What Epoch Residential does

Epoch Residential is a privately held, vertically integrated luxury multifamily real estate firm founded in 1970 and headquartered in Winter Park, Florida. The company develops, constructs, and manages multifamily communities across the Southeast and Sunbelt regions, with a cumulative track record of 39,000+ apartments developed across 155+ communities in 62+ cities and total development value exceeding $2.7 billion. Its active portfolio spans three product categories: conventional luxury multifamily (e.g., Brisolé, The Dahlia, Veere, Kestra, The Pike, The Powell, Asturia), Active Adult 55+ communities under the Calirosa sub-brand (Kissimmee and Winter Park), and build-to-rent townhomes (Cacéma in Kissimmee). The company also manages over 100,000 units nationwide on behalf of its own portfolio and third-party owners.

Epoch's business model is built on a dual revenue engine. Recurring rental income is generated from owned and managed apartment and townhome communities with monthly market-based rents. Project-based revenue is generated through joint venture development partnerships with institutional capital providers (including The Carlyle Group, Cobalt Capital, ParkProperty Capital, Origin Investments, Equity Resources LLC, and Marble Capital), under which Epoch acts as developer, constructor, and often property manager, earning development fees, construction margin, asset management fees, and promoted interest. Distribution is direct-to-consumer at the community level via on-site leasing teams and individual property websites, and direct-to-investor via senior-level relationship management by the principal/president. Pricing for rental units is market-based and not publicly disclosed; pricing for development services is negotiated per JV.

Operationally, Epoch integrates asset management, property management, financial investing, development, construction, and renovation/rehabilitation under a single in-house team, allowing it to oversee rent growth and leasing velocity across the full asset lifecycle. Leadership is long-tenured, with the president and executive vice president each carrying 20 years at the company and the broader leadership team holding 75+ years of combined multifamily experience. The company was purchased by current president Justin Sand in 2019, after which it has pursued an active expansion strategy including Colorado (Eagle), Tampa Bay, the Space Coast, and a large partnership with SeaWorld Orlando for a 670-unit project, alongside a 2024 corporate brand refresh. The company has accumulated extensive industry recognition, including 20+ Golden Key Awards, multiple Kingsley Excellence and Elite Five Awards, and Reputation.com 800 Awards, with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, patents, or external funding rounds.

Name

Epoch Residential

Legal name

Epoch Residential

Website

https://epochresidential.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Epoch Residential is a Winter Park, FL-based private real estate firm developing, constructing, and managing luxury multifamily communities across the Southeast and Sunbelt regions, with 39,000+ apartments built across 155+ communities since 1970.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Winter Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Apartment Rental Income: Epoch generates rental income from their owned and managed multifamily communities including apartments and townhomes across the Sunbelt and Southeast regions.
2. Property Management Services: Managed over 100,000 units nationwide, providing property management services to own portfolio and potentially third-party owners.
3. Development and Construction Services: Development, construction, renovation and rehabilitation services for multifamily communities with strategic partners and equity investors.
4. Asset Management: Epoch acts as owner and developer, managing properties and working with partners throughout development to ensure best ROI through in-house team oversight of rent growth and leasing velocity.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Epoch Residential develops, constructs, and manages luxury multif rental communities across the Southeast and Sunbelt regions of the United States. Its portfolio spans conventional multifamily apartments, Active Adult (55+) communities under the Calirosa brand, and build-to-rent townhomes under the Cacéma brand, delivered through joint ventures with institutional capital partners. The firm has developed over 39,000 apartments across 155+ communities and managed over 100,000 units nationwide.

Product overview

Epoch Residential develops and manages luxury multifamily communities across the Southeast and Sunbelt regions, specializing in conventional multifamily apartments, Active Adult (55+) communities, and build-to-rent townhomes. The company's portfolio includes 155+ communities with over 39,000 apartments developed at a value exceeding $2.7 billion. Current products include: Brisé (325-unit conventional apartments in Lake Nona, Orlando), Calirosa Winter Park and Calirosa Kissimmee (Active Adult communities), The Dahlia (luxury apartments on the Space Coast), and Cacéma Townhomes (build-to-rent townhome community). New developments include Asturia (Pasco County, Tampa Bay, first units December 2026), The Pike and The Powell (Eagle, CO), and Storey Park (Lake Nona, Orlando). The company also previously developed and sold Kestra, Veere, Capital Place, Highland Park, and Highline.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Calirosa: Active Adult luxury community brand for residents 55+, with locations in Kissimmee and Winter Park, FL.

Products and services

• Brisolé A 325-unit luxury apartment community in Lake Nona, Orlando, FL with garden-style buildings and carriage homes featuring a modern twist on Old Florida charm, a lofted luxury clubhouse, outdoor living spaces, and resort-style amenities. Second Epoch community in the Lake Nona area.
• Calirosa Winter Park A luxury Active Adult (55+) community with 178 apartments in Winter Park, FL, developed and managed by Epoch Residential throughout its tenure. Won multiple awards including Golden Key Awards, Merit Award in the 2023 Parade of Homes, and achieved a 78% resident retention rate from initial move-ins to stabilization.
• Calirosa Kissimmee An Active Adult (55+) community with 152 apartments in Kissimmee, FL and the inaugural community that launched the Calirosa Active Adult brand. Joint venture with The Carlyle Group achieving the fastest lease-up in Carlyle's Active Adult portfolio; won Grand Aurora Award in 2022 and was a finalist for NAHB Multifamily Pillars of the Industry Award in 2021.
• Cacéma Townhomes A 176-unit build-to-rent community of 3 and 4-bedroom, 2-story townhomes in Kissimmee, FL, representing Epoch's first build-to-rent townhome community in the greater Orlando market. Developed in partnership with The Carlyle Group; won 2024 Golden Key Build to Rent Community of the Year and 2024 Parade of Homes Build to Rent category winner and Overall winner in Multifamily category.
• The Dahlia A luxury apartment community in West Melbourne, FL built in 2024 and managed in-house by Epoch Residential. First Epoch development in West Melbourne and third on the Space Coast; serves space and technology professionals and Florida Institute of Technology students with modern bohemian interiors created in partnership with Design Environments.
• The Pike A 216-unit apartment community in Eagle, CO spread across five buildings in the mountains with clubhouse featuring co-working space, meeting rooms, fitness studio, pet spa, ski and bike tuning room, hot tub, fire pit, and mountain bike trail. Sister community to The Powell.
• The Powell A 283-unit back-to-back development in Eagle, CO (formerly Hockett Gulch Phase 2) offering studios to 2-bedroom apartments and 4-bedroom layouts with co-working spaces. Amenities include full clubhouse, co-working spaces, conference room, 24-hour fitness studio, pet spa, ski and bike tuning room, hot tub, fire pit, grill stations, dog park, and mountain bike trail. Sister community to The Pike.
• Asturia A luxury garden-style multifamily community on 13.66 acres in West Pasco County within Tampa Bay, FL featuring two 3-story carriage buildings with garages and three 4-story buildings with integrated clubhouse. Nature-inspired aesthetic with modern organic design; first partnership with Marble Capital.
• Veere A 250-unit modern luxury apartment community in Orlando, FL designed for tech-savvy residents and developed in partnership with The Carlyle Group. Despite opening during the 2020 pandemic, achieved 78% pre-leasing rate in 12 months and secured rent growth and renewals. Features a two-story lofted clubhouse with golf and sports simulator room.
• Kestra A 280-unit apartment community in Orlando, FL featuring multi-bedroom townhomes mixed with apartments to create a thriving neighborhood. Won first place for average rental income in Multi-Family Apartments for Rent category at the 2021 Parade of Homes and Top Apartment Project at Orlando Business Journal's Residential Real Estate Awards.
• Capital Place Two sister communities (Capital Place 11 and Capital Place 12) with 292 combined units in downtown Phoenix, AZ as an infill urban development. Epoch's first development in the Phoenix market, developed in partnership with Cobalt Capital.
• Highland Park A 240-unit apartment community in Charlotte, NC located within minutes of shopping, dining, and entertainment with easy access to Northlake Mall and uptown Charlotte.
• Highline A 256-unit apartment community in Austin, TX designated ICC 700 by the National Green Building Council and located half a mile from Apple's 1M square-foot campus. Features luxury amenities including expansive clubhouse, resort-style pool, large fitness center with yoga room, granite countertops, wood-plank flooring, walk-in closets, and full-size washer and dryer.
• Multifamily Property Development Services End-to-end multifamily development services including site selection, acquisition, entitlement, financing, construction oversight, and disposition. Operated continuously since 1970 with over 39,000 apartments developed in 155+ communities and $2.7 billion+ in construction value.
• Multifamily Property Management Services Multifamily property management services delivering unparalleled living experiences across the portfolio; managed over 100,000 units nationwide and consistently leads the industry in rental rates and resident satisfaction, including Kingsley Elite Five and Excellence Awards.
• Multifamily Construction Services Multifamily construction delivery that seamlessly blends with surrounding environments and meets the unique needs of modern renters with exceptional quality, including garden-style, townhome, mid-rise, and carriage home product types.
• Asset Management Services Asset management services where Epoch acts as owner and developer, managing properties directly and working with partners throughout development to ensure the best ROI through in-house team oversight of rent growth and leasing velocity.

Quantifiable outcome

• 78% resident retention rate from initial move-ins to stabilization at Calirosa Winter Park
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and major.

• Mission Rock ResidentialcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMission Rock Residential serves as the property management company for The Pike in Eagle, Colorado (216 units). Mission Rock has extensive multifamily management experience, especially within the western U.S. where they manage 75 communities.
• Fansler ConstructionminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerFansler Construction serves as the general contractor for Asturia development in Pasco County. Construction is set to begin soon.
• SeaWorld Orlando / United Parks & ResortsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSeaWorld Orlando and parent company United Parks & Resorts have partnered with Winter Park-based Epoch Residential for the SeaWorld Vacation Village project, pursuing multifamily residential development of up to 670 apartment units on surplus land near the theme park.
• IDignityminorOthersEpoch Residential supports IDignity, a nonprofit helping individuals in Central Florida obtain personal identification documents. President Justin Sand serves on the Capital Campaign committee and Board of Directors. Epoch champions IDignity through annual Souper Douper campaign.
• Apartment Association of Greater Orlando (AAGO)minorOthersLong-time member of AAGO which advances the multifamily housing industry through education, advocacy, collaboration, and leadership. Epoch's portfolio has won over 20 Golden Key Awards.
• The First Tee of Central FloridaminorOthersEpoch Residential, in partnership with One Florida Bank, has been inspiring and empowering kids through The First Tee of Central Florida, promoting golf to build confidence, character and resilience.
• UF Bergstrom Real Estate Advisory BoardminorOthersPresident Justin Sand serves on the UF Bergstrom Real Estate Advisory Board, advancing the quality and visibility of the university's real estate degree programs.
• ULI Central Florida Advisory BoardminorOthersIn 2024, Epoch's President joined the Urban Land Institute Central Florida Advisory Board to educate, mentor, lead and share best practices to shape the future of built environments globally.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Greystar is the largest multifamily property manager and a major developer globally, with a vertically integrated platform spanning investment, development, and property management. Epoch mirrors Greystar's integrated model but at a smaller, more regional scale focused on the Sunbelt.
• Lincoln Property Company: Lincoln Property Company is a major national multifamily developer, manager, and investor with a sizable third-party management portfolio. Comparable to Epoch's blended development and management platform, though at significantly larger scale.
• JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle) Multifamily: JLL is a global real estate services firm with a large multifamily investment sales, capital markets, and property management practice. Comparable to Epoch as a counterpart for JV capital deployment, asset management, and property management services in multifamily.
• Asset Living: Asset Living is one of the largest U.S. third-party multifamily property managers, providing operational services comparable to Epoch's property management function across a large managed unit base.
• BH Management Services: BH Management Services is a large national multifamily property management firm with services comparable to Epoch's property management offering, particularly for institutional owners and JV partnerships.

Direct peers

• Wood Partners: Wood Partners is a national multifamily developer and acquirer of luxury Class A apartment communities across the U.S., and was the previous employer of Epoch's VP of Development David Thompson. Highly comparable to Epoch's core multifamily development business model and product type.
• Trammell Crow Residential: Trammell Crow Residential develops Class A multifamily communities across high-growth U.S. markets, with capabilities spanning investment, development, construction, and management. Directly comparable to Epoch in product type, geography overlap, and JV-based capital structure.
• Berkshire Residential Investments: Berkshire Residential Investments is a multifamily investment and property management firm operating institutional JV-driven strategies across the U.S. Highly comparable to Epoch's JV partnership model and Sunbelt-focused multifamily strategy.
• RangeWater Real Estate: RangeWater Real Estate is a Sunbelt-focused multifamily developer and manager with active build-to-rent and conventional multifamily product. Closely comparable to Epoch's Sunbelt geographic focus and emerging build-to-rent townhome product (e.g., Cacéma).
• LMC (Lennar Multifamily Communities): LMC is the multifamily development arm of Lennar, building Class A apartment communities across high-growth U.S. metros. Comparable to Epoch as a developer of luxury Sunbelt multifamily product serving renter demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/EpochResidential
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/epoch-management-inc-
• Instagraminstagram.com/epochresidential
• Xx.com/EpochRes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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