Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 in South Houston, TX
1621 Spencer Highway, South Houston, TX, 77587
BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 is a renovation/alteration project at 1621 Spencer Highway, South Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2025 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $550K across about 2,570 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $550K
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- Reported floor area
- 2,570 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $214/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
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38 days after the preceding date shown.
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92 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747
A Burger King renovation is underway at 1621 Spencer Highway in South Houston. The project involves the remodeling of an existing 2,570 square foot building to meet new Burger King Sizzle Standards. The estimated cost for this alteration is $550,000, which works out to $214 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings.
Project Details and Status
The owner of record is Hale Fronda SUE & Truste. Ernest G Taylor is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in June 2025. Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2025 and finish in October 2025. This scheduled build window of 92 days is close to the Harris County median of 92 days for this type of work.
The site is located in a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE. The project is situated in Harris County, specifically in the South Houston area. Other registered projects in the vicinity include renovations on Cleveland Street, Perez Road, and Arno Street. Nearby businesses include Mi Tienda, Fiesta Mart #4, and Palace Inn South Houston.
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection for this project. Therefore, the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The registration was filed in June 2025. The status remains Review Complete with the final inspection pending. Readers should note that construction status and business opening are distinct; the record does not confirm that the restaurant is open.
The area profile for ZIP code 77587 shows a population of about 16,058. The median household income is $52,407. There are 5,549 housing units in the area. The median owner-occupied home value is $177,000. Housing is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units. These figures are Census estimates for the ZIP code.
The Harris County unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026. This is lower than a year earlier. The project cost of $550,000 is above the county median estimated cost of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings. The size of 2,570 square feet is below the county median size of 4,000 square feet. These comparisons are derived from 39,129 TDLR-registered filings in Harris County.
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BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1621 Spencer Highway, South Houston, TX 77587 in South Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $550K covering 2,570 sq ft. HALE FRONDA SUE & TRUSTE is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on June 9, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Burger King in South Houston open?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. The public record does not confirm whether the business is open or operating. Construction status and business opening are different things, and the record only covers construction.
What is the address of this Burger King renovation?
The project is located at 1621 Spencer Highway, South Houston, TX 77587. This is in Harris County, Texas. The site is inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, zone AE.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost is $550,000. This amounts to $214 per square foot for the 2,570 square foot building. This cost is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for similar projects.
Who owns the Burger King property?
The owner of record is Hale Fronda SUE & Truste. Ernest G Taylor is the registered accessibility specialist. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
When was the construction scheduled to finish?
Construction was scheduled to begin in July 2025 and finish in October 2025. TDLR completed plan review in June 2025. The final inspection has not yet been recorded, so the current state is unconfirmed.
What is BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747?
BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 is a renovation/alteration project at 1621 Spencer Highway in South Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The existing 2570 sq. ft. building to be remodeled with new Burger King Sizzle Standards.
Is BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 open in South Houston?
BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 2025 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 BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 located?
BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 is located at 1621 Spencer Highway, South Houston, TX, 77587, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747?
HALE FRONDA SUE & TRUSTE is the property owner/developer of record for BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 cost and how big is it?
BURGER KING - HOUSTON SPENCER HWY #17747 has an estimated construction value of $550K and approximately 2,570 square feet (about $214/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The existing 2570 sq. ft. building to be remodeled with new Burger King Sizzle Standards.
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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1621 Spencer Highway, South Houston, TX, 77587
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