CYCLE GEAR

An interior renovation of a 4,835 sq ft in-line building at 137 Merchant Row #155 in Arlington is underway for a new mercantile tenant known in the filing as Cycle Gear. The project, registered with TDLR in September 2026, involves a complete interior remodel while the existing exterior remains unchanged. The work is targeted for March 2027, following a scheduled construction start in December 2026.

The scope of work includes the installation of new fitting rooms, tenant-specific fixturing, two accessible restrooms, new lighting systems, and a sales stock wall. This renovation is part of the Arlington Highlands development, owned by CPT Arlington Highlands 1 LP. The estimated cost for this alteration is $350,000, which equates to $72 per square foot.

Project Context and Comparisons

Within Tarrant County, this project’s estimated cost is above the median for renovation and alteration filings, which stands at $250,000. The size of 4,835 sq ft is slightly larger than the county median of 3,900 sq ft. The cost per square foot is close to the county median of $79, and the scheduled build window of 90 days is close to the median of 92 days.

Blu Arc Design is the design firm of record for this project. The registered accessibility specialist is Michael Lynn Kelley. This is one of several projects associated with the owner, including a T-Mobile location and a Studio Movie Grill in Arlington, as well as projects by the design firm in Prosper and Dallas. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.

The Arlington Highlands development is situated in a ZIP code with a population of approximately 26,887 residents. The median household income in this area is estimated at $84,183. The housing market in this specific area is predominantly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $245,600. These demographic factors provide context for the commercial activity in the Arlington Highlands district.