Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Retail Building at FM1097 in Montgomery, TX
17638 FM1097, Montgomery, TX, 77356
Retail Building at FM1097 is a new construction project at 17638 FM1097, Montgomery, in Montgomery County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jun 2028. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M across about 11,780 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
- 11,780 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $125/sqft
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- Scheduled duration
- 1 year
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216 days after the preceding date shown.
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366 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Retail Building at FM1097
Retail Building at FM1097 is a new construction project located at 17638 FM1097 in Montgomery, Texas. Registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) in October 2026, this development involves a 11,780 square foot retail shell building. Claridge Investment LLC is the owner and developer of record. The project is privately funded and situated on private land for private use.
The estimated cost for this new construction is $1,472,500, resulting in a cost per square foot of $125. Wadhwa and Associates, Inc serves as the design firm of record. Naresh K Dham is the registered accessibility specialist for the project. Construction is scheduled to start in June 2027, with a completion date targeted for June 2028.
Market Comparison
This project's estimated cost of $1,472,500 is above the Montgomery County median for new construction, which is $800,000. The cost per square foot of $125 is also above the county median of $100. The square footage of 11,780 sq ft exceeds the county median size of 9,514 sq ft. The scheduled build window of 366 days is longer than the county median of 213 days.
Design Firm Portfolio
Wadhwa and Associates, Inc has registered six other projects totaling $10,855,890. These include Barker Cypress Retail Shell Building 1 and Barker Cypress Retail Building 2 in Cypress. Other projects include Extra Space Storage Hwy 105 in Conroe and FuelMaxx 130 Convenience Store in Dayton.
Area Demographics
ZIP code 77356 has a population of about 31,069 according to U.S. Census ACS 2023 estimates. The median household income is $113,750. There are 14,982 housing units, with a median owner-occupied home value of $369,200. Housing is predominantly owner-occupied. Montgomery County unemployment was 4.6 percent in August 2026.
Project Registered
Project has been registered with TDLR and is in pre-construction phase
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Retail Building at FM1097 is a New Construction project located at 17638 FM1097, Montgomery, TX 77356 in Montgomery, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $1.5M covering 11,780 sq ft. CLARIDGE INVESTMENT LLC is the property owner and Wadhwa and Associates, Inc is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on October 28, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the developer of Retail Building at FM1097?
Claridge Investment LLC is the owner and developer of record for this new construction project in Montgomery, Texas.
When is the completion date for this retail building?
The project completion date is targeted for June 2028, following a construction start in June 2027.
What is the total estimated cost of the project?
The estimated cost for the 11,780 square foot retail shell building is $1,472,500.
Is the business at 17638 FM1097 currently operating?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers.
Which firm is the design architect for this project?
Wadhwa and Associates, Inc is the design firm of record for the Retail Building at FM1097.
What is Retail Building at FM1097?
Retail Building at FM1097 is a new construction project at 17638 FM1097 in Montgomery, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: New Construction retail shell building.
Is Retail Building at FM1097 open in Montgomery?
Retail Building at FM1097 is still under construction in Montgomery, TX, with an estimated completion of Jun 2028 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Retail Building at FM1097 located?
Retail Building at FM1097 is located at 17638 FM1097, Montgomery, TX, 77356, in Montgomery County.
Who is the owner or developer of Retail Building at FM1097?
CLARIDGE INVESTMENT LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Retail Building at FM1097, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Retail Building at FM1097?
Wadhwa and Associates, Inc is the design firm of record for Retail Building at FM1097, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Retail Building at FM1097 cost and how big is it?
Retail Building at FM1097 has an estimated construction value of $1.5M and approximately 11,780 square feet (about $125/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
New Construction retail shell 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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17638 FM1097, Montgomery, TX, 77356
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