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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
City Center Retail Ajay in Friendswood, TX
3715 FM 528, Friendswood, TX, 77546
City Center Retail Ajay is a new construction project at 3715 FM 528, Friendswood, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Aug 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $2.8M across about 14,772 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.8M
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- Reported floor area
- 14,772 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $190/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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118 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About City Center Retail Ajay
A 14,772-square-foot single-story retail shell is registered for new construction at 3715 FM 528 in the Forest Bend area of Friendswood. The project, filed as City Center Retail Ajay, is owned by Ajay Jain and designed by Diamond Development Group. It is privately funded on private land for private use. The scope of work includes the building structure and adjacent paving areas for parking and drives, intended for future tenant uses.
The estimated cost of the build is $2,800,000, which calculates to $190 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar new construction filings. The scheduled build window is 365 days, longer than the county median of 221 days. The project cost is in the top quarter of Harris County new construction filings, which have a median estimated cost of $750,000. The size of 14,772 square feet is also above the county median of 9,000 square feet for this type of work.
Ajay Jain has four other TDLR-registered projects totaling $5,050,000, including a retail project in Friendswood and two in Dickinson. Diamond Development Group has six other registered projects totaling $18,420,000, including medical plazas in League City and Pearland. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is Ernest G Taylor. Other registered projects in the immediate area include Westwood Retail, Wedgewood Elementary, and Chick-Fil-A.
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025 with a target completion of August 2026. no plan review or inspection has been recorded since, so whether it proceeded is not confirmed in the public record. The status remains Project Registered.
Surrounding businesses include Calvary Houston Church, Serenity Nail & Skin Care, and Creekside Integrative Medical Center. The ZIP code 77546 has a population of about 54,082 and a median household income of $121,914, according to U.S. Census estimates. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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City Center Retail Ajay is a New Construction project located at 3715 FM 528, Friendswood, TX 77546 in Friendswood, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.8M covering 14,772 sq ft. Ajay Jain is the property owner and Diamond Development Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on April 22, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the retail store at 3715 FM 528 open?
The TDLR record shows the project was registered for new construction. no plan review or inspection has been recorded, so the status of any business opening is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is building the City Center Retail Ajay project?
Ajay Jain is the owner of record. Diamond Development Group is the design firm. Ernest G Taylor is the registered accessibility specialist for the project.
How big is the new retail building in Friendswood?
The new construction is 14,772 square feet. It is a single-story retail shell building with adjacent paving areas for parking and drives.
What is the estimated cost of this construction project?
The estimated cost is $2,800,000. This amounts to $190 per square foot, which is above the Harris County median of $88 per square foot for similar filings.
When was the project registered with TDLR?
The project was registered with TDLR in April 2025. The target completion date listed in the filing was August 2026.
What is City Center Retail Ajay?
City Center Retail Ajay is a new construction project at 3715 FM 528 in Friendswood, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of single-story retail shell building future tenant uses with adjacent paving areas for parking and drives.
Is City Center Retail Ajay open in Friendswood?
City Center Retail Ajay was scheduled to finish construction in Aug 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 City Center Retail Ajay located?
City Center Retail Ajay is located at 3715 FM 528, Friendswood, TX, 77546, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of City Center Retail Ajay?
Ajay Jain is the property owner/developer of record for City Center Retail Ajay, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for City Center Retail Ajay?
Diamond Development Group is the design firm of record for City Center Retail Ajay, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does City Center Retail Ajay cost and how big is it?
City Center Retail Ajay has an estimated construction value of $2.8M and approximately 14,772 square feet (about $190/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of single-story retail shell building future tenant uses with adjacent paving areas for parking and drives.
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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3715 FM 528, Friendswood, TX, 77546
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