Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Retail - South in Temple, TX
2551 Blue Meadow Drive, Temple, TX, 76502
Retail - South is a new construction project at 2551 Blue Meadow Drive, Temple, in Bell County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Oct 2027. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 21,375 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $1.5M
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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
- 21,375 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $70/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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29 days after the preceding date shown.
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365 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Retail - South
A new 21,375 sq ft retail center is under construction at 2551 Blue Meadow Drive in Temple, Texas. The project, known as Retail - South Temple, is a new construction effort by South Texas Partners, LLC. The estimated cost for the shell retail center and associated site work is $1,500,000. This development is located in Bell County and is privately funded on private land for private use.
The design of record is handled by TGE Group, with Kenneth Otten serving as the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026, and construction started in October 2026 according to the filing. The status is Project Registered, with plan review pending. The completion date on the filing is targeted for October 2027.
Project Details and Context
The estimated cost per square foot is $70. This figure is below the county median of $150 per square foot for similar new construction filings in Bell County. The estimated total cost of $1,500,000 is above the county median of $847,268 for new construction projects in the area.
The scheduled build window for this project is 365 days, which is longer than the county median of 242 days for similar projects. TGE Group has five other TDLR-registered projects, including a shell retail project in Temple that is closed and a retail project in Killeen that is also closed. The total value of these other projects is $4,294,000.
The surrounding area, ZIP 76502, has a population of about 51,175 with a median household income of $80,504 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median owner-occupied home value in this ZIP code is $252,100. Bell County unemployment rate was 5.4 percent in July 2026, higher than a year earlier.
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Retail - South is a New Construction project located at 2551 Blue Meadow Drive, Temple, TX 76502 in Temple, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 21,375 sq ft. South Texas Partners, LLC is the property owner and TGE Group is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 2, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the retail center open?
No, the business is not open. The project is under construction with a status of Project Registered. Completion is targeted for October 2027, and plan review is still pending.
Who is the owner of the project?
The owner and developer of record is South Texas Partners, LLC. The project is privately funded and located on private land in Temple, Texas.
What is the estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the new construction of the shell retail center and site work is $1,500,000. This is above the Bell County median for similar new construction filings.
When is the project expected to be finished?
The completion date on the filing is targeted for October 2027. Construction started in October 2026, and the project is registered with TDLR.
What is Retail - South?
Retail - South is a new construction project at 2551 Blue Meadow Drive in Temple, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Shell retail center with associated site work
Is Retail - South open in Temple?
Retail - South is still under construction in Temple, TX, with an estimated completion of Oct 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Retail - South located?
Retail - South is located at 2551 Blue Meadow Drive, Temple, TX, 76502, in Bell County.
Who is the owner or developer of Retail - South?
South Texas Partners, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Retail - South, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Retail - South?
TGE Group is the design firm of record for Retail - South, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Retail - South cost and how big is it?
Retail - South has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 21,375 square feet (about $70/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Shell retail center with associated site work
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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2551 Blue Meadow Drive, Temple, TX, 76502
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