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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
LOVETT EASTEX in Houston, TX
16517 EASTEX FREEWAY, Houston, TX, 77503
LOVETT EASTEX is a new construction project at 16517 EASTEX FREEWAY, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Sep 2027. The project has an estimated value of $32.3M across about 645,531 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $32.3M
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- Reported floor area
- 645,531 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $50/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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63 days after the preceding date shown.
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9 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About LOVETT EASTEX
Lovett Eastex is a new construction project at 16517 Eastex Freeway in Houston. The 645,531 sq ft single-story shell building is intended for future office space and high-piled warehouse storage, with interior fit-out to be permitted separately. The facility is located in Harris County.
The estimated cost for Lovett Eastex is $32,279,550. This figure places the project above the median estimated cost for new construction filings in Harris County, which stands at $750,000. The calculated cost per square foot is $50, a figure that sits below the county median of $88 per square foot for similar filings.
Ernest G Taylor is the registered accessibility specialist for Lovett Eastex. The work was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in July 2026. TDLR completed plan review in September 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in September 2027, with work starting September 2026.
LI Acquisitions LLC is the owner of record for Lovett Eastex. The developer has another TDLR-registered project in Houston, Eastex Building 05, which is valued at $7,299,800. That project also has a review complete status. The current project is privately funded on private land for private use.
Project Context
The scheduled build window for Lovett Eastex is 365 days, which is longer than the county median of 219 days. The area surrounding the site has a population of about 23,899 according to U.S. Census estimates for ZIP code 77503. The median household income in this area is $64,977, and the median owner-occupied home value is $165,300.
Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. The project status is listed as Review Complete with the TDLR.
Review Complete
Design review complete, construction may proceed
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LOVETT EASTEX is a New Construction project located at 16517 EASTEX FREEWAY, Houston, TX 77503 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $32.3M covering 645,531 sq ft. LI Acquisitions LLC is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on July 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current construction status of the Lovett Eastex project?
TDLR completed plan review in September 2026. Construction started in September 2026 and is scheduled to finish in September 2027.
What is the intended use of the new 645,531 sq ft building?
It is a shell building intended for future office and high-piled warehouse storage. Build-out will be permitted separately.
Is the business open for operations?
The record only covers construction status. The building is under construction and not yet open for business.
What is LOVETT EASTEX?
LOVETT EASTEX is a new construction project at 16517 EASTEX FREEWAY in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: 1-STORY SHELL BUILDING INTENDED FOR FUTURE OFFICE AND FOR HIGH-PILED WAREHOUSE STORAGE. BUILD-OUT TO BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY.
Is LOVETT EASTEX open in Houston?
LOVETT EASTEX is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Sep 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is LOVETT EASTEX located?
LOVETT EASTEX is located at 16517 EASTEX FREEWAY, Houston, TX, 77503, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of LOVETT EASTEX?
LI Acquisitions LLC is the property owner/developer of record for LOVETT EASTEX, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does LOVETT EASTEX cost and how big is it?
LOVETT EASTEX has an estimated construction value of $32.3M and approximately 645,531 square feet (about $50/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
1-STORY SHELL BUILDING INTENDED FOR FUTURE OFFICE AND FOR HIGH-PILED WAREHOUSE STORAGE. BUILD-OUT TO BE PERMITTED SEPARATELY.
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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16517 EASTEX FREEWAY, Houston, TX, 77503
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