Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) in Magnolia, TX
28277 SWEETGUM ROAD, Magnolia, TX, 77354
Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) is a new construction project at 28277 SWEETGUM ROAD, Magnolia, in Montgomery 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 $1.5M across about 12,155 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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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
- 12,155 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $123/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 7 months
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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.
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78 days after the preceding date shown.
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211 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Discovery School of Innovation (DSI)
Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) is a new K-12 private school located at 28277 Sweetgum Road in Magnolia, Montgomery County. The project involves the new construction of a 12,155 sq ft facility with an estimated cost of $1,500,000. This places the project's cost above the county median for new construction filings, while the scheduled build window of 211 days is close to the county median of 213 days.
Project Details and Design
Focs LLC is the owner of record, and Pear Studio LLC is the registered design firm. The estimated cost per square foot is $123, which is above the county median of $100 per square foot. The site is located inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE). Pear Studio LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $2,595,910, including work in Conroe, Sugar Land, and Houston.
The project was registered with TDLR in August 2025, and plan review was completed in the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in November 2025, with a completion date on the filing listed as May 2026. The TDLR status is Review Complete. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Local Context
The surrounding area includes several photography businesses and a pool company. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 77354, the population is about 40,501, with a median household income of $112,093. The median owner-occupied home value is $379,700, and housing is predominantly owner-occupied. The Montgomery County unemployment rate was 4.8 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
Other registered projects in the immediate area include renovations at Woodlands Parkway, ConciergeHealthPartners, and Gypsy Clinic. The funding for this project is private, on private land for private use. The registered accessibility specialist is Jeromy G Murphy.
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Design review complete, construction may proceed
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Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) is a New Construction project located at 28277 SWEETGUM ROAD in Magnolia, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 12,155 sq ft. FOCS LLC is the property owner and Pear Studio LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 15, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Discovery School of Innovation open?
The TDLR record shows the project has not yet recorded a final inspection. Therefore, the current status of the site is not confirmed in the public record, and no opening date is verified.
Who is the developer for the DSI project?
Focs LLC is the owner and developer of record for the Discovery School of Innovation project in Magnolia.
What is the estimated cost of the new school?
The estimated cost for the new construction of the K-12 private school is $1,500,000.
Is the site in a flood zone?
Yes, the site coordinates place it inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, specifically zone AE.
Who designed the building?
Pear Studio LLC is the design firm of record for the Discovery School of Innovation project.
What is Discovery School of Innovation (DSI)?
Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) is a new construction project at 28277 SWEETGUM ROAD in Magnolia, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New construction of a private school (K-12)
Is Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) open in Magnolia?
Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) 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 Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) located?
Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) is located at 28277 SWEETGUM ROAD, Magnolia, TX, 77354, in Montgomery County.
Who is the owner or developer of Discovery School of Innovation (DSI)?
FOCS LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Discovery School of Innovation (DSI), per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Discovery School of Innovation (DSI)?
Pear Studio LLC is the design firm of record for Discovery School of Innovation (DSI), according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) cost and how big is it?
Discovery School of Innovation (DSI) has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 12,155 square feet (about $123/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New construction of a private school (K-12)
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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28277 SWEETGUM ROAD, Magnolia, TX, 77354
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