Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
La Nova in Houston, TX
551 N. Shepherd Dr. Suite 260, Houston, TX, 77007
La Nova is a renovation/alteration project at 551 N. Shepherd Dr. Suite 260, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jan 2027. The project has an estimated value of $350K across about 4,388 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $350K
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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
- 4,388 ft²
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Square footage reported for this scope of work. It may cover only part of a larger property.
- Estimated cost / ft²
- $80/sqft
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Calculated from this filing’s estimated cost divided by its reported square footage. Available only when both figures are supplied; it is not a market benchmark.
- Scheduled duration
- 3 months
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13 days after the preceding date shown.
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88 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About La Nova
La Nova is a 4,388 sq ft interior renovation located at 551 N. Shepherd Dr. Suite 260 in Houston. The project involves the alteration of an existing building within Harris County. The estimated cost for this work is $350,000, which works out to $80 per square foot. The owner of record is Shepherd 8 Owner, LLC, and the design firm is Method Architecture. The project is privately funded on private land for private use.
The construction schedule indicates a start date of October 2026, with completion targeted for January 2027. This represents a scheduled build window of 88 days. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026, and plan review is pending. The status is Project Registered. Kathy S Rodriguez is the registered accessibility specialist for this filing.
Project Context
This renovation fits within the broader landscape of construction in Harris County. Among 39,192 TDLR-registered renovation and alteration filings in the county, the median estimated cost is $250,000. The median size for these projects is 4,000 sq ft, and the median cost per square foot is $80. La Nova’s cost is above the county median for its type, while its size and cost per square foot are close to the county median. The scheduled build window is also close to the county median of 92 days.
Method Architecture has registered six other projects with TDLR, totaling $31,262,702. These include SPF Electric in Angleton, Callaghan Industrial in San Antonio, and Newtechwood America Headquarters in Humble. All of these projects are registered with TDLR.
The surrounding area, ZIP code 77007, has a population of about 45,337 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 five-year estimates. The median household income is $140,878, and the median owner-occupied home value is $501,300. There are 26,281 housing units in the area, with an even mix of owner- and renter-occupied homes. The Harris County unemployment rate was 5 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier.
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Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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La Nova is a Renovation/Alteration project located at 551 N. Shepherd Dr. Suite 260, Houston, TX 77007 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $350K covering 4,388 sq ft. Shepherd 8 Owner, LLC is the property owner and Method Architecture is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 13, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scope of work for La Nova?
The scope is an interior remodel of 4,388 sq ft in an existing building. The estimated cost is $350,000, or $80 per square foot. The owner is Shepherd 8 Owner, LLC, and the design firm is Method Architecture.
When is the project expected to be completed?
Construction is targeted for January 2027, with a start date of October 2026. This gives a scheduled build window of 88 days. Plan review is pending following the October 2026 registration.
Who is the registered accessibility specialist?
Kathy S Rodriguez is the registered accessibility specialist for this project. The project was registered with TDLR in October 2026 and holds Project Registered status.
Is the project in a flood zone?
It is designated as zone X according to the FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer.
How does the cost compare to other Harris County renovations?
The $350,000 cost is above the Harris County median of $250,000 for renovation and alteration filings. The $80 per square foot cost is close to the county median of $80.
What is La Nova?
La Nova is a renovation/alteration project at 551 N. Shepherd Dr. Suite 260 in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Interior remodel of (4,388sf) in an existing building
Is La Nova open in Houston?
La Nova is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Jan 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is La Nova located?
La Nova is located at 551 N. Shepherd Dr. Suite 260, Houston, TX, 77007, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of La Nova?
Shepherd 8 Owner, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for La Nova, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for La Nova?
Method Architecture is the design firm of record for La Nova, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does La Nova cost and how big is it?
La Nova has an estimated construction value of $350K and approximately 4,388 square feet (about $80/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Interior remodel of (4,388sf) in an existing building
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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551 N. Shepherd Dr. Suite 260, Houston, TX, 77007
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