SHELL BUILDING in Houston, TX

A new 4,508-square-foot commercial building is planned for 801 McGowen in Houston. The project, registered with TDLR in August 2026, involves the new construction of a shell building on private land in Harris County. The estimated cost for this development is $300,000, which calculates to $67 per square foot. The filing indicates that plan review is pending and completion is targeted for August 2028.

Project Scope and Financials

The owner of record is 801 Business LLC, a private entity developing this project for private use. The design firm of record is TN Associates INC. This specific filing is part of a broader portfolio for the owner, who has one other TDLR-registered project in Houston totaling $1,000,000. The design firm has six other registered projects in Texas, ranging from retail buildings to daycare facilities, with a combined value of $5,735,000. The registered accessibility specialist for this project is David M Dante.

Financially, the $300,000 estimated cost is below the Harris County median of $750,000 for new construction filings. Similarly, the $67 per square foot cost is below the county median of $88. The scheduled build window of 396 days is longer than the county median of 219 days. These figures are derived from 22,066 TDLR-registered new construction filings in Harris County over the last 24 months. The project is privately funded and does not rely on public grants or bonds.

Location and Regulatory Status

The site is located in ZIP code 77006, an area with a population of about 23,927 and a median household income of $102,003 according to U.S. Census estimates. The neighborhood is mostly renter-occupied, with 16,654 housing units. This status reduces the need for specific flood mitigation measures required in higher-risk zones.

The project status is Project Registered. Construction is scheduled to begin in August 2027, following the registration date of August 2026. The filing does not indicate any changes to the scope or timeline beyond the initial registration. The design firm, TN Associates INC, has completed reviews for similar projects in Frisco and Richmond, suggesting a consistent approach to commercial development in the region. The owner’s other registered project, a C Store With GAS Station in Houston, has an estimated cost of $1,000,000.

For residents and stakeholders in Harris County, this project represents a modest addition to the commercial landscape. The cost per square foot is competitive with other new construction in the area. The pending plan review is a standard step in the Texas accessibility registration process. The project’s private nature means that public access details will depend on the eventual tenant or owner, which is not specified in the current filing. The completion target remains August 2028, providing a clear timeline for the construction phase.