What Crescent Homes does

Crescent Homes is a private residential homebuilder founded in 2009 by fifth-generation homebuilder Ted Terry, specializing in new construction of single-family homes and townhomes across South Carolina and Tennessee markets. The company operates from Charleston, SC, with active communities in the Charleston, Nashville, and Greenville/Spartanburg metros, including 18+ planned communities in the Charleston market alone spanning Summerville, Mt. Pleasant, Hollywood, North Charleston, Moncks Corner, Johns Island, Simpsonville, Greenwood, and Spartanburg. Core products include new home construction with energy-efficient features (modern HVAC systems, Low-E windows, efficient water heaters), the Flex build-on-your-lot program allowing customers to construct a Crescent home on their own land, and the Design Collective interior design studio operated in partnership with Charleston firm JLV Creative to provide in-person customization through Selection Specialists and tangible design vignettes. The company also integrates mortgage financing through a partnership with Settlement Home Lending and offers a 2-10 Home Buyer Warranty plus a one-year limited warranty.

Crescent Homes serves individual homebuyers across three primary segments: first-time and move-up buyers seeking new construction with customization and energy efficiency, luxury home buyers targeting gated communities with premium finishes (e.g., Fairhaven in Thompson's Station, TN starting at $949,990), and active adult (55+) buyers seeking low-maintenance, lifestyle-oriented designs. Home prices range from approximately $192,000 for entry-level townhomes in Greenville to over $1.4 million for luxury coastal properties, allowing the company to capture demand across multiple price tiers within each metro.

The business model is direct-to-consumer new home sales on a one-time purchase basis, supported by new home specialists at model homes and sales offices, virtual appointments, and a preferred realtor referral network. In 2026, Crescent Homes was acquired by Dream Finders Homes (NYSE: DFH), a publicly traded national homebuilder headquartered in Jacksonville, FL, operating across eight states and 20 markets. The acquisition positions Crescent within a larger national platform while maintaining its local brand, communities, and operating model across South Carolina and Tennessee.

Name

Crescent Homes

Legal name

Crescent Homes

Website

https://crescenthomes.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Crescent Homes is a private residential homebuilder founded in 2009, specializing in new construction of single-family homes and townhomes across South Carolina and Tennessee markets, serving individual homebuyers across entry-level, move-up, luxury, and active adult segments with customization through its Design Collective studio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Homebuilding

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), New Single-Family Housing Construction (except For-Sale Builders) (236115), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Land Development & Subdivision Homebuilding (Build-to-Sell Communities) (IMAFABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Single-Family Home Construction (Detached Homes) (IMAFABAA), Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), Custom Home Building (IMAFABAC), Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE)

Keywords

• New home construction
• Residential homebuilding
• Custom home design
• Planned communities
• Energy efficient homes

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: One-time sale of newly constructed single-family homes and townhomes across planned communities in South Carolina and Tennessee markets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Crescent Homes designs, builds, and sells new construction single-family homes and townhomes across planned communities in the Charleston, Greenville/Spartanburg, and Nashville metro markets. Customers can customize homes in-person at the Design Collective studio (operated with JLV Creative interior designers), select from quick move-in inventory, or build on their own lot via the Flex program. Financing is facilitated through a partnership with Settlement Home Lending, and homes carry a 2-10 Home Buyer Warranty plus a one-year limited warranty.

Product overview

Crescent Homes is a new home construction company that has joined Dream Finders Homes, a publicly traded national homebuilder. The company's core offering is new home construction across multiple communities in South Carolina, Tennessee, and other markets. The product portfolio includes: (1) standard new home construction in branded communities such as Fairhaven, Kings River Preserve, Overlook at Copahee Sound, Palmetto Crossing, The Settlement, and Abbey Walk; (2) Flex by Crescent Homes, a custom home building program allowing buyers to build on their own land; (3) the Design Collective, an interior design studio partnered with JLV Creative for home customization; and (4) Settlement Home Lending partnership for mortgage financing. Additional services include home buyer warranties and corporate giving programs. Communities offer single-family homes, townhomes, and luxury homes with various floor plans, energy-efficient features, and customization options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Design Collective: Interior design studio and showroom for home customization
• Flex by Crescent Homes

Products and services

• New Home Construction Custom and semi-custom new home building across multiple communities in South Carolina, Tennessee, and other markets, offering single-family homes and townhomes with various floor plans, energy-efficient features, and design options for individual homebuyers.
• Flex by Crescent Homes A custom home building program allowing buyers to build a Crescent home on their own homesite or land outside of existing communities, with the company's award-winning floor plans, customization options, and warranty-backed quality.
• Design Collective An interior design studio and construction showroom at 1510 N Hwy 17, Mount Pleasant, SC where customers work with JLV Creative Selection Specialists to customize their Crescent home through professionally styled vignettes, including flooring, tile, lighting, countertops, and an on-site retail shop for home furnishings.
• Settlement Home Lending Mortgage Financing Mortgage financing services offered to Crescent Homes customers through a partnership with Settlement Home Lending, providing prequalification, loan processing, closing, and the LoanFly app for transaction tracking.
• Home Buyer Warranty Warranty program covering Crescent Homes buyers with a 2-10 Home Buyer Warranty plus a one-year limited warranty, providing maintenance resources and warranty document access through Dream Finders Homes.
• Fairhaven Community A luxury gated community in Thompson's Station, TN featuring homes from 2,658 to 6,752 sq ft with premium features including 10-foot ceilings, ventless gas fireplaces, chef's kitchens, and quartz countertops, currently under the Dream Finders Homes brand.
• Kings River Preserve Community A luxury home community in Hollywood, SC featuring homes under majestic live oaks with Lowcountry charm, drive-under and raised-slab floorplans, marshside living, and private dock opportunities.
• Overlook at Copahee Sound Community A coastal luxury community in Awendaw, SC near Mount Pleasant featuring homes with marsh views and access to Copahee Sound, representing Crescent/Dream Finders communities in the Lowcountry.
• Palmetto Crossing Community A lakefront community along Lake Greenwood in Greenwood, SC offering townhomes and single-family homes with access to an 84-slip marina, clubhouse, and waterfront amenities.
• The Settlement Community A master-planned community in Simpsonville, SC offering single-family homes and townhomes with Lowcountry-inspired design, featuring amenities including a community pool, dog park, pickleball courts, and walking trails.
• Abbey Walk Community A solar-powered community in Moncks Corner, SC offering Lowcountry-inspired single-family homes and low-maintenance townhomes with features including first-floor owner suites and stainless steel appliances.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy savings through efficient HVAC systems, Low-E windows, and efficient water heaters
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• JLV CreativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCharleston interior design firm JLV Creative partners with Crescent Homes to operate the Design Collective, providing professional Selection Specialists who assist customers with home customization including flooring, tile, lighting, countertops, and overall design decisions. Both companies share commitment to design excellence and customer service.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Dream Finders Homes: Crescent Homes' publicly traded parent company (NYSE: DFH), operating as a national homebuilder across eight states and 20 markets. Directly comparable as a for-sale single-family and townhome builder with overlapping product, customer, and geographic footprint in the Southeast.
• Toll Brothers: Luxury-focused national homebuilder with communities in Charleston (Mount Pleasant) and Nashville. Directly comparable to Crescent's luxury tier including Fairhaven (Thompson's Station, TN) and Kings River Preserve (Hollywood, SC).
• Meritage Homes: Sun Belt-focused for-sale homebuilder with strong presence in the Carolinas, Tennessee, and Georgia. Competes directly with Crescent in entry-level and first move-up single-family segments with comparable energy-efficiency positioning.
• Century Communities: National homebuilder focused on entry-level and move-up buyers in the Southeast including South Carolina and Tennessee. Comparable price-point overlap with Crescent's mid-market communities like Abbey Walk and The Settlement.
• Tri Pointe Homes: Move-up and luxury homebuilder with Southeast presence including the Carolinas and Tennessee. Comparable to Crescent on premium community design, customization options, and buyer demographic.
• Smith Douglas Homes: Regional Southeast homebuilder (Carolinas, Tennessee, Georgia) focused on first-time and move-up buyers. Recently IPO'd (NYSE: SDHC) and a close comparable to Crescent's mid-market single-family and townhome portfolio.
• Ashton Woods: Private homebuilder with strong Atlanta and Carolinas presence and an emphasis on personalization through design studios — directly parallel to Crescent's Design Collective and Flex customization differentiation.

Broad incumbents

• D.R. Horton: Largest US homebuilder by volume, with deep presence in Charleston, Greenville, and Nashville. Builds entry-level through luxury single-family homes and townhomes in master-planned communities, directly competing with Crescent across price points.
• Lennar: Top-three national homebuilder with strong Southeast exposure including Charleston and Nashville. Builds for-sale single-family homes, townhomes, and active-adult communities on a comparable build-to-sell model with extensive design studios.
• PulteGroup: National homebuilder (Centex, Pulte, Del Webb, John Wieland) with active communities in Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Nashville. Directly comparable across first-time, move-up, and active-adult buyer segments Crescent serves.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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