Duncanville Mixed-use

A mixed use development is rising at 812 N Duncanville Rd. in Duncanville, Texas. The project consists of a one-story strip shell building designed for commercial use. The total construction scope covers 15,945 square feet, split between two distinct structures. Building 1 measures 9,400 square feet, while Building 2 adds 6,545 square feet to the footprint. This new construction effort is privately funded and located on private land in Dallas County.

Project Scope and Design

Fonah Group Investments LLC serves as the owner and developer of record for this mixed use development. Cortland Morgan Architect is the design firm of record, responsible for the project's architectural plans. The estimated cost for the entire build is $950,000. This figure translates to a cost of $60 per square foot. The project is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) under the name Duncanville Mixed-use. Samuel Lamar Crook is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.

TDLR completed the plan review process in June 2026. Construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work starting in July 2026. The status of the project is listed as Review Complete. This positioning indicates the property is not within the standard mapped flood risk area for the region. The construction timeline spans approximately 200 days from start to scheduled completion.

Local Context and Comparisons

This mixed use development fits within a broader pattern of new construction in Dallas County. The estimated cost of $950,000 is close to the county median for similar new construction filings. The scheduled build window of 200 days is also close to the county median of 243 days. However, the cost per square foot of $60 is below the county median of $125. Cortland Morgan Architect has six other TDLR-registered projects, totaling $1,535,000 in estimated costs. These other projects are located in San Marcos, Forney, Tomball, Friendswood, and Tyler. The firm's portfolio suggests a consistent approach to commercial and retail spaces across the state.

According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP code 75116, the population is about 19,780. The median household income in this area is $60,835. There are 7,041 housing units, with housing being mostly owner-occupied. The median owner-occupied home value is $220,100. These demographic figures provide context for the local market in which this new mixed use space will operate. The project aims to add commercial capacity to this established community in Duncanville.