EPT Land Communities

What EPT Land Communities does

EPT Land Communities is a privately held, El Paso-based real estate development company founded in 1995 that specializes in master-planned smart growth communities. Its flagship asset, Montecillo, launched in 2011 as El Paso's first Smart Code community on the city's westside, integrates residential, commercial, entertainment, and amenity components into a single walkable urban district. The residential portfolio includes at least ten distinct sub-brands spanning luxury apartments (The Olivia, Arcadia, San Joaquin, Solaire, The Venue), brownstone-style townhomes (E11even), single-family homes (Heritage Farms), active adult 55+ living (The View), live/work units (Tre), and luxury dwellings (Santi Dwellings) — most clustered within Montecillo. A separate El Paso-based community, Heritage Farms, adds a gated single-family neighborhood to the portfolio.

The Elmont functions as the central amenity hub of Montecillo, encompassing an 18,000+ sqft Clubhouse, a Swim Club with cabanas and water features, an Event Center accommodating 10-300 guests, and Evaga Desert Kitchen + Bar. The Swim Club transforms into The Elmont Social on select dates, providing nightlife revenue. Commercial space is leased across Shops on Vin Rambla, Santi commercial space, TI:ME, Downtime, and first-floor retail in The Venue, with anchor tenants including Alamo Draft House, TopGolf, Hillside Coffee Co., Malolam, and Nosh.

The business model is direct-to-consumer real estate development and property management, generating revenue through residential rentals (recurring), residential sales (one-time), commercial space leasing (recurring), and entertainment venue operations (transactional). The company markets through property-specific microsites and on-site leasing offices, with no public pricing disclosure. EPT Land Communities is independently owned, with no disclosed parent company, institutional backing, or public offering; its leadership includes David Bogas as Director of Development. The company employs 11-50 people and operates exclusively within the El Paso, Texas market.

Name

EPT Land Communities

Legal name

EPT Land Communities

Website

https://eptcommunities.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EPT Land Communities is a private El Paso, Texas real estate developer founded in 1995 that builds and operates master-planned smart growth communities, primarily Montecillo, offering apartments, townhomes, single-family homes, live/work units, commercial space, and entertainment amenities to residents, commercial tenants, and visitors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Master-Planned Community Real Estate Development

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Rental and Leasing Services (532)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAJAHAD

Master-Planned Community & POA Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/HOA/Condominium Association Management

SECONDARYBPAJAFAA

Multifamily Apartment Property Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/Residential Property Management

SECONDARYBPAJAHAF

Mixed-Use Community Association Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/HOA/Condominium Association Management

SECONDARYBPAJAHAK

New Development / Declarant Transition Management

Business & Public Services/Real Estate Services (Brokerage, Property Management)/HOA/Condominium Association Management

Keywords

• Master-planned communities
• Residential property development
• Commercial real estate leasing
• Smart growth development
• Mixed-use development

Headquarters

HQ city

El Paso

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Rental: Revenue from leasing apartments, townhomes, and single-family homes across multiple properties including The Olivia, Arcadia, San Joaquin, Solaire, E11even, The View, The Venue, Santi, and Tre live/work units.
2. Residential Property Sales: Revenue from selling single-family homes and ownership units within master-planned communities like Montecillo and Heritage Farms.
3. Commercial Space Rental: Revenue from leasing ground floor storefronts and commercial spaces including Shops on Vin Rambla, Santi commercial space, TI:ME, Downtime commercial building, and first-floor retail in The Venue apartment buildings.
4. Entertainment Venue Operations: Revenue from Swim Club (with cabana bottle service, VIP ticketing), Event Center rentals (accommodating 10-20 to 300 guests), and The Elmont Social day/nightclub.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

EPT Land Communities develops and operates master-planned, Smart Code residential and mixed-use communities in El Paso, Texas, anchored by the Montecillo development. The company delivers for-sale single-family homes and ownership units, a portfolio of rental apartments and townhomes across multiple sub-brands, commercial storefront leasing, and on-site entertainment and amenity venues (Swim Club, Event Center, The Elmont, Evaga restaurant). Revenue is generated through residential rent and home sales, commercial lease income, and venue operations within the integrated walkable community footprint.

Product overview

EPT Land Communities is a real estate development company specializing in master-planned smart growth communities in El Paso, Texas. Founded in 1995, the company's flagship development is Montecillo - El Paso's first Smart Code community. The product portfolio includes multiple residential offerings (apartments at The Olivia, Arcadia, San Joaquin, Solaire, and The Venue; townhomes at E11even; active adult living at The View; live/work units at Tre; and the Santi Dwellings), amenity centers (The Elmont with Event Center, Swim Club, Clubhouse/Gym, and Evaga restaurant), commercial retail and office spaces, and the Heritage Farms gated community. The integrated approach combines residential living with entertainment, retail, and business spaces designed to reduce urban sprawl and promote walkability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Olivia: Luxury apartment community with cutting-edge amenities
• Arcadia
• San Joaquin
• Solaire
• E11even
• The View
• The Venue
• Santi Dwellings
• Tre
• Heritage Farms

Products and services

• Montecillo El Paso's first Smart Code community, a master-planned mixed-use development on the westside of El Paso integrating residential, entertainment, and business areas in a walkable compact urban form that reduces sprawl.
• The Elmont The central amenity hub of Montecillo encompassing the Event Center, Swim Club, Clubhouse/Gym, and Evaga Desert Kitchen + Bar, four distinct leisure and hospitality spaces designed for residents and visitors.
• The Olivia Luxury rental apartment community within Montecillo offering cutting-edge amenities, meticulously groomed grounds, and convenient access to shopping, entertainment, and other Montecillo offerings.
• Arcadia Rental apartment community featuring a game room, art amenities, and covered parking with convenient access to shopping, schools, museums, and parks in El Paso.
• San Joaquin Rental apartment community offering cutting-edge amenities, groomed grounds, and a dedicated staff with convenient access to shopping and award-winning schools.
• Solaire New, open-concept, modern one and two bedroom rental apartments overlooking Top Golf in Montecillo with energy-efficient appliances, granite counters, and upgraded tile flooring.
• E11even Three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath brownstone-style tri-level rental townhomes with modern open-concept floorplans, upgraded appliances, high ceilings, granite countertops, and two-car garages.
• The View at Montecillo Active Adult Living 55+ community with sophisticated amenities, attention to detail, and social opportunities within the Montecillo master-planned community.
• The Venue Premium urban rental apartment community with architecture, top-of-the-line amenities, and great views steps away from restaurants, bars, and shops within Montecillo.
• Santi Dwellings Luxurious residential community on El Paso's west side featuring a unique mix of residential spaces with roof-top theatre and infinity pool amenities.
• Tre Live/Work Four-floor live/work units allowing residents to operate their own small business at home with top-of-the-line amenities and city views within Montecillo.
• Heritage Farms Gated for-sale community in El Paso with natural duck ponds, walking paths, and mountain views developed by EPT Land Communities.
• Montecillo Event Center Event venue at The Elmont with up to four distinct spaces accommodating 10-20 people for intimate gatherings or up to 300 guests for table seating, with a grand lobby and panoramic view deck overlooking the Swim Club.
• Swim Club Water recreation venue at The Elmont featuring six water features, cabanas, a 'not so lazy' river, water slides, splash pad, and a full-service bar and grill, with luxury cabana bottle service, VIP ticketing, and selected-night operation as The Elmont Social day/nightclub.
• Montecillo Clubhouse 18,000+ sqft luxury amenity center for Montecillo residents featuring a business center, resident lounge with special-events bar, fitness center with 38 stations, and luxury locker rooms.
• Evaga Desert Kitchen and Bar Lively, contemporary restaurant at The Elmont featuring creative dishes and an indoor/outdoor bar with magnificent resort views.
• Montecillo Commercial Spaces Various leasable commercial spaces within Montecillo including Shops on Vin Rambla, Santi commercial space along Castellano, TI:ME, the Downtime commercial building on Montecillo Boulevard, and first-floor storefronts in The Venue apartments.

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alamo Draft HousecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlamo Draft House movie theater is a key entertainment tenant within the Montecillo community, described as one of the best movie theaters in the country.
• TopGolfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTopGolf sports bar and driving range is located within Montecillo, providing entertainment amenities for residents and visitors.
• Evaga Desert Kitchen and BarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvaga is a lively, contemporary restaurant at The Elmont featuring creative dishes and an indoor/outdoor bar with resort views.
• The Elmont SocialminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Elmont Social is an 18+ day and night club operating at the Swim Club on select dates, featuring luxury cabana bottle service, VIP ticketing, and premier DJs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• The Howard Hughes Corporation: National master-planned community developer (e.g., The Woodlands, Summerlin, Bridgeland) operating large-scale mixed-use communities with residential, retail, dining, and entertainment. Closest analog to EPT in building integrated live-work-play ecosystems.
• Woodbine Development Corporation: Texas-based master-planned community developer with mixed-use, multifamily, and commercial expertise. Directly comparable as a regional master-planned operator in Texas with a similar product mix.
• Forestar Group: D.R. Horton subsidiary focused on residential lot acquisition and development, including master-planned communities. Comparable to EPT as a developer of master-planned residential and mixed-use projects.
• SunCal: Develops large-scale master-planned residential and mixed-use communities in California and other western states. Comparable to EPT for integrated, amenitized community development at scale.
• Shea Properties: Develops and manages mixed-use master-planned communities, multifamily apartments, and commercial centers, primarily in the western U.S. Directly comparable to EPT on integrated residential + commercial + amenity offerings.
• Newland Communities: One of the largest private master-planned community developers in the U.S., creating large-scale mixed-use communities with residential, retail, and recreational components. Directly comparable to EPT's Montecillo model of integrated residential, commercial, and amenity-driven developments.
• Crescent Communities: Develops master-planned communities and mixed-use developments across the Sun Belt with integrated residential, commercial, and lifestyle components. Highly comparable to EPT's El Paso smart-growth, mixed-use approach.

Broad incumbents

• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder active in master-planned communities and active-adult developments. Comparable to EPT's residential and 55+ active adult (The View) product positioning.
• Lennar Corporation: One of the largest U.S. homebuilders, with significant master-planned community and multifamily operations. Comparable to EPT on residential and mixed-use development, but at much larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• D.R. Horton: Largest U.S. homebuilder with operations across master-planned communities and a multifamily arm. Relevant broad incumbent comparable to EPT on residential land development and community building.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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