Tamarack Homes

What Tamarack Homes does

Tamarack Homes is a private residential home builder headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, operating as a division of the family-owned Taggart Group of Companies. The company designs, constructs, and sells newly built single-family homes, townhomes, semis, and bungalows across nine master-planned communities in Ottawa (Cardinal Creek Village, Findlay Creek Village, Idylea, The Meadows, Westwood) and Kingston (Riverview, Riverview Shores, West Village, Woodhaven), with pricing ranging from approximately $540,000 for entry-level gallery townhomes to over $1.3 million for larger single-family models. The brand traces its roots to 1948, when Harold Taggart began building homes for returning war veterans, and has operated under the Tamarack Homes brand since 1987.

Tamarack's construction practices are standardized around Energy Star qualified building methods applied across all units, including high-performance insulation, triple-pane windows, efficient mechanical systems, and modern HVAC technology. Every home is registered with the Ontario Tarion Warranty Corporation for 1-, 2-, and 7-year protection coverage. Buyers customize interior finishes through the in-house Design Centre (Ottawa and Kingston locations), where professional design consultants guide selections across flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and hardware via curated Signature and Essential Designer Packages. The model portfolio comprises roughly 14 single-family home plans, 4 townhome plans, 5 gallery townhome variants, 2 semi plans, and 2 bungalow plans, ranging in size from approximately 1,400 to 3,755 square feet.

Revenue is generated primarily through one-time new home sales complemented by design centre upgrades and customization premiums. The go-to-market model is sales-led, executed through physical model home sales centres, an online inventory browse system, and a self-guided tour platform (UTour). A Broker Prestige Program engages real estate agents as referral partners. Customer segments span families seeking community-oriented living, first-time buyers (supported by dedicated resources and mortgage tools), move-up buyers, and retirees/empty-nesters via accessible bungalow formats.

Name

Tamarack Homes

Legal name

Tamarack Homes

Website

https://tamarackhomes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Tamarack Homes is a private Ottawa- and Kingston-based residential home builder constructing single-family homes, townhomes, semis, and bungalows across nine master-planned communities, with prices ranging from approximately $540,000 to over $1.3 million. Founded 1948, it operates as part of the family-owned Taggart Group of Companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Home Construction

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• New home construction
• Residential home builder
• Master-planned communities
• Single family homes
• Townhome construction

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. New Home Sales: Tamarack Homes generates primary revenue through the sale of newly constructed single-family homes, townhomes, semis, and bungalows across communities in Ottawa and Kingston. Home types range from entry-level townhomes to luxury single-family homes priced from approximately $500,000 to over $1.3 million.
2. Design Centre Upgrades and Customization: Buyers can personalize their homes through the Design Centre by selecting finishes including flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and hardware. Signature and Essential Designer Packages offer coordinated upgrade options at additional cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tamarack Homes designs, constructs, and sells new residential homes including single-family homes, townhomes, semis, and bungalows in master-planned communities across Ottawa and Kingston. Homes are built to Energy Star qualified standards and offered through on-site model home sales centres, online inventory browsing, and a broker referral program, with prices ranging from approximately $540,000 to over $1.3 million.

Product overview

Tamarack Homes is a residential home builder operating as part of Taggart Group of Companies, constructing new home communities across Ottawa and Kingston since 1987. The company offers a portfolio of detached single-family homes (14 models including Chadwick, Concord, Dover II, Emerson, Granger, Hamilton, Hartland II, Kensington, Oxford III, Payton II, Sable II, St James III, Stirling, Westin), townhomes (The Abbey, The Camden, The Harmony, The Samira), gallery townhomes (The Ashton, The Brockton, The Cardiff series), semis (The Taylor, The Whitney), and bungalows (The Carson, The Quail II). Homes are sold through five Ottawa communities (Cardinal Creek Village, Findlay Creek Village, Idylea, The Meadows, Westwood) and four Kingston communities (Riverview, Riverview Shores, West Village, Woodhaven). The company supports buyers with a Design Centre for finish customization, an online mortgage calculator, and Tarion warranty coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tamarack Homes: New home builder constructing single-family homes, townhomes, semis, and bungalows in Ottawa and Kingston communities including Cardinal Creek Village, Findlay Creek Village, Idylea, The Meadows, Westwood, Riverview, Riverview Shores, West Village, and Woodhaven.

Products and services

• Single Family Homes Detached single-family homes available in 14 models (Chadwick, Concord, Dover II, Emerson, Granger, Hamilton, Hartland II, Kensington, Oxford III, Payton II, Sable II, St James III, Stirling, Westin) ranging from approximately 1,890 to 3,755 sq ft. Offered with Traditional, Modern, or Craftsman elevation styles, priced from approximately $650,000 to over $1.3 million depending on model, lot size, and features. Targeted at families and move-up buyers seeking premium detached living.
• Townhomes Paired townhome models (The Abbey, The Camden, The Harmony, The Samira) offered in paired (semi-detached style) and unpaired (single-attached) layouts with Craftsman and Modern elevations and flexible floorplans. Priced from the $620s to $700s across communities including Riverview, West Village, Woodhaven, Riverview Shores, Cardinal Creek Village, Findlay Creek Village, and Idylea. Targeted at first-time buyers, small families, and those seeking lower-maintenance attached living.
• Gallery Townhomes Entry-level townhome models (Type A – The Ashton, Type A End – The Ashton, Type B – The Brockton, Type B End – The Brockton, Type C – The Cardiff) ranging from approximately 1,446 to 1,510 sq ft, including interior units and end units with enhanced features. Available in the Westwood community starting from approximately $540,000. Designed primarily for first-time buyers seeking affordable new-construction attached housing.
• Semis Semi-detached home models (The Taylor, The Whitney) offering a balance between townhome and single-family living. Located in The Meadows community in Barrhaven, starting from the $650s. Features customizable interior layouts and standard Tamarack finishes. Targeted at buyers seeking more space than a townhome with a smaller footprint than a detached home.
• Bungalows Single-level living options including The Carson (1,625 sq ft, 1 bed, 1.5 bath) and The Quail II (1,970 sq ft with up to 6 bedrooms), designed for accessibility and single-floor living. Targeted at retirees, empty nesters, and downsizers prioritizing accessible floor plans and low-maintenance lifestyles.
• Ottawa Master-Planned Communities Five master-planned communities in the Ottawa area: Cardinal Creek Village in Orleans (starting from $650s), Findlay Creek Village (starting from $660s), Idylea in Stittsville (starting from $665s), The Meadows in Barrhaven, and Westwood in Stittsville (starting from $540s). Communities include amenities such as parks, walking trails, schools, and conservation partnerships (e.g., South Nation Conservation wetland boardwalk in Findlay Creek Village).
• Kingston Master-Planned Communities Four master-planned communities in the Kingston area: Riverview (starting from $630s), Riverview Shores (starting from $700s, developed in partnership with Caraco along the Great Cataraqui River), West Village (starting from $620s), and Woodhaven. Each community offers a distinct mix of home types and access to Kingston-area amenities.
• Design Centre Interior finish selection service where buyers work with professional design consultants to customize flooring, cabinetry, countertops, and hardware. Offers Signature and Essential Designer Packages with coordinated finish options reflecting current design trends. Available across all Tamarack home purchases as an upgrade and personalization service.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy-efficient construction helps reduce utility bills and increase comfort for homeowners.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Taggart Group of CompaniescoreOthersTamarack Homes is a division of the Taggart Group of Companies, a family-owned business with roots dating back to 1948. Michelle Taggart became president of Tamarack Homes, Tartan Homes, and Taggart Investments in November 2025, marking a significant generational transition. The Taggart Parkes family brings together generations of experience in building and commitment to community.
• South Nation Conservation (SNC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for environmental stewardship in Findlay Creek Village. Each new home includes paid stewardship supporting the protection of nearby Leitrim Wetlands and preservation of local wildlife. The partnership includes a 500-metre boardwalk through wetlands developed for resident access.
• CaracomajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRiverview Shores is developed by Tamarack Homes in partnership with Caraco. This partnership enables the waterfront development along the Great Cataraqui River in Kingston.
• Tarion Warranty CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAll Tamarack homes are covered under the Tarion Warranty Program providing 1-, 2-, and 7-year protections for new home buyers. Tarion is Ontario's regulator of new home warranty and protection.
• Energy Star (Natural Resources Canada)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTamarack Homes is an Energy Star partner, building all homes to Energy Star qualified standards with high-performance insulation, triple-pane windows, and efficient mechanical systems.
• Findlay Creek Community Association (FCCA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe FCCA plays a key role in bringing Findlay Creek Village residents together, organizing local events and sharing information about parks, trails, wetlands, and conservation initiatives.
• Broker/Agent NetworkmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTamarack Homes operates a Broker Prestige Program where real estate agents and brokers can refer clients to Tamarack communities and receive referral compensation upon successful closings.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tartan Homes: Sister company under the Taggart Group of Companies, also building new homes in the Ottawa region. Operates a near-identical for-sale residential builder model with overlapping design, sales, and warranty infrastructure, making it the closest comparable peer.
• Richcraft Homes: Ottawa-focused residential builder constructing single-family homes, townhomes, and condos across multiple master-planned communities in the same price bands as Tamarack. Direct competitor in Barrhaven, Findlay Creek, and Orleans submarkets.
• Claridge Homes: Established Ottawa-area homebuilder developing master-planned communities with similar townhome and single-family product offerings. Overlaps directly with Tamarack in price points, buyer segments, and community locations.
• Cardel Homes: Canadian production homebuilder with an active Ottawa division offering single-family and townhome product in similar price tiers. Comparable operating model targeting entry-level and move-up buyers in master-planned settings.
• Urbandale Construction: Ottawa-based homebuilder with active communities in the capital region, including single-family and townhome product. Family-owned peer competing for similar lots, trades, and buyer demand in Ottawa submarkets.

Broad incumbents

• Mattamy Homes: Canada's largest privately held homebuilder with an active Ottawa presence, offering single-family homes, townhomes, and condos across master-planned communities. Competitor for land, trades, and buyer demand in the same Ottawa submarkets as Tamarack.
• Minto Communities: Long-established Ottawa-based homebuilder and developer with deep presence in the capital region. Competes head-to-head on single-family homes and townhomes in core Ottawa communities and benefits from brand recognition similar to Tamarack's.
• Brookfield Residential (Ontario): National homebuilder with active Ontario operations including Ottawa-area projects. Competitor on land assembly, trade capacity, and master-planned community scale, though broader portfolio reaches beyond Tamarack's footprint.
• Monarch Homes (Ontario): Greater Toronto and Ontario-focused homebuilder with communities overlapping Tamarack's price points and product types. Broader geographic and product footprint, but comparable for-sale residential construction model.

Emerging players

• Caivan Development Corporation: Ottawa-focused residential developer-builder with growing community portfolio in the capital region. Niche overlap in modern-design townhomes and singles in similar price bands, though smaller community count.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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