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Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building
1301 Memorial Dr., Baytown, TX, 77520
Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building is a renovation/alteration project at 1301 Memorial Dr., Baytown, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2027. The project has an estimated value of $6.0M across about 29,402 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $6.0M
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- Reported floor area
- 29,402 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $204/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 10 months
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21 days after the preceding date shown.
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36 days after the preceding date shown.
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267 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building
The Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building renovation converts an existing structure at 1301 Memorial Dr. in Baytown into a new school. The project involves a 29,402 sq ft renovation and alteration with an estimated cost of $6,000,000. TDLR completed plan review in October 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in July 2027, with work starting September 2026.
Located in Harris County, the site is owned by Hughen Center / Bob Hope. The scope of work includes renovating and repurposing the existing building for educational use. Existing parking areas will be upgraded, and additional parking spaces will be constructed to support the new facility. The project involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.
Project Details and Design
Sigma Engineers Inc serves as the design firm of record for this renovation. The registered accessibility specialist is David Clark Teel. The project was registered with TDLR in August 2026. The estimated cost of $6,000,000 works out to $204 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the Harris County median of $80 for renovation and alteration filings. The total estimated cost is also above the county median of $250,000 for this type of work.
The scheduled build window of 303 days is longer than the Harris County median of 92 days for similar projects. Sigma Engineers Inc has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $19,918,777. These include the Motiva Fire Station in Port Arthur and the Gulf Maritime Warehouse in Port Arthur. The Baytown project is one of several recent filings by the firm in the region.
Local Context
Baytown is home to approximately 35,724 residents according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates for ZIP 77520. The median household income in this area is $54,249. There are 14,411 housing units, with an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied homes. The median owner-occupied home value is $144,200. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1301 Memorial Dr., Baytown, TX 77520 in Baytown, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $6.0M covering 29,402 sq ft. Hughen Center / Bob Hope is the property owner and Sigma Engineers Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 11, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the status of the Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building renovation?
TDLR completed plan review in October 2026. Construction started in September 2026 and is scheduled to finish in July 2027. The project is a renovation and alteration of an existing building into a new school.
Who is designing the Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building?
Sigma Engineers Inc is the design firm of record. David Clark Teel is the registered accessibility specialist. The owner of record is Hughen Center / Bob Hope.
How much does the renovation cost?
The estimated cost is $6,000,000. This works out to $204 per square foot for the 29,402 sq ft project. This cost per square foot is above the Harris County median of $80.
Is the Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building open?
The project is under construction. TDLR records show construction started in September 2026 and is scheduled to finish in July 2027. There is no information indicating the building is open to the public yet.
Where is the Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building located?
The address is 1301 Memorial Dr., Baytown, TX 77520. It is located in Harris County. The site involves public funds, public land, or is a Federally funded roadway project.
What is Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building?
Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building is a renovation/alteration project at 1301 Memorial Dr. in Baytown, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: The existing building will be renovated and repurposed into a new school. Existing parking areas will be upgraded and additional parking spaces will be constructed.
Is Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building open in Baytown?
Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building is still under construction in Baytown, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building located?
Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building is located at 1301 Memorial Dr., Baytown, TX, 77520, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building?
Hughen Center / Bob Hope is the property owner/developer of record for Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building?
Sigma Engineers Inc is the design firm of record for Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building cost and how big is it?
Bob Hope Baytown Sun Building has an estimated construction value of $6.0M and approximately 29,402 square feet (about $204/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
The existing building will be renovated and repurposed into a new school. Existing parking areas will be upgraded and additional parking spaces will be constructed.
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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1301 Memorial Dr., Baytown, TX, 77520
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