Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Cabo Bob's Kirby in Houston, TX
3905 Kirby, Houston, TX, 77098
Cabo Bob's Kirby is a renovation/alteration project at 3905 Kirby, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Dec 2026. The project has an estimated value of $500K across about 4,000 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $500K
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Estimated construction cost supplied in the TDLR filing. This is not a current property appraisal or a final construction invoice.
- Reported floor area
- 4,000 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $125/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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Project registered · TDLR filing
Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
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46 days after the preceding date shown.
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28 days after the preceding date shown.
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93 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Cabo Bob's Kirby
Cabo Bob's Kirby is a 4,000-square-foot renovation of an existing restaurant building at 3905 Kirby in Houston, Texas. The project, filed under the address 3905 Kirby, involves alteration work on the structure located in Harris County. River Oaks LBR & HDW CO is listed as the owner and developer of record for this private development.
The estimated cost for the renovation is $500,000, which calculates to $125 per square foot. This figure is above the Harris County median of $80 per square foot for similar renovation and alteration filings. The total project cost is also above the county median of $250,000 for this type of work. The scheduled build window is 121 days, which is longer than the county median of 92 days.
SDstudio is the design firm of record for the project. The firm has six other TDLR-registered projects in Houston, including Energy Tower IV and Greenside Memorial. Justin K Walton is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing.
TDLR completed plan review in September 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting September 2026. The project was registered with TDLR in July 2026. The current status in the TDLR system is Review Complete. City of Houston permit records show one building permit on file at this street address, issued between April 2026 and April 2026, for non-load-bearing wall removal.
The neighborhood is part of ZIP code 77098, which has an estimated population of about 16,318 people. The median household income in this ZIP code is $115,867, and the median owner-occupied home value is $777,700. Housing in the area is mostly renter-occupied. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in June 2026.
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Cabo Bob's Kirby is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 3905 Kirby, Houston, TX 77098 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $500K covering 4,000 sq ft. RIVER OAKS LBR & HDW CO is the property owner and SDstudio is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on July 17, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cabo Bob's Kirby open for business?
The TDLR record indicates construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026. The filing covers renovation work and does not confirm a public opening date or current operating status.
Who is the developer for this project?
River Oaks LBR & HDW CO is listed as the owner and developer of record for the renovation at 3905 Kirby in Houston.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $500,000. This is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for similar renovation and alteration filings.
When did plan review complete?
TDLR completed plan review in September 2026. Construction started in September 2026 and is scheduled to finish in December 2026.
Is the site in a flood zone?
It is located in zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
What is Cabo Bob's Kirby?
Cabo Bob's Kirby is a renovation/alteration project at 3905 Kirby in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: renovation of an existing restaurant building
Is Cabo Bob's Kirby open in Houston?
Cabo Bob's Kirby is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Dec 2026 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Cabo Bob's Kirby located?
Cabo Bob's Kirby is located at 3905 Kirby, Houston, TX, 77098, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Cabo Bob's Kirby?
RIVER OAKS LBR & HDW CO is the property owner/developer of record for Cabo Bob's Kirby, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Cabo Bob's Kirby?
SDstudio is the design firm of record for Cabo Bob's Kirby, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Cabo Bob's Kirby cost and how big is it?
Cabo Bob's Kirby has an estimated construction value of $500K and approximately 4,000 square feet (about $125/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
renovation of an existing restaurant building
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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3905 Kirby, Houston, TX, 77098
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DEMO NON-LOAD BEARING / NON-FIRE-RATED WALLS 2021 IBC
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