Pet Wants Tenant Finish-Out (Unit 400) in Lubbock, TX

Pet Wants is preparing to occupy Unit 400 at 6916 82nd St in Lubbock, a 1,600 sq ft shell space being renovated for a pet supply store. The project, filed as Pet Wants Tenant Finish-Out (Unit 400), is registered with TDLR and targeted for March 2027. This renovation transforms an existing structure into a retail space with specific amenities for pet care.

The scope of work includes interior partitions, an accessible restroom, and full finishes, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and lighting systems. A key feature of the build is an accessory grooming room and a dog wash, allowing the store to offer services beyond product sales. The rear door is being enlarged to facilitate the movement of equipment and inventory. The estimated cost for this renovation/alteration is $241,600, which works out to $151 per square foot.

Project Details and Context

FOX Venture 1 LLC is the owner of record for this development at the Restaurant and Retail Row at Primrose, Tract A. Lauderdale Studio serves as the design firm, overseeing the technical aspects of the build. Blair Baker is the registered accessibility specialist ensuring the space meets required standards. The project is privately funded on private land. Construction is scheduled to begin in December 2026, following the October 2026 registration. Plan review is pending, but the timeline remains focused on the targeted for March 2027 completion date.

In Lubbock County, the median estimated cost for similar renovation/alteration filings over the last 24 months is $300,000. This project’s cost is below that county median. The median size for these filings is 3,663 sq ft, while this unit is 1,600 sq ft. The median cost per square foot for the county is $100, meaning this project’s $151 per square foot is above the median. The scheduled build window of 120 days is close to the county median of 123 days. FOX Venture 1 LLC has two other registered projects in Lubbock totaling $537,500, and Lauderdale Studio has five other registered projects in the area totaling $2,337,500.

The surrounding area, ZIP code 79424, has a population of about 52,336 and a median household income of $94,703 according to Census estimates. The housing stock is mostly owner-occupied, with a median home value of $279,600. Lubbock County’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in August 2026, lower than a year earlier. This economic context supports the private investment in new commercial retail space within the Primrose development.