Homes by West Bay

What Homes by West Bay does

Homes by WestBay is a Tampa Bay-area privately-held home builder founded in 2009 by Willy Nunn and Roger Gatewood during the housing downturn. The company constructs new single-family homes across 20 communities spanning 5 Florida counties (Hillsborough, Manatee, Sarasota, Pasco, Hernando), organized into three geographic tiers: Greater Tampa Bay Area ($390s-$1.5M), Sarasota/Manatee Area ($300s-$3.0M), and South Tampa Area ($1.6M-$2.7M). Ranked #57 nationally on Builder 100 with 1,194 closings in 2026 and over 1,000 homes delivered annually, Homes by WestBay is the largest privately-owned new home builder in the Tampa Bay market. The company is structured as Homes by West Bay, LLC, domiciled in Florida, with no parent company, no external institutional investors, and full founder ownership retained.

The core product offering consists of new construction single-family homes sold either as Quick Move-In inventory or as custom-built through a dedicated design-build process. Customization is anchored by a 6,500 sq ft Design Studio in Riverview, FL, supported by an online Wishlist portal, and the proprietary "Created for You!" eight-meeting construction process in which a Construction Manager walks the buyer through key construction milestones. Product lines are differentiated across five home series (Artisan, Inspiration, Innovation, Masterpiece, Villas) to address varied price points and design preferences. Technical features include ENERGY STAR certification, Solar Ready pre-wiring, and automatic enrollment in 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty (10-year structural, 1-year workmanship, fully transferable).

The business model is one-time home sales (one-time license revenue model) with ASPs ranging from approximately $300K to $3.0M, supplemented by design studio upgrades and premiums. Go-to-market is sales-led via direct model home centers open daily across 20+ communities, an inside sales team handling phone/email/online inquiries, and event-driven engagement through the annual Parade of Homes. Marketing infrastructure includes Salesforce CRM, Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, and Mogli SMS. Preferred lender partnerships with CMG Home Loans and Regions Home Loans provide financing support, including a current 4.99% special financing offer on select Quick Move-In homes. The 2019 launch of sister company Casa Fresca Homes extends the parent group's reach into attainable housing without diluting WestBay's premium positioning.

Name

Homes by West Bay

Legal name

Homes by West Bay, LLC

Website

https://homesbywestbay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Homes by WestBay is a Tampa Bay-area privately-held new home builder constructing single-family homes across 20 communities in 5 Florida counties, serving Greater Tampa Bay, Sarasota/Manatee, and South Tampa buyers across price points from $300K to $3.0M.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Building

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Building Construction (2361), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Luxury / High-End Home Construction (IMAFABAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC), Residential Green / High-Performance Home Construction (Net-Zero, Passive House) (IMAFABAH)

Keywords

• New home construction
• Single-family homes
• Custom home building
• Residential home builder
• Design studio personalization

Headquarters

HQ city

Riverview

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: One-time sales of newly constructed single-family homes. Homebuyers purchase homes either as move-in ready (Quick Move-In) or as custom-built to their specifications through the design studio process. Homes range from $300s to $2.7M depending on location and specifications.
2. Design Customization Options: Revenue from buyer selections and upgrades during the design studio process, including premium finishes, materials, colors, and optional features beyond base home specifications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Homes by West Bay is a Tampa Bay-area home builder that constructs and sells newly built single-family homes across 20 communities in 5 Florida counties. Core offerings include Quick Move-In homes (move-in ready with special financing) and custom-built homes personalized through the 6,500 sq ft Design Studio and the proprietary Created for You!℠ 8-meeting construction process. Home series include Artisan, Inspiration, Innovation, Masterpiece, and Villas, with ENERGY STAR certification and solar-ready construction standard, plus a transferable 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty.

Product overview

Homes by West Bay is a Tampa Bay-based home builder offering new construction single-family homes across Florida. The core product is a home building and buying service structured around three main pillars: (1) Quick Move-In Homes for immediate occupancy with special financing, (2) a customizable home building process featuring the Design Studio for personalized finishes and the Created for You!℠ eight-meeting construction process with warranty coverage, and (3) various home series (Artisan, Inspiration, Innovation, Masterpiece, Villas) available across 20+ master-planned and company-developed communities. The company operates as Tampa Bay's largest privately-owned new home builder, ranked #57 nationally, with sister-brand Casa Fresca Homes offering more attainable options. Supporting services include WestBay Gives charitable initiative, Preferred Lenders financing partnerships, homeowner warranty support, and trade partner connections.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Construction Single-Family Homes Newly constructed single-family homes available in one, two, and three-story configurations with low-maintenance options. Homes are designed to combine indoor comfort with outdoor beauty across architecturally authentic elevations, built to meet or exceed Florida's building codes with ENERGY STAR certification and solar-ready infrastructure as standard. Available across 20 communities in 5 Florida counties with pricing from the $300s to $3.0M depending on market.
• Quick Move-In Homes Move-in ready new homes available for immediate purchase, eliminating construction wait times. Featured inventory example: Islamorada II at Oakfield (Artisan Series, Lot 146, 10904 Spring Sapling Circle, Parrish, FL 34219) — 5 beds, 4 baths, 3,144 sq ft, priced at $819,990. Available with special financing incentives including 4.99% on select homes when using a preferred lender.
• Design Studio Personalization Experience A 6,500 sq ft design center in Riverview, FL where homebuyers customize their homes via a three-step process: Preview Orientation Meeting, digital Wishlist Selection via online portal, and Design Studio Appointment to finalize selections. Features thousands of design samples for finishes, materials, colors, and sizes, with an Interactive Virtual Tour available. Materials sourced from trusted brands including GE, Sherwin Williams, Kohler, Moen, Timberlake Cabinetry, and Shaw Floors.
• Created for You!℠ Construction Process An industry-leading construction process consisting of eight meetings where a Construction Manager tours the homesite and home with buyers at eight key construction milestones, teaching important construction details and providing transparency. Coupled with the included 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty and homes built to meet or exceed Florida building codes, this process is designed to show buyers their vision becoming reality throughout the build.
• Artisan Series Homes A home series featuring traditional design elements, top-choice finishing touches, and emerging trends. Designed to be aspirational homes reflecting how buyers live, with flexibility and versatility for varied lifestyles. The Islamorada II at Oakfield in Parrish, FL (3,144 sq ft, $819,990) is an example of this series.
• Inspiration Series Homes A mid-range home series offering design choices and features for homebuyers seeking quality construction with customization options. Available across select communities.
• Innovation Series Homes A home series featuring modern designs and innovative floor plans, available in select communities including Mirada, Crosswind Ranch, and Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch.
• Masterpiece Series Homes A premium home series available at Star Farms at Lakewood Ranch, featuring luxury designs and high-end finishes for the premium price tier.
• Villas Series Homes A home series featuring villa-style designs available at the Crosswind Point community, offering paired or attached single-family living options.
• Preferred Lender Financing Program Financing solutions for homebuyers through partner lenders including CMG Home Loans (loan officers Patrick J. Arledge, NMLS #597434, and Joshua Wiggins, NMLS #911821) and Regions Home Loans (Tripp Pearce, NMLS #1018399, and Brooks Cunningham, NMLS #1694918). Includes pre-qualification, mortgage calculators, closing cost contributions, and special financing programs such as 4.99% on select Quick Move-In homes (FHA/VA 30-year fixed or Conventional 7/6 ARM).
• Homeowner Support & 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty Post-purchase homeowner service including automatic enrollment in 2-10 Home Buyers Warranty at closing (10 years of structural defect coverage, 1 year of surety coverage against defects in workmanship, materials, wiring, piping, and ductwork — fully transferable). Includes homeowner maintenance manual, how-to videos, and performance request submission system. Customer support contact: Karla Burgos (813-570-8842).
• Casa Fresca Homes (Sister Brand) A separate sister company launched in 2019 offering attainable homes through smart, stylish home designs at various price points, providing homeownership opportunities for buyers seeking more affordable options than the Homes by West Bay core brand. Operates as a distinct business entity focused on the attainable housing segment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Builder 100 #57 ranking with 1,194 closings in 2026
• +3 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• A Kid's Place of Tampa BayminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Charitable partner receiving donation portion from each home closing. State-of-the-art 60-bed facility for abused, neglected, or abandoned children. COO Beth Bradburn serves as Board Member.
• AMIkids TampaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Charitable partner providing education and prevention services to approximately 150 Hillsborough County young men annually. CEO Mark Metheny serves as Chairperson on Board of Directors.
• Meals on Wheels of TampaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Charitable partner delivering hot nutritious meals to seniors and homebound individuals. Casa Fresca President Richard Thompson serves on Board of Directors.
• Metropolitan MinistriesminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Charitable partner providing practical solutions for poor and homeless families. CEO Willy Nunn serves on Board of Directors.
• Resilient RetreatminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Charitable partner providing healing center for survivors of trauma and abuse in Sarasota, FL. Division Manager Dee Crescini serves on Board of Directors.
• 2-10 Home Buyers WarrantycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational warranty company providing 10-year structural defect coverage and 1-year workmanship warranty. Homes by WestBay automatically enrolls all homes at closing. Fully transferable warranty increases resale value.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Taylor Morrison: Top-five U.S. for-sale homebuilder with deep Florida exposure (Tampa, Sarasota, Orlando), offering move-up and luxury single-family homes across similar price tiers. Direct competitor in the same Greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota/Manatee submarkets.
• David Weekley Homes: One of the largest privately-held U.S. homebuilders with significant Tampa/Florida operations and a comparable focus on quality construction, customer experience, and personalization — the closest analog to WestBay's privately-held, experience-led model.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with active Florida communities including in Tampa and Sarasota markets. Direct competitor in the $700K–$3M luxury price tiers where Homes by WestBay competes via its Masterpiece and Innovation series.
• M/I Homes: Public for-sale homebuilder with a substantial Florida footprint (Tampa, Sarasota, Naples, Orlando). Comparable mid-to-upper price positioning and similar focus on design personalization and energy-efficient construction.
• Meritage Homes: Top-10 U.S. for-sale homebuilder widely recognized as an ENERGY STAR and net-zero leader. Highly comparable on Homes by WestBay's energy-efficiency and Solar Ready positioning, with overlapping Florida presence.
• Dream Finders Homes: Florida-based (Jacksonville) homebuilder operating across Tampa Bay and other Florida metros. Closely comparable on private-origin Florida-first model and similar mid-range ASPs, though now public following its IPO.
• Tri Pointe Homes: National premium homebuilder with Florida operations. Comparable on premium/move-up positioning, brand-led differentiation, and Design Studio-style personalization experiences.

Broad incumbents

• Lennar Corporation: Largest U.S. homebuilder by volume with dominant Florida market share. Broad incumbent offering overlapping entry-level, move-up, and luxury product at greater scale and lower per-unit cost across all of Homes by WestBay's submarkets.
• PulteGroup: Top-three U.S. homebuilder (Pulte, Centex, Del Webb, John Wieland brands) with major Florida operations. Broad incumbent competing across the same first-time, move-up, and active-adult segments in Greater Tampa Bay and Sarasota.
• D.R. Horton: Largest U.S. homebuilder by closings with substantial Tampa Bay and Southwest Florida presence. Broad incumbent whose entry-level and move-up product overlaps with WestBay's lower price tiers in the same Florida submarkets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/homesbywestbay
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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/homes-by-westbay-llc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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