Project intelligenceTDLR TABS2027000939Renovation/Alteration
Funding type

This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.

Brochu Walker Store in Austin, TX

1204 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704

Opening ~Feb 2027Review Complete

Brochu Walker Store is a renovation/alteration project at 1204 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, in Travis County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Feb 2027. The project has an estimated value of $300K across about 2,025 sq ft.

Estimated project value
$300K
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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
2,025 ft²
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Estimated cost / ft²
$148/sqft
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Scheduled duration
4 months
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Sep 14, 2026140 days across supplied datesFeb 1, 2027

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  1. Project registered · TDLR filing

    Registration of the project with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.

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  2. Scheduled construction start · Scheduled date

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    17 days after the preceding date shown.

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  3. Review complete · TDLR filing

    The filing records completion of the accessibility review.

    12 days after the preceding date shown.

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  4. Scheduled completion · Scheduled date

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    111 days after the preceding date shown.

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📰About Brochu Walker Store

A 2,025 sq ft interior renovation of the Brochu Walker Store is underway at 1204 S. Congress Avenue in Austin. The project involves reconfiguring interior walls, updating HVAC and lighting systems, and replacing the existing storefront and entry door. This work is a renovation and alteration of an existing retail space with no change to the building footprint, egress, or use.

The estimated cost for this project is $300,000, which computes to $148 per square foot. This cost per square foot is above the Travis County median of $103 for similar renovation filings. The total estimated cost is close to the county median of $297,008 for this type of work.

Project Team and Timeline

Timberline Real Estate Partners, LLC is the owner of record for this privately funded project. Michael Hsu Office of Architecture serves as the design firm. Andrea P Lacour is the registered accessibility specialist associated with the filing. The project was registered with TDLR in September 2026. TDLR completed plan review in October 2026, and construction is scheduled to finish in February 2027, with work starting October 2026.

The scheduled build window for this project is 123 days. This duration is longer than the median scheduled build window of 98 days for renovation and alteration filings in Travis County. The project represents a specific renovation of a retail space on South Congress Avenue, a well-known corridor in Austin. The work focuses on interior updates and storefront replacement rather than new construction.

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $40,818,680. These include projects in Austin and Dallas. The Brochu Walker Store renovation is one of several projects the firm has registered with TDLR. The project status is listed as Review Complete, indicating that the plan review phase has been finalized. Construction activities are proceeding according to the timeline established in the filing.

Review Complete

Design review complete, construction may proceed

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Brochu Walker Store is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 1204 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78704 in Austin, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $300K covering 2,025 sq ft. Timberline Real Estate Partners, LLC is the property owner and Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on September 14, 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the renovation scheduled to finish?

The project is scheduled to finish in February 2027. Construction started in October 2026, following the completion of plan review by TDLR in the same month.

Who is the owner of the property?

Timberline Real Estate Partners, LLC is listed as the owner or developer of record for this project at 1204 S. Congress Avenue.

What is included in the scope of work?

The scope includes interior wall reconfiguration, HVAC and lighting updates, and replacement of the storefront and entry door. There is no change to the building footprint or use.

Is the project in a flood zone?

It is located in zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.

Who is the design firm?

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is the design firm of record for this renovation project in Austin.

What is Brochu Walker Store?

Brochu Walker Store is a renovation/alteration project at 1204 S. Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior renovation of an existing retail space with reconfiguration of interior walls, hvac, lighting and fixtures. Work include replacement of the existing storefront and entry door. No change in use, egress or building footprint. 2,02…

Is Brochu Walker Store open in Austin?

Brochu Walker Store is still under construction in Austin, TX, with an estimated completion of Feb 2027 according to its TDLR registration.

Where is Brochu Walker Store located?

Brochu Walker Store is located at 1204 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704, in Travis County.

Who is the owner or developer of Brochu Walker Store?

Timberline Real Estate Partners, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Brochu Walker Store, per its TDLR project registration.

Who is the architect or design firm for Brochu Walker Store?

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture is the design firm of record for Brochu Walker Store, according to its TDLR filing.

How much does Brochu Walker Store cost and how big is it?

Brochu Walker Store has an estimated construction value of $300K and approximately 2,025 square feet (about $148/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.

Scope of Work

Interior renovation of an existing retail space with reconfiguration of interior walls, hvac, lighting and fixtures. Work include replacement of the existing storefront and entry door. No change in use, egress or building footprint. 2,025 sf

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

1204 S. Congress Avenue, Austin, TX, 78704

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1204 S CONGRESS AVE
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ActiveElectrical PermitRemodelNov 2026
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2026-122991 EP
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2026-122991 BP
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Interior remodel to existing Retail

FinalElectrical PermitRemodelMay 2022
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2022-053476 EP
Southern Cross Electric DBA: Aussie Electric Inc.
1206 S CONGRESS AVE
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Interior remodel to existing Retail

FinalMechanical PermitRemodelApr 2022
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2022-053476 MP
Urban Air
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ACS Proposes: -Add a circuit line and install a receptacle

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