Serenity Pools & Spas Tenant Improvement

Serenity Pools & Spas Tenant Improvement at 13476 Eastlake Blvd. Suite 102, El Paso, is complete. The project passed its final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026, confirming that the construction phase has concluded. The work involved a renovation and alteration of a retail shell building to create a dedicated space for a pool and spa retail store. The finished interior spans 1,500 square feet, providing a compact footprint for the tenant build-out.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for this tenant improvement was $80,000. This figure places the project below the median estimated cost of $204,735 for similar renovation and alteration filings in El Paso County. The cost per square foot was calculated at $53, which is lower than the county median of $67 per square foot for comparable projects. The scheduled build window was 67 days, shorter than the county median of 120 days for this type of work. This efficiency reflects a focused scope of work limited to the specific needs of a retail environment for swimming pool and spa products.

Althon Restaurant Group, LLC is listed as the owner and developer of record for this project. Although the name suggests a restaurant focus, the entity is associated with this specific retail shell improvement in El Paso. The design firm of record is GA Architecture, Inc., which has been involved in six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $9,198,000. These other projects include the Picnic Grove Pavilion Retail Center and the Town of Anthony Municipal Building. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Julie Ericson Gereda, ensuring the design met state requirements before construction began.

The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in December 2025. Plan review was completed in January 2026. Construction reportedly started in December 2025, aligning with the registration date. The filing indicated a completion date of March 2026, but the final inspection was not passed until August 2026. This timeline suggests that the actual construction and inspection process extended beyond the initially scheduled completion date. The delay does not change the fact that the project is now finished and has met all necessary accessibility standards.

Local Context and Funding

This project is privately funded and located on private land for private use. It is situated in ZIP code 79928, an area with a population of about 82,792 according to U.S. Census estimates. The median household income in this ZIP code is $73,704, and the median owner-occupied home value is $188,600. These demographic details provide context for the local market where the new retail space is located. The presence of a new pool and spa retail store in this area indicates a continued demand for such services in the El Paso region.

The completion of this project adds to the inventory of accessible retail spaces in El Paso. The involvement of GA Architecture, Inc. and the oversight by a registered accessibility specialist ensure that the facility complies with state laws. The final TDLR accessibility inspection in August 2026 serves as the official confirmation that the work is done. For residents and visitors, this means a new, accessible location for purchasing pool and spa supplies has been physically constructed and inspected.