Hawkins-Welwood Homes

What Hawkins-Welwood Homes does

Hawkins-Welwood Homes is a privately held luxury custom homebuilder founded in 1961 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The company designs, builds, and sells architecturally distinctive single-family residences and townhomes in the most prestigious neighborhoods of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, including Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Plano, Southlake, Frisco, and Long Cove at Cedar Creek Lake. Its offering spans three service lines: full-service Custom Build (clients collaborate with in-house designers from vision through completion), New Build (spec and personalized mid-construction homes in active neighborhood developments), and Remodel of existing luxury properties. Pricing ranges from approximately $525,000 for entry-level properties to over $4.1 million for premium residences, with average home sizes of roughly 5,300-6,200 square feet.

The company's go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, sales-led, and driven by a portfolio of completed projects, a website listing of available homes, and an inquiry-based sales process. It supplements its in-house design team with a curated network of external architects (Brigham Smith, John Boyd & Associates) and interior design firms (Herrin Design Concepts, Chelsea Hargrave Interiors, Peyton Riley Design). Hawkins-Welwood has built over 1,000 homes across its 65-year history and currently operates active neighborhood developments at The Preserve in Frisco (with PGA Frisco golf course frontage) and The Metairie in Southlake. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of completed or spec homes plus custom-build engagements, with quote-based pricing dependent on location, size, and customization.

Leadership has been anchored since 1989 by President John Hawkins, supported by a small executive team (CFO Julie Hanrahan, Director of Sales Kelly Ongena, Director of Production James Cox) and an in-house design and project management staff. The company is independently owned with no institutional investors or parent entity identified, and its marketing relies primarily on its website, portfolio showcases, email newsletter, and earned media coverage including Architectural Digest and three consecutive Best D Home Awards (2023-2025).

Name

Hawkins-Welwood Homes

Legal name

Hawkins-Welwood Homes

Website

https://hwhomes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hawkins-Welwood Homes is a privately held Dallas-based luxury custom homebuilder founded in 1961, serving affluent buyers in DFW metroplex neighborhoods with custom builds, spec homes, and remodels priced from $525,000 to over $4.1 million.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Custom Home Building

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Residential Remodelers (236118)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Rear/Back-of-Home Extensions (HSAPADAC)

Keywords

• Luxury custom homes
• Home building services
• Residential construction
• Spec home sales
• Home remodeling

Headquarters

HQ city

Dallas

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Custom Home Sales: The company builds and sells custom luxury homes in the DFW metroplex. Revenue is generated through one-time sales of completed or spec homes, as well as custom-build engagements where homeowners work with the design team to create bespoke residences. Home prices range from approximately $525,000 (entry-level in their developments) to $4.1 million for luxury properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hawkins-Welwood Homes is a luxury custom homebuilder that designs and constructs high-end single-family residences in the DFW metroplex. The company sells spec homes, custom-built residences, and remodeling services through direct engagement with affluent homeowners, with in-house Allied ASID designers and external architects collaborating on each project. Homes are delivered in prestigious neighborhoods including Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Plano, Southlake, The Preserve in Frisco, The Metairie in Southlake, and Long Cove at Cedar Creek Lake.

Product overview

Hawkins-Welwood Homes is a luxury custom homebuilder offering a portfolio of distinct products and services. The core offering includes Custom Build (full-service design-build with in-house designers), New Build (spec and personalized mid-construction homes), and Remodel services. The company operates in notable DFW neighborhoods including Park Cities, Preston Hollow, North Dallas, Plano, Southlake, and Long Cove at Cedar Creek Lake. Active neighborhoods include The Preserve in Frisco (luxury golf community with PGA frontage) and The Metairie in Southlake (low-maintenance European-style development). Currently available homes range from 5,288-6,239 sq ft with 5 bedrooms, priced from inquire to $4.1M. Completed portfolio projects (Kips Bay, Montrose, Drane, Hanover, Murphy, Prestonshire, Aberdeen, Waterside, Brookshire, Potomac) showcase the company's design capabilities across various architectural styles from West Coast inspired to traditional Southern charm. Founded in 1961, the company has built over 1,000 homes in the DFW metroplex.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Custom Build Full-service custom home building service allowing homeowners to collaborate with in-house designers and architects from vision board through completion to create a bespoke luxury residence.
• New Build Construction of new luxury homes in premier DFW neighborhoods, available as move-in spec homes or as personalized mid-construction residences for buyers who want some customization.
• Remodel Home renovation and remodeling services for existing luxury properties in the DFW metroplex.
• 416 Watson Blvd. (Available Home) New luxury spec home available for sale at $4,100,000 in The Preserve, Frisco, TX. 5 bedrooms, 5 baths, 5,288 sq ft, 3-car garage.
• 220 Slateworth Street (Available Home) New luxury spec home available for sale in The Preserve, Frisco, TX. 5,858 sq ft. Pricing available by inquiry.
• The Preserve (Neighborhood Development) Luxury master-planned community in Frisco, TX with two miles of frontage on PGA Frisco championship courses. Features gated communities, tennis centers, multi-use trails, and golf course views. Hawkins-Welwood Homes builds spec and custom homes within this neighborhood.
• The Metairie (Neighborhood Development) New 29-acre luxury development in Southlake, TX featuring traditional European architecture with transitional details, low-maintenance living, a heavily treed park, and HOA-maintained front lawns.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 homes built in the DFW metroplex over 65+ years

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Herrin Design ConceptsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal design firm collaborated with Hawkins-Welwood Homes on the Waterside project at Cedar Creek Lake. The design team brought the homeowners' vision to life with intentional style selections focusing on clean, organic, and earthen approach.
• Chelsea Hargrave InteriorsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm worked on the Prestonshire project, creating unique wallpaper selections and design finishes throughout the home.
• John Boyd & AssociatesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitecture firm collaborated on the Waterside project, providing architectural services for the lakefront residence.
• Brigham SmithminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArchitectural firm that has worked on multiple projects including Aberdeen and Drane, providing architectural services for custom home designs.
• Avery CoxminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior designer who collaborated on the Kips Bay project, providing design services for the Turtle Creek residence.
• Peyton Riley DesignminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design firm worked on the Montrose project in Greenway Parks, providing design services and styling.
• Terra McNuttminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house designer who reimagined the interior architecture of the Murphy project, introducing soft arches, warm materials, and layered textures to align with clients' California roots.
• Caylee GarrickminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn-house interior designer at Hawkins-Welwood Homes who collaborated with clients on the Aberdeen project, gathering insight on how to execute family personality through selections.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/HawkinsWelwood
• Facebookfacebook.com/HawkinsWelwood

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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