Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Half Price South First
2607 South 1st St., Austin, TX, 78704
Half Price South First is a renovation/alteration project at 2607 South 1st St., Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Oct 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M across about 6,080 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
- 6,080 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $200/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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45 days after the preceding date shown.
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3 days after the preceding date shown.
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294 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Half Price South First
Store 017, filed under the project name Half Price South First, is a 6,080 sq ft retail renovation at 2607 South 1st St. in Austin, Texas. The project involves the exterior and interior alteration of an existing pre-engineered building, including the demolition of current interior conditions and the exterior envelope to prepare the space for new retail use. This work is registered with TDLR and is scheduled to finish in October 2026.
The renovation is privately funded and developed by Bookyard LLC. Studio 8 architects serves as the design firm of record, overseeing the transformation of the structure in the Dawson neighborhood of Travis County. The estimated cost for this scope of work is $1,216,000, which equates to $200 per square foot. This figure is above the county median for similar renovation projects, which stands at $103 per square foot.
Timeline and Status
Construction started in December 2025, following the completion of plan review by TDLR in the same month. The filing indicates a scheduled build window of 297 days, which is longer than the county median of 98 days for comparable alterations. The project is registered in the TDLR system with a status of Review Complete, confirming that the accessibility and structural plans have been approved for construction.
Studio 8 architects has significant local experience, with six other TDLR-registered projects in the area totaling $31,607,000. These include Building B and Building A in Austin, as well as Schunk in Georgetown. The site is located in ZIP code 78704, where the U.S. Census estimates a population of about 50,479 and a median household income of $97,160. The area is characterized by a high level of rental occupancy, with 29,959 housing units recorded in the five-year estimates.
City of Austin permit records show three permits on file at this street address, issued between January 2026 and July 2026. These include one plumbing permit, one electrical permit, and one building permit, all associated with commercial expedited review for interior and exterior work. Travis County’s unemployment rate was 4 percent in June 2026, a figure that reflects the broader labor market context for this construction activity.
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Half Price South First is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 2607 South 1st St., Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.2M covering 6,080 sq ft. Bookyard LLC is the property owner and Studio 8 architects is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 24, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Store 017 open for business?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026. The filing describes the project as a renovation and alteration, not a completed operating business. No information in the provided facts confirms that the retail space is open to the public.
Who is the developer of this project?
Bookyard LLC is the owner and developer of record for the Store 017 renovation at 2607 South 1st St. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
What is the estimated cost per square foot?
The estimated cost is $1,216,000 for 6,080 sq ft, resulting in a cost of $200 per square foot. This is above the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation filings.
When did construction start?
Construction started in December 2025. TDLR completed the plan review in December 2025, and the project is scheduled to finish in October 2026, creating a build window of 297 days.
Is the site in a flood zone?
It is located in zone X, which indicates a minimal risk of flooding according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Half Price South First?
Half Price South First is a renovation/alteration project at 2607 South 1st St. in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Exterior and interior alteration. Project is a demo of interior existing conditions and exterior envelope of an existing pre-engineered building for new Retail use.
Is Half Price South First open in Austin?
Half Price South First was scheduled to finish construction in Oct 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 Half Price South First located?
Half Price South First is located at 2607 South 1st St., Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Half Price South First?
Bookyard LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Half Price South First, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Half Price South First?
Studio 8 architects is the design firm of record for Half Price South First, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Half Price South First cost and how big is it?
Half Price South First has an estimated construction value of $1.2M and approximately 6,080 square feet (about $200/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Exterior and interior alteration. Project is a demo of interior existing conditions and exterior envelope of an existing pre-engineered building for new Retail use.
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
2607 South 1st St., Austin, TX, 78704
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