Tradition
Tradition Properties is a private master planned community developer in Biloxi, Mississippi, building a 4,900-acre coastal town of 15,000+ planned residential units, anchored by William Carey University. It serves individual homebuyers, commercial developers, and educational institutions through direct sales and regional brokerage partnerships.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1999
- HeadquartersBiloxi, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What Tradition does
Tradition Properties, Inc. is a private master planned community developer founded in 1999 by Joseph C. Canizaro and headquartered in Biloxi, Mississippi. The company is developing a 4,900-acre community in central Harrison County, Mississippi, at the intersection of State Highways 67 and 605/Tradition Parkway, marketed as the largest master planned community under development in Mississippi. At full build-out the project will comprise more than 15,000 residential units, two million square feet of commercial development, and 35,000 residents across three established neighborhoods — The Village at Tradition, DeSoto Trails at Tradition, and The Townhomes at Tradition — plus the 650-acre Tradition Learning Medical City district.
The company generates revenue through one-time unit sales of residential homes (priced $369,900 to $490,000), build lots (Desoto Trails lots at $49,500), and planned commercial parcels including retail, office, research and light industrial, student housing, and medical/assisted living sites within the Learning Medical City. Sales are executed through a small in-house sales team at the Tradition Discovery Center and through partnerships with regional brokerages (Century 21 J. Carter & Co., Southern Magnolia Realty, Expect Realty, and Blackwater Realty). Customer segments include individual homebuyers and families, commercial and real estate developers seeking parcels in the Town Center, and educational institutions, anchored by William Carey University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
The underlying technology is conventional real estate development rather than a software or AI product; the company's value proposition rests on location, scale, integrated education/healthcare amenities, Southern architectural character, and environmental sustainability. Operations are lean with 1-10 employees, reflecting a long-duration land development model in which the founder and a small team oversee phased build-out, broker partnerships, and master plan stewardship rather than a high-volume homebuilding operation. No revenue figures, funding rounds, or ownership details beyond the founder are disclosed.
Tradition firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tradition
- Legal name
- Tradition
- Website
- https://traditionms.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1999
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Tradition Properties is a private master planned community developer in Biloxi, Mississippi, building a 4,900-acre coastal town of 15,000+ planned residential units, anchored by William Carey University. It serves individual homebuyers, commercial developers, and educational institutions through direct sales and regional brokerage partnerships.
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- akta.pro rank
Tradition industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Master Planned Community Development
- NAICS
- New Housing For-Sale Builders (236117)
- SIC
- Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Independent Living Real Estate Owners/Operators (REITs & Management Companies) (HLADAAAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes) (IMAFABAB), Townhomes & Row Houses (THAMAAAE)
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Where Tradition is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Biloxi
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Tradition business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Residential Home Sales: Sale of completed single-family homes and townhomes to individual buyers. Homes range from $369,900 to $490,000 for existing resale homes.
- Lot Sales: Sale of residential build sites to homebuilders and individual buyers. Lots in Desoto Trails neighborhood priced at $49,500 with limited availability (7 lots remaining).
- Commercial Development: 2 million square feet of planned commercial development including retail center, office park, research and light industrial business park, civic center, and mixed-use district within the 650-acre Tradition Town Center.
- Student Housing Development: Development opportunities for student housing and multi-family development serving the Learning Medical City campus.
- Medical/Assisted Living Facilities: Development opportunities for assisted living and medical facilities within the Learning Medical City district.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Build lots in Desoto Trails neighborhood |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Single-family resale homes |
| Unit Pricing | One time/ perpetual license | Premium single-family homes |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels4 records
Tradition product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tradition develops and sells residential and commercial real estate within a 4,900-acre master planned community on the Mississippi Gulf Coast near Biloxi. The company offers single-family homes, townhomes, and buildable residential lots across three named neighborhoods, alongside commercial development parcels within the 650-acre Tradition Town Center and Tradition Learning Medical City district anchored by William Carey University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Product overview
Tradition is a single, unified master planned community offering residential housing across three distinct neighborhoods (The Village at Tradition, DeSoto Trails at Tradition, and The Townhomes at Tradition), combined with the Tradition Learning Medical City commercial and educational district. The community provides a range of housing options from cottages to estates, plus apartments, townhomes, and retirement settings. Amenities include neighborhood parks, a spring-fed lake, walking trails, fitness facilities, and community pool. The 4,900-acre development is Mississippi's largest master planned community.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- The Village at Tradition: A story-book neighborhood with charming homes featuring classic Southern architectural style. Front porches and sidewalks invite residents to know their neighbors, surrounded by natural environment with spring-fed lake and Master Amenities Village Center hub.
- DeSoto Trails at Tradition
- The Townhomes at Tradition
Products and services
- The Village at Tradition A named neighborhood within the Tradition master planned community offering charming homes in classic Southern architectural style, with front porches, sidewalks, proximity to a spring-fed lake, and the Master Amenities Village Center hub. Targeted at residents and families seeking walkable, community-oriented living on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
- DeSoto Trails at Tradition A scenic neighborhood within Tradition offering 66 large home sites with access to the DeSoto National Forest for running, jogging, and biking. Homes average 2,500 square feet. Targeted at buyers seeking larger lots and outdoor recreation access on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
- The Townhomes at Tradition A townhome offering within Tradition featuring stately brick construction, spacious floor plans, elegant finishes, views of a stocked lake, and reduced exterior upkeep. Targeted at buyers seeking low-maintenance residence in the heart of the community.
- Tradition Learning Medical City A 650-acre commercial and educational district within Tradition anchored by William Carey University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College's nursing program, featuring a research and light industrial business park, retail center, civic center, and mixed-use development parcels. Targeted at commercial developers, institutional operators, and educational partners.
- Desoto Trails Build Lots Residential build sites in the DeSoto Trails at Tradition neighborhood priced at $49,500 each, with covenant criteria and the option to use the buyer's own builder or select from developer plans. Targeted at homebuilders and individuals seeking to build a custom home.
Companies that use Tradition
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Tradition technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Tradition partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Mississippi Gulf Coast Community CollegecoreOpened the new Bryant Nursing and Simulation Center for 800-1,000 nursing students in Spring 2018 as part of the Tradition Learning Medical City. Serves as anchor educational institution alongside William Carey University.
- William Carey UniversitycoreWilliam Carey University serves as the anchor of the Tradition Learning Medical City. Phase I of the 50-acre campus opened in Fall 2009 with 750 students, growing to 1,000 students. School of Pharmacy construction completed Fall 2018. Partnership creates integrated health and education community hub.
- St. Patrick Catholic High SchoolcoreNamed one of the top 50 Catholic High Schools in the U.S. Located within the Tradition community for grades 7-12. Future plans include addition of parochial elementary school and Catholic Church. Partnership with local schools on various educational projects.
- Harrison County Public School DistrictminorSchools conveniently located along new Highway 67 serving Tradition residents. Includes North Woolmarket Elementary and Middle School (K-8) and D'Iberville High School (9-12).
- Arduin, Laffer, and Moore EconometricsminorEconometrics firm that conducted joint study with The University of Southern Mississippi and Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District on the Socioeconomic Impact of the Healthcare Research Cluster at Tradition.
- The University of Southern MississippiminorPartnered on joint study with Arduin, Laffer, and Moore Econometrics and Southern Mississippi Planning and Development District regarding socioeconomic impact of healthcare research cluster at Tradition.
- Southern Mississippi Planning and Development DistrictminorRegional planning body that partnered on joint study regarding socioeconomic impact of healthcare research cluster at Tradition.
Scale indicators8 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights10 records
Tradition competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
Tradition social profiles
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Tradition leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Tradition funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Tradition M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tradition
What does Tradition do?
Tradition develops and sells residential and commercial real estate within a 4,900-acre master planned community on the Mississippi Gulf Coast near Biloxi. The company offers single-family homes, townhomes, and buildable residential lots across three named neighborhoods, alongside commercial development parcels within the 650-acre Tradition Town Center and Tradition Learning Medical City district anchored by William Carey University and Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Is Tradition a public or private company?
Tradition is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Tradition founded?
Tradition was founded in 1999. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Tradition based?
Tradition is headquartered in Biloxi, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tradition make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Residential Home Sales are the primary driver. The others are lot Sales, commercial Development, student Housing Development and medical/Assisted Living Facilities.
Does Tradition have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tradition.
What industry is Tradition in?
Tradition's product category is Master Planned Community Development. Its primary akta.pro industry code is HLADAAAG, Independent Living Real Estate Owners/Operators (REITs & Management Companies), with a secondary code of IMAFABAB, Multi-Family Residential Construction (Apartments, Condos, Townhomes). Its NAICS code is 236117 and its SIC code is 6552.