Shea Homes

What Shea Homes does

Shea Homes is a privately held, national U.S. homebuilder headquartered in Walnut, California, founded in 1968 (with prior roots as a Portland plumbing shop) and operating 35+ communities across 11 states (Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, Washington). The company designs, builds, and sells new-construction single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and duplexes across price points from roughly $320,000 to over $1.5 million, targeting Move-Up Families, First-Time Homebuyers, Urban/Metro Buyers, and — through its wholly owned Trilogy brand — Active Adults 55+ seeking resort-style living with on-site wellness, dining, and social amenities. Shea Homes' product stack includes SheaConnect smart-home technology, PureLiving air-quality systems, DesignJoy personalization, and Shea Signature premium finishes, all delivered through master-planned communities with model homes, on-site sales advisors, self-guided UTour experiences, and Matterport virtual walkthroughs; transactions are supported by captive financing via Shea Mortgage. Revenue is generated one-time per home closing with no recurring component, and the company is currently in active expansion mode, with the Amara Run grand opening in Huntersville, North Carolina (April 2026) and a 232-home build-out in the final phase of Rancho Mission Viejo's Village of Rienda in Orange County, California (fall 2026). The brand carries 14 consecutive years as America's Most Trusted Active Adult Resort Builder (Lifestory Research 2026), 2024 Greater Houston Builder Association Builder of the Year, and 2026 CAR MAME Best Architectural Design recognition. Ownership is private and undisclosed; key disclosed executive is Jeff McQueen, President of Shea Homes Active Lifestyle Communities (Trilogy), with Gil Shea as Co-Founder and Regional President.

Name

Shea Homes

Legal name

Shea Homes

Website

https://sheahomes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Shea Homes is a privately held U.S. national homebuilder operating 35+ communities across 11 states, designing and selling new single-family homes, townhomes, and condos, including Trilogy 55+ active-adult resort communities, to Move-Up Families, First-Time Buyers, and Active Adults 55+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Homebuilding

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Real Estate Dealers (For Their Own Account) (6532), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Spec Home / Production Homebuilding (Tract & Volume Builders) (IMAFABAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL), New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Residential homebuilding
• New construction homes
• Master planned communities
• Active adult communities
• Single family homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Walnut

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Home Sales: Shea Homes generates revenue primarily through the sale of newly constructed single-family homes, townhomes, condos, and duplexes across various price points and communities nationwide. Revenue is one-time per transaction with no recurring component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Shea Homes designs, builds, and sells new-construction single-family homes, condos and townhomes, master-planned communities, and Trilogy active-adult (55+) resort communities across 11 U.S. states. Revenue is generated primarily through direct sale of completed and to-be-built homes to individual homebuyers, supplemented by mortgage referral (Shea Mortgage), design-studio upgrades, and ancillary services. As of 2023 the company reported over $5 billion in revenue, 1,100+ employees, 95 active communities, and more than 115,000 homes built since founding.

Product overview

Shea Homes is a national homebuilder offering a diverse portfolio of housing products across 11 U.S. states. The core offerings include single-family homes, condos and townhomes, and master planned communities. Key product brands include Trilogy® (active adult resort communities for ages 55+), Shea Signature® (premium features and finishes), SheaConnect® (smart home technology), PureLiving® (indoor air quality features), and DesignJoy® (home customization). The company also provides Quick Move-In Homes for buyers needing faster occupancy, and supports buyers through Shea Mortgage. All homeowners receive access to the My Shea Home portal for warranty management, service requests, and support. Recent community launches include Amara Run in North Carolina (April 2026) and participation in the Village of Rienda final phase with 232 homes in California (Fall 2026).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Trilogy by Shea Homes: 55+ Active Adult Resort Community brand offering resort-style living with wellness amenities, social clubs, and recreational facilities for active adults aged 55 and older.
• Shea Signature Communities
• SheaConnect
• PureLiving
• DesignJoy
• My Shea Home

Products and services

• Single-Family New Construction Homes

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 consecutive years as America's Most Trusted Active Adult Resort Builder with Net Trust Index score of 117.2
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rancho Mission ViejocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 April 2026Shea Homes partnered with Rancho Mission Viejo to build 232 homes in the final phase of the Village of Rienda master-planned community in Orange County, California. Shea joins Trumark Homes and Lennar as builders in this final phase scheduled for grand opening fall 2026. The development features various housing options from 1,568 to 3,009 sq ft with 2-5 bedrooms, emphasizing wellness and sustainability.
• Blue StarminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlue Star provides resort-caliber hospitality and club management services for Trilogy communities, delivering events, activities, dining, and wellness experiences that bring the community lifestyle to life for residents.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• D.R. Horton: D.R. Horton is the largest US homebuilder by volume, offering entry-level, move-up, and luxury homes nationwide. Compares directly to Shea Homes as a diversified production builder covering similar price points, geographies, and buyer segments.
• PulteGroup: PulteGroup operates multiple homebuilder brands (Centex, Pulte, Del Webb, John Wieland) targeting first-time, move-up, and active-adult buyers nationwide. Directly comparable to Shea Homes in scope; its Del Webb brand also competes head-to-head with Shea Trilogy in the 55+ segment.
• Tri Pointe Homes: Tri Pointe Homes is a national homebuilder with strong West Coast and Sunbelt exposure across entry-level to luxury. Compares closely to Shea Homes in geography (California, Carolinas, Texas), buyer segments, and premium brand positioning.
• Toll Brothers: Toll Brothers is a leading national luxury homebuilder focused on move-up and premium buyers across 22+ states. Compares to Shea Homes' premium Shea Signature and Bay Area/OC/San Diego offerings with similar high-end price points and design emphasis.
• Taylor Morrison: Taylor Morrison is a top-5 US homebuilder serving first-time, move-up, and luxury buyers through multiple brands including Darling Homes. Directly comparable to Shea Homes in active-adult (aligned with Trilogy) and move-up market segments with overlapping Sunbelt and Western presence.
• Meritage Homes: Meritage Homes is a national homebuilder operating in entry-level and first move-up segments with a focus on energy efficiency (ENERGY STAR). Compares to Shea Homes' value-oriented entry-level offerings and shared focus on energy-efficient construction.
• Del Webb: Del Webb (a PulteGroup brand) builds and manages 55+ active-adult communities nationwide. The most direct competitor to Shea Homes' Trilogy brand in resort-style active-adult living with similar amenity-rich community models.
• Lennar: Lennar is one of the largest US homebuilders, building and selling single-family and attached homes across nationwide markets. Directly comparable to Shea Homes as a production homebuilder with national geographic reach; co-developing alongside Shea on the Village of Rienda project.
• KB Home: KB Home is a national homebuilder emphasizing buyer personalization, energy efficiency, and first-time/move-up affordability, with strong California concentration. Directly comparable to Shea Homes' DesignJoy personalization, California market depth, and entry-level/move-up segmentation.

Regional players

• Woodside Homes: Woodside Homes is a regional builder with strong Western US presence, building single-family homes and master-planned communities. Comparable to Shea Homes in design personalization programs and West Coast geography, though smaller in national scale and active-adult focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/sheahomes
• Instagraminstagram.com/sheahomes
• Pinterestpinterest.com/sheahomes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/shea-homes

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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