Funding type
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Pitstop Express in Houston, TX
6502 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007
Pitstop Express is a new construction project at 6502 Washington Avenue, Houston, 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 $1.3M across about 6,109 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.3M
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- Reported floor area
- 6,109 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $205/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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103 days after the preceding date shown.
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A date supplied in the filing; this does not confirm that work started or finished.
219 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Pitstop Express
Pitstop Express is a new 6,109 sq ft convenience store located at 6502 Washington Avenue in Houston, within the Washington Avenue Coalition and Memorial Park area. The project is classified as new construction and includes a non-sprinkled building, a fuel station with a 3,150 sq ft canopy, and underground fuel tanks. The estimated cost for this build is $1,250,000.
Washington Pitstop, LLC is the owner of record for this development. Heights Venture serves as the design firm of record, a company that has registered six other projects in the region, including locations in Houston and Wharton. Janel Carona Bloom is the registered accessibility specialist for this specific filing.
The project was registered with TDLR in September 2025, and plan review was completed during the same month. Construction was scheduled to begin in January 2026, with a planned completion date of August 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
Construction Context and Costs
This project’s estimated cost of $1,250,000 is above the county median of $750,000 for similar new construction filings in Harris County. The cost per square foot is $205, which is above the county median of $88. The scheduled build window of 219 days is close to the county median of 220 days for comparable projects.
City of Houston permit records show four permits on file at this street address, issued between March 2026 and August 2026. These include building permits for the 6,109 sq ft convenience store and the 3,150 sq ft fuel canopy, as well as a demolition permit. The most recent permit listed is for sitework and paving for the gas station.
The area is part of ZIP code 77007, which the U.S. Census Bureau estimates has a population of about 45,337 and a median household income of $140,878. Nearby businesses include medical offices, insurance agencies, and photography services. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026.
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Pitstop Express is a New Construction project located at 6502 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX 77007 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 6,109 sq ft. Washington Pitstop, LLC is the property owner and Heights Venture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pitstop Express at 6502 Washington Avenue open?
The TDLR record shows plan review was complete in September 2025 and construction was scheduled to finish in August 2026. However, TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the operational status of the business is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is the developer for this project?
Washington Pitstop, LLC is the owner of record for the new construction project at 6502 Washington Avenue in Houston. Heights Venture is the design firm of record for the filing.
What is the size of the new convenience store?
The new construction includes a 6,109 sq ft convenience store building. Additionally, the project includes a 3,150 sq ft fuel canopy and underground fuel tanks as part of the site improvements.
When is the scheduled completion date?
The filing lists August 2026 as the completion date. Construction was scheduled to start in January 2026, following the completion of plan review in September 2025.
What is Pitstop Express?
Pitstop Express is a new construction project at 6502 Washington Avenue in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The project consists of new construction of 6.109 S.F. convenience store non-sprinkled building, a non-sprinkled fuel station with a 3,150 S.F. fuel canopy and underground fuel tanks, and site improvements as noted in the plans.
Is Pitstop Express open in Houston?
Pitstop Express 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 Pitstop Express located?
Pitstop Express is located at 6502 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Pitstop Express?
Washington Pitstop, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Pitstop Express, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Pitstop Express?
Heights Venture is the design firm of record for Pitstop Express, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Pitstop Express cost and how big is it?
Pitstop Express has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 6,109 square feet (about $205/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The project consists of new construction of 6.109 S.F. convenience store non-sprinkled building, a non-sprinkled fuel station with a 3,150 S.F. fuel canopy and underground fuel tanks, and site improvements as noted in the plans.
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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6502 Washington Avenue, Houston, TX, 77007
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SITEWORK W/PAVING FOR GAS STATION 2021 IBC
3,150 SF FUEL CANOPY 1-1-5-M-B 21'IBC (2/2)
6,109 SF NEW CONVENIENCE STORE 1-1-5-M-B 21'IBC (M/2)
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