608 Blanco-Bldg in Austin, TX

The 608 Blanco-Bldg at 608 Blanco Street in Austin is a two-story building undergoing renovation that includes first-floor retail space and second-floor employee work areas. The project covers 3,391 square feet and is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with construction beginning in August 2026.

The owner of record is 608 Blanco LP, a private entity that has registered one other accessibility project in the area. MAGIC Architecture serves as the design firm of record, having completed three other TDLR-registered projects in Austin. The registered accessibility specialist for this filing is Larry W Stewart.

Project Scope and Cost

The estimated cost for the 608 Blanco-Bldg renovation is $300,000, which works out to $88 per square foot. This figure is close to the Travis County median of $103 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total cost is also close to the county median estimated cost of $297,606 for this type of work.

According to TDLR records, plan review was completed in August 2026. The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation in July 2026. The status is listed as Review Complete, and the work is privately funded on private land for private use.

Local Context

The building is located in Travis County, where the unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July 2026. Census estimates for the 78703 ZIP code indicate a population of about 22,484 residents. Median household income in this area is $144,637, and the median owner-occupied home value is $1,353,500. Housing in the area is an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied units.

City of Austin permit records show four permits on file at this street address, issued between May 2026 and August 2026. These include three building permits and one electrical permit, with declared valuations totaling $45,000. The most recent permit activity involves interior non-structural demolition and exterior site work for an ADA accessible route.