Funding type
This project is privately funded, on private land for private use.
Retail Shell in Houston, TX
2620 N SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX, Houston, TX, 77008
Retail Shell is a new construction project at 2620 N SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX, Houston, in Harris County, TX, tracked from its Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) registration. Under construction, estimated completion Jul 2027. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M across about 3,426 sq ft.
- Estimated project value
- $2.0M
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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
- 3,426 ft²
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- Estimated cost / ft²
- $584/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
- 6 months
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53 days after the preceding date shown.
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181 days after the preceding date shown.
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📰About Retail Shell
A 3,426 sq ft retail shell is under construction at 2620 N SHEPHERD DR in Houston, Texas. The project is part of the Heights Shopping Center and is registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) as a TABS accessibility project. The filing lists the work as new construction, including associated site work, with civil plans submitted separately to the City of Houston. The estimated cost for this development is $2,000,000, which results in a cost per square foot of $584.
Heights Investment Fund, LLC is the owner and developer of record for this site. LA Architects, LLC serves as the design firm, with William T Winning acting as the registered accessibility specialist. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2026. Plan review is pending, and the scheduled completion date on the filing is targeted for July 2027. The construction start date is listed as January 2027.
Cost and Scale Context
This project’s estimated cost of $2,000,000 is above the county median for new construction filings in Harris County, placing it in the top quarter of similar projects. The median estimated cost for 3,034 registered new construction projects in the last 24 months is $750,000. While the size of 3,426 sq ft is smaller than the county median of 9,000 sq ft, the cost per square foot of $584 is significantly above the county median of $88 per square foot.
The scheduled build window for this project is 181 days, which is close to the county median of 225 days. LA Architects, LLC has six other TDLR-registered projects totaling $49,167,930, including work at New Forest Town Center and Liberty Hill Crossing Shopping Center. The funding for this Houston site is private, occurring on private land for private use.
The area surrounding the project in ZIP code 77008 has a population of about 40,155 and a median household income of $142,414. Housing in the area is mostly owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied home value of $609,300. Harris County unemployment was 4.6 percent in September 2026. The TDLR status for this project is registered.
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Retail Shell is a New Construction project located at 2620 N SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX, Houston, TX 77008 in Houston, Texas. The project has an estimated value of $2.0M covering 3,426 sq ft. Heights Investment Fund, LLC is the property owner and LA Architects, LLC is the design firm of record. The project was registered with TDLR on November 9, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the retail shell at 2620 N Shepherd Dr open?
The TDLR record covers construction only and does not record whether the business has started serving customers. The project is targeted for July 2027, so the timeline for public access is not yet confirmed by the filing.
Who is the owner of the Heights Shopping Center project?
Heights Investment Fund, LLC is the owner and developer of record for this new construction project. The site is located at 2620 N SHEPHERD DR in Houston, Texas, within Harris County.
What is the estimated cost of this construction?
The estimated cost for the 3,426 sq ft retail shell and associated site work is $2,000,000. This results in a cost per square foot of $584, which is higher than the Harris County median for new construction.
When does construction start and finish?
The construction start date is January 2027. The completion date on the filing is targeted for July 2027. The project was registered with TDLR in November 2026 and plan review is pending.
Who is the design firm for this project?
LA Architects, LLC is the design firm of record for this project. William T Winning is the registered accessibility specialist. The firm has other registered projects in Texas totaling over $49 million.
What is Retail Shell?
Retail Shell is a new construction project at 2620 N SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX in Houston, Texas, registered with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Scope of work: Retail Shell Building of 3,426 s.f. and associated site work (note Civil plans submitted separately to City)
Is Retail Shell open in Houston?
Retail Shell is still under construction in Houston, TX, with an estimated completion of Jul 2027 according to its TDLR registration.
Where is Retail Shell located?
Retail Shell is located at 2620 N SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX, Houston, TX, 77008, in Harris County.
Who is the owner or developer of Retail Shell?
Heights Investment Fund, LLC is the property owner/developer of record for Retail Shell, per its TDLR project registration.
Who is the architect or design firm for Retail Shell?
LA Architects, LLC is the design firm of record for Retail Shell, according to its TDLR filing.
How much does Retail Shell cost and how big is it?
Retail Shell has an estimated construction value of $2.0M and approximately 3,426 square feet (about $584/sqft), based on its TDLR filing.
Scope of Work
Retail Shell Building of 3,426 s.f. and associated site work (note Civil plans submitted separately to City)
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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2620 N SHEPHERD DR, HOUSTON, TX, Houston, TX, 77008
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