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This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Merit Coffee in San Antonio, TX
621 Waverly St., Suite 110, San Antonio, TX, 77007
Merit Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 621 Waverly St., Suite 110, San Antonio, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $900K across about 1,468 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $900K
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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
- 1,468 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $613/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 4 months
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11 days after the preceding date shown.
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122 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Merit Coffee
A $900,000 renovation is underway at 621 Waverly St., Suite 110, in San Antonio. The project, registered under the name Merit Coffee, involves the interior finish-out of a 1,468 sq ft coffee shop. This specific filing is associated with the broader Swift development effort, though the address and scope define this individual unit.
The work is classified as a renovation/alteration on private land. Waverly Owner LLC is the owner of record, while Insite Design & Planning, Inc. serves as the design firm. Laura Fulkerson is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing. The project is privately funded for private use.
The TDLR record shows the project was registered in August 2026. Plan review is pending, and construction is targeted for January 2027. The scheduled build window is 122 days, which is longer than the Harris County median of 92 days for similar renovation filings. The estimated cost places this project in the top quarter of Harris County renovation filings for the last 24 months.
Project Context and Comparisons
The estimated cost of $900,000 is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for renovation/alteration projects. The cost per square foot is $613, which is significantly above the county median of $80 per square foot. This indicates a high-specification finish-out compared to the average commercial renovation in the area.
Waverly Owner LLC has five other TDLR-registered projects totaling $11,200,000, including The Swift Building in the Heights and other Swift-named projects in Houston. Insite Design & Planning, Inc. has six other registered projects totaling $2,551,500, with locations in San Antonio, Houston, and Schertz.
The ZIP code 77007 has a population of about 45,337 and a median household income of $140,878, according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5.2 percent in July 2026. This project represents a significant private investment in the San Antonio commercial real estate market.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Merit Coffee is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 621 Waverly St., Suite 110, San Antonio, TX 77007 in San Antonio, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $900K covering 1,468 sq ft. Waverly Owner LLC is the property owner and Insite Design & Planning, Inc. is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on August 21, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Merit Coffee location at 621 Waverly St. open?
No. The TDLR record indicates construction is targeted for January 2027. Plan review is still pending, and the business has not yet opened for public operation.
Who is the owner of the Swift project in San Antonio?
Waverly Owner LLC is the owner of record for this specific renovation filing at 621 Waverly St., Suite 110.
What is the estimated cost of the Merit Coffee renovation?
The estimated cost is $900,000. This places the project in the top quarter of Harris County renovation filings by cost.
Who is the design firm for this project?
Insite Design & Planning, Inc. is the design firm of record for the interior finish-out work.
When is the construction targeted for completion?
The project is targeted for January 2027, with a scheduled build window of 122 days from the start date.
What is Merit Coffee?
Merit Coffee is a renovation/alteration project at 621 Waverly St., Suite 110 in San Antonio, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior finish-out for a coffee shop.
Is Merit Coffee open in San Antonio?
Merit Coffee is still under construction in San Antonio, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Merit Coffee located?
Merit Coffee is located at 621 Waverly St., Suite 110, San Antonio, TX, 77007, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Merit Coffee?
Waverly Owner LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Merit Coffee, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Merit Coffee?
Insite Design & Planning, Inc. is the design firm of record for Merit Coffee, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Merit Coffee cost and how big is it?
Merit Coffee has an estimated construction value of $900K and approximately 1,468 square feet (about $613/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior finish-out for a coffee 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.
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621 Waverly St., Suite 110, San Antonio, TX, 77007
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