USDA has an estimated construction value of $550K and approximately 6,400 square feet (about $86/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Create new interior floor plan to an existing steel building shell. New exterior framed openings to coordinate with new interior layout, includes new concrete ramp on back of building. New men, women restrooms, and breakroom.

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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1105 N Fulton, Wharton, TX, 77488

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