Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
1612 S Congress
1610-1612 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78703
1612 S Congress is a renovation/alteration project at 1610-1612 South Congress Ave., Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jun 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $3.2M across about 6,830 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $3.2M
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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
- 6,830 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $469/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 5 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Source: TDLR filing
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
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18 days after the preceding date shown.
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148 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About 1612 S Congress
The renovation of 1612 S Congress in Austin involves the complete interior demolition and conversion of a single-story building into a 6,830 sq ft white box retail space. The project includes a small southward expansion to enclose the current patio, resulting in a total area of 6,830 sq ft. This work is classified as a renovation/alteration on private land for private use.
Project Scope and Design
Perkins&Will serves as the design firm of record for this project. The scope of work specifies full interior demolition to create a retail-ready environment. The estimated cost for this construction is $3,200,000, which calculates to $469 per square foot. The owner of record is 1612 SOCO, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company. Andrea P Lacour is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.
TDLR completed plan review in January 2026 and construction was scheduled to finish in June 2026; TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record. The project was registered with TDLR in December 2025. The scheduled build window spans 148 days, which is longer than the Travis County median of 98 days for similar renovation filings.
Context and Comparisons
This project’s estimated cost is above the Travis County median for renovation/alteration filings, placing it in the top quarter of comparable records. The $469 per square foot cost is also above the county median of $103. For context, other projects designed by Perkins&Will include Medical City Dallas Hospital and Domain Tower II. The same owner, 1612 SOCO, LLC, has one other TDLR-registered project in Austin with an estimated cost of $4,000,000.
Local coverage from KXAN Austin reported that the properties at 1610 and 1612 S. Congress Ave. were purchased at the end of 2025 by Austin-based Fortum Ventures. A LinkedIn post by Quannah Partners noted that they closed on this South Congress property alongside Fortum Ventures. Tenant updates from vmsd.com indicated that the Austin retail building at 1612 S. Congress signed four stores.
The surrounding area, ZIP 78703, has a population of about 22,484 and a median household income of $144,637 according to U.S. Census estimates. Travis County unemployment was 4 percent in June 2026, higher than a year earlier. This project is privately funded and does not rely on public land or funds.
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1612 S Congress is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1610-1612 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78703 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $3.2M covering 6,830 sq ft. 1612 SOCO, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company is the property owner and Perkins&Will is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on December 9, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current construction status of 1612 S Congress?
TDLR completed plan review in January 2026. Construction was scheduled to finish in June 2026, but TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the site's final state is not confirmed in the public record.
Who is the design firm for this renovation?
Perkins&Will is the design firm of record for the 1612 S Congress renovation project in Austin, Texas.
How large is the retail space being created?
The renovation creates a white box retail space totaling 6,830 sq ft, which includes a small expansion to enclose the current patio.
Is the new retail space open for business?
The TDLR record does not confirm the site is open. While local coverage mentioned store signings, the official record notes that TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the renovation and alteration is $3,200,000, which is above the Travis County median for similar filings.
What is 1612 S Congress?
1612 S Congress is a renovation/alteration project at 1610-1612 South Congress Ave. in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Renovation of an existing single-story building including full interior demolition and conversion to a white box, retail-ready space with a small expansion south to enclose the extents of the current patio, totaling 6,830 SF; all to be c…
Is 1612 S Congress open in Austin?
1612 S Congress was scheduled to finish construction in Jun 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 1612 S Congress located?
1612 S Congress is located at 1610-1612 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78703, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of 1612 S Congress?
1612 SOCO, LLC, a Delaware Limited Liability Company is the property owner/developer of record for 1612 S Congress, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for 1612 S Congress?
Perkins&Will is the design firm of record for 1612 S Congress, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does 1612 S Congress cost and how big is it?
1612 S Congress has an estimated construction value of $3.2M and approximately 6,830 square feet (about $469/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Renovation of an existing single-story building including full interior demolition and conversion to a white box, retail-ready space with a small expansion south to enclose the extents of the current patio, totaling 6,830 SF; all to be completed...
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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1610-1612 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX, 78703
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