Kroger DAL-493 in Denton, TX

A minor interior remodel at the Kroger DAL-493 location in Denton is progressing through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) accessibility review process. The project, situated at 500 W. University Dr., involves alterations to an existing 62,798 sq ft grocery store. Registered with TDLR in April 2026, the filing outlines a scope of work that includes new and relocated equipment and fixtures, alongside interior finishing changes. The estimated cost for these modifications is $276,000.

Project Timeline and Costs

The registered accessibility specialist for this Denton County project is George A Patterson. TDLR completed the plan review in May 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in October 2026, with work starting July 2026. This represents a 109-day build window. The project is privately funded on private land for private use. The owner of record is RPI Denton Center LTD, and the design firm is Heights Venture Architecture + Design.

Market Context

Comparing this filing to 5,322 renovation/alteration projects in Denton County reveals distinct cost characteristics. The median estimated cost for such projects is $239,530, while the median size is 3,374 sq ft. This Kroger remodel is significantly larger than the typical project, yet its cost per square foot is $4, which is well below the county median of $81 per sq ft. The total project cost of $276,000 sits above the county median for its type, though the scheduled duration is close to the median build window of 92 days.

Location and Flood Zone

The site is located in ZIP code 76201, an area with a population of approximately 29,832 and a median household income of $37,863. Housing in the area is predominantly renter-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $250,200. The Denton County unemployment rate was 4.2 percent in August 2026. The site coordinates place the property inside a FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (zone AE), a detail noted in the national flood hazard layer data.

Third-party financial analysis has highlighted the lease structure for this location. A report by cmbs.news noted that the filing gives February 2027 as the lease end date for the largest tenant, Kroger DAL-493, before the loan matures. The report indicated that lenders look hard at that rollover. The same owner, RPI Denton Center LTD, has one other TDLR-registered project in Denton totaling $875,000. The design firm, Heights Venture Architecture + Design, has seven other TDLR-registered projects totaling over $14.9 million across Texas.