Taha Market in Houston, TX

Taha Market occupies Suite 140 at 2621 S Shepherd Drive in Houston, a 2,566-square-foot space within the Shepherd Square Shopping Center. The project involved the renovation of a former restaurant into a market, a scope of work that required a complete interior alteration. The building passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in October 2026, confirming that construction is complete and the site is ready for occupancy.

The estimated cost for this renovation was $120,000, which works out to approximately $47 per square foot. This figure is below the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total project cost also sits below the county median of $250,000, placing this investment in the lower range of commercial interior projects registered in the area during the last two years.

Shepard Investors LP is the owner of record for the property, while HA Design served as the design firm for the project. Brent Matthew Lummus was the registered accessibility specialist responsible for the TDLR filing. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in December 2025, with plan review completed in January 2026. Construction began in February 2026, and the scheduled build window was 148 days, a period longer than the 92-day median for comparable projects in Harris County.

Project Context and Location

The site is located in ZIP code 77098, an area with a population of about 16,318 and a median household income of $115,867 according to U.S. Census estimates. The neighborhood is characterized by a mix of housing types, with a significant portion of units being renter-occupied.

Local coverage from the Houston Chronicle reported that Taha Market features shelves of olive oil, rose water, and nuts, reflecting a Mediterranean focus. The business’s own website describes the market as being built on a love for good food and the Mediterranean way of life, aiming to share family recipes with the Houston community. While the TDLR record confirms the completion of the physical renovation and accessibility compliance, the commercial opening and operational status are separate matters handled by the business itself.