CA Development

What CA Development does

CA Development Inc. is a privately held, family-owned real estate development company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company specializes in new construction luxury single-family homes and townhomes in historically distinctive Chicago neighborhoods including Old Irving Park, Bucktown, Garfield Ridge, Edgewater, Andersonville, Sauganash, and the Avondale / The Villa district. Per-project communities range from roughly 15 to 64 units, with home models spanning 3,600 to over 6,000 square feet in Tudor, Craftsman, and Prairie-influenced architectural styles and premium build specifications (stone and Hardie Plank exteriors, chef-quality appliances, radiant heating, dual-zoned HVAC, luxury master suites).

The company's underlying capability is traditional real estate development — land acquisition and entitlements in supply-constrained in-fill Chicago neighborhoods, creative land planning, architectural design, construction management, and direct-to-consumer sales through on-site model homes and Sunday open houses. There is no proprietary technology platform; the business is a portfolio of physical residential assets sold on a one-time, per-project basis. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with sales conducted directly with end homebuyers via phone (773-491-5631), website contact forms, and model home visits.

CA Development operates as a small boutique firm (1–10 employees) with no external institutional investment, no parent company, and no subsidiaries. Revenue is generated entirely through one-time home sales with no recurring or licensing component, resulting in lumpy, project-driven revenue tied to the absorption pace of each individual community. The company has been continuously operating for 27 years under family control.

Name

CA Development

Legal name

CA Development Inc.

Website

https://cadevelopment.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CA Development Inc. is a family-owned, Chicago-based luxury homebuilder founded in 1997 that develops and sells new construction single-family homes and townhomes directly to urban homebuyers in historic Chicago neighborhoods, operating with 1–10 employees on a project-by-project, one-time-sales basis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Development

NAICS

New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117), Land Subdivision (23721)

SIC

Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552), General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

New Construction & Builder Sales (BPAJAAAB)

Keywords

• Luxury home construction
• Residential real estate development
• New construction homes
• Single-family home builder
• Urban home development

Headquarters

HQ city

Chicago

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. New Construction Home Sales: One-time sales of newly constructed single-family homes and townhomes. Revenue is generated through direct property sales to end homebuyers. Each property is sold as a complete unit with no recurring revenue component.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

CA Development Inc. is a Chicago-based real estate developer that designs, constructs, and sells new luxury single-family homes and townhomes in established Chicago neighborhoods. The company operates a portfolio of distinct residential communities (e.g., Edgewater Square II, Sauganash Manor Homes, Avondale/The Villa) and completed award-winning developments, selling individual newly built homes directly to end homebuyers through on-site model homes and direct sales. Revenue is generated through one-time property sales of each completed home unit, with no recurring or subscription component.

Product overview

CA Development is a Chicago-based real estate development company offering new construction single family homes across multiple communities. The company operates as a portfolio of distinct residential developments rather than a unified software product. Their active developments include Edgewater Square II (featuring The Gable model), the Sauganash community (with The Cherry, The Pine, and Manor Home models), and the Avondale/Villa project. They have also completed numerous award-winning communities including The Terraces of Old Irving Park, Edgebrook Glen, Mayfair Crossing, and others. Home models range from 3,600 sq ft to over 6,000 sq ft with various architectural styles (Tudor, Craftsman) and premium features including chef's kitchens, radiant heating, smart home capabilities, and luxury master suites.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Edgewater Square II - The Gable Luxury single-family home model with 4–5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, stone and Hardie Plank exterior, over 3,600 sq ft, detached 3-car garage, sunroom, private master bedroom deck, chef-quality appliances, and separate soaking tub and shower with bench in the master bath. Targeted at urban Chicago homebuyers seeking new construction in the Edgewater neighborhood.
• Sauganash Manor Homes All-new construction single-family home community offering 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath homes in the Historic Sauganash neighborhood of Chicago. Marketed to urban homebuyers seeking new luxury construction in an established neighborhood.
• The Cherry (6020 Hiawatha) Tudor-style new construction home with brick, stone, and Hardie panel stucco exterior, over 4,500 sq ft, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, large master suite with sitting area, private deck, dual walk-in closets, dressing table, and en-suite mini refrigerator; chef's kitchen with island seating and high-end appliances, family room with fireplace, and recreation room with radiant heating. Targeted at luxury urban homebuyers in Sauganash.
• The Pine (6028 Hiawatha) Approximately 5,000 sq ft Craftsman-style new construction home with stone and Hardie Plank siding, 5 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, gracious master suite with deck-mounted tub, chef's kitchen with butler's pantry, 25x14 great room, dual zoned HVAC systems, and radiant heat in the lower level with a 16x32 recreation room. Targeted at luxury urban homebuyers in Sauganash.
• Manor Home (6032 Hiawatha) Historic stone and masonry Tudor home with slate roof, 5–6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, over 6,000 sq ft on a 13,000 sq ft lot, featuring arched palladium windows, original carved wood beams, hydro-therapy tub, children's suite with play/study room, library with wet bar, professional-grade kitchen, and a lower level with radiant heated floors, media/billiards room, 22x38 sports court, sauna, wine cellar, and workout room. Functions as the model property for Sauganash Manor Homes.
• Avondale (The Villa) Development project in the historic Villa neighborhood of Irving Park, comprising new construction within a 1902-era neighborhood of 126 single-family homes featuring Prairie and Craftsman style architecture, set on boulevard-style streets. Marketed to homebuyers seeking new construction in a historic Chicago neighborhood.
• Edgebrook Glen Completed residential community of 64 luxury single-family homes set in a private, park-like setting adjacent to a forest preserve in the Chicago area.
• Mayfair Crossing Completed residential community of 26 single-family homes within walking distance to Six Corners and in close proximity to expressways and public transportation.
• The Terraces of Old Irving Park Completed award-winning residential neighborhood of single-family homes and townhomes in Old Irving Park, Chicago.
• Bucktown 1800 Completed upscale residential community in the revitalized Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago.
• Edgewater Square Completed residential community of gracious single-family homes in the vibrant Edgewater/Andersonville area of Chicago.
• Old Irving Pointe Completed residential project representing the creative redevelopment of a former industrial property into townhomes and single-family homes in Chicago.
• Garfield Crossing Completed residential community of single-family homes in the Garfield Ridge neighborhood of Chicago.
• The Residences of Old Irving Park Completed multi-phase residential project of single-family homes and townhomes in the historic Old Irving Park neighborhood of Chicago.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Lennar Corporation: One of the largest U.S. homebuilders with operations across multiple MSAs including Chicago. Comparable as a for-sale residential builder, though positioned at very different scale, capital access, and product breadth.
• PulteGroup: Major national homebuilder with a Centex/Pulte/Del Webb brand portfolio covering entry-level through move-up segments, including Chicago-area operations. Comparable as a for-sale new construction builder targeting urban-adjacent submarkets.
• David Weekley Homes: Large privately-held homebuilder with a national footprint including the Chicago market. Comparable in product positioning and builder-developer model, though at much larger scale and with broader geographic diversification.
• Toll Brothers: National luxury homebuilder with operations across the U.S. including Chicago. Comparable in luxury single-family product positioning and architectural-quality differentiation, though at vastly greater scale and capital access.
• M/I Homes: Public homebuilder active in Chicago and other Midwest markets building single-family homes and townhomes for move-up buyers. Comparable in product mix (SFT and townhomes), though broader geography and significantly larger scale.

Direct peers

• Belgravia Group: Chicago-based luxury urban homebuilder and developer of single-family homes and townhomes in established neighborhoods. Closely comparable in target customer (urban luxury infill buyer), product type, and Chicago-only operating geography.
• Lexington Homes: Chicago-area homebuilder with decades of experience developing new construction single-family homes and townhomes in the Chicago metro. Comparable in regional focus, product type, and family-owned operating profile.
• William Ryan Homes: Privately-held Chicago-area homebuilder focused on new construction single-family homes in established suburban and urban communities. Comparable in product positioning, regional concentration, and developer scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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