Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Hell or High Water
1818 E 12th St Buildings 1 & 2, Austin, TX, 78702
Hell or High Water is a renovation/alteration project at 1818 E 12th St Buildings 1 & 2, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Jul 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M across about 2,350 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.3M
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- Reported floor area
- 2,350 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $532/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
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5 days after the preceding date shown.
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26 days after the preceding date shown.
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96 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Hell or High Water
Hell or High Water is a privately funded renovation project located at 1818 E 12th St, Austin, TX 78702. The filing covers the remodel of the 1,863 sq ft first floor of a two-story Building A and the 487 sq ft Building B. The total estimated cost for this work is $1,250,000. The project is registered under the owner 2024 North Chicon Corner LP.
The scope of work involves altering 2,350 sq ft of existing space within Travis County. OPA Design Studio serves as the design firm of record for this project. Joseph Husband is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the TDLR filing. The work is classified as a renovation/alteration on private land for private use.
Construction Timeline and Status
TDLR completed plan review in March 2026. Construction was scheduled to begin in March 2026 and finish in July 2026. The scheduled build window is 122 days. TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the current state of the site is not confirmed in the public record.
The estimated cost of $1,250,000 places this project above the county median for renovation/alteration filings. The median estimated cost for similar projects in Travis County is $298,117. The calculated cost per square foot is $532. This figure is above the county median of $103 per square foot. The project size of 2,350 sq ft is below the county median size of 3,800 sq ft.
OPA Design Studio has six other TDLR-registered projects in Texas. These include the Fayette County Community Theater in La Grange and Hopper Bar in New Braunfels. The total value of these other projects is $7,044,000. All listed projects for this firm show a status of review complete.
The project is situated in ZIP code 78702. Census estimates for this area indicate a population of about 26,495. The median household income is estimated at $101,304. The median owner-occupied home value is $644,200. Housing in this area is mostly renter-occupied. Travis County unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026.
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Hell or High Water is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1818 E 12th St Buildings 1 & 2, Austin, TX 78702 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.3M covering 2,350 sq ft. 2024 North Chicon Corner LP is the property owner and OPA Design Studio is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on February 24, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current construction status?
TDLR has not yet recorded a final inspection. Plan review completed in March 2026, and construction was scheduled to finish in July 2026. The public record does not confirm the current state of the site.
Who is the owner of the project?
The owner of record is 2024 North Chicon Corner LP. The project is privately funded and located on private land for private use.
What is the estimated cost?
The estimated cost is $1,250,000. This amount is above the Travis County median for renovation and alteration projects, which is $298,117.
Who designed the project?
OPA Design Studio is the design firm of record. Joseph Husband is the registered accessibility specialist listed in the filing.
Is the business open?
The TDLR record only covers construction status. It has not yet recorded a final inspection, so the operational status of the business is not confirmed in the public record.
What is Hell or High Water?
Hell or High Water is a renovation/alteration project at 1818 E 12th St Buildings 1 & 2 in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Remodel of the 1863 sq ft first floor of a 3,677 sq ft two story Building A & Remodel of the 487 sq. ft. Building B
Is Hell or High Water open in Austin?
Hell or High Water was scheduled to finish construction in Jul 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 Hell or High Water located?
Hell or High Water is located at 1818 E 12th St Buildings 1 & 2, Austin, TX, 78702, in Travis County.
Who is the owner or developer of Hell or High Water?
2024 North Chicon Corner LP is the property owner/developer of record for Hell or High Water, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Hell or High Water?
OPA Design Studio is the design firm of record for Hell or High Water, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Hell or High Water cost and how big is it?
Hell or High Water has an estimated construction value of $1.3M and approximately 2,350 square feet (about $532/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Remodel of the 1863 sq ft first floor of a 3,677 sq ft two story Building A & Remodel of the 487 sq. ft. Building B
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
1818 E 12th St Buildings 1 & 2, Austin, TX, 78702
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