Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Candela Retail Center in Richmond, TX
Intersection of FM 359 and Candela Heights Dr., Richmond, TX, 77406
Candela Retail Center is a new construction project at Intersection of FM 359 and Candela Heights Dr., Richmond, in Fort Bend County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish May 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $11.3M across about 61,162 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $11.3M
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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
- 61,162 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $184/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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Project timeline
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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23 days after the preceding date shown.
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View source recordScheduled completion · Scheduled date
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395 days after the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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📰About Candela Retail Center
The Candela Retail Center is a new 61,162 sq ft retail shell building situated at the intersection of FM 359 and Candela Heights Dr. in Richmond, Texas. This new construction project is estimated to cost $11,250,000, resulting in a calculated cost of $184 per square foot. The development is privately funded on private land and is owned by Can Rt Dev LLC. LOMA Architecture, LLC serves as the design firm of record for this project.
Construction Status and Timeline
TDLR completed plan review in April 2025, and construction was scheduled to begin in May 2025. The filing indicated a completion date of May 2026. 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 in the public registry is listed as Review Complete.
The scheduled build window for this project is 395 days, which is longer than the county median of 199 days for new construction filings in Fort Bend County. The estimated cost is above the county median of $700,000, placing it in the top quarter of recent filings. The cost per square foot is also above the county median of $100. These figures are derived from 4,205 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Fort Bend County.
Regional Context and Ownership
Can Rt Dev LLC has one other TDLR-registered project, the Cypress Square Retail Center in Cypress, which has a review complete status. LOMA Architecture, LLC has six other registered projects totaling $17,350,000, including work in Austin, Houston, and McKinney. The Richmond area, identified by ZIP code 77406, has a population of about 65,716 and a median household income of $143,023 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The area is predominantly owner-occupied with a median home value of $383,400.
Nearby businesses include Valiant Martial Arts, A Rosenberg tow truck, and Drabek Farms. Third-party listings on realty1partners.com and propertyshark.com describe the site as a new construction retail development with approximately 58,526 RSF available for lease. A Facebook post reported a June 2026 opening date, though this is not confirmed by the TDLR record. The Fort Bend County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Candela Retail Center is a New Construction project located at Intersection of FM 359 and Candela Heights Dr., Richmond, TX 77406 in Richmond, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $11.3M covering 61,162 sq ft. Can Rt Dev LLC is the property owner and LOMA Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 8, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Candela Retail Center open for business?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the site's operational status is unconfirmed. A Facebook post reported a June 2026 opening, but this is not verified in the public construction record.
Who owns the Candela Retail Center project?
The owner of record is Can Rt Dev LLC. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
What is the total square footage of the building?
The TDLR filing lists the building size as 61,162 sq ft. Third-party listings cite approximately 58,526 RSF, which may reflect leasable area versus total building size.
When was construction scheduled to finish?
The filing scheduled completion for May 2026. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the actual completion date is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is the design firm for this project?
LOMA Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record. They have six other TDLR-registered projects in Texas, including work in Austin and Houston.
What is Candela Retail Center?
Candela Retail Center is a new construction project at Intersection of FM 359 and Candela Heights Dr. in Richmond, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Retail Shell Building.
Is Candela Retail Center open in Richmond?
Candela Retail Center was scheduled to finish construction in May 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 Candela Retail Center located?
Candela Retail Center is located at Intersection of FM 359 and Candela Heights Dr., Richmond, TX, 77406, in Fort Bend County.
Who is the owner or developer of Candela Retail Center?
Can Rt Dev LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Candela Retail Center, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Candela Retail Center?
LOMA Architecture, LLC is the design firm of record for Candela Retail Center, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Candela Retail Center cost and how big is it?
Candela Retail Center has an estimated construction value of $11.3M and approximately 61,162 square feet (about $184/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Retail Shell Building.
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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Intersection of FM 359 and Candela Heights Dr., Richmond, TX, 77406
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