Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2025019953New Construction
Funding type

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

Shops @ HWY 242

14075 Hwy 242, Conroe, TX, 77302

Opening ~Dec 2027Project Registered

Shops @ HWY 242 is a new construction project at 14075 Hwy 242, Conroe, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M across about 10,472 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$1.2M
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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
10,472 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.

Estimated cost / ft²
$115/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
2y 3mo
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May 28, 2025917 days across supplied datesDec 1, 2027

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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. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    96 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    821 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Shops @ HWY 242

Shops @ HWY 242 is a new one-story shopping center under construction at 14075 Hwy 242 in Conroe, Montgomery County. The project, registered with TDLR in May 2025, involves the new construction of a 10,472 square foot shell. The filing specifies that the work is limited to the building shell only, with an estimated cost of $1,200,000.

Rapid Estates LLC is the owner and developer of record for this privately funded project on private land. The registered accessibility specialist for the filing is Amelia Y C Lee. Construction is scheduled to begin in September 2025, with the project targeted for December 2027.

Project Scale and Cost

The estimated cost of $1,200,000 translates to $115 per square foot. This figure is above the county median of $100 per square foot for new construction filings in Montgomery County. The total size of 10,472 square feet is also above the county median of 9,272 square feet. The scheduled build window of 821 days is longer than the county median of 212 days.

The site is located in Conroe, a city in Montgomery County. Census estimates for the 77302 ZIP code indicate a population of about 19,787 and a median household income of $81,886. The area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $247,000.

Community Interest

Local social media posts have noted the upcoming development. A Facebook post by iloveconroe described the new shop as coming soon to the location. Another post by latinosenconroe77301 also referenced the shopping center at 14075 Hwy 242. These third-party mentions reflect community awareness of the project, though the official record remains the TDLR filing.

The project status is Project Registered. Plan review is pending. The TDLR record confirms the project is privately funded and intended for private use. No public funding is indicated in the filing. The construction scope is strictly limited to the new shell of the shopping center.

Project Registered

Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase

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Shops @ HWY 242 is a New Construction project located at 14075 Hwy 242 in Conroe, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M covering 10,472 sq ft. Rapid Estates LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on May 28, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the shopping center open?

The TDLR record shows the project is under construction and targeted for December 2027. A Facebook post by iloveconroe stated the shop is coming soon, but the official filing does not indicate it is operating.

Who is the developer?

Rapid Estates LLC is the owner and developer of record for the project at 14075 Hwy 242 in Conroe.

What is the size of the building?

The new shopping center is 10,472 square feet. The scope of work specifies this is a one-story shell only.

When is construction expected to finish?

The filing lists a completion date of December 2027. Construction is scheduled to start in September 2025.

Is the site in a flood zone?

It is classified as zone X according to the National Flood Hazard Layer.

What is Shops @ HWY 242?

Shops @ HWY 242 is a new construction project at 14075 Hwy 242 in Conroe, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New 10,472 S.F. one story shopping Center (shell only)

Is Shops @ HWY 242 open in Conroe?

Shops @ HWY 242 is still under construction in Conroe, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Shops @ HWY 242 located?

Shops @ HWY 242 is located at 14075 Hwy 242, Conroe, TX, 77302, in Montgomery County.

Who is the owner or developer of Shops @ HWY 242?

Rapid Estates LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Shops @ HWY 242, per its TDLR project registration.

How much does Shops @ HWY 242 cost and how big is it?

Shops @ HWY 242 has an estimated construction value of $1.2M and approximately 10,472 square feet (about $115/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

New 10,472 S.F. one story shopping Center (shell only)

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.

Location & views

14075 Hwy 242, Conroe, TX, 77302

30.21402, -95.35661

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