Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Famous Gold in Houston, TX
11200 WESTHEIMER ROAD, Houston, TX, 77042
Famous Gold is a renovation/alteration project at 11200 WESTHEIMER ROAD, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Scheduled to finish Nov 2026 per its TDLR filing; no final inspection recorded yet. The project has an estimated value of $225K across about 7,884 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $225K
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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
- 7,884 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $29/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 2 months
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19 days after the preceding date shown.
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70 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Famous Gold
Texas Jewelry District LP: Famous Gold Renovation in Houston
Texas Jewelry District LP has registered a renovation and alteration project at 11200 Westheimer Road in Houston, Harris County. The filing identifies the work as the interior buildout of a wholesale jewelry shop for Famous Gold. The project covers 7,884 square feet with an estimated cost of $225,000. This results in a cost per square foot of $29. The registered accessibility specialist for the project is Laura Fulkerson. The work is privately funded on private land for private use.
The project was registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in August 2026. Plan review is pending and completion is targeted for November 2026. The scheduled build window is 70 days. This duration is close to the county median of 92 days for similar filings. The estimated cost is close to the Harris County median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration projects. However, the $29 per square foot is below the county median of $80.
Texas Jewelry District LP has two other TDLR-registered projects in Houston totaling $370,000. These include a project registered for $120,000 and another for $250,000. The current Famous Gold buildout adds to the owner’s portfolio of registered accessibility work in the city. The site is located outside the FEMA 1-percent-annual-chance floodplain, designated as zone X.
City of Houston permit records show six permits on file at this street address, issued between June 2026 and August 2026. These permits are categorized as Building Payment. The types include conversions to jewelry stores and office remodels. Other permits involved office remodels and non-load bearing wall demolition.
The surrounding ZIP code 77042 has a population of about 40,725. The median household income is $57,745. There are 21,252 housing units in the area, with a median owner-occupied home value of $371,300. Housing in this ZIP code is predominantly renter-occupied. Harris County unemployment was 4.6 percent in September 2026, which is lower than a year earlier.
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Famous Gold is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 11200 WESTHEIMER ROAD, Houston, TX 77042 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $225K covering 7,884 sq ft. TEXAS JEWELRY DISTRICT is the property owner. The project was registered with TDLR on August 5, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Famous Gold store open?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers.
What is the estimated cost of the renovation?
The estimated cost is $225,000 for the interior buildout of the wholesale jewelry shop.
When does construction start?
Construction is scheduled to start in August 2026, following the TDLR registration.
Is the site in a flood zone?
The site is outside the FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area, located in zone X.
What is Famous Gold?
Famous Gold is a renovation/alteration project at 11200 WESTHEIMER ROAD in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: INTERIOR BUIDOUT OF A WHOLESALE JEWELRY SHOP
Is Famous Gold open in Houston?
Famous Gold was scheduled to finish construction in Nov 2026 according to its TDLR registration, but TDLR has not recorded a final accessibility inspection, so its opening status is not confirmed in the public record.
Where is Famous Gold located?
Famous Gold is located at 11200 WESTHEIMER ROAD, Houston, TX, 77042, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Famous Gold?
TEXAS JEWELRY DISTRICT is the property owner/developer of record for Famous Gold, per its TDLR project registration.
How much does Famous Gold cost and how big is it?
Famous Gold has an estimated construction value of $225K and approximately 7,884 square feet (about $29/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
INTERIOR BUIDOUT OF A WHOLESALE JEWELRY SHOP
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.
Location & views
11200 WESTHEIMER ROAD, Houston, TX, 77042
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Building permits found at or near this location
6,130 SF. CONVT TO JEWELRY STORE 1-10-2-M/B-B 100% SPK/FA '21 IBC
9,885 SF. CONVERT TO JEWELRY SALES 1-10-2-M-B 2021 IBC
806 SF. OFFICE REMODEL 1-10-1-B-B 2021 IBC SPK/FA
PPR DEMO NON-LOAD BEARING/NON-FIRE RATED WALLS 2021 IBC
PPR DEMO NON-LOAD BEARING/NON-FIRE RATED WALLS 2021 IBC
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