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Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street in Wharton, TX
500 Abell Street, Wharton, TX, 77488
Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street is a renovation/alteration project at 500 Abell Street, Wharton, in Wharton 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 $8.8M across about 56,994 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $8.8M
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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
- 56,994 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $154/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1y 1mo
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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Same day as the preceding date shown.
Source: TDLR filing
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41 days after the preceding date shown.
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378 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street
The former Hopper Elementary School campus at 500 Abell Street in Wharton is undergoing a major adaptive reuse project. A2J Holdings LLC is the owner of record for the renovation and alteration of the historic structure and its outbuildings. The scope includes converting the school into multifamily housing and constructing new single-family and multifamily homes on the perimeter of the existing campus. The total estimated cost for this work is $8,750,000, covering 56,994 square feet of construction and renovation.
Acadia Design and Development serves as the design firm of record for the project. The registered accessibility specialist is Isaac Ochoa. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project. It was registered with TDLR in July 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in August 2025, with a completion date listed as August 2026 on the filing.
Project Scale and Local Context
This development is significantly larger than typical renovation projects in Wharton County. The estimated cost is above the county median for its type, falling in the top quarter of registered filings. The scheduled build window of 378 days is longer than the county median of 122 days. The cost per square foot is $154, which is above the county median of $88 per square foot. These figures are computed from 110 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in the county.
The local area has a population of about 14,129 residents, with a median household income of $58,770. Housing in the ZIP code is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $173,100. Other registered projects in the same area include a Popeyes renovation, a Taco Bell new construction, and an RS Office Building renovation.
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 project status is listed as Review Complete, but the final inspection remains pending. Readers should note that construction status and business opening are different things. The facts provided cover only the construction and registration details.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 500 Abell Street in Wharton, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $8.8M covering 56,994 sq ft. A2J Holdings LLC is the property owner and Acadia Design and Development is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 8, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total estimated cost of the project?
The total estimated cost for the renovation and new construction is $8,750,000. This figure covers the adaptive reuse of the school and the infill housing development.
Who is the owner of record?
A2J Holdings LLC is the owner of record for the project. Acadia Design and Development is the design firm, and Isaac Ochoa is the registered accessibility specialist.
Is the project finished?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. The completion date on the filing was August 2026, but the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
What is the scope of work?
The scope includes adaptive reuse, preservation, and renovation of the historic school into multifamily housing, plus new single-family and multifamily housing construction on the campus perimeter.
What is Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street?
Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street is a renovation/alteration project at 500 Abell Street in Wharton, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Adaptive reuse, preservation, and renovation of a historic school structure and existing outbuildings into multifamily housing. New infill construction of single-family and multifamily housing on the perimeter of the existing school campus.
Is Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street open in Wharton?
Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street 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 Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street located?
Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street is located at 500 Abell Street, Wharton, TX, 77488, in Wharton County.
Who is the owner or developer of Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street?
A2J Holdings LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street?
Acadia Design and Development is the design firm of record for Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street cost and how big is it?
Multifamily and Single-Family Residential Development of 500 Abell Street has an estimated construction value of $8.8M and approximately 56,994 square feet (about $154/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Adaptive reuse, preservation, and renovation of a historic school structure and existing outbuildings into multifamily housing. New infill construction of single-family and multifamily housing on the perimeter of the existing school campus.
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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500 Abell Street, Wharton, TX, 77488
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