Speculative Suite 430 in Fort Worth, TX

Summit Office Park is undergoing a renovation and alteration project at 1300 Summit Ave. in Fort Worth. The specific filing for this work is designated as Speculative Suite 430. The project involves the renovation and combination of existing suites for speculative purposes, covering a total area of 3,415 sq ft. The estimated cost for this work is $120,000, which computes to $35 per square foot.

The owner of record is Albany Road - Summit Park, and the design firm of record is idGroup. George A Patterson serves as the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The work is privately funded on private land for private use. TDLR completed plan review in October 2026 and construction is scheduled to finish in December 2026, with work starting September 2026. The current TDLR status is Review Complete.

Project Context

This renovation is part of a broader portfolio of work by idGroup, which has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $1,359,527. These other projects include Midway Atrium II in Addison, 5450 Stratum in Fort Worth, and 1410 Renner in Richardson. The cost of $120,000 is below the county median for renovation and alteration filings in Tarrant County, which stands at $250,000. The size of 3,415 sq ft is close to the median size of 3,900 sq ft for similar projects in the area.

The scheduled build window for this project is 85 days, which is close to the county median of 92 days for similar renovations. The cost per square foot of $35 is below the county median of $79. These figures place this project in the lower range of costs for comparable work in Tarrant County. The project is registered with TDLR and follows standard accessibility guidelines for commercial renovations.

Local Area and Permitting

The project is located in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, within ZIP code 76102. According to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates, the population of this ZIP code is about 11,783, with a median household income of $74,293. The area has 5,629 housing units, and the median owner-occupied home value is $338,700. Housing in this area is predominantly renter-occupied, which may influence the demand for office space in the surrounding neighborhood.

City of Fort Worth permit records show two permits on file at this street address, issued between June 2025 and January 2026. These permits are for Electrical and Design Review work. The Tarrant County unemployment rate was 4.6 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier. This economic context may affect the speculative nature of the office renovation, as businesses may be cautious about new lease commitments in a shifting labor market.